Our Favorite Books for Kids

Ages 0-2

Herman Melville's classic is boiled down to 12 words and 12 brilliant needle-felted illustrations (the best reason why captain ahab does what he does: MAD).

Ages 2-4

The story of a squid who, in my opinion, still has some growing up to do. This enormous cephalopod is kind of self-centered, but has a positive outlook. A good introduction to my FAVORITE animal. -Jeff

Ages 4-6

I love this book because, like Gus the firefly, I love capers, madcap adventures, and hijinxes of all sorts. I'll bet your little incorrigible one will feel the same. -Sparks

Ages 4-6

An intelligent and intricate plea for environmental awareness and an exquisite interactive story.

Ages 4-6

Although not officially a sequel, this is still in my top three best follow-up stories ever.

Ages 4-7

Bork, Gork, and Nklxwcyz are in big trouble! How will they protect themselves from their meeping greeping peedily orking foe? And where is mama alien during all of this? And just how realistic is the galaxy they inhabit? (Hint: it is based on NASA photos).

Ages 8-12-forever

Perhaps this goes without saying, but The Phantom Tollbooth is the best young adult novel ever written, period. - Clark

 Ages 9-14

This story definitely delivers a powerhouse of a tale with a heroine you can't help but instantly adore.