Great Reads for Young Children

Great Reads for Young Children

New to the Library

Booklists

Let's Talk About: Shyness

Here are a few enjoyable and useful picture books in starting parent-child conversations on shyness.

Let's Talk About: Divorce and Separation

These stories and information books offer up important answers and reassurances for children and parents navigating a separation or divorce.

Let's Talk About: Autism

Books about autism and that talk about being on the spectrum.

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.

Books About Mindfulness and Self-Confidence

Non-fiction books for children from preschoolers to tweens about mindfulness, relaxation techniques and self-confidence.

Physical Literacy

It is important to maintain physical activity and promote healthy habits. These books will make physical activity even more fun!

Great Reads for Preschoolers

These books are wonderful for preschoolers as they will keep them engaged, moving and learning about various topics!

Sleepy Stories

Get ready for sleep with these bedtime favourites!

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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