Story Books

Meet Nova Scotia’s cherished, 100 year-old tortoise, Gus. (We think you too will love this new friend and local celebrity!) Celebrated, supported a...

Lobster’s out the back door! Lobster’s on the run!Lobster’s on vacation. Wow! Too fun! From bestselling children’s author Michelle Robinson comes a...

A fun, rhyming read-aloud celebrating diversity, and a tool for teaching young readers the names of all the colours of the rainbow. Blue’s my favo...

A New York Times Bestseller! A raucous trip through the odd corners of our alphabet." - The New York Times Let's get real - the English language i...

The poetry of Sheree Fitch and illustrations by Emma Fitzgerald invite you to celebrate, discuss and embrace our weaknesses, differences and perfec...

Do you know what to do when a new baby arrives? This heartwarming book is all about the how-toís of welcoming a new sibling into your family. Learn...

Hold on to your hats! The conclusion of the celebrated hat trilogy by Caldecott Medalist, Jon Klassen, gives his deadpan finale a surprising twist ...

A nostalgic bedtime book featuring lyrical text and gentle illustrations from the celebrated author and artist Briana Corr Scott. Celebrate the mi...

Buckle up because you're in for a roller coaster of a read in this 2-in-1 Flip Me Over Book! One side features: Round and Round the Roundabout - A...

A fun, read-aloud pirate story that will be a favourite with educators. Set in the misty waters around Halifax Harbour, this fun read-aloud pirate...

Hold on to your hats! The conclusion of the celebrated hat trilogy by Caldecott Medalist, Jon Klassen, gives his deadpan finale a surprising twist ...

This beautiful hardcover book illustrated by Greg Abbott welcomes the refrain:"Everybody's welcome,No matter who they are, Wherever they may come f...

Beautiful illustrations accompany a collection of eight life lessons, written as stories from a parent to a child. The stories are full of wisdom s...

Readers will enjoy this gentle winter story about a brother and sister and the simple beauty of their neighbourhood outdoor rink, inspired by the a...

A hilarious tale about big-hearted cow with an even bigger temper that will delight even the surliest reader.  Petal is everything you could want i...

A love letter to the ocean. This charming debut children’s book from celebrated local author Sal Sawler and award-winning illustrator Emma FitzGe...

When there's another baby in the mix, this has become a comforting tale to add to your bookshelf! Mommy and Daddy Bear convince three worried cubs ...

This story of a girl who loves her three chickens is beautifully told as it shares the circle of life when one of the chickens is stolen by a fox.A...

Filled with gorgeous, richly textured, and softly colored illustrations, this book about navigating childhood fears will help young readers under...

Find out where honey comes from as Grandpa the Beeman teaches the basics of beekeeping to his young grandson. This rhyming story includes endnotes ...

A poetic ode to the childhood yearning for freedom, sprinkled with new-sibling jealousy, this debut picture book by editor Whitney Moran, is whimsi...

A magical story from award-winning artist, Phoebe Wahl, the illustrations and plauful read-aloud enchant the woods with an understanding fairies ar...

The newest book by Sheree Fitch and illustrated by Emma Fitzgerald invites you to celebrate, discuss and embrace our weaknesses, differences and pe...

The celebrated holiday song from multi-talented and multiple-award-winning Halifax-based roots musician David Myles available as a bright and fun c...

This musical tale in verse follows a robin through a year and the four seasons in her oak tree home. It is a tender-hearted exploration of the cycl...

A picture-book delight by a rising talent tells a cumulative tale with a mischievous twist. The bear's hat is gone, and he wants it back. Patientl...

The wind waltzed and waltzed around George, making him laugh out loud. The boy opened his arms wide to the breeze. Seeing this, the wind settled in...

It was the best of meows, it was the worst of meows…. Mittens and Boots have nothing in common. Nada. Zilch. Okay, maybe they live in the same hous...

Compact and full of nature Forest Magic is beautifully illustrated and guides young readers to exploring the forest. Author Sarah Grindler asks exc...

From morning to night, loads of fun and furry friends are waiting to be found in this colorful depiction of a very busy day for a family in the c...

A joyful, rhyming story in the vein of Ezra Jack Keats’s The Snowy Day, this debut children’s picture book follows an Indigenous family as they enj...

"And these are the things that we find at the sea, My Mommy, my Mama, my brother and me." A debut picture book from celebrated author and playwrigh...

Do you realize the English language is noun-based, referring to people, places, and things? Jujijk, an illustrated bilingual guide to bugs and inse...

Author Judy Dudar and Illustrator Richard Rudicki bring Mandy and her Aunt Carla to White Point Beach where bunnies are at play.

From the bestselling author of The Secret Life of Squirrels comes a delightful (and educational) cross-Canada adventure, squirrel-style! From the c...

Whether you call it home or are just here to visit, Nova Scotia welcomes you with campfire storytelling, blueberry fields, and rocky beaches. With ...

This is one of two unique books that delight both children and adults, combining the work of folk artist Maud Lewis with the poetry of Lance Woolav...

Gracie has a nice, comfortable life in the Halifax Public Gardens. Her days are full of swimming in lakes and fountains, napping in bushes, and gob...

It snowed, it snowed! It snowed last night! Based on the popular song from JUNO Award-winning musician Meaghan Smith, It Snowed captures the heartw...

It’s a hot summer day and Gary is hungry. The beach is packed with people…and packed with people’s lunches. Though he’s been known to eat everythin...

This book is gorgeous! Featuring a lavishly illustrated collection of 366 nature poems — it's an invite to enjoy a poem every day of a year. Filled...

A picture book celebrating Indigenous culture and traditions. The Governor General Award--winning team shares a story that honors our connections t...

A story that poignantly portrays the life of Gyo Fujikawa, a groundbreaking hero in the fight for racial diversity in picture books. It's time for ...

Meet Herb, a dragon who knows how to stay true to his values even in the stickiest of situations. When he is captured by the castle's knights in ar...