These Are Amazon's Picks for the Best Children's Books of 2021

Wondering what books to read with your kids this holiday season? Try one of Amazon’s best books of the year.

The list, chosen by Amazon’s Book Editors, was released on Nov. 16 and includes books that help kids understand diverse experiences and cultures. The annual list features the top books of the year, which span across several categories, including literature & fiction, mystery and thrillers, science fiction & fantasy, biography, children’s books, young adult and more.

This year’s top title for kids? The Beatryce Prophecy by Kate DiCamillo. Below are ten books from the list, as well as some of the top books from the Baby to Age 2 category and the Ages 3 to 5 category. If you’re looking for great books to read or gift this holiday season, there are some great picks on these lists.

Top 20 Best Children’s Books of 2020:

• The Beatryce Prophecy by Kate DiCamillo
• Room For Everyone by Naaz Khan • Change Sings: A Children’s Anthem by Amanda Gorman
• Pony by R. J. Palacio
• Stuntboy, in the Meantime by Jason Reynolds
• Gladys the Magic Chicken by Adam Rubin
• Daughter of the Deep by Rick Riordan
• Dog Man: Mothering Heights by Dav Pilkey
• Construction Site: Road Crew, Coming Through! by Sherri Duskey Rinker
• Amari and the Night Brothers by B. B. Alston

Best Children’s Books of 2020: Baby to Age 2

• Woodland Dance! by Sandra Boynton
• Fiona, It’s Bedtime by Zondervan
• Sunny Day: A Celebration of the Sesame Street Theme Song by Joe Raposo
• Lullaby (For a Black Mother) by Langston Hughes
• Blankie (A Narwhal and Jelly Board Book) by Ben Clanton
• Sumo Counting by Sanae Ishida
• Richard Scarry’s Super Silly Seek and Find! by Richard Scarry
• B Is for Bison: A National Parks Primer by Greg Paprocki
• Baby, Sleepy Baby by Atinuke
• Hello, World! Cars and Trucks by Jill McDonald

Best Children’s Books of 2020: Ages 3 to 5

• Room For Everyone by Naaz Khan
• Change Sings: A Children’s Anthem by Amanda Gorman
• Gladys the Magic Chicken by Adam Rubin
• Construction Site: Road Crew, Coming Through! by Sherri Duskey Rinker
• Eyes That Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho
• It Fell from the Sky by Terry Fan
• Every Little Kindness by Marta Bartolj
• Dream Street by Tricia Elam Walker
• Best Day Ever! by Marilyn Singer
• Norman Didn’t Do It!: (Yes, He Did) by Ryan T. Higgins

Looking for more books? Check out the complete list from the Baby to Age 2 category and the Ages 3 to 5 category. And if you’re looking for more 2021 gift picks and top books on Amazon, visit Amazon.com/AmazonBookReview.