Literacy

This list of books can help you and your child talk about that very exciting, and even very scary, first day of school. These stories can help you explain what to expect, answer their questions and reassure them.

I Love My Grandma by David Bedford  (Author), Brenna Vaughan (Illustrator): One day, Grandma is preparing a picnic, but Little Hedgehog wants to play hide-and-seek! And when he is finally found, Grandma has a game of her own for him to play. This lively, playful, and loving picture book…

Made for Me Board by Zack Bush  (Author), Gregorio De Lauretis (Illustrator): Of all the children that ever could be, You are the one made just for me. From a child’s first uttered Dada” to his or her first unsteady steps, nothing can adequately convey the joy and awe of…

When a close friend or family member dies, it can be difficult for children to express their feelings. The following list of books can help your child make sense of grief and loss and the complex emotions they’re feeling. They can also open the door…

This list is just a small selection of lovely books to help you celebrate Black History Month with your child and youth.  We hope these will inspire and excite young readers to learn and grow with us!