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 Newfoundland puppy
Baker, Samantha
Lucky, an adorable Newfoundland puppy, is about to embark on the first big adventure of his young life--getting to know his newly adoptive family and making himself at home on their farm. Join Lucky as he follows Rebecca and Alex, the two family children,...
A single dreadlock
Campbell, Xaiver Michael
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...
Mr. Beagle and the Quidi Vidi caper
Doody, Lori
Teddy bears are going missing throughout Quidi Vidi village, and everyone is unhappy. Where could they be? Mr. Beagle has a nose for mystery, and once again he is on the case. Will he uncover the bears' whereabouts and get them back to their owners? Lori Doody's quirky canine detective is back in...
The mystery of the haunted dance hall
Cotter, Charis
Paper Book
Bee's mom has a job in New York City for the summer, so Bee is being sent to summer camp. She's not excited about it. Being around other people is hard for her, plus she knows nothing about campfires, she's not a good swimmer and she's never even been in a canoe. When she first arrives, things go...
Newfoundland and Labrador
Yazdani, Sheila
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...
Tilly the too-tall clover
Young, Ida Linehan
Paper Book
Tilly is a clover who is constantly bullied for being different. Though she tries to fit in, she still stands out and is hurt by the taunting. She has no friends to talk to or help her. She is afraid and hides from the things she is meant to do. That leaves her alone and lonely and she sometimes...
What's in Alanna's secret sauce?
Conklin, Sarah Jane
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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