I thought I would compile a list of top children’s books from various sources. We are getting close to Christmas and many of you do your shopping early and one of the best gifts you can gift is the gift of a book.
The first 12 are from Today’s Parent and list what they think are the top 100 Canadian children’s books. The next 13 are from the National Education Association and is from their top 100 Books. The final list is from Australia. The reason for this list is my grandson who is in grade 2 is reading at a grade 5 level according to his teachers and so I thought I would do some research on books from Australia or Canada that will stimulate his imagination.
The first 12 are from Today’s Parent and list what they think are the top 100 Canadian children’s books. The next 13 are from the National Education Association and is from their top 100 Books. The final list is from Australia. The reason for this list is my grandson who is in grade 2 is reading at a grade 5 level according to his teachers and so I thought I would do some research on books from Australia or Canada that will stimulate his imagination.
You may have some children or grandchildren who are good readers or who you want to become good readers so this list of 25 books is a start.
Top 12 Canadian Children’s Books as chosen by Today’s Parent
During World War II, 10-year-old Norah and her brother are sent away from their parents in England to navigate a new life in Canada, in this touching historical account.
Melodramatic and relatable Anne-with-an-E is an 11-year-old orphan who finds love, loss and belonging in picturesque Prince Edward Island.
Famed Canadian painter Ted Harrison illustrates the haunting classic gold rush–themed poem.
Stella is eager to swim in the sea, but her little brother, Sam, has some reservations in this whimsical first book of the Stella series.
In this exciting fantasy novel, a young Silverwing bat named Shade is separated from his family and must embark on a dangerous journey to find them.
In a small Quebec town, life revolves around playing hockey and the Montreal Canadiens, but trouble brews when Roch outgrows his Habs sweater and receives a Toronto Maple Leafs one as a replacement.
A Cree boy and a Caucasian orphan living with his uncle set out on an exciting—and, at times, nail-biting—Arctic adventure.
A little fish steals a large sleeping fish’s teeny bowler hat. He’s pretty sure the big fish won’t catch him!
In this classic girl-power tale, Elizabeth’s betrothed, Prince Ronald, is captured by a terrible fire-breathing dragon. She uses her wits to save him, but was it worth it?
Based on true events, this bittersweet tale follows a young Aboriginal girl through her last few days with her family before she’s sent to a residential school.
A fun collection of poetry by Canada’s Father Goose includes classic rhymes like “Skyscraper” and “Wiggle to the Laundromat.”
Misunderstood Jacob Two-Two finds himself at the mercy of the mean Hooded Fang after insulting a grown-up.
