Children 0-5
TNRL shares tools, expertise and learning opportunities that support children from birth through their transition to school age.
Early Literacy
Recommended Reads
Popular Media Characters
Books for BC Babies
There are lots of things to worry about when you are a new parent, but you don’t have to worry about how to get your child started on their literacy journey!
Early Literacy Kits
Literacy Kits are theme-based and cover topics from the every day, like Things That Go, to the complex, like Grief & Death. Books, felt story board, puzzle, puppet and activity ideas all included!
Programs
Interactive Toys
High-quality toys that foster motor, sensory and pre-literacy skills, brought to you by the sponsorship of Interior Savings Community Investment Fund. They’re seriously fun!
Read Online
TumbleBookTumblebook Library is an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they’ll love.
LaunchChildren's Blog
#Literacytip: Library Cards for Kids
Did you know that children of any age can have their very own library card with the TNRL. What better way to encourage young children to take charge of their reading than to give them the tools?
#Staffpick: Summer Wrap-up Reads for 0-5
Summertime is coming to an end! Here are some summer wrap up and back to school reads for the whole family to enjoy.
#Literacytip: Building a Book Lover
Inspiring children to love reading sometimes takes some work. Check out these tips for building a book lover!
#Staffpick: Monsters and the Paranormal Stories for 0-5
Are you a fan of being spooked? These stories are great for fans of monsters, vampires, ghosts, and more!
Literacy Tip: Playing with the Alphabet
Creating the alphabet with playdoh is a classic literacy exercise for young child. Check out this fun (and educational) activity!
#Staffpick: Long Ago Stories for 0-5
Dinosaurs, dragons, princesses and more! So many amazing things happened a long time ago.