Provo Library Children's Book Blog

Preschool Time Zebra and Yak: The Backwards Alphabet Book By Paul Friedrich New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2025. Picture Book. When the alphabet starts with Z instead of A, Zebra and Yak make their way through a mixed-up alphabet in search of Apple. --Editor Preschool Time Amadou's Zoo By Rebecca Walsh Salem, MA: Page Street Kids, 2020. Picture Book. Amadou has waited and waited for his class trip to the zoo, but when they arrive, his teacher would rather talk about rules. So, Amadou eagerly explores the zoo in his own way--by allowing his imagination to lead. As more and more classmates follow him into his irresistible world of adventure, the sepia-toned zoo fills with vibrant color. But will Amadou's teacher follow, too? --Editor Toddler Time A Hippo in Our Yard By Liza Donnelly New York: Holiday House, 2016. Picture Book. Sally tries to tell her family that a hippo, a tiger, zebras and koalas are in their yard, but no one pays attention until they hear that the zoo animal...

These vibrant picture book biographies introduce young readers to creative thinkers who transformed imagination into meaningful art. From abstract painters and revolutionary printmakers to innovative sculptors and glass artists, each story shows how curiosity, resilience, and self-expression shape both art and identity. Art is not just about talent—it’s about looking at the world in a new way, embracing challenges, and having the courage to create something uniquely your own. Joan Mitchell Paints a Symphony Written by Lisa Rogers Illustrated by Stacy Innerst New York, NY : Calkins Creek, 2025. Biography. This is the story of abstract artist Joan Mitchell, and it centers on the creation of her 21-painting La Grande Vallée series finished in 1983 at her studio outside Paris. Inspired by a friend’s description of a secluded French valley she never actually saw, Mitchell transformed memory and emotion into sweeping, expressive canvases rather than literal landscapes. Through musical metap...

  A Kid Like Me By Norm Feuti New York : HarperAlley, an imprint of HarperColins Publishers, 2026. Comic. 261 pages. Ethan is worried about standing out at his new middle school for all the wrong reasons: namely that he doesn't have as much money as the affluent kids who will also be attending. Ethan's single mother is working as hard as she can at big box store to provide for their family, but they still can’t afford cool clothes and shoes he sees his classmates wearing. In fact, with no child support money coming in from his father, Ethan's mom can only provide him with her old flip phone - which he's so embarrassed by that he lies and tells kids he doesn't have a phone at all. To make matters worse, as Ethan and his best friend drift apart, he also has to work to find new friends - many of which come from the Battle Bots Club that he joins after school. Feuti does an excellent job of bringing up issues of class without the book feeling too heavy. In fact, if your...

  The Women Who Won the Vote Written by Emma Roberts Illustrated by Seobhan Hope New York : Union Square Kids, 2026. Informational. 109 pages. There are many reasons why the year 2026 is a good time to be alive. One of my favorite reasons is that I can exercise my right to vote. I find it a bit overwhelming and sad when I think that there was a time in our country when women were not allowed to vote. It is amazing to me the work and time so many people invested to change a system they understood to be flawed. This informational book does a phenomenal job highlighting a few of the major players who made women's suffrage possible. Some of the women faced jail time in their pursuit of voting rights. They also were subjected to mockery in newspapers and on the streets. In spite of the negative attention, they were determined and persistent! These women realized that the power to vote would not only change their individual lives, but also help them to advocate for people in their commun...

The Truth About the Tooth Fairy Written by Leah Cypess Illustrated by Sarah Lynne Reul New York: Amulet Books, 2025. Intermediate. 106  pages.   Miriam, the youngest child in her Orthodox Jewish family, knows that her parents and siblings are trying to get her to believe in different magical creatures- the latest being the tooth fairy. She doesn't know if she can believe them, so she decides to do what any self respecting six-year-old would do: start an investigation. What evidence does she have for the existence of said tooth fairy? What evidence does she have against it? With her notes in hand, Miriam sets a plan in motion to find out once and for all if there is any truth behind the story of the tooth fairy.  This book is an absolute delight. Parents and children alike will love reading about spunky Miriam and her family. There are moments of true hilarity, plus creative twists and turns. The illustrations are a great addition to the story, as they include so...

Cuentos Óscar cola de lombriz Por Marcos Almada Rivero México, D.F. : Progreso Editorial, 2009. Libro ilustrado. "Óscar es aún muy pequeñito, apenas está aprendiendo a reconocer por qué su cuerpo tiene una forma especial. Su abuelo le cuenta la leyenda de los tlacuaches y por qué es un ser tan especial ..." —Editor Cuentitos Su propio color Por Leo Lionni New York : Alfred A Knopf, 2016. Pequeño libro ilustrado. "Todos los animales tienen su propio color, menos los camaleones. ¡Cambian de color dondequiera que van!" —Editor Otros libros sobre la letra "Z" El tren del zoo La Selva de Zonia Las zanahorias maléficas La verdad sobre el sofá El día del zoológico