Provo Library Children's Book Blog

Lone Wolf on Vacation Written by Kiah Thomas Illustrated by K-Fai Steele New York: Holiday House, 2025. Easy Reader.  Wolf has decided to take a much needed vacation to spend some time all alone. He is looking forward to going sightseeing, spending time outside, and not running into anyone he knows. His trip begins on a late night bus journey (to avoid having to talk to people on the bus, of course), but he quickly realizes that his vacation might not provide the welcome respite from human interaction that he was hoping for.  Wolf is a truly fantastic character that is sure to please with the preschool and early elementary crowd. His surly attitude and general aversion to all people provides plenty of opportunity for hilarious situations that kids will love! The illustrations are quirky and colorful, which adds even more humor to the already comical story. This easy reader would make a fantastic read aloud or early reading book for newer readers. 

  Come Catch a Dream Written by Brittany Thurman Illustrated by Islenia Mil New York, NY : Greenwillow Books, 2025 A young Black child passes an ice rink every day walking home with Momma. Last year, the rink was tricky. It looked clear and smooth, but felt rough and rude after a fall. Brrr! Ouch! Even so, the child hasn't been able to stop thinking about that rink. The young skater is determined to do something for the first time: a spin on the ice. Because, as Momma says, nothing is impossible. -- Editor Henry Holton Takes the Ice Written by Sandra Bradley Illustrated by Sara Palacios New York, New York : Dial Books for Young Readers, 2015 Henry Holton comes from an ice hockey-obsessed family, but despite his comfort on the ice, his aspirations lead him to pursue another sport--ice dancing. -- Editor A is for Axel: An Ice Skating Alphabet Written by Kurt Browning Illustrated by Melanie Rose Chelsea, MI : Sleeping Bear Press, 2005 Canadian skating star Browning pairs a pedestrian ...

  Cuentos El ratoncito, la fresa roja y madura, y el gran oso hambriento Por Don y Audrey Wood Ilustrado por Don Wood Auburn, ME : Child's Play (International), 2005, c1984. Libro ilustrado. "El pequeño ratón se preocupa que el oso grande, hambriento tomará su fresa recientemente escogida, madura, y roja." --Editor Cuentitos ¡Hola, manos! Por Aya Khalil London ; Concord, MA : Barefoot Books, 2024. Pequeño libro ilustrado. "De saludos y aplausos a agarrar juguetes y levantar cucharas: ¡descubre lo que las manos pueden hacer!" --Editor Otros libros sobre la letra "O" ¡Odio todo! Al mar de cabeeeza Una ofrenda para perro ¡Los osos no comparten! La oveja 19

I Am Not an Octopus Written by Eoin McLaughlin Illustrated by Marc Boutavant Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press, 2023. Picture Book. Terry is definitely not an octopus. He's just a regular guy who happens to have a few extra limbs and a love of tuna. But again, he is NOT an octopus. Look, if he were an octopus, he'd be living in the ocean, right? Not to mention going to Super Octopus Fantasea Adventure World. He definitely wouldn't be on land, unless he was afraid of the water. Which he absolutely isn't! OK, perhaps just a LITTLE. Maybe, just maybe, it's time he learned how to swim. Terry shows what it means to be brave in this very silly story about facing your fears and accepting who you really are. --Editor An Orange in January Written by Dianna Hutts Aston Illustrated by Julie Maren New York: Dial Books for Young Readers, 2007. Picture Book. An orange begins its life as a blossom where bees feast on the nectar, and reaches the end of its journey, bursting with the...

The Library of Unruly Treasures Written by Jeanne Birdsall New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2025. J Fiction, 345 pages. Gwen MacKinnon has no reason to believe she is special. Her own parents are terribly negligent and preoccupied. But when she is sent to the Boston area to stay with a relative she's never met before, everything starts to change. First, Gwen finds love and warmth in her great uncle's Matthew's home. Then Gwen makes an astonishing discovery. The local children have a "shared imagination" of tiny, winged creatures who live in the town's beautiful old library. These Lahdukan emigrated from Scotland and have been cared for by generations of MacKinnon girls. Only children under six years old can see them. Except Gwen realizes she can see them too. This reveals her destiny as a Qalba, a caretaker of the Lahdukan. This previously ignored, neglected girl grows in bravery, confidence, and self-assuredness as she leads her clan of fantastic creatures to a ne...

For some reason the cold weather seems like a cozy time to read books about woods (I blame Robert Frost). So if you, like me, find yourself wanting to read a book about trees as the weather gets colder, give one of these books a try! Forests Written by Nell Cross Beckerman Illustrated by Kalen Chock New York : Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2025. Informational.  This beautifully illustrated is informational title explores how forests around the world function as living ecosystems. Through paintings, informational text, and poetry, it explains the relationships between plants, animals, fungi, and humans, showing how forests grow, change, and support life over time. It also highlights why forests are important to the planet and why protecting them matters. Kids will want to pour over these standout illustrations for hours. Seven Ways Through the Woods Written by Jenn Reese Illustrated by Devin Elle Kurtz New York : Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPub...