5 stars A fantastic resource for discussing divorce with children. Simpo shows the ways divorce can affect children’s lives, both the good and the bad, with compassion and understanding. The book does not shy away from the ways divorce can be hard, but also shows why divorce happens and how it can be a good…
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Illustrated by Dapo Adeola 3 stars A sweet picture book about teamwork and believing in yourself. Super Goat Girl’s superpowers aren’t like those of the other supers. But when her teacher is in trouble, will she be able to use them to save the day? I adore Super Goat Girl as a character. Through bravery…
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Illustrated by Jenna Ayoub, Brianna Garcia, Natalie Haines, JustaSuta, and Robin Easter 5 stars My favorite My Little Pony reimagining so far! A humorous retelling of The Odyssey interwoven with a variety of Greek myths. Join Pinkie Pie on her journey home from a baking competition to reunite with the most perfect-est cupcake. Can she…
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Illustrated by Tom Knight 4 stars A delightful rhyming picture book that leans into the cuteness of Halloween rather than the frightening. Told with humor and engaging illustrations, this is such a sweet book. Nicely written. I really enjoyed the rhyme scheme. Great rhythm. I also love the inclusion of baking with pumpkins, not just…
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by Kyle Lukoff Illustrated by Levi Hastings 5 stars A fun, informative, and at times humorous telling of the history of the phrase “Are You a Friend of Dorothy?” and how it sparked a government investigation into a person who didn’t exist. Nicely written. Lukoff tells the story in an interesting way, weaving in themes…
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Translated by Zack Davisson 5 stars Another fantastically adorable collection featuring Musubi, Soboro, and Kozakura. Join Kozakura as she solves mysteries, adapts to working from home, works on her stealth skills, and enjoys the life of a cat person. This is such an adorably fun series. From detective games to stealth games, this volume explores…
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Illustrated by Ana Latese 5 stars An engaging and fun resource for learning about various aspects of Juneteenth including its history and cultural significance. The book opens with a great introduction to Juneteenth. From there, different concepts are explored for each letter of the alphabet. The text highlights ways Juneteenth is celebrated, important figures in…
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5 stars A stunning book both for its lyrical exploration of human history and for its magnificent visuals. The book flows through the history of humanity, touching on human’s development of language, art, music, dance, inventions, exploration, medicine, and more. The backmatter contains more information on the history presented on each page, pairing the topics…
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Illustrated by Elle Pierre 3 stars A sweet book about being true to yourself. Everyone has a rainbow inside them made up of everything that makes them who they are. The story encourages readers to let that rainbow shine. Adorable illustrations packed with bright colors and cuteness. Nicely written. Wonderful messages about being yourself, talking…
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Illustrated by Andy Price and Kate Sherron 3 stars Queen Haven is taking a vacation. She makes Zipp queen regent, leaving her in charge until she gets back. All seems well until a massive storm arrives and threatens all the ponies in Zephyr Heights. Now Zipp must team up with her friends (and a little…
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