Provo Library Children's Book Blog

All my kiddos have participated in the Chinese immersion programs at their respective schools.  The first year my oldest son came home from school and told me about celebrating Lunar New Year with his first grade class, we were all hooked.  We've had so much fun as a family learning more about this amazing holiday and celebrating together.  The following books illustrate the joy and excitement of this special holiday, so read on!  Let's Celebrate Korean New Year! Written by Michelle W. Park Illustrated by Hyewon Yum New York : Random House Children's Books, 2024. Picture book. Madeleine is so excited to celebrate Lunar New Year and explain all the preparations and traditions to her sister, Eloise.  From wearing the traditional hanbok, to special foods and games, Madeleine explains why Lunar New Year is such a special and important family holiday. A glossary, activity idea, and traditional holiday recipe are found at the end of the book.   Ping's P...

  I Am a Lioness By by Hyewon Kyung Rye Brook, New York: Peter Pauper Press, Inc, 2025. Informational. What comes to mind when you think about a lioness? Some of the words I think of are teamwork, community, and family. This beautiful informational book talks about each of those aspects and more. I love the illustrations! I could picture myself out on the hunt with the lioness, watching her as she protects her babies, and appreciating all the work that goes into keeping her community safe. I enjoyed learning more about lions, including the fact that lion prides are matriarchal systems. Many people think of the males as the hunters, but the reality is that the majority of hunting is done by the females. Add that to their responsibilities of teaching and raising the young cubs, it is a gift that prides consist of multiple lionesses, so they can each take a turn leading and resting. I felt this book did a great job with presenting information in a way that made me appreciate community...

  Frog and Toad Together By Arnold Lobel New York : Harper & Row, [1972]. Easy Reader. "Five further adventures of two best friends as they share cookies, plant a garden, and test their bravery." --Editor Together Written by Heather Ayris Burnell Illustrated by Hazel Quintanilla New York, NY : Scholastic Inc., 2022. Easy Reader. "In three stories, friends Unicorn and Yeti spend time with each other, watching clouds in the sky, playing copycat, and having a tea party." --Editor Flora & Ulysses Written by Kate DiCamillo Illustrated by K.G. Campbell Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2013. Fiction. 231 pages. "Rescuing a squirrel after an accident involving a vacuum cleaner, comic-reading cynic Flora Belle Buckman is astonished when the squirrel, Ulysses, demonstrates astonishing powers of strength and flight after being revived. Can her superhero squirrel help Flora defeat her greatest enemy?" --Editor Evelyn Del Rey is Moving Away Written by Meg ...

  Cuentos Pato, conejo Por Amy Krouse Rosenthal y Tom Lichtenheld México, D.F. : Ediciones Castillo, 2013. Libro ilustrado. "Un pato pasea en el estanque... ¿O será un conejo escondido entre el pasto? ¿Tiene un pico o son un par de largas orejas?" --Editor Cuentitos Elena monta en bici 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 Otros libros sobre la letra "P" La princesa y la arveja El puchero pirata ¡Esta pecera es mía! Pepita y bebita Patos a domicilio

Preschool Time Puddles!!! By Kevan Atteberry New York: Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2016. Picture Book. While out for a walk with his friends, a monster becomes excited at the chance to jump in some puddles when it begins to rain. --Editor Preschool Time It Started with a P Written by Brittany Pomales Illustrated by Andrew Joyner New York: Flamingo Books, 2025. Picture Book. After a dream warns of a birthday disaster caused by something starting with "P," King Liam banishes everything "P," but his quest to save his birthday party leaves him lonely and searching for the real problem. --Editor Toddler Time The Missing Pairs By Yvonne Ivinson New York: Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2021. Picture Book. Illustrations and easy-to-read text follow Bear as he tries to help Fox, Hare, and Badger find one missing sock, one missing mitten, and one missing boot--but no missing pears. --Editor Book Babies Yeah, Baby! ...

Here is the thing, I have a kid that loves animals. And I have another kid who really likes funny books. So when it comes to reading books if I can get a book that is funny and has animals in it, there is a chance that I can get both of my kids to listen to that book. Which is a win-win for reading time at my house. Here are some great new picture books that feature animals that may also make readers chuckle. Enjoy!  Cranky, Crabby Crow (Saves the World)  By Corey R. Tabor  New York: Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2025. Picture Book.  In this book a very cranky (and crabby) crow keeps “kaw”ing at all the other animals to get them to go away. The other animals respond in various states of annoyance/offense to Crow’s response. Eventually readers see the reasoning behind Crow’s actions—which is where the chuckles will come in.  Help Me Find My Hamster!  Written by Brooke Hartman  Illustrated by Anna Süssbauer  Salem, MA: Pa...