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Kids' Reading List
We reached out to our writers, editors and savvy storytellers to learn what their favourite kids' books are for a range of ages. Your kids will definitely get lost in these stories.
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Geronimo Stilton Series (Geronimo & Thea Stilton)
Who picked it: Michelle, SavvyScribe, Vancouver
Why she likes it: Because a mouse adventure is a great adventure. Read about these rodent siblings who find a map that will lead them to a secret treasure and all the excitement along the way.
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Pete The Cat: I Love My White Shoes (Eric Litwin)
Who picked it: Susan, Savvy Storyteller from avagracescloset.blogspot.com
Why she likes it: Because who doesn't love a great new pair of shoes? Pete the Cat sure loves his new white pair, even after stepping in blueberries and strawberries—no matter what the colour, he just keeps on movin'.
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The Phantom Tollbooth (Norton Juster)
Who picked it: Robyn, SavvyScribe, Calgary
Why she likes it: Because no one wants to be bored, and no one will be with this fantasy. Milo, a bored 10 year-old, ends up taking a memorable journey, meeting crazy characters along the way.
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (C.S. Lewis)
Who picked it: Susannah, Savvy Storyteller from creativemamaonadime.com
Why she likes it: Because it's about the magic of childhood. Imagination knows no bounds in this classic story of a secret world.
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When Stella Was Very, Very Small (Marie-Louise Gay)
Who picked it: Amy, Savvy Storyteller from amyboughner.ca
Why she likes it: Because when you're very, very small, everything and anything is possible. See the world through Stella's young eyes, a world full of wonder, curiosity and adventures.
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The Hero's Guide To Saving Your Kingdom (Christopher Healy)
Who picked it: Jan, Food Editor at Savvy HQ
Why she likes it: Because everyone loves a prince charming. Rejected by the classic fairy tale princesses, princes Liam, Frederic, Duncan, and Gustav become the heros no one thought they could be.
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Ralph S. Mouse (Beverly Cleary)
Who picked it: Michelle, SavvyScribe, Vancouver
Why she likes it: Because problem solving is a valuable skill. Read along as this mouse finds ways to help him and his friends get out of some sticky situations.
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The City of Ember: The First Book of Ember (Jeanne DuPrau)
Who picked it: Tracie, Savvy Storyteller from helpwevegotkids.com
Why she likes it: Because who doesn't like a world-saving story? Lina and Doon must decipher an ancient message before the lights go out in the city of Ember forever.
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Very First Usborne Reading Pack (Mairi Mackinnon)
Who picked it: Michelle, SavvyScribe, Vancouver
Why she likes it: Because learning to read should be fun! With colourful images, introduction to new letters and plenty of learning activities, they'll be perusing a library in no time.
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Dino-Baseball (Lisa Wheeler)
Who picked it: Rebecca, Savvy Storyteller from bitofmomsense.com
Why she likes it: Because it's the scariest sport of the season. Will the carnivores or the herbivores win?
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Anne of Green Gables (L.M. Montgomery)
Who picked it: Susannah, Savvy Storyteller from creativemamaonadime.com
Why she likes it: Because this story is a Canadian classic and everyone can relate to the fiesty protagonist.
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Pinkalicious (Victoria & Elizabeth Kann)
Who picked it: Leslie, Sales & Production Coordinator at Savvy HQ
Why she likes it: Because pink is the best colour of them all. Pinkalicious loves pink, and after eating too many cupcakes she turns pink. Find out what happens while also learning to celebrate being yourself.
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Summer is Summer (Phillis & David Gershator)
Who picked it: Susannah, Savvy Storyteller from creativemamaonadime.com
Why she likes it: Because summer is the best time of the year. Celebrate the season of freedom with this story that explores what summer really is.
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The Heroes Of Olympus, Book One: The Lost Hero (Rick Riordan)
Who picked it: Candace, Savvy Storyteller from lifeinpleasantville.com
Why she likes it: Because reading about heroes never gets old. The fight between good and evil continues as a new group of campers inherits the quest.
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Franklin's School Treasury (Paulette Bourgeois)
Who picked it: Leslie, Sales & Production Coordinator at Savvy HQ
Why she likes it: Because the classic turtle is best when accompanied by his friends. Enjoy this collection of stories featuring the well-loved kid's character.
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Camping (Nancy Hundal)
Who picked it: Susannah, Savvy Storyteller from creativemamaonadime.com
Why she likes it: Because nature should be cherished. A family learns to spend time with each other doing something different this summer.
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Fancy Nancy (Jane O'Connor)Â Â
Who picked it: Leslie, Sales & Production Coordinator at Savvy HQ
Why she likes it: Because more is always better when it comes to being fancy. Discover what happens when Nancy teaches her family to be fancy.
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Who Has Seen the Wind (W.O. Mitchell)
Who picked it: Susannah, Savvy Storyteller from creativemamaonadime.com
Why she likes it: Because a child's curiosity is one of the greatest things. The author's own experiences and memories as a child make this book heartfelt and powerful.
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid Box of Books (Jeff Kinney)
Who picked it: Kelli, Savvy Storyteller from kellidaisy.com
Why she likes it: Because everyone can relate to the experiences Greg goes through—from annoying siblings to getting through middle school—you and your kids won't be able to stop laughing.
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The Kissing Hand (Audrey Penn)
Who picked it: Danielle, Savvy Storyteller from justdworld.com
Why she likes it: Because that first day of school is a huge milestone. Chester Raccoon heads out into the world to attend his very first day of school.
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Our 23 Picks for a Good Summer Read
Looking for a great summer book for yourself? Our editors, writers and savvy storytellers share the books they like to escape into in Our 23 Picks for a Good Summer Read.