Category Archives: Reading Lists
National Day For Truth & Reconciliation Reading List
National Day For Truth & Reconciliation is an opportunity to recognize and commemorate the legacy of residential schools – the impacts of which are still being felt in communities across Canada. As we reflect this week, here are some books that may help our learning and may equip us with the tools to guide little […]
Grandparent’s Special Day Reading list
We recently celebrated Grandparent’s Special Day at the Museum, and we’re continuing the love with this curated reading list that’s all about these special persons in our lives. My Baba’s Garden by Scott, Jordan & Smith, Sydney A young boy spends his mornings with his beloved Baba, his grandmother. She doesn’t speak much English, but […]
BACK TO SCHOOL READING LIST
It’s time to head back to school! This week we look at books focused on going back to school and some for those just starting in kindergarten. These finds may just be what you need to help with the transition. The Crayons Go Back to School By Daywalt, Drew Illustrated by Jeffers, Oliver The hilarious […]
I Love To Read Month Reading List
As I Love To Read Month ends, here’s a roundup of books covering topics we’ve explored this month. Save this list for next year, or visit our partners at McNally Robinson Booksellers to get them. Either way, next year you’ll have a great list of diverse books to start your planning your I Love To […]
NEW YEAR READING LIST
It’s a New Year & we have a new reading list. Explore the pages of these lovely books as they highlight the themes of family, being together, embracing the past, and looking forward to the future. Snow Horses MacLachlan, Patricia and Archer, Micha From Newbery Medal-winning author Patricia MacLachlan comes a cozy picture book of […]
CHRISTMAS READING LIST
This week’s reading list explores how people celebrate during this season. Dive into these books with your little ones and gain insight into celebrations worldwide and how we can respect those traditions. The Little Toymaker Min, Cat We all know about the guy in the red suit at the North Pole. But what if the […]
WINTER READING LIST
We are back with another reading list and this one is all about snow. Thanks to our friends and partners at McNally Robinson Booksellers, we get to explore the pages of these fun books as they welcome winter. Once Upon A Northern Night Pendziwol, Jean and Arsenault, Isabelle In this exquisite lullaby, the beauty and […]
REMEMBRANCE DAY READING LIST
In honour of Remembrance Day, we reflect on the sacrifice that many have made through the stories told in these books. These books are sure to introduce you to some unlikely characters and how they made an impact during unprecedented times. The Eleventh Hour Goldstyn, Jacques Jim and Jules are childhood friends, born on the […]
FAIRYTALES READING LIST
Our special exhibition – The Eaton’s Fairytale Vignettes – opens very soon. As we prepare to welcome a world of fairytales this holiday season, let’s enjoy this reading selection of fairytales from our friends and partners at McNally Robinson Booksellers. When you’re done, come and explore the last original Eaton’s Fairytale Vignettes – fully restored […]
MINI MONDAYS READING LIST
It’s time for another Mini Mondays reading list. Listed below are titles tailored to our little VIPS (children under 4 years old). We hope they bring laughter, curiosity and fun while sparking creative learning. Bookscape: We Love Books! Arrhenius, Ingela P. Discover a world of books and stories and learn first words with this […]