Back to School: Grade 4 - Grade 8

You love to read now, but that dusty childhood TBR pile still haunts you. The good news? It’s never too late to revisit the kids’ books you’ve always meant to read. Meet beloved characters like Aslan, Anne Shirley, Despereaux or Percy Jackson. Step into splendid imaginary worlds and time-travel to different eras. From epic journeys […]

As we reach the halfway point of 2026, it’s time to take a look back on the exceptional releases that you might have missed, especially when it comes to kids’ publishing. From picture books to chapter books, these are the tales that invite young readers to think differently about the world around them and inspire a lifelong love of reading and storytelling. Here are our picks for the Best Kids Books of 2026 (So Far).

What makes a classic so beloved? Stories that stand the test of time, inspire a new perspective and celebrate real, human feelings. Or, sometimes, animal feelings. No matter who the main character is, whether it's Wilbur the pig or Frog and Toad, we often find ourselves revisiting these stories for good reason: they stick with us. Here are the timeless children's classics to celebrate literature for little readers.