Illustrated by Trish Forstner 3 stars A wonderful intro into the Friendship is Magic Season 10 storyline. Twilight Sparkle takes on some big responsibilities, but her friends are still there to help her succeed. Leave it to Whitley to perfectly capture the essence of the show in an all-new adventure that expands the MLP universe….
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Illustrated by Sonia Lynn Sadler 3 stars I checked this out from the library because I love reading about Maathai’s work and activism. This book is an expansion of Sadler and Johnson’s picture book, Seeds of Change: Wangari’s Gift to the World. This is the first of Lee & Low’s The Story Of series that I’ve…
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by Brigette Allen and Christine Wong 2 stars Easily the bougie-est waste reduction book I’ve read so far. The book focuses on individual actions to help reduce waste and limit contact with plastics. Various swaps are presented organized into sections for At Home, Food and Drink, Health and Beauty, On the Go, and Special Occasions….
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Translated by Kat Skarbinec 4 stars Wholesome and delightful. Welcome to Cafe Hachiware, a mysterious cat cafe that only presents itself to weary souls. Inside, you’ll find a cat barista, ready to make you the drink he thinks you need and offer some helpful advice. Each chapter presents a trouble human with their own problem….
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Illustrated by Yehudi Mercado 2 stars This series is popular at my library so I figured I’d give it a try. I really thought I’d like this one. Cats, humor, and graphic novels are kind of my go-tos. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but I just could not get in to this…
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3 stars A sweet representation of being your full self. It’s about liking what you like and not worrying about how your interests fit into gender norms. Nicely highlights how interests and activities are not only for one gender or type of person, though it does still seem to come from a binary perspective. The…
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by Marilyn Easton 4 stars A fun guidebook to the Unlock the Magic world. The book goes through the new versions of the Care Bears, how they found themselves in the Silver Lining, some of the creatures and characters they’ve met there, and various locations in the Silver Lining and Care-a-lot. Beautiful full-color artwork of…
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Illustrated by Kay O’Neill 4 stars A fascinating read following the history, legends, and pop culture surrounding unicorns. With gorgeous illustrations from O’Neill, this is a wonderful read. The book is broken down into sections that cover history, pop culture, how stories and representations have evolved over time, legends, related creatures and beings, tips on…
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Illustrated by Kaylani Juanita 5 stars Absolutely gorgeous. A beautiful celebration of heritage, family, nature, and the self. Told through accessible, poetic language, Doyon paints beautiful images of memories and little moments of celebration and joy, from watching a river to tasting a caramel apple, jumping in leaf piles to the marvel of a family…
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Translated by Melissa Tanaka 3 stars An adorable collection of adventures featuring a senior cat and a rambunctious kitten. Sue is enjoying her peace and quiet when her human comes home with the news they will be watching a kitten for a while. The new arrival is full of energy, always curious, and keeps Sue…
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