Story by Adrienne Kress Illustrated by Alex Arizmendi Adapted by Christopher Hastings 4 stars Delightfully creepy. When Buddy gets a job in the animation department at Joey Drew Studios, he thinks all his dreams have come true. But there’s something weird going on at the company. Joey Drew is hiding something. There’s rumors of a…
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Illustrated by Gillian Reid 5 stars A sweet story of creativity, collaboration, perseverance, and creative problem solving. Ali loves performing. With a little inspiration, she decides to put on a show with her friends and family at the beach. But when a big storm rolls in and washes away the sets, the cast will have…
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3 stars A sweet story showcasing the joy of two rabbits spending time together. The text is simple and sweet with soothing repetition and soft illustrations. I do feel that parts of the book were a bit dated. The marriage plotline felt odd to me to be honest because we never really see the rabbits…
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Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney 4 stars A beautifully written story, the first book of the Logan Family Saga showcases the bravery, creative problem solving, and resolve of the Logans. Cassie loves the forest on her family’s property. No matter what her brother says, she knows she hears the trees singing. But then the siblings witness…
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Illustrated by Bre Indigo 4 stars A fun modern retelling of Little Women. I am always drawn to Jo as a character and this one was no exception. Join the Marches, a blended family living in New York, as they take on life’s battles. The sisters deal with missing their father during his deployment, their…
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4 stars A heartfelt story of a family’s love shared in a big house filled with memories. Told by the eldest daughter, the story follows the children from adoption to adulthood, depicting moments from dance parties to grandparent visits, new pets to Halloween adventures, tea parties to block parties. Such an adorable story. It was…
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3 stars A humorous story in the tradition of “The Magic Porridge Pot” with important lessons about paying attention and following rules. When Strega Nona leaves to visit a friend, Big Anthony seizes the opportunity to try out her magic pasta pot. The pot begins to produce pasta for all the townspeople. Unfortunately, Big Anthony…
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5 stars A powerful story depicting a child’s-eye view of racism is the 1930s. Narrated by Cassie, the book follows the Logan family as they fight for survival in Depression-era Mississippi. Join Cassie as she goes to school, helps with the household, and deals with her annoying siblings. But as Cassie gets older, there are…
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3 stars When the Solstice Blessing turns into a violent political coup, twins Grayson and Hawke must flee their home. They find refuge in the Communion of Blue where girls and women learn to spin the threads of reality. While Hawke (now Hanna) feels stifled and wants nothing more than to avenge the family and…
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Illustrated by Maria Mola 5 stars Absolutely adorable. A wonderful story with sweet illustrations. Jessie loves all things sparkly, but when her brother Casey shows an interest in them as well, she doesn’t think he’s allowed. He’s a boy after all. Her family supports Casey’s interest and helps him put together shimmery attire. When confronted…
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