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Before he became Aidan, he didn’t feel like himself: He didn’t like his name, his clothes, or the gender that the world told him was his. Now that he’s a boy, Aidan is excited to be a big brother to the baby his family is about to have. Full of hope and joy, this book explores timely issues with positivity and sensitivity. Ages 3-7.

The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss
Arguably Dr. Seuss’ most popular tale, The Cat in the Hat’s wonky drawings and tongue twisters galore that all generations can’t help but love and pass down. What will happen when the Cat in the Hat shows up and makes a mess when Sally’s parents aren’t home? You’ll need to journey on the rhythmic adventure to find out. Ages 5 and under.

As far as he can hop and up to the moon—that’s how much Little Nutbrown Hare loves his Papa. But Big Nutbrown Hare loves his boy even more. Just how much? The ways to express their love for one another is infinite, and the two go back and forth, comparing their mutual adoration to the beautiful world around them. Ages 2–5.

Love Makes a Family by Sophie Beer
What makes a family a family? Love, of course. This bright and cheerful board book explores how a family isn’t only defined by a mommy and a daddy, but can include a diverse range of people: A family with two daddies will read to their child at bedtime, while a family with two mommies will start the day with a happy breakfast, and both deeply love their little ones. Ages 4 and under.

Fox in Sox by Dr. Seuss
Ready for a hot take? Fox in Sox isn't just a masterpiece—it's maybe Dr. Seuss’s best book. Not to take anything away from Green Eggs and Ham, but the playful rhymes and silly scenarios in Fox build to a hilarious crescendo—just try to keep a straight face when you read the tweetle beetle battle. Ages 5 and under.

Greg Heffley is your normal run-of-the-mill wimpy kid—who happens to keep a diary and document every ridiculous, hilarious, bonkerballs event in his life. The diary entries are played for laughs, but just below the joking around there are some important life lessons. There’s a reason why this series is on its 14th installment and counting. Ages 8-12.

Astrid’s mother means well. She wants to expose her daughter to high culture, but it isn’t until they find themselves at a roller derby match that Astrid is moved—and the 12-year-old finds her calling. Ages 8-14.

History can be a mind-dulling recital of dates and speeches, or it can be a vibrant and evocative retelling of the gut-churning events that shape our world. This nine-volume series of graphic histories by the illustrator "Nathan Hale" turns the Alamo, World War I, the Underground Railroad, the Marquis de Lafayette and more into stories with edge-of-your-seat thrills. It starts with One Dead Spy, which looks at real-life Revolutionary War hero Nathan Hale. Ages 8 and up.

Think of each volume in this series as a history lesson geared to the attention span–and sense of humor–of a child. The books cover everything from the Constitution to the Colosseum, and Paul Revere to Pele. The already exhaustive series continues to add titles—your little one can read up on just about any person, place or historical event. Ages 8 and up.