Make Way for Ducklings - Robert McCloskey
A charming story about the convergence of nature and civilization. Mr. and Mrs. Mallard struggle to find a suitable place to raise their young (what parent can't relate to this?) They eventually settle in Boston - mainly out of exhaustion and encroaching time constraints. Thanks to some friendly humans it turns out to be the best possible choice. The pictures of the baby ducklings alone make this book worth sharing with a child. A simple, sweet, and comforting story for just about everyone.