Orem Library

When an old lion dies, his reflection finds someone new to follow--a little girl named Harriet, who finds she is much more ferocious with this new face in the mirror.

Wanting a canine companion more than anything in the world, Joy makes dogs out of whatever's at hand--seashells, snow--unaware that her perfect dog friend is closer than she thinks.

In this picture book, a child who is learning about self-love meets different challenges--like learning to ride a bike and being afraid of the dark--with the help of a cuddly creature representing their inner self.

This illustrated riddle introduces children to language's impact on human culture and history.

A celebration of all kinds of families from sprawling extended families and close-knit units to adopted and chosen families.

In the 1890s, times were tough, and opportunities for women were few and far between. When mother-of-three Annie Londonderry saw an ad promising $10,000 to a woman who could cycle around the world in a year, something no one thought possible, she decided it was time to learn to ride. She waved goodbye to her family in Boston and set off for Chicago. Annie was exhausted when she arrived fifty-nine days later--and she realized she'd never make it across...

A child gets ready for a wonderful day. They gleefully get dressed, hug their parents, go to school, and play with friends. All the while, unapologetically reminding themselves that they are and can only be themselves. The nonbinary experience is brightly illustrated as we follow our main character through their typical day. The story's bouncy and fun refrain reminds all readers of gender-neutral pronouns and affirms the identities of nonbinary children...

In this beautifully illustrated book of affirmations, young readers will learn about self-love and being their truest self, regardless of outside voices and doubt, as they repeat the encouraging words on each page.

Skin Like Mine is a fun, easy-to-read for beginners as well as advanced readers. An entertaining yet creative way to address and celebrate diversity among young children. Guaranteed to make you smile and a bit hungry.