Staff Picks

Browse a selection of titles handpicked by our knowledgeable staff. Explore books that inspire, captivate, and entertain across genres and topics.

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Get Growing

Explore books for kids, teens and adults to inspire your gardening game and expand your environmental literacy.

Gardening for Abundance: Your Guide to Cultivating a Bountiful Veggie Garden and a Happier Life.
Brian Brigantti
Here are the Seeds
JaNay Brown-Wood; illustrated by Olivia Amoah
Soil: the Story of a Black Mother's Garden
Camille T. Dungy
How Not to Kill Your Plant
Magda Garguláková & Lenka Chytilová; illustrations by Hannah Abbo
The Soil in Jackie's Garden
Peggy Thomas; art by Neely Daggett
The Climate Change-resilient Vegetable Garden: How to Grow Food in a Changing Climate
Kim Stoddart
Joy Takes Root
Gwendolyn Wallace; illustrated by Ashleigh Corrin
Kitchen Gardening for Beginners : Regrow Your Leftover Greens, Stalks, Seeds, and More
Katie Elzer-Peters
Seed to Table: a Seasonal Guide to Organically Growing, Cooking, and Preserving Food at Home
Luay Ghafari
Seeds of Change
Nina Laden; illustrated by Sawyer Cloud
Grow Now: How We Can Save our Health, Communities, and Planet - One Garden at a Time
Emily Murphy
My Delicious Garden
Anne-Marie Fortin; illustrated by Julien Castanié
The Regenerative Garden: 80 Practical Projects for Creating a Self-sustaining Garden Ecosystem
Stephanie Rose
Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants
Robin Wall Kimmerer; adapted by Monique Gray Smith; illustrations by Nicole Neidhardt
Nature's Best Hope: How You Can Save the World in Your Own Yard
Douglas W. Tallamy; adapted by Sarah L. Thompson
Bird-Friendly Gardening: Guidance and Projects for Supporting Birds in Your Landscape.
Jen McGuinness
Little Gardener's First 100 Words
Tenisha Bernal
Your Outdoor Room: How to Design a Garden You Can Live In
Manoj Malde
Garden Wonders: a Guidebook for Little Green Thumbs
Sarah Grindler
The Side Gardener: Recipes & Notes From My Garden
Rosie Daykin

Canadian Voices

Browse a selection of books for kids, teens and adults celebrating the diverse voices of Canadian authors.

Denison Avenue: a Novel
Christina Wong; illustrations by Daniel Innes
Khadija and the Elephant Toothpaste Experiment
Farah Qaiser & Hajer Nakua; illustrated by Natalya Tariq
The Boy, the Cloud, and the Very Tall Tale
Heather Smith
Butterfly on the Wind
Adam Pottle; illustrated by Ziyue Chen
Canadian Boyfriend
Jenny Holiday
And Then There Was Us
Kern Carter
Bad Medicine
Christopher Twin
The Syrian Ladies Benevolent Society
Christine Estima
All That Grows
Jack Wong
Call Me Al
Wali Shah and Eric Walters
Tales for Late Night Bonfires: Stories
G.A. Grisenthwaite
The Everlasting Road
Wab Kinew
Prairie Edge: a Novel
Conor Kerr
A Crane Among Wolves
June Hur
I Am a Rock
Ashley Qilavaq-Savard; illustrated by Pelin Turgut
Salma Makes a Home
Danny Ramadan; art by Anna Bron
Portrait of a Body
Julie Delporte
Sunshine Nails
Mai Nguyen
Still My Tessa
Sylv Chiang; illustrated by Mathias Ball
Death by a Thousand Cuts: Stories
Shashi Bhat

Outdoor Fun

Browse a selection of books for kids, teens and adults to help you plan your next outdoor adventure.

40 Days & 40 Hikes: Loving the Bruce Trail One Loop at a Time
Nicola Ross
In the Woods: an Adventure for Your Senses
Mariona Tolosa Sisteré
Cook it Wild: Sensational Prep-ahead Meals for Camping, Cabins, and the Great Outdoors
Chris Nuttall-Smith; photographs by Maya Visnyei; illustrations by Claire McCracken
The Zone: Rediscovering our Natural Self
Rob Wood
Be a Nature Explorer!: Outdoor Activities and Adventures
Be a nature explorer! : outdoor activities and adventures / Peter Wohlleben ; translated by Jane Billinghurst; illustrated by Belle Wuthrich
The World Almanac Road Trippers' Guide to National Parks: 5,001 things to Do, Learn, and See for Yourself
World Almanac Books
The Junior Birder's Handbook: a Kid's Guide to Birdwatching
Danielle Belleny; illustrations by Michelle Carlos
Escape into Cottagecore: Embrace Cozy Countryside Comfort in Your Everyday
Ramona Jones
Create Your Own Camping Activities
Laura Baker; illustrated by Daniel Rieley & Yu Kito Lee
Come On Over!: Northeastern Ontario A to Z
Dieter K. Buse with Graeme S. Mount
101 Things To Do on a Walk
Kait Eaton; illustrated by Vivian Mineker
Tough Broad: From Boogie Boarding to Wing Walking - How Outdoor Adventure Improves Our Lives as We Age
Caroline Paul
The Children's Book of Wildlife Watching
Dan Rouse
The MeatEater Outdoor Cookbook: Wild Game Recipes for the Grill, Smoker, Campstove, and Campfire
Steven Rinella with Krista Ruane; photography by John Hafner
Escarpment Trails and Treks: Two-hour Hikes in Halton, Hamilton and Niagara
Chris Parr & Sharon Tkacz
21 Things To Do with a Tree
Jane Wilsher & Martin Stanev
Where Should We Camp Next? Camping 101: a Guide for Planning Amazing Camping Trips in Unique Outdoor Accommodations
Stephanie & Jeremy Puglisi
Ontario ABCs
Jocey Asnong
The Backyard Bird Chronicles
Amy Tan; forword by David Allen Sibley
The Family Guide to Outdoor Adventures: 30 Wilderness Activities to Enjoy Nature Together!
Creek Stewart

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