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Oh Canada, Oh Books!

Kick off July with a celebration of children's books about Canada and Canadian authors.

Pickering Public Library

14 items

  • Experience the 100-year evolution of the Canadian national anthem - Oh, Canada! - from its composition in 1880, to the moment it was proclaimed the national anthem in 1980.
    Book, 2019Toronto, Ontario : Scholastic Canada, 2019. — J 782.4215990971 Kui
  • Zoey loves poutine with its French fries, gravy, and squeaky squeaky cheese curds. This Canada Day, family members from all over Canada are bringing their own special poutine dish.
    Book, 2024Ann Arbor, MI : Sleeping Bear Press, 2024. — JP Schul
  • Canada Wild

    Animals Found Nowhere Else on Earth

    Birmingham, Maria
    Introduces young readers to twelve uniquely Canadian animals — many of which are threatened or endangered.
    Book, 2022Halifax, Nova Scotia : Nimbus Publishing, 2022. — J 591.971 Bir
  • My Canada

    An Illustrated Atlas

    Dearlove, Katherine
    This picture book atlas is a whimsical and informative introduction to Canada, from sea to sea to sea. Each map is lively and colourful with plenty of details to discover.
    Book, 2017Toronto : Owlkids Books, 2017. — J 912.71 Dea
  • In this lyrical and poignant nonfiction book about loss, follow the lives of a pair of Canada geese as they perform their courtship rituals, raise nests full of chicks, and migrate with the seasons... until one goose has to brave the world alone.
    Book, 2025New York : Random House Studio, 2025. — J 598.4178 Nar
  • A cross-country road trip adventure with Feisty Annie and her quirky canine, from British Columbia to Newfoundland.
    Book, 2017Toronto : Tundra Books, 2017. — JP Baile
  • Early concepts board book, toddlers will be introduced to the alphabet ― Canadian style!
    Book, 2024Toronto : Scholastic Canada Ltd., 2024. — JP My
  • The three pigs are just finishing up a hockey practice session when the Big Bad Wolf drops by and declares them Canadian bacon--and lunch.
    Book, 2022Ann Arbor, MI : Sleeping Bear Press, 2022. — JP Watki
  • Celebrate all the places that you and Baby love about Canada from Toronto to Montréal.
    Book, 2021[Naperville, Ill.] : Hometown World, 2021. — JP Rossn
  • This series explores some uniquely Canadian holidays and the people who celebrate them, including regional variations as applicable.
    Book, 2020Collingwood, Ontario : Beach Street Books, 2020. — J 394.263 Ros
  • An engaging, hilarious and always fascinating exploration of geography, history, wildlife, science, culture, food, art . . . and giant roadside attractions ― this is our nation at its most jaw-droppingly unusual and innovative. .
    Book, 2020Toronto : Scholastic Canada Ltd., 2020. — J 971 Sta
  • A celebrated collage-style picture book introduces young readers to Canada's feathered friends.
    Book, 2018Halifax, NS : Nimbus Publishing, 2018. — J 598.0971 Mil
  • Weird but True! Canada

    300 Outrageous Facts About the True North

    Learn tons of fun facts about the outrageous oddities and kooky charisma of the Land of Plenty: Canada!
    Book, 2018Washington D.C. : National Geographic, 2018. — J 031.02 Wei
  • Where Are You, Bear?

    a Canadian Alphabet Adventure

    Wishinsky, Frieda
    Four-year-old Sophie is about to leave her home in Newfoundland on a cross-Canada trip with her dad to visit her grandma in British Columbia. She’s so excited, except for one little problem — she can’t find Bear anywhere!
    Book, 2010Toronto : Owlkids Books, [2010] — JP Wishi