Reading to, and with, infants, toddlers, and young children everyday is one of the most powerful ways parents help their children develop verbal skills, exercise their minds, and work their imaginations.

We highlight children’s books of exceptional quality that we’d recommend to any parent as wonderful gifts to share with their own children.  Each of these also make wonderful gifts to the children of friends or relatives for birthdays, holidays, or just to spread the joy of reading.

We also highlight some of our favorite books for parents on the art and science of parenting.