Picture Books
While picture books are suitable for children of most ages, it is often the most enjoyed by children aged 3 to 6 years old. Unlike board books which tend to be less of a story but more of a guide to help babies and toddlers understand the world, picture books have a stronger emphasis on storytelling with a clear beginning, middle and end.
The combination of colourful and lively illustrations matched with simple text helps children within this age group pick up new vocabulary and sentence structures quickly due to the storytelling format. If you think it's time for your child to start on this new phase in their reading journey, we invite you to start exploring!
Goh Bee Lock and the Three Boars by K.F. Seetoh (Paperback)
A playful girl named Bee Lock stumbles upon three boars in a forest. While the...
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Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site by Sherri Duskey Rinker (Hardback)
The #1 New York Times bestseller
As the sun sets behind the big construction site, all...
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Half Magic by Edward Eager (Paperback)
Since Half Magic first hit bookshelves in 1954, Edward Eager’s tales of magic have become beloved classics.... true
Hansel and Girl Girl by Adrian Pang (Paperback)
Adrian Pang and Cultural Medallion winner Milenko Prvacki team up to write Hansel and Girl...
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Harry Potter: A Pop-Up Book by Andrew Williamson and Lucy Kee (Hardback)
This collectible Harry Potter pop-up book, based on the creative development of the films, features...
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OF COURSE you think I did a horrible thing by eating Little Red Riding Hood...
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How Do Dinosaurs Eat their Food? by Jane Yolen (Hardback)
Jane Yolen runs through the gamut of mealtime bad behaviour, satisfyingly concluding with impeccably behaved...
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How Do Dinosaurs Go to School? by Jane Yolen (Hardback)
Everyone's favorite dinosaurs are back - and this time they are going to school. More...
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How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You? by Jane Yolen (Hardback)
With more than 7 million copies sold, everybody's favorite bestselling dinosaurs are back to...
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How Do Dinosaurs Say I'm Mad? by Jane Yolen (Hardback)
Illustrations and rhyming text explore some of the things that dinosaurs might do when they...
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How Do Dinosaurs Stay Friends? by Jane Yolen (Hardback)
From early childhood to life after eighty, the great challenge of any friendship is...
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How Do Dinosaurs Stay Safe? by Jane Yolen (Hardback)
From crossing the street with Mama to encountering a stranger, the playful but careful...
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I Like Myself by Karen Beaumont (Hardback)
High on energy and imagination, this ode to self-esteem encourages kids to appreciate everything about...
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I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen (Hardback) Winner of 2012 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Honor
A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2011!
A picture-book delight by a rising talent tells...
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Interrupting Chicken by David Ezra Stein (Hardback) Winner of 2011 Caldecott Award Honor
A favorite joke inspires this charming tale, in which a little chicken’s habit of interrupting... true
Ish by Peter H Reynolds (Hardback)
A creative spirit learns that thinking "ish-ly" is far more wonderful than "getting it right"...
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It's Ok To Be Different by Todd Parr (Paperback)
It's okay to need some help.
It's okay to be a different color.
It's okay...
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Joseph Had a Little Overcoat by Simms Taback (Hardback) Winner of 2000 Caldecott Medal
Joseph had a little overcoat, but it was full of holes—just like this book!...
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Journey by Aaron Becker (Hardback) Winner of 2014 Caldecott Honor Medal
Follow a girl on an elaborate flight of fancy in a wondrously illustrated, wordless...
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LEO the Maker Prince: Journeys in 3D Printing by Carla Diana (Hardback)
LEO the Maker Prince teaches children (both young and old) about 3D printing by following...
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Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen (Paperback)
An affectionate storybook tribute to that truly wonderful place: the library.
Miss Merriweather, the...
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Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes (Hardback)
Lilly loves everything about school, especially her cool teacher, Mr. Slinger. But when Lilly brings... true
Little Miss Helpful by Roger Hargreaves (Paperback) Mr. Men and Little Miss
Little Miss Helpful means well, but with help like hers--you'd better be careful!
*Despite our...
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Little Miss Sunshine by Roger Hargreaves (Paperback) Mr. Men and Little Miss
They're back! Rediscover the zaniest characters you've ever met in this best-selling series which has...
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Little Red in the Hood by Glen Goei (Paperback)
Glen Goei and Drewscape have created a knockout of a story in Little Red in...
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Locomotive by Brian Floca (Hardback) Winner of 2014 Caldecott Medal
The Caldecott Medal Winner, Sibert Honor Book, and New York Times bestseller Locomotive is a...
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Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans (Hardback) Winner of 1940 Caldecott Award Honor
Madeline is one of the best-loved characters in children's literature. Set in picturesque Paris,...
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Malala's Magic Pencil by Malala Yousafzai (Hardback)
Nobel Peace Prize winner and New York Times bestselling author Malala Yousafzai's first picture book,...
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Meanwhile: Pick Any Path. 3,856 Story Possibilities (Hardback) by Jason Shiga
Chocolate or Vanilla? This simple choice is all it takes to get started withMeanwhile, the...
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Morris the Moose by B Wiseman (Paperback)
Determined to prove that the cow he meets is really a moose, Morris the moose...
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Mr. Funny by Roger Hargreaves (Paperback) Mr. Men and Little Miss
Mr Funny loves to cheer everyone up with his jokes and humour.
*Despite our best...
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Mr. Happy by Roger Hargreaves (Paperback) Mr. Men and Little Miss
Mr Happy is always happy and wants everyone to be happy too.
*Despite our best...
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Mr. Men Box Set by Roger Hargreaves (Hardback) Mr. Men and Little Miss
It has been forty years since Adam Hargreaves asked his father, "What does a tickle... true
In celebration of #BuySingLit, My Imagination Kingdom has teamed up with sensory specialists, Tickle Your...
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Officer Buckle and Gloria by Peggy Rathmann (Hardback) Winner of 1996 Caldecott Medal
Officer Buckle knows more about safety than anyone else in Napville, but his dull presentations...
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Olivia by Ian Falconer (Hardback) Winner of 2001 Caldecott Award Honor
Have fun with Olivia... dressing up, singing songs, building sand castles, napping (maybe), dancing, painting...
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Operation Alphabet (Ministry of Letters) by Al MacCuish (Hardback)
Welcome to England’s Ministry of Letters, the place where all the words in the world—in...
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Peach & Blue by Sarah Kilborne (Paperback)
He is a blue-bellied toad hopping aimlessly through life. She is a sad peach yearning for...
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Peter Pan Classic Collectible Pop Up by Robert Sabuda (Hardback)
Readers will delight in this retelling of the classic story of "Peter Pan." Sabuda's elegant... true
Richard Scarry's Busy, Busy Town by Richard Scarry (Hardback)
Huckle Cat and Lowly Worm provide a fun introduction to Richard Scarry's Busytown, the...
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Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks and Things That Go by Richard Scarry (Hardback)
The station wagon, the tow truck, the garbage truck and the bulldozer. Every manner of...
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Richard Scarry's What Do People Do All Day? by Richard Scarry (Hardback)
An illustrated panorama of the animals of Busytown at work, describing the occupations and activities...
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Sam & Dave Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett (Hardback) Winner of 2015 Caldecott Honor
With perfect pacing, the multi-award-winning, New York Times best-selling team of Mac Barnett and...
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OF COURSE you think Cinderella was the sweetest belle of the ball. You don't know...
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She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World by Chelsea Clinton (Hardback)
Chelsea Clinton introduces tiny feminists, mini activists and little kids who are ready to take...
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So Few Of Me by Peter Reynolds (Hardback)
"Just the message overscheduled families need in today's frantic world . . . delivered...
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Spaghetti and Meatballs for All! by Marilyn Burns (Paperback)
Mr. and Mrs. Comfort have arranged tables and chairs to seat 32 people at their...
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Spoon by Amy Krouse Rosenthal (Hardback)
Meet Spoon.
He's always been a happy little utensil. But lately, he feels like life as...
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Star Wars Jedi Academy #1: Jedi Academy by Jeffrey Brown (Hardback)
New York Times bestselling author/illustrator Jeffrey Brown takes readers to a middle school in a...
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Star Wars Jedi Academy #2: Return of the Padawan by Jeffrey Brown (Hardback)
I thought my second year at Jedi Academy would be a breeze, and it was...at...
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Picture Books
While picture books are suitable for children of most ages, it is often the most enjoyed by children aged 3 to 6 years old. Unlike board books which tend to be less of a story but more of a guide to help babies and toddlers understand the world, picture books have a stronger emphasis on storytelling with a clear beginning, middle and end.
The combination of colourful and lively illustrations matched with simple text helps children within this age group pick up new vocabulary and sentence structures quickly due to the storytelling format. If you think it's time for your child to start on this new phase in their reading journey, we invite you to start exploring!
Elephant & Piggie #16: Happy Pig Day! by Mo Willems (Hardback)
Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.
Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.
Gerald worries so that Piggie...
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Elephant & Piggie #17: Listen to My Trumpet! by Mo Willems (Hardback)
Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.
Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.
Gerald worries so that Piggie...
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Elephant & Piggie #18: Let's Go for a Drive! by Mo Willems (Hardback)
Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.
Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.
Gerald worries so that Piggie...
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Elephant & Piggie #19: A Big Guy Took My Ball! by Mo Willems (Hardback)
Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.
Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.
Gerald worries so...
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Elephant & Piggie #1: Today I Will Fly! by Mo Willems (Hardback)
Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.
Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.
Gerald worries so that Piggie...
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Elephant & Piggie #20: I'm a Frog! by Mo Willems (Hardback)
Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.
Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.
Gerald worries so that Piggie...
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Elephant & Piggie #21: My New Friend Is So Fun! by Mo Willems (Hardback)
Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.
Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.
Gerald worries so that...
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Elephant & Piggie #22: Waiting Is Not Easy! by Mo Willems (Hardback)
Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.
Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.
Gerald worries so that Piggie...
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Elephant & Piggie #23: I Will Take a Nap! by Mo Willems (Hardback)
Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.
Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.
Gerald worries so that Piggie...
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Elephant & Piggie #24: I Really Like Slop! by Mo Willems (Hardback)
Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.
Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.
Gerald worries so that Piggie...
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Elephant & Piggie #2: My Friend is Sad by Mo Willems (Hardback)
Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.
Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.
Gerald worries so that Piggie...
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Elephant & Piggie #3: There Is a Bird on Your Head! by Mo Willems (Hardback)
Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.
Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.
Gerald worries so that Piggie...
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Elephant & Piggie #4: I Am Invited to a Party! by Mo Willems (Hardback)
Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.
Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.
Gerald worries so that Piggie...
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Elephant & Piggie #5: I Love My New Toy! by Mo Willems (Hardback)
Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.
Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.
Gerald worries so that Piggie...
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Elephant & Piggie #6: I Will Surprise My Friend! by Mo Willems (Hardback)
Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.
Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.
Gerald worries so that Piggie...
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Elephant & Piggie #7: Are You Ready To Play Outside? by Mo Willems (Hardback)
Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.
Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.
Gerald worries so that Piggie...
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Elephant & Piggie #8: Watch Me Throw The Ball! by Mo Willems (Hardback)
Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.
Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.
Gerald worries so that Piggie...
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Elephant & Piggie #9: Elephants Cannot Dance! by Mo Willems (Hardback)
Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.
Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.
Gerald worries so that Piggie...
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Ella Bella Ballerina and Cinderella by James Mayhew (Hardback)
Ella Bella loves her ballet class, which is conducted by the kindly Madame Rosa at...
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Eloise: A Book for Precocious Grown Ups by Kay Thompson (Hardback)
Meet Eloise, the precocious darling of the Plaza Hotel!
Eloise is a little girl who lives...
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From renowned pop-up masters Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart comes an awe-inspiring tribute to the... true
Just when you thought it was safe to go in the water! The second astonishing... true
Exclamation Mark by Amy Krouse Rosenthal (Hardback)
From the bestselling creators of Duck! Rabbit!, an exciting tale of self-discovery!
He stood out here.
He...
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Before Winnie-the-Pooh, there was a real bear named Winnie.
In 1914, Harry Colebourn, a veterinarian on...
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Flora and the Flamingo by Molly Idle (Hardback) Winner of 2014 Caldecott Honor Medal
In this innovative wordless picture book with interactive flaps, Flora and her graceful flamingo friend...
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