4 stars A powerful read filled with insight on various aspects of weight, body image, self-worth, and culture. One of the things that makes this such a unique book is that the journey is presented as a work in progress. Gay documents her way through life, recounting various events that shaped her as a person….

5 stars An absolutely stunning and sweet book about a little girl bringing people together to watch the Phoenix Meteor Shower. This is a very cute story. Rocket is such a fun, upbeat character who you can’t help but fall in love with. I loved her passion and drive. The story is simple, but adorable…

3 stars A sweet little pictures book, perfect for inspiring different positive traits in children. There is a strong connection to family as well as an emphasis on becoming one’s own person. The illustrations were lovely, great use of color. A very cute read that is joyful, loving, and calming. Goodreads

4 stars A stunning book about loving and caring for your hair. The text of the book is rather lengthy and wordy, so best for older children. However, the pictures are beautiful for any age group. I loved the use of color and the details of the garden. A very lovely book. Within the story,…

5 stars A fantastic story, perfectly crafted. This was a great short book to read after having read Gaiman’s Norse Mythology. This story nicely incorporates some of the myths, characteristics, and other qualities present in Norse Mythology. This is essentially Norse Mythology for young readers, nicely strung throughout an entirely new adventure. I absolutely loved it. Wonderful description. Simple,…

4 stars Despite the fact that I was nearly halfway through the book before I realized someone had ripped out two pages from my secondhand copy (thankfully I was able to read them online), I enjoyed this book. It is a fun and twisted story about a dark wizard looking for the most sinister witch…

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…

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….