BC Books Online was created for anyone interested in BC-published books, and with librarians especially in mind. We'd like to make it easy for library staff to learn about books from BC publishers - both new releases and backlist titles - so you can inform your patrons and keep your collections up to date.
Our site features print books and ebooks - both new releases and backlist titles - all of which are available to order through regular trade channels. Browse our subject categories to find books of interest or create and export lists by category to cross-reference with your library's current collection.
A quick tip: When reviewing the "Browse by Category" listings, please note that these are based on standardized BISAC Subject Codes supplied by the books' publishers. You will find additional selections, grouped by theme or region, in our "BC Reading Lists."
A board book featuring a colourful selection of animals and supernatural creatures from the world of Caroll Simpson.
Creatures of the Land and Sky is a colourful board book inspired by the wildlife, natural environment, and traditional cultures of the west coast of British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest. The book introduces toddlers and preschoolers to the real and mythical creatures of this region through the imaginative eye of children’s author and illustrator Caroll Simpson. Featuring over twenty vivid images of birds, insects, and mammals—and their supernatural counterparts—this book will enchant young children and instill a natural curiosity about the world around them.