This is exactly what you want for a first introduction to Anne Frank and Holocaust history. The 'Who Was?' series has figured out how to make difficult subjects approachable without dumbing them down or traumatizing kids.

It's not going to win points for creativity—it's a straightforward biography with educational illustrations—but that's not the point. The point is helping kids understand who Anne was as a person, what happened to her and millions of others, and why her diary matters. And it does that job really well.

Parents consistently praise it for being age-appropriate while still honest. It's sad, yes, but it's history. Better to learn it through a thoughtful book than nowhere at all. Solid choice for elementary and middle school readers ready to tackle this important chapter of history.