Gift Ideas: Our Kids' Book Picks
You can never go wrong giving kids books for gifts, whether they're already readers or just need the right story to get them hooked. Browse our top gift picks for the best kids' books of 2011. (And if your kid, tween, or teen has a special interest, our best book lists cover specialized topics like horse books, graphic novels, Civil Rights books, biographies, and more.) Dig in and open up a whole new world of fiction and fun for your kids.
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Delightful, interactive fun -- no batteries required!
By Hervé Tullet -
Exciting look at the fun (and fatigue) of being a superhero.
By Michael Chabon -
Treasure of lost Seuss tales a great all-ages read-aloud.
By Dr. Seuss -
Third-grader's struggle to look cool gets him in trouble.
By Sally Warner -
Another classic poetry collection by the master of whimsy.
By Shel Silverstein -
Great story, characters make mouse journey instant classic.
By Richard Peck -
Inventive story of runaways in New York, 50 years apart.
By Brian Selznick -
Brilliant tale of girl's enchanted-woods search for friend.
By Anne Ursu -
Beautifully illustrated account of African-American history.
By Kadir Nelson -
Boy risks all to find his dog after Hurricane Katrina.
By Brenda Woods -
Cold War kids use magic to save world in brilliant novel.
By Maile Meloy -
Winning romance between quirky neighbors is funny, clever.
By Stephanie Perkins -
Eerie gothic fantasy a satisfying creep fest for teens.
By Ransom Riggs -
Illusionists compete in dream-like literary romance.
By Erin Morgenstern
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