Provo Library Children's Book Blog

  Preschool Time Edmund the Elephant Who Forgot Written by Kate Dalgleish Illustrated by Isobel Lundie Brighton, England: Scribblers, a Salariya imprint, 2021. Picture Book. Edmund is a very forgetful elephant. When he's sent to the shops to fetch some things for a birthday party, he finds that he can't remember what he was meant to buy. His purchases soon become sillier and sillier. Can his friend Colin the Cricket help him to remember? --Publisher Preschool Time Elephant's Music By Monika Filipina Washington, D.C.: Magination Press, 2021. Picture Book. Unable to play an instrument, Edward the elephant resigns himself to being a good audience for the jungle band, but when he is running late for a concert one day, his musical talent is revealed. --Editor Toddler Time An Elephant in Our City By Friederike Dammermann New York: Clavis, 2025. Picture Book. It's always peaceful in our city. Except for today. Because today, an elephant has suddenly appeared. Just like that. O...

  Tales from Muggleswick Wood Written by Vicky Cowie Illustrations by Charlie Mackesy New York: Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2024. Fiction. 191 pages. A sweet grandmother comes to visit her five grandchildren, and each night tells a magical bedtime story. Written entirely in rhyme, the stories flow with a musical rhythm that draws readers in and invites them to experience the wonder of the enchanted Muggleswick Wood. Here, gnomes, gargoyles, frogs, and fairies play together and invite you along. These stories have a timeless quality and recall the charm of classics such as Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit .  Charlie Mackesy’s illustrations bring a sense of warmth and character to the animals and landscapes, reinforcing the book’s nostalgic, pastoral atmosphere. Together, the text and illustrations create a reading experience that is both comforting and immersive, making the collection ideal for bedtime but also meaningful enough to revisit at any age. At its heart, Tales from...

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 October 23 and our  Girls Read book club  will meet October 28. You can register now, using the library's online calendar! Guys Read is reading: The Mona Lisa Vanishes: A Legendary Painter, a Shocking Heist, and the Birth of a Global Celebrity Written by Nicholas Day Illustrated by Brett Helquist New York: Random House Studio, 2023. Fiction. 276 pages. The Mona Lisa is one of the most famous paintings in the world, but did you know that in 1911 it was stolen right off the wall of the Louvre Museum in Paris, France? But, this book isn't only about the famous art heist. This book is about the Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci, modern police work, and why art matters. The huge scale of this book might seem overwhelming, but the story remains focused, engaging, and readable. Illustrations from...