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Soothing bedtime stories, empowering books for girls, or festive holiday reads. Check out our recommendations for the best children’s books for every occasion.

Here’s why Eric Carle’s ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ almost didn’t make it to print

Here’s why Eric Carle’s ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ almost didn’t make it to print

Arisa Valyear

Which first books should I have in my preschooler's library?

Which first books should I have in my preschooler's library?

In addition to choosing classic books, award-winners and favourites from your own childhood, you should let your child's interests guide you.

Common Sense Media

Meghan Markle's first children's book was inspired by Prince Harry and Archie

Meghan Markle's first children's book was inspired by Prince Harry and Archie

Jessica Pollack

Kids' Passover books we love

Kids' Passover books we love

Jessica Pollack and Haley Overland

24 Awesome Graphic Novels for Kids

24 Awesome Graphic Novels for Kids

Graphic novels for kids are more than just long picture books. They’re a great way to encourage reluctant readers to get lost in a fictional world.

Kevin John Siazon and Yasmeen Aslam

20 books to help kids cope with death

20 books to help kids cope with death

It can be difficult to find the right words to help a child cope with the death of a loved one. These books can help kids through the grieving process.

Emily Sadler

33 fun Hanukkah books for kids

33 fun Hanukkah books for kids

What better way to celebrate Hanukkah than to read a couple of books with your kids on each night of the Festival of Lights?

Emily Rivas

20 Kids' Books That Challenge Gender Stereotypes

20 Kids' Books That Challenge Gender Stereotypes

Need a good way to start the conversation about gender with your kids? These books show that it's perfectly fine to be yourself despite gender stereotypes.

Miriam Porter

52 Jolly Christmas Books for Kids

52 Jolly Christmas Books for Kids

Gather around the fireplace with hot chocolate in hand and read these classic Christmas tales to your kids!

Today's Parent

Decolonize your kids' bookshelf with these stories featuring characters of colour

Decolonize your kids' bookshelf with these stories featuring characters of colour

Switching up the books in your home is a small step toward raising anti-racist kids, but it’s an important one. Here's how to decolonize your bookshelf.

Kevin John Siazon

15 cute kids' books about queer families

15 cute kids' books about queer families

Some kids have two moms, and some have two dads. Here are some sweet books starring queer families.

Today's Parent

24 Awesome Chapter Book Series for Kids

24 Awesome Chapter Book Series for Kids

From classics like Magic Tree House to series like Timmy Failure, your kid will definitely want to read up on these chapter books.

Today's Parent

Best Canadian kids' books of all time

Best Canadian kids' books of all time

From Anne of Green Gables to Baby Beluga, we've talked to the experts and ranked the 100 best Canadian kids' books of all time.

Today's Parent

30 Books to Help You Talk to Your Kids About Racism

30 Books to Help You Talk to Your Kids About Racism

alking to your kids about racism can be tough. Here are some books to help get them thinking about it.

Alex Mlynek

8 adorable Easter books

8 adorable Easter books

Waiting for the Easter Bunny to arrive with your wee readers? Prepare for his arrival with these Easter books!

Today's Parent

28 Empowering Books with Strong Female Characters

28 Empowering Books with Strong Female Characters

Whether you have daughters or sons, it’s important to expose them to strong female role models. Here are 28 empowering books with strong female characters.

Kalli Anderson

19 Kids' Books About Canada

19 Kids' Books About Canada

Canada is an amazing country with awesome landscapes, diverse cultures and a vibrant history. Help your kid learn all about Canada with these cute books.

Emily Rivas

19 Kids' Books About Poop (and farts!)

19 Kids' Books About Poop (and farts!)

These books are the sh*t! Our top kids books about poop for every age, stage and style. And hey, farts are included too.

Davina Sinnatamby

13 parenting gems from the funniest dad on Twitter’s new book

13 parenting gems from the funniest dad on Twitter’s new book

James Breakwell, the internet-famous dad known as @XplodingUnicorn, has a new book out that will make parents feel better about their child-rearing skills.

Sarah Mariotti

28 spooky (but fun!) Halloween books for kids

28 spooky (but fun!) Halloween books for kids

Grab a blanket, a flashlight, turn the lights out and read these spooky Halloween books for kids with your little ones on Halloween night.

Emily Piccinin