Great Reads for Young Children

Great Reads for Young Children

Move and stretch together in a gentle yoga program that includes fun stories and songs to help grow the body and mind.
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Booklists

Let's Talk About: Empathy & Kindness

Favourite books that promote empathy: the ability to imagine how someone else is feeling in a particular situation and respond with care.

Let's Talk About: Bullying

Bullying can affect children of all ages. Here are a few favourite picture books to spread awareness and to help put an end to bullying.

Let's Talk About: Anxiety

Check out these books where characters share their experiences with anxiety.

Let's Talk About: Adoption

A selection of our favourite books exploring adoption and the many ways families are built.

Great Reads for Babies

Recommended by SCL staff, these books are sure to be stimulating, engaging and fun for babies and parents to enjoy together.

Family Storytime Gems

Our favourite storytime read-alouds!

Silly Stories

Share some giggles while reading these funny picture books!

Francais pour les enfants (French for preschoolers)

This list of suggested French titles for preschoolers includes board books, picture books, beginner readers and read-along sets.

Storytime Kits

Storytime Kits contain everything you need to deliver a fun and interactive storytime. Check out kits on a variety of popular themes for preschoolers: shapes, animals, seasons and more!

Storytime Kits are available to all Strathcona County residents with a valid library membership. You can have two Storytime Kits checked out at a time.

Online Resources

TumbleBooks

Read along with animated, talking picture books!

BookFlix

Explore video versions of classic storybooks paired with related nonfiction eBooks to build a love of reading and learning.

Kanopy Kids

Find shows and movies featuring favourite children's characters in Kanopy Kids.

OverDrive Kids

Borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks and magazines from the library's collection of popular digital titles for kids.
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