Picture Books

The joy of picture books!

So many creative stories with incredible illustrations to choose from.

Storytime with the wonderful Kevin Henkes

Beloved author and illustrator Kevin Henkes reads FIVE of his lovely stories. Can you guess what he is drawing after each story?

Be delighted here!

Bear's New Friend by Karma Wilson

Bear and his forest friends are a Connaught favourite! It's fun to listen to author Karma Wilson voice her characters.

Discover Bear's new friend here!

Don't Push the Button! by Bill Cotter

Listen for the funny sound effects as Bill Cotter reads us his story. As a bonus we are treated to a lesson on how to draw the main character, Larry.

Start giggling here!

The Don't Worry Book by Todd Parr

Enjoy story time with the wonderful author and illustrator Todd Parr.

Story time begins here!

Any Questions? by Marie-Louise Gay

Canadian author and illustrator Marie-Louise Gay reads to us from her book. What would you write on a blank piece of paper?

Listen here

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

It is wonderful to experience a book read by the author!

Listen here

Unite for Literacy

Read interesting books from an online library that celebrates different cultures and languages. Change the narration language by clicking on the globe icon.

Listen and read here

Talespinners Collection

The National Film Board of Canada brings picture books to life in short animated films for children ages 5 to 9.

Watch here

Stories from the International Space Station

Astronauts read stories from space to children on our planet Earth. Amazing! Click on the picture to see Rosie Revere, Engineer read in space by Astronaut Kate Rubins.

Countdown to a story!