About Us

Welcome to Oak Tree Books! 

 

Growing Readers One Book at a Time

We are an independent community children's bookstore located in Mississauga, Ontario. We provide a curated list of books for the entire reading journey - from board books up to YA. We also have an inclusive parenting and teaching section, non-fiction, and a variety of games, puzzles, and activity books.

 

Where We Started

Our founder, Shannon, has always been passionate about reading. As a teacher, she built warm and inviting learning classrooms in schools and created inclusive classrooms that brought together students, families, and the community. With specialties in Kindergarten and Primary Education, she brought together her strong understanding of child development, best practices in learning, and a love of all things play! 

Shannon shared her ideas and experiences as a teacher with other educators through presentations and workshops at both a school board level and provincial level. She developed resources for other educators and families that included a story to welcome children and families to kindergarten, teaching videos about engaging families in the classroom, and contributing to a reference book for educators. Shannon's love of teaching was also celebrated with an Education Week Award of Distinction. 

 

Oak Tree Books

After 10 years as a teacher, Shannon decided it was time for a change. She transitioned away from teaching into the world of books. As a book seller, Shannon loves to discuss books and make recommendations for your next great read. She uses her background in teaching to curate book collections that are inclusive, responsive, and fun!