Best Kids Books For 2018
15 Captivating Children's Books For Every Age
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An expanded mind and imagination is quite a gift, and one that keeps on giving, so put books at the top of your holiday shopping list this year. These kids' titles cover all ages and are so fun that you might want to flick through them yourself before reaching for the wrapping paper. From coloring and scrapbook ideas to animals, legends, and classics, here are the books they'll get lost in.
— Additional reporting by Angela Elias
The Ultimate Book of Space
For children who are starting to wonder about galaxies far, far away, The Ultimate Book of Space ($22) brings it all to life with illustrations, pop-ups, pullouts, tabs, and movable parts.
On a Magical Do-Nothing Day
In On a Magical Do-Nothing Day ($17), a boy accidentally drops his electronic game into a pond, then embarks on a wild nature adventure. We call that a "got a lot done" day.
Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes
Instagram superstar Eva Chen blends girl power and fashion fantasy in the beautifully illustrated Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes ($12). Traveling through time and space, Juno gets to walk in the shoes of female icons from the past and present.
Workman Publishing Baking Class Book
Budding bakers can hone their kneading, rolling, mixing, and decorating skills — step by step — with the Workman Publishing Baking Class ($19) book.
Workman Publishing Color Your Year Coloring Book
Mark the changing seasons with the Workman Publishing Color Your Year Coloring Book ($12), a perfect artistic companion to the year.
Jellycat Infant If I Were a Polar Bear Board Book
The Jellycat Infant If I Were a Polar Bear ($13) board book answers the burning question on every child's mind: but, really — WHAT IF?!
Indestructible Baby Book Set
For the child on your list who is more into gnawing on books than reading, the Indestructible Baby Book Set ($28) will tough it out all year.
The Princess and the Pea, a Little Golden Book
The Princess and the Pea, a Little Golden Book ($5), is a beautifully illustrated take on the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale.
The Three Bears, a Little Golden Book
For all new readers, The Three Bears, a Little Golden Book ($5), is just right.
Original Penguin Roald Dahl Five-Book Gift Set
British novelist Roald Dahl wrote 22 children's books, and this Four-Book Gift Set ($29) is the perfect primer to his world of brilliant children, crazy adults, and chocolate.
Ten Rules of Being a Superhero
To be a true superhero, you have to follow a code. Captain Magma and his sidekick, Lava Boy, will get youngsters up to speed in the Ten Rules of Being a Superhero ($18) book.
Marie Curie
Introduce kids to a true pioneer of science with Quarto Publishing's Marie Curie ($9), which is part of a series on outstanding historical figures who changed the world.
Grandparent & Grandchild Letter Book Set
It's hard to think of a sweeter gift than the Grandparent & Grandchild Letter Book Set ($40), a set of 40 cards to be sent and shared over the years and then passed down through the generations.
Goodnight Little Me Personalized Book
Getting toddlers to sleep is significantly easier with this Goodnight Little Me ($35) personalized book, which puts the "me" in bedtime.
Melissa & Doug Peekaboo! Soft Book
The Melissa & Doug Peekaboo! Soft Book ($13) proves that books can be cute and cuddly. Babies will love the multitextured, crinkly pages and animal characters, plus it's machine-washable.
