26 of the Best Books Ever to Give Kids of All Ages

"Flutter By Birdie" is the ideal book for the youngest of bibliophiles. The pages crinkle and have fun tactile elements for little hands to explore. Even before your young readers can understand the words, they'll enjoy exploring the pages of this book.

In this fun board book, kids effectively get their own neverending piece of bubble wrap. On each page, they'll count animals by popping the dot on the animal. An added bonus: all that popping helps strengthen finger muscles.

Young kids tend to enjoy reading much more when books are interactive. On each page of this book, the busy car travels along a predetermined path that matches the storyline. The words in this book are simple, making it a great one for pre-readers.

When my daughter was first gifted an Indestructible book, I was a bit confused because it didn't look very indestructible. As it turns out, I was very wrong, and our Indestructibles made it through teething and rough play in one piece. The story is simple and short, ideal for babies and young toddlers.

Kids love to explore their world through touch, and they can with this touch-and-feel book. Whether it's a penguin's belly or a butterfly's wings, they can explore their world from wherever they are.

Part of a whole series for little bakers, this adorably illustrated board book also doubles as a recipe for a delicious cake. The photos are lively and imaginative, highlighting all the fun of baking in the kitchen. Perfect for aspiring little chefs (or parents who just love to bake!).

Marvel fans rejoice: you can teach your kids the alphabet using your favorite Marvel superheroes. Each thick page features a letter that folds out to display a superhero whose name starts with that letter.

"Stella Brings the Family" is a beautifully illustrated book that teaches kids that not all families look the same. What's a girl with two dads to do when a school Mother's Day celebration is around the corner? Find out in the pages of this book.

Sometimes the things we need are different than the things we want. This can be hard for adults, let alone kids, to understand. The protagonist in "A Unicorn Named Sparkle" finds this out when her unicorn isn't exactly what she expected.

Looking different can be hard for kids. The young girl in this story notices that her eyes look different than her peers. She learns, along with the reader, that this difference is exactly what makes her so beautiful and unique.

This story encourages kids to give to those in need, and it helps them take action by providing their own jar to give away. Just like the characters in the book, your kids can fill the jar with special items and then leave it on the doorstep of someone who could use a little cheer.

Has your kid ever felt embarrassed to eat their lunch in front of their peers because it looks a little bit different than everyone else's? This book helps them learn to be proud of the food they eat, and it teaches kids who eat mainstream lunch to be more tolerant of their peers.

What do your kids need when they're upset? Someone to solve their problems? Someone to tell them what to do? If they're anything like the main character in this book, they really just need someone to sit and listen. Kids and adults alike can learn a lot from the rabbit who simply listens.

"The Magic Tree House" books have been a hit for two decades. Not only are kids whisked into a magical world, but they also learn a little history along the way. And with tons of books in the series, your avid readers won't tire of these any time soon.

Amelia Bedelia books are great for emerging readers because they're fun to read, but they also help develop higher-order thinking skills. Amelia Bedelia never gets things quite right because she takes things very literally. Early readers will laugh at Amelia as they learn about literal and figurative language — as well as the delightful power of a great imagination.

Nate the Great is a detective who uses problem-solving skills to find a missing picture. What's great about this book is that it's the first of 28 in the series, so if your kid falls in love, they'll have plenty more to enjoy after this one.

Protagonist Brianna desperately wants to become president of the fifth grade, but she has some stiff competition. She has a tough decision to make when she learns that she can steal votes from the other candidate by revealing an embarrassing secret. This book will encourage young readers to think hard about integrity and determination.

"Unicorn Academy" helps kids open up their imaginations. Each student at Unicorn Academy gets his or her own unicorn with its own special kind of magic. The books are simple and engaging, making them accessible for new readers.

The first book in the "Zoey and Sassafrass" series, this book introduces kids to Zoey and the animals she heals in her backyard. Almost every page has a picture, so these books are engaging for kids who struggle with text-heavy books.

Imagine what would happen if you wrote secret love letters to all your crushes ... and then those letters were delivered! That's what happens to the protagonist in this series. Kids will enjoy learning how she navigates the aftermath. These books also inspired a popular Netflix series.

"Wonder" is a book that I will never stop recommending to all middle schoolers. The book features a protagonist who looks a bit different from everyone else and subsequently struggles when he begins public school for the first time. The plot teaches a lovely story about acceptance and friendship.

"The Wings of Fire" series currently consists of 15 books, with a 16th announced. The series follows dragons who are trying to save the world, but of course, they face hardship and temptation along the way.

The gifted children in this book must go on a secret mission to prove they are the most intelligent and inventive. This well-written book takes kids on a page-turning adventure. The series was also recently released on Disney+; kids will love watching the series after reading the book.

The first of three in a series, "Dragons in a Bag" follows Jaxon, who finds himself spending the day with a witch. When he breaks the only two rules the witch gives him, he suddenly finds himself on an adventure to corral the baby dragons he accidentally set free.

Being the new kid at school is never easy, and for the protagonist in this story, it's made even harder by the fact that he's one of only a few kids of color. The story follows him as he tries to fit in at his new school while also staying true to himself.

Full of fantasy, this award-winning book shows what happens when a witch accidentally gives magical powers to an ordinary child. It's a suspenseful and enchanting book that will have kids staying up past their bedtime just to find out what happens next.