Provo Library Children's Book Blog

We have been telling stories to each other for a very long time. Stories that stick around for centuries become myths and legends. Through these stories we can learn about all sorts of different things, like how different cultures interact with the world now and back in the distant, ancient past. Reading about different cultures' mythology is one of my favorite things. Here are some books if you also like to learn about the myths and legends that are told around the world. The Amazing Book of World Mythology  By Stella Caldwell  London: Buster Books, 2025. Informational  This collection of 20 mythological tales takes you on a journey around the world. With illustrations vividly done by 20 different artists, each representing their own cultures, this book tells stories of myths from cultures far and wide. Stories of gods, monsters, heroes, and warriors from histories from around the world. This book is an amazing resource with exploring mythology from around the world ...

The Second Life of Snap By Erin Entrada Kelly New York: Greenwillow Books, 2026. Science fiction. 164 pgs. 12-year-old Zuzu Santos does not like robots. Really, she doesn't trust anything that comes from the Lockwood Corporation; the super-conglomerate that governs life for the people in Barren, Texas. Zuzu and her fellow 'dusties' live in trailers with strict water rations in Barren, meanwhile people who live across the shelterbelt in the city of Bountiful have actual trees and all the water they want. To add insult to injury, Zuzu's father has been laid off by Lockwood and as a parting gift has been given a castoff robot—sans charging cable. To make things even worse, this robot is a guardian robot, specifically programmed to ensure Zuzu is attending school, doing homework, and other things a chaperone might do. Zuzu takes the robot to a nearby salvage yard, where her friend manages to reprogram the robot. In a twist, Snap (Secure Network Android Processor) now has a ...

Even Steven Written by Carrie Finison Illustrated by Daniel Wiseman New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2026. Picture Book. Steven loves sharing. He especially loves sharing by cutting everything in half. "It's fun. It's fair. It's even." But sometimes cutting things in half isn't the best way to share, like if you're sharing a book! Help a very literal Steven learn different ways to share that may, or may not be exactly even.  This book is sure to get kids laughing as Steven tries to share absurd things. Should you give every person one slide? Should you take turns licking a lollipop? This book also starts a conversation about equity. Sometimes people don't always get the same thing, but it can still be fair. The last pages end with asking the reader how Steven could share different types of objects. This is sure to be a funny primer for teaching children about sharing and how fairness doesn't always mean equal.

Science Fair: a Story of Mystery, Danger, International Suspense, and a Very Nervous Frog By Dave Barry New York: Disney Editions, 2008. Fiction. 394 pages.  The president of Kprshtskan is plotting to infiltrate the science fair at Hubble Middle School in Maryland in order to take over the United States government, but when Toby Harbinger, an ordinary student, makes up his mind finally to win the fair, the terrorists' plans go awry. --Editor Frogkisser By Garth Nix  New York: Scholastic Press, 2017. Fiction. 372 pages.   Princess Anya has a big problem: Duke Rikard, her step-stepfather, is an evil wizard who wants to rule the kingdom and has a habit of changing people into frogs, and her older sister Morven, the heir, is a wimp--so with the help of the librarian Gotfried (who turns into an owl when he is upset), and the Royal Dogs, she must find away to defeat Rikard, save her sister, and maybe even turn Prince Denholm back into a human being. -- Editor Froggy: a Pon...

¡Ladra, George! By Jules Feiffer Glanes, Girona, Spain: EntreDos, 2021. Libro ilustrado. "Cuando su mamá le pide que ladre, George maúlla, grazna ..., pero ¡no puede ser! George es un perro. ¿Qué le pasa? Este libro interactivo es muy divertido y presenta unas ilustraciones sencillas de colores atrevidos que contribuyen a la expresividad de los personajes y al humor de las situaciones. Es un álbum ideal para hablar de las emociones. Además, los lectores gozarán con la sorpresa final." --Editor Mi perro solo habla español By Andrea Cáceres Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2023. Libro ilustrado. "Cuando Aurora llegó a los Estados Unidos, aprendió a hablar inglés, pero Nena, su spaniel, no. Por eso, cuando pasea a Nena, Aurora les explica a sus nuevos amigos que su mascota solo habla español ..." --Editor Los perritos sben mucho y crecen Escrito por Laura Gehl Ilustrado por Amy Schimler-Safford Concord, MA : Barefoot Books, 2026. Pequeño libro ilustrado. ...

Stories in the Park Dad and the Dinosaur Written by Gennifer Choldenko Illustrated by Dan Santat New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2017. Picture Book. A boy keeps a toy dinosaur in his pocket to help him be brave like his dad--but when the dinosaur goes missing, Dad knows just what to do. --Publisher Stories in the Park Crunch, the Shy Dinosaur Written by Cirocco Dunlap Illustrated by Greg Pizzoli New York: Random House, 2018. Picture Book. Advises the reader on how to interact with a very shy dinosaur. --Editor Canopy Capers and Summer Story Time The Dinosaur in the Garden By Deb Pilutti New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2024. Picture Book.  After waiting millions of years, a T Rex thinks a curious girl might just find the clues he left behind, making his story part of hers. --Publisher Canopy Capers and Summer Story Time A Delicious Story By Barney Stalzberg New York: Hippo Park, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers, 2023. Picture Book. Two mice--one big and one small--have a ...

 Last year, we wrote about some of our favorite whale books. But, y'all, there have been so many good whale books that have come out this year. I HAD to do another blog post about them. So for the marine obsessed (like me!) here are some more excellent books to read if you like whales! The Whale's Tale and the Otter's Side of the Story Written by Kate Messner Illustrated by Brian Biggs New York : Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2026. Picture Book. In this hilarious book, a whale and an otter use facts about their species to debate who is the ultimate ocean mammal. Whale discusses how they work together as pods while otter mentions that they hold hands with each other. What is really interesting, however, is the format of the book. When reading it front to back the whale's perspective is the focus, while the otter's perspective comes to light when the book is read in reverse. Kids will definitely ask for multiple readings of this fun title! Cal...