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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 1d

We’re excited to have local author and music educator Jennifer Britton host an activity session at Woozles this weekend! Join us Saturday, October 11th, from 1:00pm to 2:30pm for a drop-in activity session and celebrate Jennifer’s new book, 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘢 𝘚𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵. Hope to see you there!

A poster for a weekend event at Woozles celebrating local author Jennifer Britton’s new book. Poster background is dark blue with music note and leaf motifs.

Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 3d

Join us at the Berkeley Retirement Home for Storytime readings with the residents, a public, free, and family friendly event on Tuesdays at 10:30am. The first session is Tuesday, October 14th at 10:30am. The Berkeley is located at 6240 Pepperell street. Hope to see you there!
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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 5d

We’re throwing a party and you’re invited! 🥳 Please join us on Saturday, October 18th from 10am-12pm to celebrate our 47th birthday! There will be storytime, free face painting, music, our famous fishpond and more! Our favourite monkey will definitely be making an appearance so mark your calendars!

Curious George and a Woozle smiling and skipping down the sidewalk.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 8d

Woozles is closed Tuesday, September 30th in honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 9d

Books can be helpful for engaging with the legacy of Canada’s Residential School system, commemorate the survivors, honour their families and communities, and affirm that every child matters.

Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 9d

Tuesday, September 30th is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Here are a few selected titles you can find on our shelves which discuss the importance of Orange Shirt Day, and the legacy of Canada’s Residential School system.

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A selection of children’s books - covers and open - which discuss the legacy of Canada’s Residential School System, on a grey background.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 20d

Spooky season is approaching and we have chills and thrills for all of you YA fans! Check out these chilling page turners to get you into the spirit of the season! 👻
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A selection of chilling YA titles including, Cemetery Boys, Let’s Split Up, and A Tempest of Tea, to enter the spirit of the spooky season on a grey background.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 22d

Join us this Saturday, September 20th, from 1:00pm to 2:30pm for a drop-in activity session with Nova Scotian author Bex Tobin Fine. Stop by and celebrate her new book, 𝘍𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘳 𝘐𝘵!, with a colouring activity and musical accompaniment! We can’t wait! #halisky #kidsbooksky

Hand holding up a newly published picture book - Floor It! - in front of a bookstore and its green sign, Woozles.

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 26d

Meet Ellen Johnson Sirleaf!

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is featured in Kate Graham’s RUN THE WORLD LIKE A GIRL: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN LEADERS, publishing on October 16, 2025 🌏

Pre-order your copy now!

#ReadWomen #FeministLiterature #FeministBooks #EllenJohnsonSirleaf #booksky

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 26d

We had a visit today from author and illustrator @brianacorrscott.bsky.social who kindly signed so many books for us! From board books to paper dolls, stop by to see her beautifully illustrated titles and take home a signed copy for yourself. Thanks Briana!
@nimbuspub.bsky.social
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Smiling author posing in a chair with two of her newest titles - Anne of Green Gables and I Lost a Day.

Author signing one of her books in a bright floral fabric chair.

A selection of books written or illustrated by Briana Corr Scott on a gray background.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · 29d

Thank you again to all the young writers who submitted to this year’s Woozles Writes Writing Contest! We know there are many young authors eagerly awaiting the results of the contest. We will be announcing the results in October (after each entrant has first been contacted), so stay tuned! ✏️

Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · Sep 4

We’re very excited to share that Sarah Emsley‘s (@sarahemsley.bsky.social) book, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘴, has arrived early! She kindly stopped by to sign copies so come grab your copy today. Congrats Sarah!

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Author signing her newly published book, The Austens, on a colourful window seat.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · Aug 31

Woozles will be closed Mon, Sept 1st for Labour Day. We’ll see you on Tuesday!

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · Aug 30

School is around the corner and you can find these titles, and more, in store to help with all the feelings that come with returning to school or starting for the first time. 🚌
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A selection of picture books about school including titles such as, When You Go to Dragon School, A Kids Book About School and First Day Around the World, displayed on a grey background.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · Aug 26

Thank you to everyone who joined us this summer, we can’t wait to see you all again, with new books, next May!

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · Aug 26

We have been monitoring the air quality assessment from Environment Canada this morning and unfortunately, due to the continued lowering air quality (and smell of smoke outside) from the Long Lake wildfire we have decided to cancel Storytime for today.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · Aug 24

Join us in the beautiful Halifax Public Gardens this Tuesday, August 26th for the last Storytime of the 2025 season! Come find us under the big tree near the cafe with an armful of great books. Here’s what we read last week!

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Selection of kids picture books including titles such as: They All Saw A Cat, Can I Play Too? and Oh No, George! On a grey background

Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · Aug 23

We had a lovely visit from author Laura Alary this week. You can find signed copies of her books, 𝘚𝘦𝘢 𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘊𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘴 and 𝘞𝘪𝘯𝘥, 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘱 𝘉𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 on our shelves. Titles perfect for the lingering days of summer and cool fall days ahead. Thanks Laura!

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Author smiling, holding their children’s picture books in front of a colourful bench and window

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · Aug 19

We may be well into August but it’s not too late to grab a book from the Woozles 2025 Summer Reading List! Check out the selection of titles we’ve compiled for your youngest readers to YA and non-fiction enthusiasts. You can find the full list online and in-store. Happy reading!
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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · Aug 17

Here’s what we read at Storytime last week! The last Storytime of the season will be August 26th. We hope you can join us in the Halifax Public Gardens to round out the summer!

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Selection of kids picture books read during an outdoor story time session in a park, arranged on the grass.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · Aug 15

We are so excited to have copies of 𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘔𝘦 𝘐𝘴 𝘍𝘢𝘵 by former Woozle Mollie Cronin! We’ll have signed copies later in the month but if you’re like us and can’t wait to read it drop by and grab your copy now! Congratulations Mollie!

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A black and white cover of a graphic novel held by a hand in front of the Woozles bookshop storefront.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · Aug 12

Here’s what we read at Storytime last week. Cool off with us in the shade at the Halifax Public Gardens for today’s Storytime session!

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A collection of children’s picture books laid out on a lemon patterned background.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · Aug 9

Today is International Cat Day, a purrr-fect time to curl up with a feline tale! Find these titles featuring some of our most beloved cat characters in-store and online. What is your favourite cat book?

A selection of picture books about cats for International Cat Day on a grey background.

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · Aug 3

Woozles will be closed Monday, August 4th. We’ll see you on Tuesday!

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Woozles Children’s Bookstore @woozlesbooks.bsky.social · Jul 31

Today is the day! The Woozles Writes Writing Contest closes at 4PM today. Get those submissions in! Details on our website, link in bio.

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