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Booklists
Empathy and Kindness
Favourite books that promote empathy: the ability to imagine how someone else is feeling in a particular situation and respond with care.
Emotions
These stories can help identify different emotions and reassure children that it is normal to experience a wide range of emotions.
Coping with Loss
Titles and resources for bereaved children coping with the death of a loved one or pet.
Learning Differently
Below is a list of picture books which shows and depicts individuals with various learning differences and celebrates everyone of them!
Empathy and Kindness
Favourite books that promote empathy: the ability to imagine how someone else is feeling in a particular situation and respond with care.
Emotions
These stories can help identify different emotions and reassure children that it is normal to experience a wide range of emotions.
Coping with Loss
Titles and resources for bereaved children coping with the death of a loved one or pet.
Learning Differently
Below is a list of picture books which shows and depicts individuals with various learning differences and celebrates everyone of them!
Sleepy Stories
Get ready for sleep with these bedtime favourites!
Great Reads for Toddlers
These titles are excellent for busy toddlers! They encourage participation through actions, rhyming, or singing along.
Family Storytime Gems
Our favourite storytime read-alouds!
Silly Stories
Share some giggles while reading these funny picture books!
Sleepy Stories
Get ready for sleep with these bedtime favourites!
Great Reads for Toddlers
These titles are excellent for busy toddlers! They encourage participation through actions, rhyming, or singing along.
Family Storytime Gems
Our favourite storytime read-alouds!
Silly Stories
Share some giggles while reading these funny picture books!
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.
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.