Personal rating of 4 out of 5 stars
Translated by Caleb Cook 4 stars Hinako want to die. Shiori wants to eat her. It’s a perfect match. After the traumatic loss of her family, Hinako finds continuing to live a chore. But after she’s attacked by yokai, saved by a beautiful mermaid, then befriended by the mermaid who wants to eat her, her…
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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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Illustrated by Ana Sanfelippo 4 stars A sweet story about what to do when you get separated from your grownup. Rafa is shopping with his Mama when he pursues a stray berry and loses sight of her. How will he ever find Mama in the sea of wrong legs? Wonderfully written. I loved the alliteration…
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Illustrated by Lauren Lowen 4 stars An adorable board book celebrating different wheeled costumes. Join some creative kids as they turn their wheelchairs into elaborate costumes, from racecars to princess carriages. Complete with moveable wheels for added engagement. Set to the tune of “The Wheels on the Bus”, this is such a cute book about…
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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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with Mykaell Blais 4 stars A sweet introduction to gender and stereotypes that encourages children to reflect on what they’ve been taught about self expression and interests. The book discusses the difference between sex and gender, explains gender identity, introduces common stereotypes regarding gender, and highlights famous people who have gone against those stereotypes and…
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Story by Mizuki Tsujimura Illustrated by Tomo Taketomi Translated by Jacqueline Fung 4 stars Another fascinating volume. Within the castle, Kokoro finds relief from the anxiety and pressure she feels in the outside world through connecting with the other students. But as summer begins, tensions rise and they realize they all have their own secrets….
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4 stars There’s one more mystery to solve. Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo must enter the Livewood, save their friends, and stop the evil Auntie Eclipse from stealing Nightmare Moon’s helm. Will they be able to put all the pieces together and save the day? A nice ending to a great series. I love…
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4 stars Featuring: A nice collection of comics starring the high-flying Rainbow Dash. Join her as she helps mend friendships, competes in an epic race, and saves her friends. Engaging stories, epic adventures, and lovely artwork from Fleecs and Garbowska. It was fun to see some storylines featuring side characters from the show, including Big…
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4 stars A beautiful story celebrating self-acceptance, friendship, family, and open communication. When Indu was young, he was found alone on the moon. Since then he’s lived happily with his adoptive mother on a spaceship. Now Indu is moving to New Earth to live with his mother and new stepfamily. That means Indu will have…
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