Provo Library Children's Book Blog

Spring is in the air, and with the start of the new season comes new life. Trees and flowers are in bloom and baby animals are ready to hatch from their shells. So it feels like the appropriate time to share a few great resources about hatching for you to read with your kids. How to Hatch Written by Sara Holly Ackerman Illustrated by Galia Bernstein New York, NY : Alfred A. Knopf, 2026. Informational. This humorous tale tells the story of a determined gosling trying to hatch from its egg. As the gosling is hatching, a series of side panels explains the process in more detail. The format makes it perfect both as an easy read for preschoolers or a more detailed read for elementary students depending on how much information they are ready to handle. If you would like a cute and funny how-to guide about the hatching process, this book is the perfect fit. The Egg Book By Robert Burton New York, NY : DK, 2023. Informational. 79 pages. Do your kids want basic details about how lots of differe...

  The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan By Jasmine Warga New York: Balzer + Bray, 2026. Fiction. 229 pages. In The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan , Chase, a cheetah born in captivity at the zoo, and Finnegan, a rescue dog, have been paired together as playmates and training partners. They help each other through different struggles and learn the importance of trust and love. According to the author's note at the end of the book, this story was based on the real practice of pairing young cheetahs in captivity with dogs, as they work and play together well, encouraging each other in many different ways.  This was a cute and heartwarming book!  Animal lovers will enjoy the interesting information provided about cheetahs and dogs, including facts about real life cheetah conservation efforts.  On top of interesting facts, the dynamic between Chase and Finnegan is relatable and real, exploring themes of friendship and learning to open up and trust those closest to u...

Hail Mariam By Huda Al-Marashi New York: Kokila, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, 2026. Fiction. 188 pages. Fitting in is hard enough when you're a sixth-grader, let alone if you're also the only Muslim kid at a Catholic School. Mariam's parents have always stressed that she's supposed to be the best, especially because her making a good impression will help people see all Muslims in a good light. But being the best is hard when you're in a new school and someone's already filled the role of "teacher's sunshine." Mariam finally gets a chance to shine when she's offered the role of Mary in her school's nativity play, but will she be able to reconcile the line "behold the son of God" with her own religious tenets? I loved how Al-Marashi made a very unique situation feel universal. While not everyone has been the religious minority at a religious school, most kids have felt the need to fit in, to impress their teachers, and to...

Fly : A Family Guide to Birds and How to Spot Them Written By David Lindo Illustrated by Sara Boccaccini Meadows New York, NY : Magic Cat Publishing, 2024. Informational. 61 pgs. This is an engaging introduction to birdwatching designed especially for families and young readers. The book combines accessible information about different bird species with practical tips on how to observe and identify them in everyday environments. It invites readers to slow down, look closely, and develop a lasting appreciation for the birds around them. Robins! How They Grow Up   By Eileen Christelow Boston : Clarion Books, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2017. Informational. 48 pgs. In this book, Eileen Christelow beautifully illustrates the story of a pair of robins as they build a nest, lay eggs, and raise their chicks. The book shows each stage of a robin’s early life, from hatching to learning to fly. Readers will gain a deeper appreciation for nature as they watch the baby robins grow and become ind...

  Cuentos Los niños no se comen Por Ryan T. Higgins Barcelona: RBA Libros: RBA Molino, 2019. Libro ilustrado. "Penélope empieza el colegio. ¡Por fin va a conocer a sus compañeros! Pero le va a costar hacer amigos humanos si son tan deliciosos ..." --Editor  Cuentitos ¡Hora del fútbol! Escrito por Terry Pierce Ilustrado por Bob McMahon New York : Random House, 2021. Fácil. "Pateamos. Pasamos. Corremos sobre el césped. Sin manos, sólo pies. El juego comienza. ¡Piii!" Otros libros sobre las letras "W" y "X" La tímida Willow Popo el xolo ¡No explotes! Pequeña Excavadora Wilma y wómbat

Preschool Time Victor, the Wolf with Worries By Catherine Rayner New York: Boxer Books, 2024. Picture Book. Victor, the Wolf with Worries is a comforting and reassuring tale that is especially helpful for little ones who have trouble talking about their feelings. --Publisher Preschool Time While We Wait Written by Judy Ann Sadler Illustrated by Élodie Duhameau Berkeley, CA: Owlkids Books, 2022. Picture Book. A boy and his grandmother wait and wait and wait. While they wait, they sit and knit, they stretch, they rock, they dance, they pace, they snack, they talk. But still, time passes s-l-o-w-l-y. And all the while, they "sit and knit and wait." What are they waiting for? Spoiler alert! The family's new baby! When mom and dad finally get home from the hospital there is joy and awe--and a special gift for baby, knitted with love. A gentle lesson about patience that is well worth the wait. --Publisher Toddler Time My Words By Grant Snider New York: Harper, an imprint of Har...