Rocky the Raccoon with Lily the fossil crinoid outside the Ontario Legislative Building at Queen's Park in Toronto, featured in the children's geology and Earth science book Rocky the Raccoon Explores Toronto.

New Children’s Book Out Now: Rocky the Raccoon Explores Toronto!

The Geodiversity Education Foundation is excited to announce the release of its second children’s book, Rocky the Raccoon Explores Toronto, developed with support from the Canadian Geological Foundation! Join Rocky and his fossil friend Lily the Crinoid as they embark on an exciting adventure through Toronto, uncovering the city’s fascinating geological history, ancient fossils, critical minerals and hidden natural wonders. From the Royal Ontario Museum and Queen’s Park to the Don Valley Brick Works, young readers will discover the geology and environment beneath one of Canada’s largest cities. Written by geoscientists Dr. Katie Maloney and Dr. Carolyn Eyles, this beautifully illustrated book brings Earth science to life for children and families. The book is now available in print and FREE to read online in our Kids Zone!

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Rocky the Raccoon Explores Toronto children's book featuring Rocky, the CN Tower and Rogers Centre, published by the Geodiversity Education Foundation.

Geodiversity Education Foundation Releases “Rocky the Raccoon Explores Toronto”

October 8, 2026, Toronto, Ontario: Geodiversity Education Foundation (GEF) and the Canadian Geological Foundation are pleased to announce the release of the Foundation’s second children’s book. This book follows Rocky the Raccoon as he explores the City of Toronto with his fossil friend Lily. Published by the Geodiversity Education Foundation, Rocky the Raccoon Explores Toronto is an engaging educational children’s book written by geoscientists Dr. Katie Maloney, P.Geo. and Dr. Carolyn Eyles, P.Geo. with illustrations by Mei Ting Tang and Alexander Young. The story follows Rocky, a curious raccoon from the Niagara Escarpment in Hamilton, who visits his cousins in Toronto.

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