Provo Library Children's Book Blog

  Cuentos ¡Vamos a surfear! Escrito por Kwame Alexander Ilustrado por Daniel Miyares Nueva York : Ediciones NorteSur, 2025. Libro ilustrado. "¡Vamos a surfear, compa! Todavía no, Cuate. Los libros son aburridos. ¡Este no! Compa y Cuate tienen ideas muy diferentes sobre lo que se debe hacer en un día de playa. Sin embargo, mientras Compa se sumerge en la lectura de su libro (Moby Dick) dando gritos de asombro y entusiasmo, Cuate no puede evitar ser atrapado por las historia. En menos de lo que te tomaría gritar "¡Vamos a surfear!", las dos ranas están disfrutando lla misma aventura (bueno, hasta que llegan a la playa)" --Editor Cuentitos Colores Por J.T. Morrow New York : Penguin Random House LLC, 2022. Pequeño libro ilustrado. "Guisantes verdes, zanahorias anaranjadas, uvas moradas, la comida de Llama Llama está llena de color, ¡y mucho amor!" --Editor Otros libros sobre la letra "R " Te recuerdo Una ranita arbórea Cuando seamos ranas ¿Este regal...

Preschool Time Robinson's New Thing By Julia Mills    New York: Clarion Books, an imprint of Harper Collins Publishers, 2025. Picture Book. Calling all collectors! Julia Mills, the acclaimed creator of I Am Stuck, spins a funny new adventure about Robinson the raccoon, who loves to collect things. But when he meets a new friend, he discovers that memories and experiences make for the best collection of all. Perfect for fans of Memory Jars and In a Jar. Robinson the raccoon loves to collect things-big and small. His collection is amazing. One day he collects a shell that turns out to be . . . Rosie the snail! Rosie is not impressed by Robinson's stuff, and she takes him to see what she collects: breezes on the hilltop, bubbles in the stream, and the magnificent northern lights. Robinson soon realizes that the best things to hold on to aren't always things-instead, experiences with friends will last a lifetime. --Editor Preschool Time Make More S'mores Written by Cathy Ba...

When it comes to early illustrated chapter books, the  Dragon Masters  series by Tracey West checks a lot of boxes. These stories are fast-paced and action-oriented but accessible to newly independent readers. The world-building is magical and the quests are exciting. If your J Intermediate-level reader has already devoured the thirty books in this super popular series, here are a few recommendations to broaden their horizons (at least until #31 comes out!). Llama Quest: Danger in the Dragons' Den Written by Megan Reyes  Illustrated by Kay Davault New York : Random House, 2025. Intermediate. 106 pages. Dak lives on his family's llama farm, which means his life is full of llama poop and empty of adventure. Then Dak meets the mysterious girl who lives with the monks next door and a talking llama named Lucy who is the keeper of the Ravenwood stones. These magical, protective stones have been scattered across the kingdom by a sneaky thief. Together Team Llama Quest has t...

 The 2026 Winter Olympics are here! Taking place in Milan and Cortina, Italy, this amazing sports spectacle features athletes from all over the world competing in various winter sports, such as skating, skiing, and snowboarding. It is an exciting time to cheer on your favorite athletes as they represent our country.  Here is a list of books to read to learn more about the Olympics, famous Olympians, and the sports that athletes are competing in right now!  What are the Winter Olympics? By Gail Herman New York: Penguin Workshop, 2021. Informational. 108 pages.  In this Who HQ book, readers can learn all about the Winter Olympics- how they began, various controversies and interesting happenings, and new sporting events that have been added through the years. This overview of the hallmark of winter sports competitions woud appeal to all middle grade readers!  Fearless Heart: An Illustrated Biography of Surya Bonaly Written by Frank Murphy with Surya Bonaly Illustra...

There is something comical yet endearing about chickens. It's not much debate that they are some of the silliest birds, and children's book writers agree! There are so many memorable picture books about the little birds. Here are a few books to check out!   Lena the Chicken (But Really a Dinosaur!) Written by Linda Bailey Illustrated by K-Fai Steele New York: Tundra Books of Northern New York, 2025. Picture Book. Lena is a chicken, but if you ask her, she is a dinosaur! And she can’t understand why the (other) chickens in the coop act the way they do. When a sneaky weasel causes problems for the hens, Lena the dinosaur may be their only hope. This hilarious picture book will have to laughing out loud as you cheer on the chickens.   Mavis the Bravest Written by Lu Fraser Illustrated by Sarah Warburton New York : Godwin Books, Henry Holt and Company, 2024. Picture Book. Mavis is content to keep to her knitting because she’s convinced that she doesn’t have...

A Tale of Plagues and Perfumes By Jake Halpern and Peter Kujawinski New York: Henry Holt & Co., 2026. Fantasy. 352 pgs. In the city of Yerat, 12-year-old Nia has a special gift and a big secret. She has a supernatural sense of smell, and she's worried if anyone finds out they'll mark her as a Sinsory. The Sinsories are a group of people born with magical senses that they periodically use to fight plagues and protect others, but superstitious people still view them as evil. Though she tries to hide her gift, Nia is recruited to the Cloister - a school where Sinsories learn to fight plagues. Her start at the Cloister is rocky, but her unique sense of smell makes Nia a vital part of crafting a curefume for a new, very strong, scent-based plague. As the plague claims victims; and Nia fears for the safety of her loved ones outside the Cloister; she and two new Sinsory friends decide to risk everything to save those they love. This high-stakes fantasy novel is set in a remarkably...