Book List Guide
Find online resources for selecting books
Check out this article on how to select a book AND other RESOURCES below
Books by Grade
We Are Teachers is an American website recommending the best books for Elementary classrooms. Used by teachers worldwide, the reading list offers favourites by grade, topics and even seasons.
The Telling Tales reading list is selected by a committee of book lovers from all walks of life Their mission is to spotlight a diverse array of Canadian children’s authors and artists in order to serve as many pockets of our community of young readers as possible.
Books by Interest
Toronto Public Library's online children's book resource categorizes books into graphic novels, action & adventure, Sci-Fi and Fantasy, Sports, Fairy Tales, Funny, and Popular Characters. Explore their selection based on your child's interests.
Books by Reading Level
Scholastic Reading Skills Book List
Books are organized based on skills developed from PreK to Teen Readers. Each list consists of the perfect books for your child's grade, reading level, and interests.
First Book Canada Reading Level List
Select from over 500 books organized by reading level category. You will need to know your child’s reading level to select appropriate books. Alternatively, you can categorize books by age.
Diverse Books
Explore a large collection of books from diverse authors. Select from the Juvenile fiction category (ages 3 and under to age 17) and recent and upcoming releases.
Parents for Diversity Booklist
Parents for Diversity is building a library of children’s books that celebrates the diversity of Canada’s population. You can search by age, theme or category.
