Provo Library Children's Book Blog

Starman : The Cosmic Voyage of David Bowie By Matthew Cordell New York : Neal Porter Books / Holiday House, 2026. Informational.  Starman: The Cosmic Voyage of David Bowie is an exciting introduction to the evolving musical styles of the iconic singer. Far from a rigid, cut-and-dry biography, this book by Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell serves as a dreamy homage that structures David Bowie’s life as a literal galactic journey. Young readers are introduced to Bowie right on the front cover as a star, with each of its five points illustrated in a different medium to represent the key periods in his musical voyage. Cordell utilizes a signature scratchy ink line and informative narrative to take readers through Bowie’s ever-transforming career emphasizing how each aesthetic leap allowed Bowie to stay true to his inner artistic spirit. This book is a great choice for early readers and budding audiophiles. It is written in a simple question and answer format and delivers a powerful m...

October is a month full of so much energy, with the change from Summer to Autumn and the anticipation for Halloween. We enter a liminal space, a space between. The sun is setting sooner, the air is getting colder, and things are getting spookier. Of all the icons that represent Halloween, none is more iconic than the Witch. Perhaps we have been so fascinated with witches because they are so much like regular people, just more with their pointed hats and magic spells. Not all witches are evil with green skin and crooked noses, some use their magic to help others and the help the world around them. These books are highlighting all sorts of witches and their different kinds of magic.  Witchward Bound Written by Erin Bow Illustrated by Kelly Murphy Los Angeles; New York: Disney-Hyperion, 2026. Fiction. 184 pages. A pair of witch's helpers must put aside their dislike for one another to help rescue their missing witch. A cat named Butter, with a self-proclaimed destined to be a great he...

  Last One Picked By Audrey Meeker New York: Feiwel & Friends, 2026. Comic.  Annabeth has never been very athletic, but that doesn't matter. She is perfectly content to spend her time with her Warrior Princess books and volunteering at the library. When summer comes, her mom is convinced by their stuck up neighbor to send Annabeth to volleyball camp, the last place she would ever want to be. Not only does she feel completely out of her depth, her ex-best friend, Serena, is there- and she is not happy that Annabeth is infringing on her domain. However, with the help of some encouraging coaches and teammates, Annabeth slowly starts to realize that she doesn't mind volleyball so much, and might even have a place on the team after all. This graphic novel will hit home for many tweens, especially as it deals with several relevant topics, such as body image, gaining confidence, and how we should treat others. The illustrations were bright and colorful, and the story itself ...

Just One Oak Written by Maria Gianferrari Illustrated by Diana Sudyka New York: Beach Lane Books, 2026. Informational. Written and illustrated by the same team who brough us  Fungi Grow , Just One Oak  is an informational picture book about the oak tree and how it is a part of a larger ecosystem. Did you know that oak trees keep their leaves through the winter and loose them in early spring? This book describes the oak's life cycle and how this marescence  supports all sorts of animals that live above and below the ground.  I love an informational picture book with multiple levels. If you want, you could read just the lyrical text on each page and let a child look at the pictures, or you can read the smaller text to get more detailed information. The pictures are dynamic with all of the different life living in the oak and I really appreciated how each of the animals, fungi, and plants are labeled in small text. If kids want even more information, back matter include...

Cuentos Gustavo: el fantasmita timido Por Flavia Z. Drago Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2020. Libro ilustrado. "Conoce a Gustavo. Él es un fantasma y como a cualquier ser paranormal le encanta hacer lo que le es normal: atravesar paredes, hacer volar objetos y brillar en la oscuridad. También le encanta tocar el violín. Pero Gustavo tiene un problema. Él es muy, muy tímido, y aunque su deseo más grande es tener amigos, nunca se ha atrevido a hablarle a ninguno de los monstruos en su pueblito. Con el Día de Muertos cerca, ¿se atreverá Gustavo a dejar que lo vean?" --Editor Cuentitos ¡Yo sola! Por Sumana Seeboruth y Maribel Castells Concord : Barefoot Books, 2023. Pequeño libro ilustrado. "Yo sola. ¡No, no, no! Puedo hacerlo. ¡Vete, vete, vete! Esta niña no quiere que la ayuden ... hasta que su hermana mayor necesita ayuda. ¡El trabajo en equipo es divertido!" --Editor Otros libros sobre la letra "F" El bosque en familia Maisy juega fútbol Lo...

Preschool Time Family of Friends Written by Varsha Bajaj Illustrated by Ishaa Lobo New York: Nancy Paulsen Books, 2025. Picture Book. Isha can't wait for her birthday party. Nani, her fun-loving grandmother, is coming all the way from India to be there! So when Nani has to postpone her trip, Isha is crushed. She no longer feels like celebrating. Fortunately, she has a whole neighborhood of friends to cheer her up, and they all work together to make her day truly special. This moving intergenerational story shows the impact that chosen family can have and is a wonderful reminder to appreciate all the important people in our lives. --Publisher Preschool Time Found By Salina Yoon New York: Walker Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Bloomsbury, 2014. Picture Book. Upon finding a toy rabbit in the forest, Bear tries his very best to return it to its home but by the time its owner appears, Bear has become attached to Bunny. --Editor Toddler Time On All Fours By Gaëtan Dorémus Brooklyn...