Here are literacy resources to explore. There are lots of things to do, from listening to author's read their own books aloud, to learning your ABC's.

Enjoy great new books about friends, fun and back to school! Just click on the book covers to hear a read aloud of the story.

Glad you are back! The books have missed you!  Click on the covers and icons to explore Back to School books.

You're back!  You have been missed!  Click on the covers to hear stories about getting back to school.

Enjoy a variety of Todd Parr books by clicking on the book covers.  Do you have a favourite?  

Learn more about this remarkable Canadian by clicking on the book cover and pictures to explore the sites.  What do you want to TRY in your life?

September 30, 2021 marked the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.  Click on the book covers and icons to learn the important meaning behind this day.  

"Leaf" through some great fall stories by clicking on the book covers.  You can also discover facts and information by clicking on the icons for sites to explore.  

Enjoy Fall, Thanksgiving and a few early Halloween stories by clicking on the book covers to hear the story being read to you. 

Learn about the history of Halloween or enjoy a "CREEPY" story by clicking on the pictures and icons!  BEWARE!! You might like it! 

Lots of Spooky stuff to explore!  Click on the pictures and icons to find Halloween stories and information.   

Pick a spooky book if you dare!  Click on the book covers to listen to some great Halloween stories!

Open the icons and pictures by clicking on them to learn more about why we honour this day in Canada.

In November we think about Peace.  Click on a book cover or picture to help you learn more.

Remember to #chooseACTION to stand up against bullying.  Click on a book cover to learn how important it is to "Say Something!"

Hanukkah is the Jewish Festival of Lights usually celebrated in December.  Click on the icons and book covers to learn some of the traditions enjoyed by Jewish families.  

Enjoy Seasonal stories and facts by clicking on the icons and book covers.  Learn how people celebrate during the Winter Holidays!  Do you have a special family tradition?

Click on any of the book covers to enjoy the story about the Holidays being read to you!

More holiday choices!  Click on any of the book covers to enjoy the holiday stories being read to you!

A new year to enjoy!  You can try new things and set some great goals for yourself!  Click on the pictures and icons to learn more about New Year's Day traditions and celebrations.

January-The beginning of a whole new year!  Click on the pictures on the book slide to learn more about New Year's Day traditions and celebrations.  

Learn about the Lunar New Year by clicking on the pictures and icons on the book slide.  You can learn how to do some crafting for the celebration by making lanterns. 

Click on the icons and pictures to discover facts and information about Lunar New Year celebrations!

Discover some facts you might not know about these celebrations!  Click on the icons to learn more.  

BRRR!  The cold days of winter are here!  Pick a book from the slide and get cozy with a fuzzy blanket and maybe a cup of hot chocolate to warm you up as you read!

Will there be 6 more weeks of winter?  What does the groundhog predict for this year?  Click on the links to find out!

Groundhog day is celebrated on February 2nd each year.  Click on the pictures on the book slide to learn more about this day and some interesting groundhog facts.  For example-did you know another name for the groundhog is the whistle pig?

Enjoy an amazing selection of stories and read alouds shared by their authors.  Click on the book covers to listen.  

Explore sites by clicking on the icons and book covers to enjoy some facts and fun about Valentine's Day.  

Enjoy Valentine's activities, jokes and crafts.  Click on the book covers to share some wonderful stories with your family.

100 days of school are done!  So much fun and learning has happened and so much more to enjoy!  Click on the book covers and icons to enjoy information and stories about 100.

Share some stories about families with your family by clicking on the book covers to listen to the read alouds.  

Enjoy books about different families and how they love each other.  

Pink Shirt Day is recognized in February.  Click on the pictures and book covers to learn more about how to be a kindness hero.

Pink Shirt Day is observed in February.  Click on any of the books or pictures to learn more about the History of Pink Shirt Day and to understand how to stand up against bullying.

Enjoy learning about Holi.  This celebration marks the beginning of Spring!  

Learn about Holi-The Festival of Colour by clicking on the links and book covers.  Find out why everyone gets so colourful! 

Purim is the most festive of Jewish holidays.  It is also called the Festival of Lots.  Click on the pictures to learn more about this celebration.  

Could you catch a leprechaun? Try to build a trap using found materials and loose parts!  Enjoy more facts and information about this lucky day by clicking on the book covers and links.  

Enjoy learning about the "Luck of the Irish" and all things leprechaun on this special day people celebrate every year on March 17th.  Click on the book covers and pictures to read more.  

Hopefully Winter is gone and Spring flowers will start blooming!  Check out all of the facts and information by clicking on the book covers and icons.

The official day for the beginning of Spring is March 20th this year.  Will Winter willingly move out?  Watch this month to find signs of Spring.  

Click on icons and pictures to explore links to understand the observance of Ramadan.

Click on the links to learn about traditions observed during the month of Ramadan. 

Enjoy April Fool's Day by playing silly pranks and telling funny jokes to your friends and family.  Click on the pictures to learn more.   

What can you do to help take care of the Earth?  Read information and listen to books by clicking on the pictures and icons.  

Celebrate Earth Day everyday!  Every year we are reminded of how we can play a part in loving the earth and taking care of it.  Click on links of book covers and logos to learn more about what you can do!  

Click on the links to explore facts and information about why Day of Pink is observed.  Learn about how to appreciate all people and be true to yourself.

Enjoy all the wonderful things that Easter brings-bunnies and chocolate and more!  Click on the pictures and logos to learn more!  

Learn about Easter traditions by clicking on the links and book covers.  Try to find out why Easter is called "A celebration of new life."

Learn about the Passover story and the celebrations and traditions Jewish families observe.

Summer is a great time to catch up on all of those books you didn't have time to enjoy throughout the year.

Enjoy some fun books throughout your summer break!  Click on the covers and icons to explore summer stories and facts.  

The City of Brampton is offering free online cards to residents of Ontario.  Simply register at their site and access all of their online resources. Resources for children include:

• Tumblebooks - read and listen on demand to books for elementary students

• Tumblemath - online read aloud books all about math for students in gr. K-6

• STEM Village - learning tools and games to help students with science, technology, engineering, and math skills

• Cantook Station - a catalog of french language books for all ages

• Creativebug - online learning resource with thousands of arts and crafts classes