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Woozles Children’s Bookstore
@woozlesbooks.bsky.social
Canada’s oldest children’s bookstore
A Place For & About Children

https://www.woozles.com
https://atlanticbooks.ca/NSloyal
Looking for a cozy weekend activity? Join us this Sunday, November 23rd, from 1:00pm to 2:30pm for a drop-in activity session with author, Ashley Anne Clark. Stop by and celebrate her new book, 𝘕𝘰𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘯𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘴, with a nature themed craft. Hope to see you there! #halisky #kidsbooksky
November 19, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Unfortunately, due to illness, our Storytime at The Berkeley is canceled for this week. We hope to see you next week! Have you heard about our New Storytime? We have partnered with The Berkeley Retirement Home on Pepperell to offer a cozy indoor Storytime. Storytime is held on Tuesdays at 10:30!
November 17, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Woozles will be closed Tuesday, November 11th for Remembrance Day. We will return to our regular hours on Wednesday.
November 10, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The shop needed more gnomes. Thankfully Lauren Soloy updated our window with some of her beautiful illustrations! Stop by Woozles and check out our charming window in celebration of her new book, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘎𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘦. We have signed copies so come grab yours today. Thanks so much Lauren! #kidsbooksky
November 4, 2025 at 1:31 PM
We are so excited to be participating in Nova Scotia Loyal’s pilot program aimed at supporting Nova Scotian authors and publishers. Stop by and pick up a coupon for $10 off qualifying titles (while supplies last). See link in bio for details on qualifying books and voucher program. #halisky
October 29, 2025 at 11:15 AM
October is Mi’kmaw history month, an opportunity to celebrate Mi’kmaw culture and history. This year’s theme is A’tukwemk aq A’tukowinu’k – Storytelling and Storytellers. Find our list of featured titles by Mi’kmaw authors and artists on our website and shelves. #kidsbooksky #halisky
October 22, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Scenes from a joyous day! Thank you to all the families and friends who joined us yesterday to celebrate 47 wonderful years of sharing our love of reading with the Halifax community. Our hearts are full, thank you everyone! ♥️ #kidsbooksky #halisky
October 19, 2025 at 5:20 PM
We’re two days away from the Woozles Birthday party and can’t wait! We hope you can join us on October 18th from 10am-12pm to celebrate our 47th birthday. Preparations are underway, including: storytime, music, face painting, fish pond prizes, a yo-yo demo, cookies and Curious George! #halisky
October 16, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Here’s what we read at our first Storytime at the Berkeley this week! Join us for cozy readings on Tuesdays at 10:30am at the Berkeley on Pepperell. This is a free and public event for families. Please note, next week’s Storytime will be held on 𝑴𝒐𝒏, 𝑶𝒄𝒕. 20𝒕𝒉 instead of Tuesday. See you there!
October 15, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Woozles is closed Monday, October 13th. We’ll see you on Tuesday!
October 13, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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!
October 7, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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!
#halisky
October 5, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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!
October 3, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Woozles is closed Tuesday, September 30th in honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
September 30, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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.

#kidsbooksky
September 29, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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! 👻
#halisky #kidsbooksky
September 18, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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
September 16, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Reposted by Woozles Children’s Bookstore
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
September 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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
#kidsbooksky
September 12, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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! ✏️
September 9, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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!

#halisky #booksky
September 4, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Woozles will be closed Mon, Sept 1st for Labour Day. We’ll see you on Tuesday!
August 31, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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. 🚌
#kidsbooksky #halisky
August 30, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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.
August 26, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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!

#halisky #kidsbooksky
August 24, 2025 at 8:49 PM