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
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Click, clack, moo cows that type
Cronin, Doreen
Paper Book
Now the inspiration for a new Christmas special, CLICK, CLACK, MOO: Christmas on the Farm. New York Times bestselling duo Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin's Caldecott Honor-winning book is now available as a Level 2 Ready-to-Read! Farmer Brown has a...
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...
Jigging for halibut with Tsinii
Davidson, Sara Florence
Paper Book
Based on Haida artist Robert Davidson's own experiences with Tsinii (his grandfather), this tender story highlights intergenerational knowledge and authentic learning experiences. Off the northern tip of Haida Gwaii, a boy goes fishing with Tsinii, his grandfather. As they watch the...
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

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