It’s been a good 20 years since I began writing about children’s books for The Wall Street Journal. To mark the milestone, my editors requested—perversely, if you ask me—that I select the 20 best ...

I spent the day at “Books of Wonder” earlier this spring to ask kids what makes the best children’s book. Iago and Nico Akerman, both 11, told me the books they liked reading in school were ...

Check out: USA TODAY's weekly Best-selling Booklist Here are five tips to try with your household this summer, plus reading suggestions for books that’ll keep kids engaged.

Great books can make you feel like you are actually in them; they whisk you away to imaginary worlds and far-off places. Many of this year’s best children’s books had this effect.

Children’s Books The Best Children’s Books of 2023 Here are the year’s most notable picture, chapter and middle grade books, selected by our children’s books editor. Share full article ...

Find the best kids’ Valentine’s Day children’s books to read aloud near and on Valentine’s Day. These holiday stories are sweet, silly, and even gross. I love finding the best kids ...

The best new books for kids this fall, recommended by librarians This season’s books for kids and teens offers many stellar reads, including new books by Meg Medina, Jules Feiffer, Jason ...

Gift-giving season is upon us once again! And if you’re not sure what to get the kids in your life, we’re here to help. Many new STEM books for kids and young adults came out this year, and we asked a ...