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BIRTH TO 5

Staff Picks

Reading with Pride

Celebrate every child and family for who they are! Fun and inclusive books featuring fierce self-expression and universal messages of unconditional love and acceptance.

Movement Books

Dancing, jumping, clapping, wiggling! Move along with these interactive story books recommended by our children's librarians.

First and Best

Discover our top picks of the best Canadian children's books for building reading readiness in kids under five. Plus a selection of award-winning and shortlisted children's books!

More Ways to Enjoy Stories Together

  • Audiobooks

    Borrow favourite stories to hear on the road or at home.

  • Movies

    Borrow or stream them now from our great selection of shows and movies.

  • Dial-a-story

    Call 416-395-5400 anytime to hear favourite stories in many languages.

  • Music

    Borrow or stream from our great selection of music.

  • Accessible Formats

    Share the joy of reading in its many forms.

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