Finding great books for kids and teens is so easy with Common Sense Media's lists of "bests." Each book list is handpicked by our editors to help call out imaginative storylines and age-appropriate content. Whether you're on the hunt for classic children's books or the latest best-selling chapter books, it's all here. Choose from hundreds of reviews of the best picture books for preschoolers and great books for kids, or find the perfect adventure book for preteens and teens. Common Sense recommendations for family books include favorites like Harry Potter and Twilight, along with authors like Roald Dahl, Eric Carle and Dr. Seuss – books that you'll read together, talk about, and remember for years to come. So dig in - our top books for kids promise great reading and great fun for everyone in your family.

Common Sense Media rates and reviews thousands of books for children according to child developmental criteria recommendations from some of the nation's leading authorities. We take into account messages, role models, violence, language and more. Our editors then create lists of the top children's books, with an eye toward overall quality and the reader's age – all so that you can choose from the very best for your family.