4 stars Growing up, I loved the Judy Moody chapter books. The Judy Moody and Friends series provides even more Moody adventures with these short picture-heavy chapter books. Each chapter contains its own interconnected story. In this one, Judy tends to a sick Jaws, makes a little extra money with her mind-reading cat, Mouse, and…

4 stars I really enjoyed traversing these retellings of the classic Rapunzel story. The choose-your-own-adventure format was an awesome way to experience the fairy tale in an entirely new fashion. This book contains three separate stories, each with their own unique paths to travel. Follow Zel, a high schooler who longs for freedom and friendship;…

Another magical collection of fantasy reads from Black Hare Press. As with the first book, there is a wonderful diversity to the stories included in this collection. From dragons and a minotaur to the adopted child of Memory and Change, this book has a great variety of fantasy tales. Each author has their own unique…

As a contributor to this collection, I feel it would not be fair for me to give it a star rating, but I would love to share some of my thoughts on this beautiful anthology. A wonderful assemblage of short stories and poems that cover various emotions, themes, and topics. I especially enjoyed Sammi Cox‘s Ashes and…

4 stars I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. First of all, this book is gorgeous. Great cover art, cool illustrations, and I loved all of the creative variations in typography. It really added to the feel of the story. I am a huge fan of books that use…

3 stars An odd book that is nevertheless cute and entertaining. A nice Halloween read. I really enjoyed the details in the illustrations with the shadowy figures and such. It foreshadowed the ending without giving anything away. Great for young children who enjoy a bit of spookiness to their stories. The illustrations are rather dark…

5 stars An absolutely brilliant book for those times that you just want to be left alone. I absolutely loved the adorable artwork and the refrain of “Leave me alone”. I could definitely see children enjoying this one, yelling along and giggling with the repetition of the phrase. I also really enjoyed the whimsical nature…

A fascinating collection filled with tales of myths, monsters, and talking cats. I loved the diversity of the stories found within these tiny pages. Some were creepy, some were humorous, and some were absolutely beautiful. Also, that cover is just amazing. Great pocket-sized book with a good range of short stories. Well-organized with shorter tales…

3 stars Visually, this book is absolutely stunning. The artwork is amazing and I loved the detail and use of color. Divya Srinivasan did an phenomenal job bringing this story to life. Overall, the story itself was alright. I really enjoyed the writing and Gaiman’s splendid descriptions. However, by the end, it was a bit lackluster. What…

5 stars A gorgeous book that tells an amazing story of determination, resilience, and passion. This is a fantastic introductory read about a remarkable woman. The book demonstrates Clark’s early fascination with sharks and her work to be taken seriously in her pursuit to learn about them and dispel popular misconceptions. It includes a brief…