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My Favourite Colour
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...
View full detailsP is for Pterodactyl
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...
View full detailsEverybody's Different on Everybody Street (Paperback)
The poetry of Sheree Fitch and illustrations by Emma Fitzgerald invite you to celebrate, discuss and embrace our weaknesses, differences and perfec...
View full detailsHow To Welcome A New Baby
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...
View full detailsNova Scotia Loves Gus
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...
View full detailsWhile You Were Sleeping
A nostalgic bedtime book featuring lyrical text and gentle illustrations from the celebrated author and artist Briana Corr Scott. Celebrate the mi...
View full detailsLapin recherché
Fifteen original french nursery rhymes full of rhyme and humour invite toddlers to investigate between the rows of vegetables. Over the course of a...
View full detailsLobster's Vacation
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...
View full detailsRound and Round The Roundabout | Don't Roll Down Citadel Hill
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...
View full detailsTerrible, Horrible, Smelly Pirate
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...
View full detailsA Tulip in Winter: A Story about Folk Artist Maud Lewis
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...
View full detailsEverybody's Welcome
This beautiful hardcover book illustrated by Greg Abbott welcomes the refrain:"Everybody's welcome,No matter who they are, Wherever they may come f...
View full detailsWe Found A Hat
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...
View full detailsI'm Not Scared (Hardcover)
Filled with gorgeous, richly textured, and softly colored illustrations, this book about navigating childhood fears will help young readers under...
View full detailsThe Beeman
Find out where honey comes from as Grandpa the Beeman teaches the basics of beekeeping to his young grandson. This rhyming story includes endnotes ...
View full detailsWhen the Ocean Came to Town
A love letter to the ocean. This charming debut children’s book from celebrated local author Sal Sawler and award-winning illustrator Emma FitzGe...
View full detailsI Hear You, Ocean
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...
View full detailsEverybody's Different on Everybody Street
The newest book by Sheree Fitch and illustrated by Emma Fitzgerald invites you to celebrate, discuss and embrace our weaknesses, differences and pe...
View full detailsSonya's Chickens
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...
View full detailsFirst Ones on the Ice
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...
View full detailsThe Honour Song / Le Chant / Kepmite'taqney Ktapekiaqn
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...
View full detailsI Want to Build a Seahouse
A poetic ode to the childhood yearning for freedom, sprinkled with new-sibling jealousy, this debut picture book by editor Whitney Moran, is whimsi...
View full detailsSnow Day
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...
View full detailsThe Old Oak Tree
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...
View full detailsPetal the Angry Cow - Hardcover
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...
View full detailsMy Mommy, My Mama, My Brother and Me
"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...
View full detailsYou're All My Favorites
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 ...
View full detailsA Tale of Two Kitties
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...
View full detailsJujijk Mi'kmaw Insects
Do you realize the English language is noun-based, referring to people, places, and things? Jujijk, an illustrated bilingual guide to bugs and inse...
View full detailsGus The Tortoise Takes A Walk
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...
View full detailsBackyard Fairies
A magical story from award-winning artist, Phoebe Wahl, the illustrations and plauful read-aloud enchant the woods with an understanding fairies ar...
View full detailsWherever You Go, My Love Will Follow
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...
View full detailsBecause of an Acorn
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...
View full detailsI Spy a Bunny
Author Judy Dudar and Illustrator Richard Rudicki bring Mandy and her Aunt Carla to White Point Beach where bunnies are at play.
Gracie, The Public Gardens Duck
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...
View full detailsForest Magic (Hardcover)
Compact and full of nature Forest Magic is beautifully illustrated and guides young readers to exploring the forest. Author Sarah Grindler asks exc...
View full detailsIt Began With A Page
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 ...
View full detailsHerb the Vegetarian Dragon
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...
View full detailsFlorian, Le Dragon Vegetarian (Soft Cover Francais)
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...
View full detailsFrom Ben Loman To The Sea (Hard Cover)
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...
View full detailsOn the Trapline
A picture book celebrating Indigenous culture and traditions. The Governor General Award--winning team shares a story that honors our connections t...
View full detailsI Want My Hat Back (Large Hardback Book)
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...
View full detailsKiddikutter Non-Slip Silicone Cutting Board
We know how frustrating it can be when your mini chef is trying to cut something… and the cutting board keeps moving! Frustrating right? This is w...
View full detailsBaby Björn Bouncer Bliss
This lightweight and handy bouncer features natural rocking that makes life with young children easier and more enjoyable. Consistently voted Best...
View full detailsClassic Paper Doll and Colouring Book by Briana Corr Scott
Choose from this classic set of paper dolls beautifully illustrated and designed by local artist Briana Corr Scott. The activity book is sure to en...
View full detailsBelan.J 2.5 Bamboo Sleep Sack
A wearable blanket allowing baby to sleep safely through the night. Features a 2-way zipper for easy night time diaper changes. These sleep bags ar...
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