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E-Content for Kids

A selection of digital resources suitable for kids! From e-reading to e-learning and more. Available to you 24/7.

NVDPL e-resources are available to residents of the District of North Vancouver with an NVDPL library card in good standing (i.e., fines no more than $5).

Need help with digital resources? Contact E-Support

Two kids are sitting on a couch. One is holding a tablet and the other is reaching over to touch the tablet.

Databases

Bibliothèque numérique (French Language Collection)

Bibliothèque numérique (French Language Collection)

Explore French language eBooks and audiobooks from Canadian and international publishers including fiction bestsellers, non-fiction and more.

Creativebug

Creativebug

Learn arts and crafts by following videos with activities for all ages - handicrafts, drawing, painting, jewelry, food & home, holidays, and more.

Explora

Explora

Information on almost any topic! Helps students, educators and library users find high quality, curated information for homework & research projects.

Kanopy Kids

Kanopy Kids

Streaming kids' movies, TV shows, and animated picture books for children ages 2 and up. Also includes math, science and language learning content.

Libby & Library2Go (OverDrive) Ebooks & E-Audiobooks

Libby & Library2Go (OverDrive) Ebooks & E-Audiobooks

Take great books wherever you go! Popular fiction and non-fiction ebooks and audiobooks for all ages. Read online or download to a mobile device.

Novelist Plus

Novelist Plus

Want to know what to read next? Search by author, title, series or plot. Includes award-winning books, discussion guides and recommended reads.

Summa Kids

Summa Kids

A Canadian streaming video-on-demand collection for kids including documentaries, feature films, DIY projects, and nature documentaries

Tumble Book Library

Tumble Book Library

K-6 children's ebook database. Listen and read along with favourite picture books from Robert Munsch, Kate DiCamillo and more. Includes Spanish and French.

Tumble Math

Tumble Math

K-6 math ebooks designed to make learning fun! Includes stories, instructional videos, educational games, quizzes & more to teach math concepts.

On The Web

Abilities.ca

A wealth of Canadian-based information on everything from Arts to Employment to Sexuality. Includes a directory of online Canadian resources on disability.

Artists for Kids

In partnership with more than 50 of Canada's most prominent artists, Artists for Kids brings together educators and the community to provide educational experiences and enrichment for thousands of young people while encouraging students to share their own artistic voice and narrative.

CBC Documentaries

Documentaries from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

CBC Gem

Streaming content from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

Canadian Children's Book Centre Awards

The Canadian Children's Book Centre (CBCC) has the best list of Canadian book awards! Link to the awards pages for lists of hundreds of Canadian literary awards.

Canadian Museum of History

The Museum of Civilization has a brilliant website on the First Peoples of Canada. Here you'll find information about First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples - their histories and contemporary lives.

Communication-Jeunesse

"Branché sur la literature québécoise et canadienne-française pour la jeunesse."

French Canadian children's literature site with information on French Canadian authors, illustrators and resources.

Eric Carle's official website

Eric Carle-- the world famous author and illustrator who created the Very Hungry Caterpillar and countless other children's classics.

First Peoples' Language Map of BC

British Columbia is home to 203 First Nations communities and an amazing diversity of Indigenous languages; approximately 60% of the First Nations languages of Canada are spoken in B.C. Find out about these languages and cultures using this site.

Google Arts & Culture

Travel the world and visit historic sights and museums from home! Google Arts & Culture is a non-commercial initiative that works with cultural institutions and artists around the world. Their mission is to preserve and bring the world’s art and culture online so it’s accessible to anyone, anywhere.

Highlights Kids

Activities, podcasts, games and more! Wholesome fun that is built on the philosophy that children become their best selves when they use their creativity and imagination; develop their reading, thinking and reasoning skills; and learn to treat others with respect, kindness and sensitivity.

International Children's Library

The digital library has thousands on international children's books - online! Chose stories from around the world, in other languages, or listen to one of the favourite classics.

Library2Go - Children

Library2Go includes a selection of children's titles that are available as downloadable e-books.

Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre

This unique centre offers visitors an introduction to the temperate rainforest and provides environmental education for the local community. Informative and interactive displays present information on the plants and animals of the temperate rainforest and global environmental issues.

Magic School Bus

The magic school bus is a favourite book, TV and DVD series. Now you can check out guided tours, games, and video clips on line!

PBS Math

Resources for parents teaching math at home. Ages 2-8. This resource makes learning math fun and engaging. Click on the age of your child for assistance specific to their needs.

Red Cedar Book Award

The Red Cedar is B.C.'s young readers choice award for students in Grades 4 - 7. Each year a list of titles are nominated in fiction and information categories and students have six months to read, write and vote for their favourite!

Royal Museum BC Learning Portal

Explore a variety of topics through reading, watching vidoes, looking at images and listening to recordings. Content in both English and French. All content created by Roayl BC Museum staff.

Scholastic Learn at Home

Daily activities and projects to keep the learning happening at home. Organized by grade level (K-9) and includes resources for parents.

Sesame Street

A standard in children's entertainment, the website will introduce you to all the famous Sesame Street characters.

Seussville Games

Funs games from Dr. Seuss! (some require Shockville software to play)Funs games from Dr. Seuss! (some require Shockville software to play)

Storyline Online!

The actor's guild sponsors this website with storytelling favourites such as Stellaluna and Sophie's masterpiece by master tellers!

Wonderopolis

Answers to all the questions you can dream of! If they don’t have an answer for your question you can submit it.

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