History Box: Storytime

Storytime books to go alongside GVPL's hosting of The History Box from the Canadian Museum of Civilization.

Updated May 23, 2026
Drag items up and down to your preferred order then select the "Save Order" button.
Bear goes sugaring
Eaton, Maxwell
Paper Book
Learn how to make syrup the old fashioned way with the help of a friendly bear and her amusingly unhelpful accomplices Dog and Squirrel in this informative comics-style picture book. Did you know that it takes forty gallons of sap to make one gallon of maple syrup? "How many...
The big umbrella
Bates, Amy June
Paper Book
"A subtle, deceptively simple book about inclusion, hospitality, and welcoming the 'other.'" --Kirkus Reviews "A boundlessly inclusive spirit...This open-ended picture book creates a natural springboard for discussion." --Booklist "This sweet extended...
Charlotte's new moccasins
Moudahi, Jenn
Paper Book
Charlotte has outgrown her moccasins! Still, there's nothing a trip to Grandma's can't fix in this heartwarming intergenerational story. A sweet, celebratory picture book about family and culture by two debut Metis creators centered around Indigenous peoples' tradition of making...
Click, clack, moo cows that type
Cronin, Doreen
Paper Book
Farmer Brown has a problem. His cows like to type. All day long he hears, click, clack, moo. Click, clack, moo. Click, clack, moo. But FarmerBrown's problems REALLY begin when his cows start leaving him notes¿
Gluskonba and the maple trees : kloskôba senômozia
Bruchac, Joseph
Paper Book
In early times, the Creator gave humans the gift of maple syrup. They could eat as much as they liked by simply breaking off a twig. Gluskonba, who had been given the power to change things, decided to visit the humans. When he arrived, he saw the humans abusing the Creator's gift and not taking...
Grandad's pride
Woodgate, Harry
Paper Book
Grandad and Milly are back for another adventure, this time honoring the past and celebrating the future with a pride parade. This heartwarming tale continues to wonderful journey that began with the Stonewall Honoree, British Book Award winner, and Waterstones Best Illustrated Book, Grandad's...
It's pride, baby!
Wells, Allen R.
Paper Book
An ALA Rainbow List Title A joyful picture book debut that encourages kids to take pride in themselves and know that they are loved no matter what. Just as the stars light the entire world-- You shine. Join a queer family as they...
Peaceful fights for equal rights
Sanders, Rob
Paper Book
A primer for peaceful protest, resistance, and activism from the author of Rodzilla and Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag. Protesting. Standing up for what's right. Uniting around the common good--kids have questions about all of these things they...
Rock your mocs
Goodluck, Laurel
Paper Book
In this happy, vibrant tribute to Rock Your Mocs Day, observed yearly on November 15, author Laurel Goodluck (Mandan, Hidatsa, and Tsimshian) and artist Madelyn Goodnight (Chickasaw) celebrate the joy and power of wearing moccasins--and the Native pride that comes with them. A perfect book for...
The Rocket
Leonetti, Mike
Paper Book
A nostalgic story about hockey, brothers, and the Montreal Canadiens breakout star -- Maurice "Rocket" Richard! Andre lives in Montreal and loves to play hockey. But he's always being compared to his older brother, whose game is much better than his own. Resigned to living in...
Sometimes people march
Allen, Tessa
Paper Book
With a spare, inspiring text and gorgeous watercolor illustrations, this is a timeless and important book for activists of all ages. This hardcover picture book is perfect for sharing and for gifting. Sometimes people march to resist injustice,
Terry Fox
Sánchez Vegara, Ma Isabel
Paper Book
Where I Grew
Awan, Jashar
Paper Book
A young girl takes a walk in the forest with her grandfather and observes the animals, plants, growth, and marks of the seasons-a walk that parallels the journey her family took to put down roots and that shaped her life. Reflecting on the present, she looks to the future and the ways that she,...

Library staff! You can create and contribute to lists. Contact your catalog administrator or log in here.