For self-taught illustrator Shelley Aldrich, tunnel books inspire a series of vibrant books and folded visual narratives.

The Boox Note Air 4C is a color e-ink reader, a digital notebook, and an (almost) full-fledged tablet computer in one. It's not a device for everyone, but it's an excellent version of what it is.

From picture books to graphic novels, fantasy to family fun, these must-read books have the power to hook kids of any gender. Some are cultural touchstones that belong in every kid's library. Others ...