These books about collectors and the items they love will inspire young hobbyists while showing them how their interests might one day have a wider reach.
Hector The Collector by Emily A. Beeny
A charming and evocative story that celebrates the joy of collecting and how collections can grow into the most breathtaking museums in the world. Ages 3-6.
The Collectors by Alice Feagan
Nature lovers and collectors of all kinds will love this high-adventure quest story about two brave and clever girls who head into the forest searching for something extraordinary. Ages 3-7.
In A Jar by Deborah Marcero
Here's a marvellous picture book, charmingly written and beautifully illustrated, about the power of memory and the magic of friendship. Ages 3-7.
Percy's Museum by Sara O'Leary
A sweet story about embracing change, the excitement of discovery and the wonder of nature and new friends. Ages 3-7.
The Great Whipplethorp Bug Collection by Ben Brashares
A multigenerational family portrait with humour and heart while unpacking gender roles and acknowledging young readers’ universal desire to belong and make a mark in the world. Ages 4-8.
The Word Collector by Peter H. Reynolds
Some people collect stamps. Some people collect coins. Some people collect art. And Jerome? Jerome collects words… Ages 4-8,
