Prices are accurate at the time of publication.Celebrities from Dolly Parton to Lupita Nyong'o have written children's picture books beloved by parents and kids alike. Here are 23 of the best ones.Getty; Amazon; Marianne Ayala/InsiderWhen you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Children's books help adults teach young readers important lessons. Many celebrities have written children's books that parents love. Here are some of the best children's books written by celebs like Dolly Parton and Meghan Markle. Children's books are bright and colorful stories that help adults teach young readers everything from the alphabet to important lessons about self-love and respect.