The Lost Sunday by Iléana Surducan

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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My Little Pony: Maretime Mysteries by Stephanie Williams

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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A Kids Book About Divorce by Ashley Simpo

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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Super Goat Girl by Tracey Baptiste

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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My Little Pony: Classics Reimagined―The Odyssey by Megan Brown

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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It’s Almost Time for . . . Halloween! by Maisha Oso

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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Cat + Gamer Volume 7 by Wataru Nadatani

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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The Juneteenth Alphabet by Andrea Underwood Petifer

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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