Reading together is a great way for families to bond. Books not only feed the imagination, they help to show children positive behaviours, problem-solving tools, and open up family discussions around difficult topics. They also help to share the beauty of diverse communities and cultures. The characters and narratives found in children’s books have a profound effect on how children will see the world for years to come.

Here are some of our favourite children’s books to dive into this summer.

All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold

Planting Seeds of Kindness by Rose Bunting

I Like Myself by Karen Beaumont

New Baby, Sad Mommy by Meaghan Hadwyn and Niki Snjaric

Frankie's Favorite Food by Kelsey Garrity-Riley

We're Different, We're the Same by Bobbi Jane Kates

Antiracist Baby by Ibram X. Kendi

Dream Big, Little One by Vashti Harrison

The Girl and the Wolf by Katherena Vermette

Families, Families, Families by Suzanne Lang

Just Ask! by Sonia Sotomayor

I Am Enough by Grace Byers