With so many picture books for children in the market these days, it can get a little confusing looking for exciting reads that are both educational and fun. The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Where the Wild Things Are, and The Giving Tree are all classic picture books that have fascinated young readers over decades. To help you further, we've listed 10 amusing children's picture books packed with cheerful personalities, enchanting stories, and vibrant drawings that will leave your kids entertained and inspired.

The ever-expanding screen domination of Marvel and DC has brought about a revolution, with more fans than ever watching films and television series about superheroes. The popularity of the movies has also resulted in a revival of the comic book genre. Readers of all ages are now picking up some of the best graphic novels out there, featuring Captain America, Spiderman, Captain Marvel, Batman, and the likes. However, so vast is this genre that several great discoveries are waiting to be admired, for their art, their stories, and the nostalgia often associated with comics. We feature here five unique and best superhero graphic novels that should be in every fan's collection.

For those in search of must-read Batman comics, here are four of the very best graphic novels that look at the changing styles and personas of the "world's greatest detective."

Coffee-table books aren't just there to look pretty and give a good impression of your reading choices. A good coffee-table book is one that initiates conversation, intrigues anyone who picks it up and eventually leaves an impact much faster than a standard read. An enjoyable aspect of any unique coffee-table book is that they rely heavily on visuals. Still, there needs to be substance and depth in the theme of the book that eventually occupies prominent space in a room, and encourages a reader to explore its pages, out of curiosity, if nothing more.

Traditionally, the picture book genre has primarily catered to young readers. However, there has been a surprise shift off late, wherein more and more authors are coming out with short illustrated reads for a mature audience. While the basics of these books remain the same, the themes and meanings are often more in-depth, along with writers taking the liberty to be extra expressive with their language. Here are five profound, witty, thoughtful, and contemporary picture books, full of vibrant and colourful illustrations, perfect for adults to read at bedtime.

Waiting for and finally reading the Sunday funnies first thing in the morning was a ritual followed by many across the globe. With the advent of technology, changing lifestyles, more interest in current events, and the world going digital, sadly these comics are a thing of the past. Luckily, available as book collections, these tiny comic book strips of amusement still invoke a sense of nostalgia. They are a reminder of the time when humour was pure, and traditions meant more than they do now.