Top 10 Local Children's Books

Updated April 10, 2026
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Top 10 Local Children's Books

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A single dreadlock
Campbell, Xaiver Michael
Paper Book
When Lovie moves from Jamaica to Newfoundland, his classmates make fun of his single dreadlock. But with Grandma's help, Lovie learns to care for his hair -- and himself. Lovie never thought he looked different until he and his dads moved to Spruce Cove. Back in Jamaica, Grandma would tend...
The mystery of the haunted dance hall
Cotter, Charis
Paper Book
Set in the '60s at a summer camp, The Mystery of the Haunted Dance Hall is a spooky, atmospheric middle-grade story for fans of classic ghost stories, unlikely friendships and intriguing mysteries. Bee's mom has a job in New York City for the summer, so Bee is being sent...
Newfoundland and Labrador
Yazdani, Sheila
Paper Book
Welcome to Newfoundland and Labrador! Come with me, Izzy, as I show you around the province where I live. Learn about the provincial flag, bird, and flower. Find out my favorite activities too! Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading...
Out on the trail
Morgan, Bonnie
Paper Book
"Out on the trail, and what do I see?" This gently rhyming picture book takes young ones on a walk through nature--discovering the ocean, a brook, clouds and more--and encouraging engagement with the world around them. Full-spread wordless pictures offer an opportunity for children to look...
Songs in the Sea
Martin, Pheilm
Paper Book
Follow Little Whale's adventure with his marine friends as he searches for Mama Whale despite the ocean traffic, in this timely, heartwarming tale of resilience. Oh no! The loud noise of ships on the ocean has sunk under the waves, and now Little Whale is confused! With rumbles all around...
Tig
Smith, Heather
Paper Book
WINNER of the 2025 Governor General's Literary Award -- Young People's Literature! A new, heartwarming middle-grade story from the critically acclaimed author Heather Smith featuring Tig, a young girl struggling to find peace within herself and in her new family. For fans of...
What's in Alanna's secret sauce?
Conklin, Sarah Jane
Paper Book
Nine-year-old Alanna cooks a delicious sauce with her Nana using ingredients grown in their garden. As the sauce's aroma spreads out the window and reaches passersby, Nana invites them all back for dinner. "Is there enough?" Alanna asked, "I'm sure there cannot be. Is there enough for all of us, But...
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