Educational Books for Kids that will Make Them Love Learning

Written by an elementary school teacher, this book introduces young children to important weather concepts. It includes information about seasons, reading thermometers, and more. Great for preschoolers and kindergarten children.

Recently, a dear friend of mine asked me for a book recommendation in place of Oh, the Places You’ll Go! and I was delighted to share this find. In The Magical Yet, readers learn the power of yet. There might be things they don’t know how to do and goals they haven’t accomplished, but they needn’t despair. The power of yet is its sense hopefulness and possibility.

Learning happens everywhere. That’s the message of this fabulous picture book. In it, a child who loves the learning that happens in school discovers that school encompasses more than a building. It’s a wonderful exploration of the value of all kinds of learning beyond the academic. Considering how much time children have spent outside of school buildings in recent history, it’s a timely lesson.

Illustrator Innonsanto Nagara has been a part of several iconic board books that are must-haves for any library. In this newest outing, Nagara and poet Mona Damluji help young readers understand the power of collective action and responsibility.

Young children have a lot to learn about understanding and regulating their emotions. Luckily, books like this one offer adults the necessary tools to help them. With guidance on mindfulness and noticing both physical and emotional sensations, this book is an excellent resource.

If you know a kiddo who is afraid of storms, this is the perfect gift. They’ll be introduced to Sally Storm. This lovable character will teach them about rain, lightning, and thunder in an endearing manner bound to calm their fears.

Next, I’ll share a new and thoughtful book. Levich and Weiss wrote a story for all of the many families built through adoption, IVF, and surrogacy. With sweet prose and inclusive illustrations, this celebration of love is a must-read.

Of course, a fantastic math educator would write a book that encourages kids to love math. In this educational book for kids, Moses introduces children to a variety of math concepts through everyday interactions. Kids will enjoy main character Johari’s fanciful imagination while learning important math skills.

Another STEM gem, award-winning author-illustrator Grace Lin’s math story will introduce young readers to geometry. Using different shapes of wands, the children in the story enjoy seeing what sorts of bubbles they can create. This teaching tale includes plenty of hands-on activities for caregivers and kids to try out.

This award-winning picture book tells the story of Señor Calvera’s quest to find his grandmother a birthday gift. Primarily written in English with Spanish words for each letter of the alphabet, it’s a hilarious story of a well-meaning skeleton who doesn’t quite understand what makes a good gift.

As someone who loves the Lorax despite her love-hate relationship with Seuss, I am always on the lookout for books with an environmentalist lens. This rhyming tale is just that. Smithers teaches readers all about how trees work and why they’re so important in this beautifully illustrated tale.

Teach your little one about African history with this gorgeous picture book. In it, readers will learn the story of Queen Idia, a wise and brave leader. Aire imagines Idia’s childhood in this award-winning tale.