Ready for Reading

BIRTH TO 5

Find great new books for kids 5 and under

Staff Picks

1000 Reads Before Kindergarten: 100 Books to Get You Started

Join the challenge and boost your child's early literacy skills! Learn more at tpl.ca/1000-reads.

Read Indigenous

Check out our yearly list of children's books by Indigenous writers and illustrators! Visit tpl.ca/readindigenous for more great reads for all ages.

First and Best

Discover our top picks of the best Canadian children's books for building reading readiness in kids under five.

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.

Reading with Pride

Fun and inclusive books for all ages, celebrating every child and family for who they are.

Disability: Read Up On It!

Positive Deaf and disability representation in children's books.

Gender-Affirming Parenting Resources

Books for parents who are raising a transgender, non-binary, questioning or gender-creative child.

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