Phones – we spend so much time on them these days. If we’re not calling someone, we’re texting, playing games, or searching online. Why not add Toronto Public Library’s Dial-a-Story to the list of possibilities and bring wonderful stories into your home? Dial-a-Story is a free service, easily reached by calling 416-395-5400 any time of […]
Trailblazer : The Story of Ballerina Raven Wilkinson By Leda Schubert and illustrated by Theodore Taylor III Ages 6-9 This book tells the story of Raven Wilkinson's journey to becoming one of the first African-American ballerinas to dance with a major American ballet company. The dream of becoming a ballerina started when Wilkinson was five years […]
"The Owl and the Lemming" By Roselynn Akulukjak and illustrated by Amanda Sandland Ages 4-7 One morning, a young lemming comes face to face with a hungry snowy owl! The lemming knows that if she does not want to be eaten, she has to outsmart the young (and prideful) owl. This amusing story is based […]
I know, it is December – but I promise that these books WERE read in November. That just means you can look forward to two posts this month! Hopefully I can recommend some fun reads to get you all through the long (soon to be snowy) nights. Most People By Michael Lennah Ages 5 […]
We bring the best and brightest books to our library collections. Here are some new books that we are really excited about which will be hitting shelves soon, or have just arrived. Posted on behalf of Laurel Taylor Adams, Children's Selection Team The mind is a wonderful thing. Even more when it is stretched and […]
Posted by Pat Gracey on behalf of Nina MacDonnell We are dedicated to bringing the best and brightest books to our library collections. Here are some picture books we are really excited about that will be hitting shelves soon. Here Comes Teacher Cat by Deborah Underwood Here Comes Teacher Cat, by Deborah Underwood, Illustrated […]
We bring the best and brightest books to our library collections. Here are some new books that we are really excited about which will be hitting shelves soon, or have just arrived. A Horse Named Steve by Kelly Collier, 3 to 6 years Steve is a fine horse but he wants to be exceptional! So when […]
Posted on behalf of Scott, Children's Selection Team We bring the best and brightest books to our library collections. Here are some new books we are really excited about that will be hitting shelves soon. Fruits in Suits by Jared Chapman, 2017 Ages 2-5 Bold vibrant artwork and plenty of fruits sporting various kinds […]