Family Life Fun Entertainment Books 30 Best Children's Books of 2021 Get ready to read! The winners of our 13th annual list are brimming with excitement, adventure, and kindness. By Karen Cicero Published on November 4, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Courtesy of Publishers. Parents. Best Board Books for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers Perfect for gifting at baby showers and holidays, these winning board books—many with interactive elements—held the attention of our youngest testers. Browse the winners here. Courtesy of Roaring Brook Press Best Picture Books for Kids Ages 3 to 8 With appealing plots and stunning illustrations, these 12 picks (including a few non-fiction titles) will become your child's story time favorites. Keep reading to your kids, even when they can do it on their own! Browse the winners here. Courtesy of Henry Holt and Co. BYR Paperbacks Best Chapter Books for Kids Ages 5 to 12 Our squad of junior reviewers gave us their word: Out of more than 100 early readers, graphic novels, and middle-grade books they tested, these are the 10 they most loved reading independently. From a re-telling of Peter Pan to fantasy with feminist vibes, our winning stories embody compassion and friendship. Browse the winners here. Courtesy of HarperCollins 10 Best Books for Teens Our middle-school and high-school reviewers collectively read tens of thousands of pages to land on their favorite YA picks of the year, plus a few coffee-table style books they couldn't resist. Gift accordingly: Teens will have time to read for fun over holiday break. Browse the winners here. This article originally appeared in Parents magazine's December 2021 issue as "The Most Wonderful Books of the Year." Want more from the magazine? Sign up for a monthly print subscription here Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit