Illustrated by Mika Song 2 stars A story about a boy looking for a friend at school who is quiet, shares, listens, and follows the rules. While it is started in the blurb that Henry is autistic, it does not make mention in the actual story as the author wanted the story to be more…
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Illustrated by Brooke Kerrigan 3 stars A sweet, gentle story. Lou loves visiting Grandad and Pops on Saturdays. But one Saturday, something terrible happens and Pops gets hurt. Lou makes a plan to cheer him up with the help of Grandad and their neighbors. The illustrations are lovely. Loved the soft colors and sweet details….
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Translated by Adrienne Beck 4 stars Such a fun series. I really enjoyed the show so wanted to read the manga. So far the show sticks very closely to the original story. Anzu has three great loves in life: gaming, chocolate, and her cat, Momohiki. But when a mischievous fairy named Riri shows us with…
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by Bruno Enna Illustrated by Fabio Celoni Translated by Tea Orsi 2 stars An interesting Disneyification of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. This version tones down some of the darker elements of the original such as Victor von Duckenstein making his creation out of cardboard and everyone surviving relatively unscathed. Victor is certainly more redeemable in this…
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3.5 stars A humorous story about the power of banning together and the danger of only looking out for yourselves. The Little Guys are proud of how strong they are together. They can do anything. But that also means they can take things too far, picking fights, stealing from others, and being bullies. After a…
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Illustrated by David Roberts 4 stars I love that this series has expanded from STEM fields to activism. This was a powerful read about one girl’s passion to help others, even if it means doing things that scare her. The most realistic of the Questioneers picture books so far, this one focuses on Sofia’s efforts…
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by Marcia Berneger Illustrated by Beatriz Castro 3 stars A fun, quick read about the origins of Hanukkah complete with adventure and time travel. Reminiscent of the Magic Treehouse books. All Devorah and Benjamin want to do is open their Hanukkah presents. But they’re in for a surprise when their family gives them an old…
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Illustrated by Marcus Cutler 3 stars A humorous rendition of Inuit folklore showing that you don’t always get it right on the first try. During the creation of the world, Guk breathes life into two animals. A walrus whom she gives a large pair of antlers and a caribou with a set of long tusks….
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Art by Brittney Williams, Xenia Pamfil, and Christine Hipp 4 stars When I saw Jeremy Whitley was coming out with a new Rainbow Brite story, I was so excited. This volume did not disappoint. Best friends, Wisp and Willow, bring big adventure to their small town with their amazing imaginations. But when Wisp has a…
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by Darcy Pattison Illustrated by Peter Willis 4 stars A great book that blends science, history, and storytelling to show how Stanley Eddington proved Einstein’s theory of general relativity using photographs of the 1919 solar eclipse. Told in an engaging and child-friendly way. Nice illustrations that pair wonderfully with the text and add visuals to…
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