Family Reading Kits are now available at six Library locations. Featuring four different titles for school-age children and one picture book, the kits include discussion questions to spark lively conversation, related activities, and more staff-recommended titles to keep reading as a family.
Visit Central, Crowfoot, Fish Creek, Nose Hill, Seton, or Shawnessy libraries to get your kit today. Family Reading Kits are self-led, so your family can read as many as they like!
For ages 5-8
Ada Marie Twist has been trying to figure out how things work since she was a baby — asking all the questions that a good scientist should, often leading to chaos at home and at school. Will she solve the mystery of the source of the terrible stink?
For ages 9+
When Edver visits his family’s village in Cuba for the first time, he meets Luza — a sister he didn’t know he had. The pair accidentally catch the interest of a dangerous wildlife poacher, and must work together to save the forest.
For ages 8-12
When Jordan’s parents send him to private school far away from his old neighbourhood, he must navigate being the new kid, as well as one of the only non-white kids in school. Can he learn to fit in while staying true to himself?
For ages 8-12
In this thrilling adventure, Nizhoni, a Navajo seventh-grader, learns she can detect monsters and finds herself on a rescue mission to save her family. This funny, fast-paced quest focuses on the importance of family and respect for the land.
For ages 11+
This cherished novella tells the story of an airplane Pilot who crashes in the Sahara Desert. He comes across the Little Prince, and the two become friends, setting off on a journey through time and space, exploring themes of loneliness, love, and loss.
If your family enjoyed the titles in this year's Family Reading Kits, you'll enjoy the books in these lists, which explore similar themes to the selected titles.
Reading together as a family is a great way to connect, get to know one another, and start bigger conversations about our world and ourselves.
Make the most of your Family Reading Kit experience with these tips for reading with your family.
You can help your child advance their reading comprehension skills faster by using the dialogic reading technique. Learn how.
Join us over on Padlet to discuss your family's reading journey and complete activities with other families.
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