This book about conquering fear and delivering a letter to the moon includes fun-to-make noises — thumping, ripping, tearing.

In an increasingly troubled world, it is always heartening to find happy stories, especially the ones that remind us of ...

Read all of Slate’s stories about the 25 Greatest Picture Books of the Past 25 Years. On Oct. 8, 2010, the New York Times ran a story on its front page: “Picture Books No Longer a Staple for Children.

Milaniak suggests a two-pronged approach for a child already dealing with separation anxiety: Validate their feelings, but ...