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Timeless Stories to Experience Before High School - For Kindergarten and Up

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There are a lot of awesome stories out there – here are some of our favourites for students in Kindergarten and up, including Canadian stories and stories en français. Bonus: nearly all the titles are also available in eBook format.

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23 items

23 items

Sarah, Plain and Tall

Sarah, Plain and Tall

by MacLachlan, Patricia

Book - 1985

In the late 1800s, a farmer with two young children advertises for a wife. When Sarah arrives, they learn what it is to be a family. In the late 1800s, a farmer with two young children advertises for a wife. When Sarah arrives, they learn what it is to be a family. Show less

In the late 1800s, a farmer with two young children advertises for a wife. When Sarah arrives, they learn what it is to be a family. In the late 1800s, a farmer with two young children advertises for a wife. When Sarah arrives, they learn what it is to be a family. Show less

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Sadako

Sadako

by Coerr, Eleanor

Book - 1993

The true story of a girl living in Hiroshima who has leukemia and spends her time folding paper cranes. If she can fold 1,000, legend says she will get her wish. The true story of a girl living in Hiroshima who has leukemia and spends her time folding paper cranes. If she can fold 1,000, legend says she will get her wish. Show less

The true story of a girl living in Hiroshima who has leukemia and spends her time folding paper cranes. If she can fold 1,000, legend says she will get her wish. The true story of a girl living in Hiroshima who has leukemia and spends her time folding paper cranes. If she can fold 1,000, legend says she will get her wish. Show less

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Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang

Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang

by Richler, Mordecai

Book - 2009

Jacob Two-Two must say everything twice just to be heard over his four brothers and sisters. Now he’s the prisoner of the dreaded Hooded Fang, all because he insulted a grown up! Jacob Two-Two must say everything twice just to be heard over his four brothers and sisters. Now he’s the prisoner of the dreaded Hooded Fang, all because he insulted a grown up! Show less

Jacob Two-Two must say everything twice just to be heard over his four brothers and sisters. Now he’s the prisoner of the dreaded Hooded Fang, all because he insulted a grown up! Jacob Two-Two must say everything twice just to be heard over his four brothers and sisters. Now he’s the prisoner of the dreaded Hooded Fang, all because he insulted a grown up! Show less

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Pippi Longstocking

Pippi Longstocking

by Lindgren, Astrid

Book - 1978

The adventures of the strongest girl in the world, red-haired, freckle-faced Pippi Longstocking. When pirates kidnap her father, Pippi and her friends Tommy and Annika hunt for him on the South Seas. The adventures of the strongest girl in the world, red-haired, freckle-faced Pippi Longstocking. When pirates kidnap her father, Pippi and her friends Tommy and Annika hunt for him on the South Seas. Show less

The adventures of the strongest girl in the world, red-haired, freckle-faced Pippi Longstocking. When pirates kidnap her father, Pippi and her friends Tommy and Annika hunt for him on the South Seas. The adventures of the strongest girl in the world, red-haired, freckle-faced Pippi Longstocking. When pirates kidnap her father, Pippi and her friends Tommy and Annika hunt for him on the South Seas. Show less

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Mary Poppins

Mary Poppins

by Travers, P. L.

Book - 1981

The classic story of an English nanny who flies into the lives of the Banks children, bringing a bag full of tricks with her. The classic story of an English nanny who flies into the lives of the Banks children, bringing a bag full of tricks with her. Show less

The classic story of an English nanny who flies into the lives of the Banks children, bringing a bag full of tricks with her. The classic story of an English nanny who flies into the lives of the Banks children, bringing a bag full of tricks with her. Show less

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The Adventures of Captain Underpants

The Adventures of Captain Underpants

The First Epic Novel

by Pilkey, Dav

Book - 2013

Harold and George hypnotize their school principal and turn him into their comic book creation superhero, Captain Underpants, who battles evil in his underwear. Harold and George hypnotize their school principal and turn him into their comic book creation superhero, Captain Underpants, who battles evil in his underwear. Show less

Harold and George hypnotize their school principal and turn him into their comic book creation superhero, Captain Underpants, who battles evil in his underwear. Harold and George hypnotize their school principal and turn him into their comic book creation superhero, Captain Underpants, who battles evil in his underwear. Show less

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The Mystery of the Frozen Brains

The Mystery of the Frozen Brains

by Chan, Marty

Book - 2004

Do you ever think your parents are aliens? Marty does, so he embarks on a wild adventure with other earthlings to save the world from an alien invasion. Do you ever think your parents are aliens? Marty does, so he embarks on a wild adventure with other earthlings to save the world from an alien invasion. Show less

Do you ever think your parents are aliens? Marty does, so he embarks on a wild adventure with other earthlings to save the world from an alien invasion. Do you ever think your parents are aliens? Marty does, so he embarks on a wild adventure with other earthlings to save the world from an alien invasion. Show less

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Miss Nelson Is Missing!

Miss Nelson Is Missing!

by Allard, Harry

Book - 1977

Have you ever wished your teacher would leave and never come back? Be careful what you wish for because the substitute might be worse. Have you ever wished your teacher would leave and never come back? Be careful what you wish for because the substitute might be worse. Show less

Have you ever wished your teacher would leave and never come back? Be careful what you wish for because the substitute might be worse. Have you ever wished your teacher would leave and never come back? Be careful what you wish for because the substitute might be worse. Show less

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Where the Sidewalk Ends

Where the Sidewalk Ends

The Poems & Drawings of Shel Silverstein

by Silverstein, Shel

Book - 1974

A collection of hilarious poetry and delightful drawings to entertain children of all ages. A collection of hilarious poetry and delightful drawings to entertain children of all ages. Show less

A collection of hilarious poetry and delightful drawings to entertain children of all ages. A collection of hilarious poetry and delightful drawings to entertain children of all ages. Show less

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The Strange Case of Origami Yoda

The Strange Case of Origami Yoda

by Angleberger, Tom

Book - 2010

Origami Yoda is a finger puppet that makes predictions and offers wise advice. Can he really predict the future or is something else going on? Origami Yoda is a finger puppet that makes predictions and offers wise advice. Can he really predict the future or is something else going on? Show less

Origami Yoda is a finger puppet that makes predictions and offers wise advice. Can he really predict the future or is something else going on? Origami Yoda is a finger puppet that makes predictions and offers wise advice. Can he really predict the future or is something else going on? Show less

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Bunnicula

Bunnicula

A Rabbit Tale of Mystery

by Howe, Deborah

Book - 1979

Why does the new pet bunny have pointy fangs and a long cape? Harold the dog is determined to find out if the pet rabbit is really a vampire. Why does the new pet bunny have pointy fangs and a long cape? Harold the dog is determined to find out if the pet rabbit is really a vampire. Show less

Why does the new pet bunny have pointy fangs and a long cape? Harold the dog is determined to find out if the pet rabbit is really a vampire. Why does the new pet bunny have pointy fangs and a long cape? Harold the dog is determined to find out if the pet rabbit is really a vampire. Show less

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The Borrowers

The Borrowers

by Norton, Mary

Book - 1953

Arrietty is a Borrower, one of the tiny people who ‘borrow’ from the ‘human beans.’ They go unnoticed until a young human boy spots Arrietty. Arrietty is a Borrower, one of the tiny people who ‘borrow’ from the ‘human beans.’ They go unnoticed until a young human boy spots Arrietty. Show less

Arrietty is a Borrower, one of the tiny people who ‘borrow’ from the ‘human beans.’ They go unnoticed until a young human boy spots Arrietty. Arrietty is a Borrower, one of the tiny people who ‘borrow’ from the ‘human beans.’ They go unnoticed until a young human boy spots Arrietty. Show less

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The Tale of Despereaux

The Tale of Despereaux

Being the Story of A Mouse, A Princess, Some Soup, and A Spool of Thread

by DiCamillo, Kate

Book - 2003

The adventures of Despereaux Tilling, a young mouse in love with a princess, a devious rat who wishes to live in the light and a peasant girl who wants to be a princess. The adventures of Despereaux Tilling, a young mouse in love with a princess, a devious rat who wishes to live in the light and a peasant girl who wants to be a princess. Show less

The adventures of Despereaux Tilling, a young mouse in love with a princess, a devious rat who wishes to live in the light and a peasant girl who wants to be a princess. The adventures of Despereaux Tilling, a young mouse in love with a princess, a devious rat who wishes to live in the light and a peasant girl who wants to be a princess. Show less

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Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective

Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective

by Sobol, Donald J.

Book - 1963

With each chapter, a new mystery. Can you solve the case before Encyclopedia Brown does? With each chapter, a new mystery. Can you solve the case before Encyclopedia Brown does? Show less

With each chapter, a new mystery. Can you solve the case before Encyclopedia Brown does? With each chapter, a new mystery. Can you solve the case before Encyclopedia Brown does? Show less

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Nate the Great

Nate the Great

by Sharmat, Marjorie Weinman

Book - 1972

Nate the Great is on the case! Lots of clues and vibrant colours make this a great start into the world of mysteries. Nate the Great is on the case! Lots of clues and vibrant colours make this a great start into the world of mysteries. Show less

Nate the Great is on the case! Lots of clues and vibrant colours make this a great start into the world of mysteries. Nate the Great is on the case! Lots of clues and vibrant colours make this a great start into the world of mysteries. Show less

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Charlotte's Web

Charlotte's Web

by White, E. B.

Book - 1952

Charlotte the spider weaves miracles in Zuckerman’s barn and Wilbur the pig learns about the enormous gift of friendship. Charlotte the spider weaves miracles in Zuckerman’s barn and Wilbur the pig learns about the enormous gift of friendship. Show less

Charlotte the spider weaves miracles in Zuckerman’s barn and Wilbur the pig learns about the enormous gift of friendship. Charlotte the spider weaves miracles in Zuckerman’s barn and Wilbur the pig learns about the enormous gift of friendship. Show less

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Frog and Toad Together

Frog and Toad Together

by Lobel, Arnold

Book - 1972

Frog and Toad are the best of friends. Through simple daily events, they illustrate the profound joy of friendship. Frog and Toad are the best of friends. Through simple daily events, they illustrate the profound joy of friendship. Show less

Frog and Toad are the best of friends. Through simple daily events, they illustrate the profound joy of friendship. Frog and Toad are the best of friends. Through simple daily events, they illustrate the profound joy of friendship. Show less

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Harriet the Spy

Harriet the Spy

by Fitzhugh, Louise

Book - 1964

Harriet spies on neighbours, friends and family and keeps private notes in her notebook. To her devastation, classmates find the notebook and read it aloud. Harriet spies on neighbours, friends and family and keeps private notes in her notebook. To her devastation, classmates find the notebook and read it aloud. Show less

Harriet spies on neighbours, friends and family and keeps private notes in her notebook. To her devastation, classmates find the notebook and read it aloud. Harriet spies on neighbours, friends and family and keeps private notes in her notebook. To her devastation, classmates find the notebook and read it aloud. Show less

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Le petit Nicolas

Le petit Nicolas

by Goscinny

Book - 2007

Voici les aventures quotidiennes de Nicolas, petit garçon parfois tannant mais toutefois aimable, avec ses amis et sa famille en France dans les années 1950. Voici les aventures quotidiennes de Nicolas, petit garçon parfois tannant mais toutefois aimable, avec ses amis et sa famille en France dans les années 1950. Show less

Voici les aventures quotidiennes de Nicolas, petit garçon parfois tannant mais toutefois aimable, avec ses amis et sa famille en France dans les années 1950. Voici les aventures quotidiennes de Nicolas, petit garçon parfois tannant mais toutefois aimable, avec ses amis et sa famille en France dans les années 1950. Show less

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The Railway Children

The Railway Children

by Nesbit, E.

Book - 2017

After their father is imprisoned for espionage, Roberta, Peter and Phyllis must leave their idyllic city life and find a new life in the country. After their father is imprisoned for espionage, Roberta, Peter and Phyllis must leave their idyllic city life and find a new life in the country. Show less

After their father is imprisoned for espionage, Roberta, Peter and Phyllis must leave their idyllic city life and find a new life in the country. After their father is imprisoned for espionage, Roberta, Peter and Phyllis must leave their idyllic city life and find a new life in the country. Show less

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Ramona the Pest

Ramona the Pest

by Cleary, Beverly

Book - 2006

Ramona has hilarious adventures as she navigates the complicated world of Kindergarten. Ramona has hilarious adventures as she navigates the complicated world of Kindergarten. Show less

Ramona has hilarious adventures as she navigates the complicated world of Kindergarten. Ramona has hilarious adventures as she navigates the complicated world of Kindergarten. Show less

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The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales

The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales

by Scieszka, Jon

Book - 1992

A collection of irreverent, sarcastic and short fractured fairy tales, including The Really Ugly Duckling, Little Red Running Shorts, Cinderumpelstiltskin and more. A collection of irreverent, sarcastic and short fractured fairy tales, including The Really Ugly Duckling, Little Red Running Shorts, Cinderumpelstiltskin and more. Show less

A collection of irreverent, sarcastic and short fractured fairy tales, including The Really Ugly Duckling, Little Red Running Shorts, Cinderumpelstiltskin and more. A collection of irreverent, sarcastic and short fractured fairy tales, including The Really Ugly Duckling, Little Red Running Shorts, Cinderumpelstiltskin and more. Show less

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The Polar Express

The Polar Express

by Van Allsburg, Chris

Book - 1985

Take a magical train journey to the North Pole on Christmas Eve. Take a magical train journey to the North Pole on Christmas Eve. Show less

Take a magical train journey to the North Pole on Christmas Eve. Take a magical train journey to the North Pole on Christmas Eve. Show less

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