Parker Looks Up by Parker and Jessica Curry

5 stars An absolutely stunning book about a simple trip to the museum that inspired one little girl’s dreams. A perfect example of why representation is so important. Every person needs to see themselves positively reflected in all areas to feel connection and show that they can do anything. The simple narration worked perfectly for…

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The King of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes

Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton 5 stars An absolutely stunning book about the first day of kindergarten. I really liked the emphasis on confidence and enjoying the experience. Understandably many children’s books on this topic focus on the more negative aspects of fear, worry, and anxiety. This was a fresh perspective of tackling the day as…

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Stardust by Neil Gaiman

3 stars A wonderfully fantastic journey through the unknown. This book is pure Gaiman, filled with all sorts of oddities, mystical elements, and pure magic. I listened to the audiobook of this as read by the author. This is the third or fourth audiobook I’ve listened to by Gaiman and each one is a treat….

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Around the World in 8 1/2 Days (Judy Moody #7) by Megan McDonald

4 stars Another wonderful Judy Moody adventure. I loved these books growing up and I still love them today. They are nice, easy reads that still incorporate great messages and entertaining stories. This one focuses on balancing new friends and old friends, a topic that is very relatable. The story does a good job presenting…

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Chasing Vermeer (Chasing Vermeer #1) by Blue Balliett

2 stars This was an interesting concept for a book, however the way it was carried out was frustrated for me. The plot is set out as if the reader is meant to be able to help solve it, but for me, the solution came out of nowhere and I couldn’t engage with the clues….

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Hate: A Dark Microfiction Anthology (Dark Drabbles #8) Review

A fantastic exploration of hate and revenge told from a variety of perspectives. From betrayed exes and disgruntled employees to vampires and fairy tale characters not satisfied with The End. This collection includes my drabbles, “A Giant’s Revenge”, “Bluebeard’s Bloody Test”, “Guess My Name”, “Fate of an Evil Queen”, and “One Night in the Lumberjack…

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