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Airport terminals, planes and a little dose of aerodynamics

Explore and learn aspects of Chinese, Japanese and other Asian cultures

Sandra Boynton's board books are funny, light, lyrical and clever.

Oh Canada, our home and literary land

Oldies that parents will remember from their youth

Learning the days of a week

Respecting the earth and learning how to protect it

Social stories to encourage kindness and reciprocity

Transitioning to daycare, pre-school or kindergarden

Festival of lights explained and enjoyed

Kids love hugs, kisses and feeling special

Welcoming and preparing for a new family member

Learning the art of sharing

Understanding the sophisticated cycle of ideas, trying, failing and trying again

Politely standing up for yourself

Fun pictorial-driven exposure to letters

Babies love looking at babies, which fosters early socializations

Our editors favorite Seussian treasures

Great gift ideas, ranging from inspirational to silly

A nice antidote to materialism, especially useful around holidays

Its okay to be different

Breaking old stereotypes and showcasing what active fatherhood looks like.

Learning where our food comes from and how plants grow

Favorite gifts both to and from grandparents.

Ideal for the still-developing eyes of a newborn (0-6 months)

Manners, sharing, and socialization

Textured surfaces to encourage tactile exploration

Popular English books translated into Spanish.

Expressing love through kindness and thoughtful gestures

Celebrating diversity by learning about world holidays

Cultivate a love of Earth's animals

Perfect winding down books for night time (or anytime)

Celebrating African-American superheros, past and future

Share the joy and the spirit of the season

Creative ways to help children connect to

Stories about dragons

Cultivating joy and interest in eating

Popular German books and German favorites translated into English

Being thankful can help children manage life's ups and downs.

Exploring Indian culture, especially for those living outside India

Popular and trendy books as identified by the NY Times team.

Modelling toilet training

Strong female role models for both boys and girls

Reinforce picture-word association to foster language

Exposure to different religions will help raise a globally-competent child