Peek-a-Boo: Baby Max and Ruby. Rosemary Wells, $6.50

Shopping:  Baby Max and Ruby. Rosemary Wells, $6.50

Mortimer.  Robert Munsch, illustrated by Michael Martchenko, $6.95

The beloved story of a little boy who refuses to sleep – in a special boardbook edition just for toddlers.

Brush Brush Brush! $8.99

Here’s a tooth-brushing rhyme toddlers will love.

Good Night Canada. Adam Gamble & David Adams, $9.95

Bright and cheerful illustrations take the reader from coast to coast to coast, around our home and native land!

I Love You, Stinky Face. Lisa McCourt, illustrated by Cyd Moore, $8.99

Dog and Bear – Two’s Company. Laura Vaccaro Seeger, $14.95

Dog and Bear – Two Friends, Three Stories. Laura Vaccaro Seeger, $14.95

What do a frisky dachshund and a slightly timid stuffed bear have in common? They’re best friends.

Dog and Bear - Three to Get Ready. Laura Vaccaro Seeger, $14.50

Kids Like Me Learn ABCs. Laura Ronay & Jon Wayne Kishimoto, $15.95

Kids Like Me Learn Colors. Laura Ronay & Jon Wayne Kishimoto, $15.95

Featuring adorable and diverse children with Down syndrome on every page, and many of their siblings too, these chunky, sturdy books are perfect for youngsters who are ready to start learning their colors and ABCs.

The Color Kittens. Margaret Wise Brown, $5.50

This classic tale is available for little hands in a sturdy boardbook format.

The Big Night-Night Book. Georgie Birkett, $9.50

First Time Series

There’s a first time for everything! Young children’s lives are full of new experiences and these books help make them enjoyable and rewarding. The simple conversational text and lively illustrations are carefully designed to encourage confidence on young children as they try new things.

Nursery. Jess Stockham, $6.99
Big Day Out. Jess Stockham, $6.99
Sleepover. Jess Stockham, $6.99
Baby Sitter. Jess Stockham, $6.99

It’s Time for Bed! Dawn Sirett, $8.99

A board book for sleepyheads who fight bedtime.

Some Babies Sleep. Cynthia Cotton, illustrated by Paul Tong, $13.95 (18 months to preschool)

This beautifully illustrated, gentle story of how and where baby animals sleep is a warm and reassuring bedtime story for young sleepyheads.

Squishy Turtle and Friends Cloth Book. $8.95

Fluffy Chick and Friends Cloth Book. $9.99

Soft, squishy cloth books are easy and fun for little hands to hold. Bright, colourful fabrics make them visually appealing for infants and the different textures help tell the story.

Animal Babies Around the House. Vicky Weber, $7.95

Woof! Woof! Looking at picture and word clues, can you guess who these animal babies and their mommies are?

The Rainbow Fish, Marcus Pfister. $11.95

The award-winning book about a beautiful fish who finds friendship and happiness when he learns how to share.

My First Signs. Annie Kubler, $9.99

This first signing guide for hearing and deaf children contains ASL signs for over 40 key words.

Some things are Yummy. Some things are Yucky. But everything is FUN!

BIG Little. Leslie Patricelli, $9.99

How big IS big? How little can little be?

Some things are Quiet, some things are LOUD…this lovely board book for toddlers explores opposites with sweet, funny illustrations.

Busy Doggies. John Schindel & Beverly Sparks
Busy Monkeys. John Schindel & Luiz Claudio Marigo
Busy Penguins. John Schindel & Jonathan Chester
Busy Kitties. John Schindel & Sean Franzen

$9.95 each

Counting Cockatoos. Stella Blackstone & Stephanie Bauer, $8.99

One enormous elephant … two tumbling tigers …

I Go Potty! $8.99

When it’s time to go potty, this toddler knows what to do!

A Good Day. Kevin Henkes, $9.50 boardbook

What can turn a bad day into a good day? You decide!

Listening Time. Elizabeth Verdick, $8.95

Naptime. Elizabeth Verdick, $9.50

My Mother is Mine. Marion Dane Bauer, $9.50

An endearing look at loving mothers and their wee ones.

Hidden Hippo Boardbook. Joan Gannij & Clare Beaton, $7.99

See if you can spot the hidden hippo!

Lola at the Library. Anna McQuinn & Rosalind Beardshaw, $8.95

Every Tuesday Lola and her Mom go to the library – it’s Lola’s favorite day of the week!

Whoever You Are. Mem Fox, illustrated by Leslie Staub, $8.95

Children all over the world may be different in some ways. But inside, they are just like you.

Snow. Nancy Elizabeth Wallace, $8.95

Ten in the Bed. Penny Dale, $7.00

There were ten in a bed and the little one said, “Roll over…”

Skippyjon Jones Color Crazy Boardbook. Judy Schachner, $8.99

Skippyjon Jones learns his colors in the silliest ways!

Skippyjon Jones Up & Down Boardbook. Judy Schachner, $8.99

Opposites have never been so much fun!

The Bare Naked Book 20th Anniversary Edition. Kathy Stinson, illustrated by Heather Collins. $6.95

The return of a treasured favorite about our bodies!

From hair (dripping, straight, curly, and tangled) to toes (stamping, ticklish, skinny, and squishy) and the private bits in between, Kathy Stinson’s playfully simple prose identifies the parts of the body at rest and in motion. Meanwhile, the friendly realism of Heather Collins’s illustrations offers a variety of body types in familiar environments, from the bathroom to the beach.

Shades of Black: a Celebration of Our Children. Sandra Pinkey, $9.99 (Boardbook)

Winner of the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Children’s Literary Work, Shades of Black is a joyous, affirming celebration of the beauty of African-American children.

It’s Time to Sleep in Your Own Bed.

It’s Time to Start Using Your Words.

It’s Time to Sit Still in Your Own Chair.

It’s Time to Give Up Your Pacifier.

Lawrence Shapiro, Illustrated by Hideko Takahashi, $9.95 each

My Very First Book of Animal Homes. Eric Carle, $7.50

Icebergs, shells, caves and nests — who lives here? A new board book from Eric Carle helps toddlers learn to match animals with their homes.

My Very First Book of Animal Sounds. Eric Carle, $7.50

Quack! Baa! Peep! Bark! Match the animal sounds to the animal in this lovely board book for toddlers.

Let's Nosh!      Hola! Jalapeno    Yum Yum Dim Sum

First Book of Sushi!     A Little Bit of Soul Food

Amy Wilson Sanger, $8.99 each

Diapers Are Not Forever. Elizabeth Verdick, $8.95

Feet Are Not for Kicking. Elizabeth Verdick, $8.95

Germs Are Not for Sharing. Elizabeth Verdick, $8.95

Hands Are Not for Hitting. Martine Agassi, $8.95

Pacifiers Are Not Forever. Elizabeth Verdick, $8.95

Tails Are Not for Pulling. Elizabeth Verdick, $8.95

Teeth Are Not for Biting. Elizabeth Verdick, $8.95

Words Are Not for Hurting. Elizabeth Verdick, $8.95

These board books for toddlers and preschoolers use simple phrases to help young children learn to manage their feelings. The books include helpful hints for parents and caregivers. All titles are illustrated by Marieka Heinlen with colourful, charming pictures of children at play.

Does A Lion Brush?

Does A Pig Flush?

Does a Hippo Say Ahh?

Does a Tiger Open Wide?

Does a Panda Go to School?

Does a Chimp Wear Clothes?

Does a Baboon Sleep in a Bed?

Fred Ehrlich, Pictures by Emily Bolam. $6.95 each

Fast, frank and funny self-care for two-to-fives. "Young children need reassuring, especially in new situations, and these informative and humorous stories are right on target."

Does a Yak Get a Haircut?

Does a Seal Smile?

Does A Duck Have A Daddy?

Does A Mouse Have A Mommy?

Go! Go! Maria, Robie H. Harris, $25.50

What it's like to be one and on the move!