Provo Library Children's Book Blog

The Wild Journey of Juniper Berry By Chad Morris & Shelly Brown Salt Lake City, Utah : Shadow Mountain Publishing, 2023. 250 pages Eleven-year-old Juniper Berry lives off the grid in the California woods with her family, but when her brother gets sick, they have to leave to get help. -- Editor Squint By Chad Morris & Shelly Brown Salt Lake City, Utah : Shadow Mountain Publishing, 2018. 252 pages Flint Minett has keratoconus, an eye disease, but desperately wants to win a comic book art contest so that he and his new friend McKell Panganiban will be better accepted at middle school. -- Editor Mustaches for Maddie By Chad Morris & Shelly Brown Salt Lake City, Utah : Shadow Mountain Publishing, 2017. 245 pages Inspired by the true story. Maddie is a normal twelve-year-old, but when a CT scan reveals she has a brain tumor, it will take all her imagination, courage, and support from her friends and family to meet this new challenge. -- Publisher The Playmakers By Chad Morris ...

  Cuentos Cómo decirle hola a una lombriz Por Kari Percival New York : Rise, 2025. Libro ilustrado. "La hermosa simplicidad de un jardín se representa a través de ilustraciones digitales grabadas en madera, y con una dulce serie de preguntas y respuestas. Usando poco texto y con lenguaje acogedor, este libro pinta una imagen atractiva de lo que ofrece un jardín. La falta de presencia adulta en esta historia permite a los pequeños lectores ver el jardín y sus criaturas a través de sus propios ojos, impulsados por la curiosidad y el asombro." --Editor Cuentitos Elena monta en bicicleta Por Juana Medina Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2023. Fácil. "Elena quiere montar en bici. Empieza a monter, empieza a rodar. Ella se mece y se bambolea ¡Cataplam! Elena, aprender a montar en bici es difícil. Pero tú puedes lograrlo. ¡Inténtalo, inténtalo de nuevo!" --Editor

Stories in the Park Bubble Sea Written by Danielle Marietta Illustrated by Masha Klott Chantilly, VA: Books & Things Publishing, 2023. Picture Book. Every night this stinky pirate gets to jump into the bathtub and into a pirate adventure. Battles with tub toys won't keep him and his first mate, Mr. Smittins, away from finding treasure. This book is filled with beautiful illustrations that everyone will enjoy and is the perfect read aloud for every kid that likes to splash in the tub! --Publisher Stories in the Park Morris Mole By Dan Yaccarino New York: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2017. Picture Book. Morris Mole has always been a little bit different. When the moles are running low on food, it's up to clever Morris to save the day. With a little help from an unexpected friend and a lot of digging, Morris learns that even the smallest creatures can do big things. --Publisher Canopy Capers and Summer Story Time That's My Carrot By Il Sung Na New York: A...

Bothered By Bugs By Emily Gravett New York : Boxer Book, 2025. Picture book. This book tells the story of  Pete the badger and a group of woodland animals who grow tired of sharing their forest with buzzing, crawling insects. Determined to solve the problem, they soon discover that insects play an important role in keeping the forest healthy and balanced. Readers are encouraged to appreciate even the smallest creatures and take care of the natural world. My Tiger Written by Joy Cowley Illustrated by David Barrow. Minneapolis : Gecko Press, 2026. Picture book. To this tiger, cake is the best thing ever! But a diet of ONLY sugar comes with consequences. What happens when a dentist advises him to stop eating sweets? Readers will enjoy the blend of an everyday experience with an imaginative twist at the end. The Whale's Tale and the Otter's Side of the Story Written by Kate Messner Illustrated by Brian Biggs New York : Clarion Books, 2026. Picture book. In this reversible book, a b...

  Here Comes the Cousins Written by Maggie Hutchings Illustrated by Sarah Sweck New York: Thames & Hudson,  2026. Picture Book.  A young girl patiently waits for the arrival of her seven cousins at  their g randpa’s house. Then the best days of summer starts . D ays filled with racing to the beach, playing in the sand and swimming in the water. Sunblock mixing with sea salt. Racing home for lunch.  Reading Grandpa’s books and playing in the tree fort. The best days of summer are the ones s pen t together as a family , sharing old stories and creating new memories at everyone’s favorite place . Tears are shed when the day comes to say goodbye , but with the promise of coming back together next year. Here C omes the Cousins is a cute tale of family coming together at the family’s beachside house. Showcasing the fun activities and adventures cousins get up to while having fun together for their annual reunion. The story was sweet and nostalgic, remin...

It's America's 250th birthday, and there are so many great ways to celebrate! Have you heard of America's Potluck? On Sunday, July 5th, Americans across the country are invited to celebrate Independence Day with a community potluck. A potluck, where everyone brings dishes to taste and share, is a great way to meet new friends, experience different cuisines, and feel connected to your community. Not sure what to bring? Here are some great books about sharing food to give you some inspiration! When Alexander Graced the Table Written by Alexander Smalls and Denene Millner Illustrated by Frank Morrison New York: Simon & Schuster, 2025. Picture book. Sundays are the highlight of young Alexander's whole life. After church, his big family gathers together to cook and enjoy a meal with each other's company. On one special Sunday, Alexander's asks him to whip up a sweet treat to grace the table. This childhood memory from award winning chef Alexander Smalls celebrate...