Provo Library Children's Book Blog

  Cuentos Mi perro solo hable español Por Andrea Cáceres Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2023. Libro ilustrado. "Cuando Aurora llegó a los Estados Unidos, aprendió a hablar inglés, pero Nena, su spaniel, no. Por eso, cuando pasea a Nena, Aurora les explica a sus nuevos amigos que su mascota solo habla español ..." --Editor Cuentitos Colores Por Joel Sartore Washington, DC : National Geographic Partners, LLC, 2025. Libro ilustrado. "El National Geographic Photo Ark es una iniciativa plurianual para concienciar y encontrar soluciones a algunos de los problemas más urgentes que afectan a la vida silvestre y sus hábitats. El proyecto busca documentar todas las especies que viven en zoológicos y santuarios de vida silvestre del mundo, inspirar acciones a través de la educación y ayudar a salvar la vida silvestre apoyando iniciativas de conservación sobre el terreno." --Editor Otros libros sobre la letra "E" Papá Monstruo y el bosque de las emocion...

Preschool Time When an Elephant Hears No Written by Dazzle Ng Illustrated by Estrela Lourenço Salem, MA: Page Street Kids, 2024. Picture Book. Lively illustrations portray the many different instances at which a little elephant ... might hear no and the big emotions that often precede and follow the word. Along the way, young readers will learn that no matter what no an elephant faces, instead of answering with flaring ears and a steaming trunk, they may use another word: why? --Publisher Preschool Time The Littlest Elephant By Kate Read Atlanta, GA: Peachtree Publishing Company, 2022. Picture Book. Ellie, the littlest elephant, is in a big hurry. She's just learned to swim, and she's excited to get in the pool. She better get dashing if she wants to be the first one in! But as she crashes through the jungle, Ellie doesn't stop to see all the creatures she's knocked out of the way. Until... she steps on a tiger tail. Toddler Time The Overeager Egg By Milja Praagman New ...

Capybaras are known for their calm demeanor and legendary ability to get along with every creature in the animal kingdom. These semi-aquatic superstars make the perfect protagonists for early literacy. Whether they are teaching young patrons about self expression, boundaries, or just bringing a bit of silly, rhyming joy to family storytime, these gentle giants are an absolute magnet for young readers. Capybara Disco Dreams Written by Frances Stickley Illustrated by Nikki Dyson Naperville, IL : Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, 2026. Picture book Colin the capybara loves to dance disco, despite the heavy disapproval of the other animals around him. Through vibrant, pun-filled illustrations, this lively story shows how his uninhibited movement inspires his self-conscious peers to stop worrying and join the fun. Ultimately, the lighthearted tale celebrates confidence, individuality, and the pure joy of letting go. Capy Capy Capybara By Charise Mericle Harper New York, NY : Union Square Kids, 2026....

  School Spirits Written by Charlotte Gunnufson Illustrated by Rebecca Crane New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers. 2026. Picture Book Going back to school brings all sorts of jitters. What if the classes are too hard? What if you get lost? What if you can't make friends? What if your school is full of ghosts?!? All the worries must be set aside because yes, the school is full of ghosts. Rowdy ghosts that don't remember the rules for school. Classmates must band together to teach the ghosts how to behave in school.  School Spirits is an adorable book with rhymes and cute illustrations as it explores the anxiety of going back to school. This book is silly, a bit spooky, and all-around fun. I loved all the cute expressions of the ghosts as they make their silly messes. As we enter October, it's the perfect time to read spooky books and this is a wonderful book for little readers wanting to read something fitting for the season but not wanting to read something too scary...

  I have two young kids. And their feelings are always SO BIG! The joy, anger, sadness. All of it is always big feelings. There are some new picture books that are good at talking about feelings with toddlers. Here are some of my favorites:  Because of a Shoe   By Julie Fogliano  Illustrated by Marla Frazee  New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2026. Picture Book.  This book makes me laugh out loud as a parent. It talks all about how a young child won’t put on their shoes and instead goes through all the emotions (including responding to the frustrated emotions of their caregiver). Read this to the children who have meltdowns over what seem like small things (and then trigger possible grownup meltdowns as well). They will see all the emotions and feelings that build and bubble and burst into the world when things don’t go exactly as planned. Delightfully real.  A Book of Loves   By Cythia Rylant  New York: Beach Lane Books, 2026. Picture Book.  In...

  Cinderella (Original Brothers Grimm Version) By the Brothers Grimm  Illustrated by Bernadette Watts  New York: NorthSouth Books Inc., 2026. Picture Book.  If you know me, you know a few things about me. And one of those things is that I have LOVED Cinderella stories ever since I was a little girl. (No really, if you don’t believe me come visit my office where a giant Cinderella quilt hangs on my wall—thanks, Mom!) Anyway, I love a good retelling of Cinderella. And I also love a good classic retelling of Cinderella. And this is one of those.  Although this retelling might not be for the youngest of readers (it is the version where the step-sisters cut off parts of their feet to make their foot fit into the slipper), those who want to read the more traditional (non-Disney) story of Cinderella will find this a great book. And know that the text is a bit lengthy and true to the Brothers Grimm original tale. Also, Watts’ illustrations are beautiful and convey the i...