Story Books

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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...

Truly a celebration of the life of Maud Lewis and the legacy in her artistic expression this book adds joy and beauty to her beloved paintings of M...

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

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 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...

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

This joyful and soothing book about ocean sounds will transport readers to the seaside.  Recommended for ages 3-7 years old.  When a child visits t...

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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 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...

"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...

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 ...

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...

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

Description It’s a busy day at the Museum of Natural History in Halifax. Gus the Tortoise is getting his new home, and while the cura...

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

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...

Because of an acorn, a tree grows, a bird nests, a seed becomes a flower. Enjoy the enchanting storyline and die-cuts that illustrate the vital con...

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

Fifteen original french nursery rhymes full of rhyme and humour invite toddlers to investigate between the rows of vegetables. Over the course of a...

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...

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

Meet Florian, a veggie-loving dragon who knows how to stay true to values even in the stickiest of situations. When captured by the castle's knight...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

Driftwood Dragons is a collection of 34 lyrical seaside poems for children. Inspired by the Maritime coastline and accompanied by whimsical illustr...