From Where the Wild Things Are to The Outsiders (where the wild things really are), welcome to the books that never, ever go out of style. These are our all-time favorite classics, without which our lives would be dull, dreary, and meaningless. Share them with your favorite kids and let the joy of reading be your best gift ever.

Go to Baby Classics

You want to introduce your favorite baby to the classics, but you don't want him or her to literally digest the pages. Don't miss Goodnight Moon , The Snowy Day , and other favorites in the drool-proof, baby-proof board-book format!

Go to Picture Book Classics

Whether you have an ache for Madeline or a hankering for Blueberries for Sal , these books are as reliable as Mike Mulligan's steam shovel.

Go to Early Reader Classics (Ages 4-8)

With velveteen rabbits, cats in hats, and boys having bad days, these terrific books for early readers will make any aspiring (or established) bookworm wriggle with glee.

Go to Older Reader Classics (Ages 9-12)

Discover a chocolate factory or a barnyard where spiders talk to pigs. Wherever these books take you, you're guaranteed to enjoy the ride.

Go to Teen Classics

It's not easy being teen. Angst? Mild paranoia? General trauma? These ever-popular classics will make your favorite teenagers feel right at home.