Infants and Toddlers (Birth-2 Years)

1. Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown. Illustrated by Clement Hurd. (Picture Storybook)

   • This classic bedtime story features simple text and soothing illustrations that are perfect for young children. The repetitive language and calming images help babies and toddlers feel safe and secure.
   • The book’s gentle rhythm and lullaby-like quality make it a comforting bedtime read. The illustrations are soft and inviting, and the characters are easy for young children to identify with.

2. Peekaboo! I See You by Melanie Gerth. (Concept Book)

   • This interactive board book features bright, colorful illustrations and simple text that encourages babies and toddlers to engage with the story. The peek-a-boo elements add excitement and make the book more engaging for young readers.
   • The book is well-designed and durable, making it perfect for babies and toddlers who may be rough with their books. The illustrations are visually appealing and the text is easy to understand.

3. Where’s Spot? by Eric Hill. (Picture Storybook)

   • This classic hide-and-seek book features simple text and bright illustrations that are perfect for babies and toddlers. The repetitive language and engaging illustrations make the book easy for young children to follow.
   • The book is interactive and encourages babies and toddlers to participate in the story. The illustrations are large and colorful, making them easy for young children to see and understand.

4. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. (Picture Storybook)

   • This colorful and engaging story follows a caterpillar as it eats its way through a variety of foods. The book features simple text and bright, colorful illustrations that are perfect for young children.
   • The book’s repetitive language and engaging illustrations make it easy for young children to follow. The story’s theme of growth and transformation is also relevant and inspiring.

Preschoolers (3-5 Years)

1. The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats. (Picture Storybook)

   • This Caldecott Medal-winning book follows a young boy named Peter as he explores the snow on a winter day. The book features beautiful illustrations and a heartwarming story that is perfect for preschoolers.
   • The book’s illustrations are realistic and detailed, capturing the beauty of winter. The story is heartwarming and relatable, and it teaches children about the joy of playing outside.

2. The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Illustrated by the author. (Fantasy)

   • This classic tale follows a young prince who travels to different planets and encounters a variety of characters. The book’s philosophical themes and beautiful illustrations make it a great choice for preschoolers.
   • The book’s themes of friendship, love, and the importance of imagination are relevant and inspiring. The illustrations are whimsical and dreamlike, capturing the magical atmosphere of the story.

3. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis. (Fantasy)

   • This classic fantasy novel follows four children who discover a magical wardrobe that leads to the land of Narnia. The book’s imaginative world and exciting adventures make it a great choice for preschoolers.
   • The book’s characters are memorable and relatable, and the story is full of adventure and excitement. The book’s themes of good versus evil and the importance of courage are also relevant and inspiring.

4. The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle. (Picture Storybook)

   • This colorful and engaging story follows a busy spider as it weaves a web. The book features simple text and bright, colorful illustrations that are perfect for preschoolers.
   • The book’s repetitive language and engaging illustrations make it easy for preschoolers to follow. The story’s theme of perseverance and hard work is also relevant and inspiring.

Primary Aged Children (6-8 Years)

1. Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White. Illustrated by Garth Williams. (Realistic Fiction)

   • This classic novel follows a pig named Wilbur and his friendship with a spider named Charlotte. The book’s themes of friendship, loyalty, and the circle of life are relevant and inspiring.
   • The book’s characters are memorable and relatable, and the story is full of humor and heart. The illustrations are detailed and expressive, bringing the characters to life.

2. Wonder by R.J. Palacio. (Realistic Fiction)

   • This heartwarming novel follows a boy named Auggie Pullman who has facial differences. The book’s themes of acceptance, kindness, and perseverance are relevant and inspiring.
   • The book’s characters are well-developed and relatable, and the story is both heartwarming and thought-provoking. The book’s message of acceptance and understanding is important for young readers.