Easy, everyday, early literacy support
Library programs for kids 5 and under
Dial-a-Story
Listen with the whole family! Call our free storytime hotline for special featured stories in celebration of Asian Heritage Month.
Asian Heritage Month Books for Kids
Discover great books by Asian-Canadian authors and illustrators that share stories about different cultures, families and experiences.
Jewish Heritage Month Books for Kids
Celebrate Jewish authors and illustrators with our recommended reading list for children.
Browse Books
Browse our best books for children under 5, and get expert staff recommendations. Encouraging a love of books is a great way to help your child get ready for reading.
Tips For Parents
Sing throughout the day and make up your own silly songs to introduce new vocabulary.
Let's Get Ready for Reading!
Easy, everyday activities that you do with your child help to build important pre-reading skills.
Talk
Talking with your child helps build language and vocabulary skills.
Read
Reading together is the best way to help your child become a strong reader.
Sing
Singing helps your child hear the sounds in words and build their vocabulary.
Play
Play is how children learn, and how they come to understand their world.
Write
Writing helps children learn that letters and words represent sounds and have meaning.
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First and Best
Discover our top picks of Canadian picture books to get your child ready for reading.
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1000 Reads Before Kindergarten
Can you read 1000 books with your child before they start kindergarten? Join the challenge!
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Ready for Reading Research
Learn more about early literacy research.