Provo Library Children's Book Blog

Preschool Time This Joy! By Shelley Johannes New York: Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2022. Picture Book. A young child tries to measure the size of her joy and the depth of her gratitude as she embraces the beauty of the day. --Publisher Preschool Time How Not to Make a Jelly Sandwich By Ross Burach New York: Scholastic Press, 2026. Picture Book. Readers follow five unconventional steps to make a simple jelly sandwich. --Editor Toddler Time Star in the Jar By Sam Hay and Sarah Massini Naperville, IL: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, 2018. Picture Book. When a little boy stumbles across a lost star, he decides to take care of it, putting it in a jar and carrying it with him everywhere. But when the sky calls out for its missing star, can the little boy and his sister figure out a way to return the star to its friends in the sky ... even if it means saying goodbye forever? --Editor Book Babies I Need a Hug By Aaron Blabey New York: Cartwheel Books, an imprint of Scholastic, 2015. Board Book. A...

If you like super silly read alouds, these playful picture books are for you! Young readers get to laugh, imagine, and become part of the storytelling fun! From upside-down adventures and magical spells to silly surprises and unexpected telephone calls, each book offers something delightfully different. These books are sure to inspire giggles, curiosity, and plenty of conversation. Pandamonium! Written by Annie Bailey Illusrated by Bonnie Wong New York : Feiwel and Freinds, 2026. When the panda family gathers for a reunion, they attempt to take the perfect family photograph. Despite their best efforts to look their finest and sit still, the little pandas become increasingly wiggly and giggly. Fun panda facts at the end add an educational touch to this playful celebration of family togetherness. I Think We're Upside Down! By Marcus Cutler New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2026. Rabbit and Raccoon discover that something is very wrong with their world. When Raccoon’s new basketball ...

  World Kitchen Celebrations: Recipes from Around the World Written by Abigail Wheatley  Illustrated by Chaaya Prabhat London: Usborn Publishing Limited, 2025. Informational  This collection of recipes focuses on simple recipes cooked by families around the world during times of celebrations, holidays, and festivals. Each recipe is beautifully illustrated and highlights authentic flavors, stories, and traditions from all over the globe. Additionally highlighting fun facts about regional traditions with festivals, cooking equipment, and local ingredients. Every recipe is vegetarian and also includes instructions for substitions to make them vegan, nut-free, dairy-free, egg-free, and gluten free; making this book filled with treats everyone can eat.  While the world may feel vast and cultures seem so different from one another sometimes, we can all come together with one commonality: we all need to eat. Food is one of the major signifers for a culture and this book doe...

Every month we have two book clubs for kids here at the Provo City Library! These book clubs are just for kids ages 9-12 and a caregiver. This month, our Guys Read book club will meet November 19 and our Girls Read book club will meet November 24. You can register now, using the library's online calendar! Guys Read is reading: Ghost By Jason Reynolds New York: Atheneum, 2016. Fiction. 181 pgs. Castle Crenshaw, called Ghost, is a track and field phenom. He's been running as fast as he can since his father tried to shoot a gun at Ghost and his mother three years before. Now, Ghost's ability as a sprinter has a new purpose, he's been invited to join a championship track team, with one condition -- he has to stop getting in fights at school. That's easier said than done, since it seems like everyone at school has something to say about his ratty clothes, his at home haircut, or where he's from. Ghost is a boy on the cusp of something great - will he allow himself ...

The White Ballets By Rajka Kupesic Toronto, CA: Tundra Books, 2011. Informational. The white ballets, particularly 'Swan Lake', are amongst the most popular ballets in the world. This title features three magical loves stories which are brought alive with stunning artwork. - Publisher Brave New Ballet: The Story of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo Written by Robyn McGrath Illustrated by Alexander Mostov New York: Penguin Workshop, 2026. Informational. In the 1970s, an all-male ballet company called Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo was formed in New York City-but the dancers did not play only traditional male roles on stage. Instead, "The Trocks" dressed in tutus and wigs. They danced in both male and female roles. Their practices and performances were precise and serious, but the dancers brought joy, comedy, and whimsy to the stage! With determination, hard work, and a desire to create an all-inclusive and empowering LGBTQ+ community, Les Ballets Trockadero ...

  Cuentos Bye Land, Bye Sea Escrito por René Spencer Ilustrado por Rodolfo Montalvo New York : Roaring Brook Press, 2024. Picture Book. "Two children lost at sea must overcome a language barrier if they want to find a way home." --Editor Cuentitos Alma de pies a cabeza Por Juana Martinez-Neal Somerville, MA : Candlewick Press, 2023. Pequeño libro ilustrado. ""La adorada estrella de Alma y cómo obtuvo su nombre ahora aprece en una divertida serie de libros de cartón bilingües, con palabras sencillas y frases simples en inglés y español -- ideal para compartir con niños que están aprendiendo ambos idiomas." --Editor Otros libros sobre la letra "I" Imagina una foto, sonr̕e, clic, ¡eso! La intérprete Imposible Isabel y Pedro en su país nuevo No me importa