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8 book recommendations for kids of all ages

  • Cynthia Conrad, BookTrib
  • Jan 22, 2020
  • Jan 22, 2020 Updated Dec 31, 2025

‌Recently there have been a ton of great children’s books to choose from — more than what could fit here. But here are some of the best, ranging from preschool picture books to chapter books for middle schoolers.

‘When Pencil Met Eraser’

Written by Karen Kilpatrick and Luis O. Ramos Jr.

Illustrated by German Blanco

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“When Pencil Met Eraser,” by Karen Kilpatrick and Luis O. Ramos Jr.

Macmillan Publishers
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‘The Farmer’

By Ximo Abadia

Ages 3–6

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“The Farmer,” by Ximo Abadia.

Holiday House
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‘Room on Our Rock’

Written by Kate and Jol Temple

Illustrated by Terri Rose Baynton

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“Room on Our Rock,” by Kate and Jol Temple.

Amazon
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‘Small in the City’

By Sydney Smith

Ages 4–8

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“Small in the City,” by Sydney Smith.

Holiday House
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‘Citlali and the Day of the Dead — Citlali y el Dia de Muertos’

Written by Berta De Llano

Illustrated by Jamie Rivera Contreras

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“Citlali and the Day of the Dead | Citlali y el Dia de Muertos,” by Berta De Llano.

Carson Dellosa Education
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‘Mosi Musa: A True Tale About a Baby Monkey Raised by His Grandma’

By Georgeanne Irvine

Ages 6–10

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“Mosi Musa: A True Tale About a Baby Monkey Raised by His Grandma,” by Georgeanne Irvine.

Blue Sneaker Press
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‘Trevor Lee and the Big Uh-Oh’

Written by Wiley Blevins

Illustrated by Marta Kissi

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“Trevor Lee and the Big Uh-Oh,” by Wiley Blevins.

Red Chair Press
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‘I Can Make This Promise’

By Christine Day

Ages 8–12

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"I Can Make This Promise," by Christine Day.

HarperCollins Publishers
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