5 stars A fantastic story featuring a clever and mischievous princess, a kind and understanding prince, and beautiful artwork. Four princesses tell their father how they love him. But when Princess Amal compares her love to humble and common salt, the king banishes her from the kingdom. She finds a new home and comes up…
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Adapted by Steven Scott & Justin Eisinger Illustrated by Harmony Becker 4 stars A great graphic autobiography that explores Takei’s acting career, education, political involvement, friendships, family, sexuality, and activism. Nicely written. This book takes on a lot of material and does not disappoint. A wonderful focus on activism and the joy of living as…
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5 stars A sweet picture book that highlights the importance of a good bedtime routine. While the human child is ready for bedtime, the monster under her bed isn’t sleepy. Together, they go through the bedtime routine in this adorable story of friendship and imagination. Delightful, humorous illustrations. A very cute story, simply told with…
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3 stars After her demon-summoning ritual takes a dramatic turn, Camille Severin is left in her childhood home to hone her skills for her next attempt at the ritual. But slowly Camille begins to uncover her family’s secrets and realizes everything is not as she’d always believed. Magic, mystery, and secrets dwell in the Louisiana…
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4 stars A nice introduction to what it means to be in foster care. The book is mostly directed to those who are not in foster care, encouraging them to not make assumptions, listen, and be mindful about the questions they ask. The book goes through what foster care is, the emotions someone may feel…
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Illustrated by Amy Mebberson 5 stars The ponies are headed under the sea! Pip and Izzy travel to the Sparkling Seas on a diplomatic mission, but everything is not as it seems. Mystery, magic, pirates, and secrets await on this underwater adventure. A fun story with plenty of action and mystery. Nice themes of sisterhood,…
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5 stars A wonderful resource for discussing what blended families are and what they can look like. Includes information on some of the different forms blended families take, emotions that can occur as families come together, and some different aspects like figuring out what to call each other. I loved the emphasis on families as…
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5 stars A stunning graphic novel with fantastic imagery and wonderful messages. Nina lives in a place where there are no Sundays. Six hungry wolves keep the townspeople working every day with no rest. Finally, Nina has had enough. She sets out to rescue the lost Sunday from the witch who stole it long ago….
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Illustrated by Abby Bulmer 2 stars As Misty tries to navigate her new life in Maretime Bay, she stumbles across a unique board game called Maretime Mysteries. It seems like the perfect way to learn about her new home. That is, until the game releases a curse upon the town. Now it’s up to Misty…
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Illustrated by Paul Kellam 4 stars Princess Finn dreams of becoming a Coral Keeper but it seems her shark magic just won’t cooperate. Now the evil magician Rozaro is trying to steal the throne and it’s up to Finn and her friends to save the day. Will she be able to control her magic and…
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