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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingCharlotte’s Web by E.B. WhiteMatilda by Roald DahlThe BFG by Roald DahlA Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Books for ten-year-olds
769 books — 402 voters
Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. AlstonAru Shah and the City of Gold by Roshani ChokshiStarfish by Lisa FippsThe Accidental Apprentice by Amanda FoodyCity of the Plague God by Sarwat Chadda
Middle Grade Novels of 2021
535 books — 389 voters

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo WillemsClick, Clack, Moo by Doreen CroninKnuffle Bunny by Mo WillemsThe Monster at the End of this Book by Jon StoneThere Is a Bird on Your Head! by Mo Willems
Funny Books for Kids
610 books — 388 voters
Number the Stars by Lois LowryThe Diary of a Young Girl by Anne FrankThe Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John BoyneThe Book Thief by Markus ZusakOperation Einstein by Mark A. Cooper
Best Children's Books about World War II (1939-1945)
330 books — 387 voters

The Arrival by Shaun TanFlotsam by David WiesnerTuesday by David WiesnerThe Snowman by Raymond BriggsGood Night, Gorilla by Peggy Rathmann
Wordless Picture Books
417 books — 380 voters
Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline WoodsonKindred by Octavia E. ButlerRoll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. TaylorOne Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-GarciaThe Color Purple by Alice Walker
#1000BlackGirlBooks: Suggestions for Marley Dias's Amazing Book Drive
1,322 books — 380 voters

The Giver by Lois LowryA Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'EngleHoles by Louis SacharNumber the Stars by Lois LowryBridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
Newbery Medal Winner Books
104 books — 374 voters
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric CarleGreen Eggs and Ham by Dr. SeussGoodnight Moon by Margaret Wise BrownA Day at Blue Mountain Ranch with Cowboy Mike and Winston by Michael EastwoodOh, the Places You’ll Go! by Dr. Seuss
Books to read together in the early years
556 books — 374 voters

The Funny Adventures of Little Nani by Cinta García de la RosaTurtle Wish by Murielle CyrCulloo by Murielle CyrBallet Boy by Anfaney GladwinZibs for Sale by Lois Wickstrom
Indie children's ebooks
310 books — 371 voters
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice SendakThe Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric CarleMadeline by Ludwig BemelmansThe Cat in the Hat by Dr. SeussGoodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
Favorite picture books
492 books — 365 voters

Wolf Hollow by Lauren WolkPax by Sara PennypackerThe Wild Robot by Peter BrownRaymie Nightingale by Kate DiCamilloGhost by Jason Reynolds
2017 Mock Newbery
89 books — 365 voters
The Giving Tree by Shel SilversteinWhere the Sidewalk Ends by Shel SilversteinIt's Time To Wake, Jake! by Amanda Beth ConnollyAlexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith ViorstHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
Fun Books for Elementary Schoolers
377 books — 363 voters

The Hate U Give by Angie ThomasWhen Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya MenonAmerican Street by Ibi ZoboiDear Martin by Nic StoneWant by Cindy Pon
2017 YA/MG Books With POC Leads
259 books — 362 voters
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric CarleGoodnight Moon by Margaret Wise BrownGreen Eggs and Ham by Dr. SeussBrown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr.Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle
Books for two-year-old children
553 books — 353 voters

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Lightning Thief by Rick RiordanHoles by Louis SacharMatilda by Roald DahlThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
Best Books for Fifth Grade Readers
433 books — 350 voters
Madeline by Ludwig BemelmansThe Mystic Princesses and the Whirlpool by P.J. LaRueFancy Nancy by Jane O'ConnorI Can Cook " Cake Baking" by Marika GermanisThe Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch
Best little girl books
482 books — 349 voters

Wishtree by Katherine ApplegateBeyond the Bright Sea by Lauren WolkRefugee by Alan GratzThe War I Finally Won by Kimberly Brubaker BradleyOrphan Island by Laurel Snyder
2018 Mock Newbery
100 books — 336 voters
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. LewisThe Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. TolkienHis Dark Materials by Philip PullmanHowl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
Best Children's fantasy books for Adults
346 books — 333 voters

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. RowlingCharlotte’s Web by E.B. WhiteAnne of Green Gables by L.M. MontgomeryLittle House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls WilderThe Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Best Chapter Books for Young Girls
628 books — 320 voters
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-ExupéryMatilda by Roald DahlCharlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald DahlThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. LewisWinnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne
Best books for children that adults should also read
471 books — 318 voters

Zibs for Sale by Lois WickstromA Day in the Life of Cowboy Mike and Winston by Michael EastwoodDr. Julie Visits Cowboy Mike and Winston by Michael EastwoodCowboy Mike and Winston Attend Cowboy Church by Michael EastwoodIt's Time To Wake, Jake! by Amanda Beth Connolly
Best New Children Book
260 books — 317 voters
Worth the Fall by Claudia ConnorSeduction and Snacks by Tara SivecSmooth Talking Stranger by Lisa KleypasNever Too Far by Abbi GlinesLaw Man by Kristen Ashley
Children In Romance
405 books — 315 voters

Gone with the Wind by Margaret MitchellJane Eyre by Charlotte BrontëHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Diary of a Young Girl by Anne FrankPride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Books I think are great
876 books — 312 voters
Amari and the Great Game by B.B. AlstonStellarlune by Shannon MessengerWitchlings by Claribel A. OrtegaAru Shah and the Nectar of Immortality by Roshani ChokshiThe Marvellers by Dhonielle Clayton
Middle Grade Novels of 2022
436 books — 308 voters

Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi AdeyemiLove, Hate & Other Filters by Samira AhmedAmerican Panda by Gloria ChaoThe Belles by Dhonielle ClaytonA Girl Like That by Tanaz Bhathena
2018 YA/MG Books With POC Leads
249 books — 292 voters
Cleopatra VII by Kristiana GregoryMarie Antoinette by Kathryn LaskyAnastasia by Carolyn MeyerElizabeth I by Kathryn LaskyEleanor by Kristiana Gregory
The Royal Diaries
20 books — 266 voters

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. RowlingThe Wishing Spell by Chris ColferHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
Potential Fantasy Classics
397 books — 266 voters
Silent Spring by Rachel CarsonCradle to Cradle by William McDonoughThe Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael PollanThe Urban Homestead by Kelly CoyneThe Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
Being "Green"
387 books — 236 voters

Zibs for Sale by Lois WickstromEdith and Little Bear Lend a Hand by Dare WrightThe Doll and the Kitten by Dare WrightThe Little Family by Lois LenskiWhen the Wind Blew by Margaret Wise Brown
Really Underrated Children's Books
940 books — 207 voters
The You Beyond You by Ramzi NajjarThe Ultimate Human Secrets - The Hidden Power in our Mysterio... by Ramzi NajjarIt's Time To Wake, Jake! by Amanda Beth ConnollyLullaby of Love by Rebecca WinningThe Echoes of Enigma by Ramzi Najjar
Must Reads Now!
428 books — 197 voters

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