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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History Box: Storytime

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

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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...
Click, clack, moo :
Cronin, Doreen
Paper Book
The quirky, hilarious farmyard tale that started it all from New York Times bestselling duo of Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin! Now the inspiration for a new Christmas special, CLICK, CLACK, MOO: Christmas on the Farm. Farmer Brown has a problem. ...
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...
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...
The light of home
Farid, Diana
Paper Book
A universal story about displacement, migration, and the many ways we find home, from the talented author-illustrator team of Diana Farid and Hoda Hadadi. Nur has always loved her home by the sea, where water glimmers along a straight horizon. But when Nur and her family are forced...
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...
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,
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