A new edition of 100 Books to Read Together Before Kindergarten is here! Curated by the ORL’s Youth Services librarians, the Third Edition brings together 100 wonderful books chosen especially for young readers and their families. From timeless favourites to newer stories, every title has been chosen to encourage curiosity, language development, and a love of reading.
Six Great Books to Get You Started
Here are a few selections from the new Third Edition:
The Book That Almost Rhymed by Omar Abed
A boy sets out to create the perfect rhyming adventure, but his little sister has ideas of her own. A playful story about siblings, storytelling, and what happens when things don’t quite go according to plan.
Wind Watchers by Micha Archer
Follow children through the seasons as they discover the many ways the wind moves, changes, and invites us to play. A celebration of curiosity and paying attention to the natural world.
A Garland of Henna by Varsha Bajaj
Nikita wants to learn the beautiful henna art practised by her family. A warm story about creativity, family traditions, and sharing knowledge across generations.
Ahoy! by Sophie Blackall
A rug becomes an ocean and an ordinary room becomes the setting for a high-seas adventure. This playful picture book celebrates imagination, make-believe, and the fun of creating a world together.
What’s in a Bead? by Kelsey Borgford
Tessa wants her Kohkom to teach her to bead, but first she needs to learn about the stories beads can carry. A thoughtful story about family, culture, tradition, and learning from those who came before us.
One-Dog Canoe by Mary Casanova
A girl and her dog set off for a peaceful canoe ride, only to have more and more animals climb aboard. A lively read-aloud adventure with plenty of surprises along the way.
Take the 100-Book Challenge
Ready to start reading? Explore the complete 100 Books to Read Together Before Kindergarten: Third Edition online.
You can also find the books in the ORL catalogue by searching “100 books to read together.” The ORL’s Cataloguing Team has tagged all Third Edition titles with this keyword, making it easy to discover books from the list.
Already working on the Second Edition? Keep going! Families currently completing the previous list can continue with the Second Edition. There’s no need to start over.
Once your family has read all 100 books, bring your completed list to your local ORL branch. You’ll keep your completed list and receive a special “I Read 100 Books” bag to celebrate your reading milestone. Whether you read one book at bedtime, several in an afternoon, or work through the list throughout the year, every story is a chance to spend time reading, learning, and discovering together.
Happy reading!
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