Build Your Family Library with the Best Kid's Books of All Time

With all the books available in libraries, stories, and online, it's no surprise that compiling a list of the must-haves is a daunting prospect. But if there's one thing we at Country Living truly love, it's reading. From fun summer beach reads to enduring memoirs, our to-read stacks are never short. So when we sat down to compile a list of all of our favorite kids' and children's books, well, let's just say it was a real challenge. From everyday reads to seasonal favorites we revisit every Halloween and Christmas, the world is full of some incredibly funny—and touching—books for children.

For that reason, our list of the best children's books spans a wide age range: We cover everything from board books to chapter books. But no matter the age of your little reader (or readers), the following stories are tried-and-true favorites that are sure to win their hearts—and yours. We've included ages-ago classics that still remain go-to sources of laughter and fun, as well as new classics that are sure to stand the test of time. We hope that these stories will help grow your little one's library alongside the tales they already love and become sources of joy and memories for years to come.