Orem Library

Celebrating firsts, from the first day of spring to your first time exploring the world with someone you love, this wordless ode to joy and discovery will move readers of all ages.

Take a peek under the rock, and discover what we can learn from the world of the ant. There are ten quadrillion ants in the world, and yet I bet you never thought they could teach you anything. But these tiny creatures can do big things when they work together--just like people!

Are YOU big? A simple question sends readers to the far reaches of the universe. From an average-size kid...to a hot air balloon...to a storm cloud...to the M100 Galaxy, size is a matter of perspective.

Positive Ninja wasn't always so happy and optimistic. She used to struggle with negativity until she learned a strategy that would change her forever.

Let's go! Experience the magic of skating on wild ice. Two children wake up to hear the lake singing, then the wind begins wailing ... or is it a wolf? They bundle up and venture out into the cold, carrying their skates. On the snow-covered shore, they spot tracks made by fox, deer, hare, mink, otter ... and the wolf! In the bay, the ice is thick and smooth. They lace up their skates, step onto the ice, stroking and gliding, and the great lake sings...

Merv, a kind-hearted monster, is labeled a nuisance by the villagers, leading him on a comical journey to seek help from various magical beings who all have unexpected demands that Merv may not be able to meet.

Millie makes a special batch of dumplings filled with love that Laolao will never forget after she falls ill.

It looks like someone took a big bite out of the moon--and that marks the beginning of Ramadan! As her Abba and Ammi prepare for their month-long fast, Aliya has a secret: she's going to fast, too! Even though Ammi told her she's not allowed to until she turns thirteen. At school, Aliya starts her secret fast full of determination. She skips lunch, despite her rumbling tummy, and doesn't give in even when she's offered a birthday cupcake with sprinkles!...

A young artist and his little sister watch the changing seasons, eagerly awaiting the inspirational yellow leaves of autumn.