The 22 Books From the '90s That You Need to Read With Your Kids

Year published: 1992

Why your child needs to read it: If this book isn’t already in your kid’s library, I’d be shocked. It’s the ultimate instant classic, a tale about a unique fish who teaches children to value themselves individually, but that there is joy in sharing with others and being happy as a group. Although there’s been backlash on this one in the past (some argue that it teaches young children that to have friends, they must give away their “shiny scales”) the beautiful book can open up an important dialogue about sharing, self-love, and body image with older children.

Shop: The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister ($12, originally $19)