Canadian Children’s Books

There are plenty of Canadian children’s books to read. But, how do you choose? Here are some tools to help.

Canadian Children’s Book Centre

The Canadian Children’s Book Centre has a number of resources to help you find a book.

Canadian Children’s Book Award Nominees and Winners

There are a number of awards for Canadian children’s books, both fiction and non-fiction. The nominees as well as award winners can be good titles to explore.

Picture books for ages 4-7

Nonfiction for Grades 5-8

Your Public Library

One of the most accessible resources for finding Canadian children’s books is your public library. Browse the library’s website and catalogue. Get recommendations from the librarian. Borrow books for free.

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