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The hook: Lola is absolutely certain about what she likes (strawberry milk) and doesn鈥檛 like (tomatoes and going to school), but her older brother Charlie isn鈥檛 so sure. With unfailing patience, he uses his wily wit to convince the stubborn Lola to come around in a series that was eventually turned into a TV show. Young readers love Lola鈥檚 exaggerated speech when she makes declarations like 鈥淚 will probably still be perky at even 13 o鈥檆lock,鈥� and her imaginative antics, which are presented in scrapbook-style artwork that鈥檚 eye-catching and fun.

Perfect for: Kids who are patient (or could be more patient) with their younger siblings.

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The hook: When Emily Elizabeth first got Clifford, he was a tiny red puppy. But Clifford grew and grew 鈥� and now he’s bigger than a house. This beloved series starts with Clifford the Big Red Dog and follows Emily and Clifford through adventures, sleepovers, starting school, holidays, and more. Spanning more than 50 years and 75 books, this series appeals to children with its cartoonish illustrations and sweet storylines about a gentle red dog who’ll never fit into a regular-sized doghouse.

Want to see the movie? Check out Clifford鈥檚 Really Big Movie (2004) or the PBS Kids series Clifford the Big Red Dog.

Perfect for: Kids who love pets.

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The hook: Corduroy, a teddy bear who has always wanted a friend, goes searching all around the department store where he lives for the missing button on his overalls. Happily, his new friend Lisa finds him, delivers him to his new home, and sews on a new button. In all of his little adventures into the big world, Corduroy finds the wonder in everyday things — even mattresses and laundry mats.

Perfect for the curious little bears in all of us.

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The hook: Curious George is a mischievous little monkey who lives with his friend, the Man with the Yellow Hat. Kids today may question why the Man with the Yellow Hat would remove George from his life in the jungle, but they’ll enjoy George鈥檚 zany antics as he escapes from jail, goes for a balloon ride, visits the hospital, and more.

Want to see the movie? Check out the 2006 adaptation, which combines the plot of several of the classic books, or try the long-running PBS Kids series.

Perfect for: Kids whose curiosity gets them into unexpected situations.

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The hook: This hilariously conceived series stars two friends who couldn鈥檛 be more different: stodgy, harumphing Elephant and optimistic, zanny Piggie. Each tale deftly explores the nuances of friendship and human (well, animal) foibles to brilliant effect. It鈥檚 also a wonderful tool for teaching fluency: Because the text involves lots of repetition as the characters pass back ideas or argue 鈥� 鈥淲e鈥檙e in a book.鈥� 鈥淲e鈥檙e in a book?!鈥� 鈥� no child can read this text in a dull monotone.

Perfect for: Early readers (and their parents) with a sense of the absurd.

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The hook: George and Martha are hippos and best friends. Every bite-sized story (there are several within each book) is wry, sly, and ingeniously simple, teaching lessons that are never didactic and always funny about having good manners, and most of all, being a good friend.

Perfect for: Hippo-lovin’ early readers with a sense of humor.

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The hook: Leave the 鈥済reat green room鈥� behind and expand your child鈥檚 bedtime repertoire with these wonderful stories that take place in different cities and states around the country.

Perfect for: Kids who like bedtime stories.

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The hook: If you give a mouse a cookie, you never know what might happen. That mouse might want a glass of milk, and then he may need a straw, and then who knows where the story will go. All the books in this sweet and silly series, which have won numerous awards, are written in a circular format. Kids love that the books end right where they began. The short, repetitive phrasing and energetic illustrations help young readers connect with the words.

Perfect for: Kids who can鈥檛 wait to know what will happen next.

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The hook: Anyone who has ever treasured a special doll or stuffed animal will understand Trixie’s feeling as she trots off to school to share “her one-of-a-kind Knuffle Bunny.” Her eyes are wide with excitement as she tugs her father behind her along the Brooklyn Streets, and she can hardly breathe as she lists the names of all the kids with whom she is going to share him. They also will understand her dismay and unhappiness when the day doesn’t turn out as she expected, and why she cannot sleep at night until the case of mistaken identity is solved. Once again, Mo Willems has created a masterpiece that will engage kids and parents alike. He has set simply drawn, yet colorful and expressive, cartoon characters against real black-and-white photographs of Brooklyn. The effect is captivating! On top of that, the language is straightforward and somewhat understated, which completes this perfect package.

Perfect for: Kids who like mysteries.

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The hook: This little llama has some big problems 鈥� or at least they feel big to a typical preschooler. Learning to share, having a temper tantrum, and other llama dramas are deftly handled with age-appropriate rhymes that are silly, but never condescending. Expressive illustrations perfectly capture the llamas鈥� moods, from bright and bubbly to just about to blow.

Perfect for: Little kids with big emotions.

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The hook: Lola loves reading, especially reading with her mom and dad every day before bedtime. One night, Lola gets super excited when the book is about a girl with a new baby brother. When Leo arrives, Lola helps out by reading a book to him for every occasion: a duck story when he鈥檚 in the bath, a potty book when he鈥檚 being diapered, and a sleepy story when it’s his bedtime. Then it鈥檚 Lola鈥檚 turn. At the end of the day, Leo鈥檚 big sister still gets to cuddle and read with her parents. Vibrant, cheerful illustrations and simple, lively text make this and other books in the Lola series a joy to read.

Perfect for: Big brothers and sisters who want to share something they love with the new kid in town.

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The hook: Ruby, the older sister, has a leg up on just about everything. Although Max, the baby brother, can’t yet speak, read, or write 鈥� and is constantly messing-up 鈥� in the 25-plus books, he always gets what he wants (much to Ruby’s annoyance), be it the coveted chocolate chicken or the dragon shirt.

Want to see the movie? Check out the Nickelodeon series, which nicely portrays Max and Ruby鈥檚 charming sibling bond.

Perfect for: Siblings who drive each other crazy.

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The hook: 鈥淢itchell was three years, nine months, and five days old when he got his license.鈥� It was the only way his father could get him to go to bed. Instead of chasing Mitchell around the house each night at bedtime, his dad came up with a clever solution: Mitchell could drive to bed, and dad would be the car. Through rollicking illustrations, Mitchell hops into the driver鈥檚 seat (on his dad鈥檚 shoulders) and with a lead foot takes a wild spin around the house to his bedroom. The trip leaves Dad more tired than Mitchell. This book and Mitchell Goes Bowling show the lovely bond between dad and son with wit and warmth.

Perfect for: Your rambunctious, cars-and-trucks-loving preschooler.

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The hook: This series about a persistent pigeon draws in young children by making the bird鈥檚 adventures (and hilarious tantrums) relatable. A fun read for both parents and preschoolers.

Perfect for: Kid who likes humor books.

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The hook: Do good little dinosaurs clean up their rooms with a shovel or broom? Or spit out their broccoli partially chewed? No, of course not! Kids love seeing dinosaurs behaving badly in this funny series, which smartly introduces the concept of opposites by comparing bad behaviors to good with silly (but scientifically correct) illustrations of dinosaurs. Written by two of the most prolific children鈥檚 writers of our time, this entertaining series deftly teaches kids manners and tackles common fears, like going to the doctor, while never getting sappy or preachy. As a result, this series is a proven hit with the under-6 set.

Perfect for: Kids who like adventure stories.

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