As one of the most memorable children’s book of all time, this story teaches a lesson that every child needs to learn: If you’ve never tried it, you can’t say you don’t like it!

As a favorite bedtime story, this book is about a child’s nightly ritual of saying goodnight to everything he sees.

In this book, animals watch the sun go down and then prepare for bed. Boynton's simple rhymes, goofy animals in goofy settings, and comforting stories make her books so appealing.

In this seriously silly book, Boynton's famous animal characters are sure to educate and entertain young readers.

This is a wonderful story with vibrant illustrations about a caterpillar’s transformation into a butterfly.

In this visually delightful book, a bad-tempered braggart becomes a nicer, happier, better-behaved bug. It’s a great story to discuss manners and social behavior.

The gentle rhyming and gorgeous illustrations in this classic picture book make it a favorite on many children's bookshelves.

The colorful, block illustrations of the 26 characters in this rhythmic, rhyming baby book have made it an all-time favorite.

Published in 1968, this delightful book tells the story of a tattered, stuffed teddy bear named Corduroy who finds a new home.

As one of the most loved children’s books of all time, this book tells the story of Harold, a bright and imaginative little boy who colors his world exactly the way he wants it.

In this beautifully illustrated story, Mosel retells an old Chinese folktale about a little boy with a very long name.

Everything that could go wrong goes wrong in this wonderfully written book about a little boy named Alexander who has an extremely bad day.

This popular children’s book ignites a youngster’s imagination. It’s a story about a boy who entertains himself in a world he has imagined.

This wonderful children’s book, with simple black and white line drawings, tells the story of a friendship between a boy and a tree.

From the creator of the beloved poetry collections Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic and Falling Up, here is another wondrous book of poems and drawings.

This timely book focuses on the importance of striking a balance between development and conservation of nature.

Jeff Brown's matter-of-fact tone and Tomi Ungerer's witty and engaging drawings make this 1964 classic a perennial favorite.

This scintillating story is about a little dog who learns to speak by eating alphabet soup.

Lee's wordless picture book perfectly captures a child's day at the beach. This is a simple, well-crafted story of friendship.

This lovely book, with simple black-line drawings on a light background, is about two animals who find that a blue jellybean reminds them of the sky, prompting a discussion of heaven.

In this delicious "Fancy Nancy" book, the little glamour girl has a problem that turns out unexpectedly well.

In this story, all moms are celebrated. Using his trademark style of brightly colored stick figures, Parr portrays a world of diversity and peace (as reinforced by his It's Okay to Be Different and This Is My Hair)

Parr's silly little book is a list of do's and don'ts. For young readers who are getting ready to shed diapers and enter the exciting world of big-boy or big-girl underpants, this is an absolute must.

The irrepressible mouse heroine of Chester's Way and Julius, the Baby of the World returns for another very funny story.

This is an award-winning story about Strega Nona, the beloved Italian "Grandma Witch," and her magic pasta-making pot.

Set in 1940 Paris, this story is about a brave little girl's trip to the hospital. The books' spirited heroine, timeless art, cheerful humor, and rhythmic text make it a favorite with children.

In this book, Olivia, a typical high-energy kid who likes the beach and Degas paintings, but hates naps, is beautifully illustrated by The New Yorker artist Ian Falconer.

In this humorously original tale, various members of the Court, dressed in Elizabethan clothing, try to dislodge the King from his bubbly tub.

Muted watercolors in various hues of brown and blue tell the story of a feline predator that stalks two mice. Lift-the-flaps offer plenty of opportunity to explore further.

This story will keep youngsters at the edge of their seats as the journey continues up dark stairways through hidden passages, around sharp corners and behind windblown curtains.

As the 2009 Caldecott Medal winner, this book reassures children that there is always light when there's darkness. Krommes' drawings evoke the warmth of home and family, as well as the joys of exploring the world.