Canada 150: The Best 150 Canadian Books for Children
To celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday, library staff from across Toronto have put together a spectacular list that celebrates some of the best Canadian books for children.
We've selected 150 titles, but we can assure you that there are far more than 150 titles written or illustrated by Canadians that are worth reading.
Over the next 15 weeks, library staff will be highlighting 10 outstanding Canadian children's books each week. These 150 titles reflect the breadth of diverse children's stories by Canadian authors and/or illustrators.
Here's just a peek at some of the unabashedly Canadian titles that we'll be highlighting over the coming months.
1. The Hockey Sweater by Roch Carrier
References Canadian institutions such as Eaton's and the Montreal Canadiens.
2. Oscar Lives Next Door by Bonnie Farmer
Looks at the early life of Canadian jazz legend, Oscar Peterson.
3. Sweetest Kulu by Celina Kalluk
Gorgeously depicts gifts that the animals give to her newborn, Kulu.
4. The Wonderful Pigs of Jillian Jiggs by Pheobe Gilman
Looks at the entrepreneurial spirit of a girl and her pigs.
Let us know of your favourite Canadian children's books in the comments.
Canada 150 Lists(s):
Canada 150: Comic Books and Scary Stories
Canada 150: Books for Our Littlest Readers and the "Big People" Who Read With Them
Canada 150: Sweet, Silly, Serious- We've Got It All!
Canada 150: Ten Powerful Historical Novels
Canada 150: Wonderful Picture Books That Are Perfect for Reading Aloud
Canada 150: Ten Amazing Children's Books
Canada 150: Stepping Outside a Young Reader's World
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