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100 books for Early Readers

100 Books to Read Before Starting Kindergarten 2019. A picture of the HPL fox, Scout holding a book.You are your child's first teacher. You are their best teacher. Your child's learning starts at birth.

To help support early literacy at home, we've created this list of some of our favourite books to enjoy with your child during their first five years.

Rediscover classics, explore something new, and read what you love.

Check out our catalogue and request these titles. We have grouped them by subject for you!

  • Animals
  • Bed Time
  • Be Yourself
  • Colours
  • Family
  • Sharing
  • Feelings
  • Food
  • Friendship
  • Imagination
  • Reading

HPL also offers some of the titles in French:

  • 20 livres à lire avant l'entrée à l'école

You can download and print the 100 Books to Read Before Starting Kindergarten brochure or pick up a copy at your local branch.

In Partnership
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Hamilton Public Library, Hamilton Civic Museums and Hamilton Parks and Cemeteries are partnering on this project, in recognition of Hamilton turning 175.