Personal rating of 4 out of 5 stars
Illustrated by Joshua Heinsz 4 stars An engaging and fun way to talk about gender stereotypes. Told through rhythm and rhyme, a group of children show how fun it is to play how you want instead of worrying about how girls and boys are expected to play. I loved seeing the creativity of the children…
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4 stars A humorous tale of a baby who just won’t go to sleep. Mama, Papa, and Sister have all said good night and are ready for bed, but this baby has no plans of sleeping. Instead, join her adventures complete with a dance party, laughing at her own jokes, singing, climbing, and more. Great…
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4 stars I really enjoy this series and the way it breaks down complex topics to introduce to young readers. This one focuses on the fluidity of gender and how nonbinary can mean different things to different people. Includes information on the traditional gender binary, gender versus biological sex, and what to do if you…
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4 stars Another fantastic pony adventure. Follow Trixie as she creates an eye-catching new trick in hopes of joining the illustrious Starmane Society of Magicians. Suspenseful and well-written. Berrow’s perfectly matches the tone of the show. Such a fun adventure that nicely blends action, humor, magic, and friendship. Includes themes of patience, admitting mistakes, and…
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Illustrated by Erica J. Chen 4 stars A delightful and humorous story about finding balance between social and alone time. Jasper the introverted Sasquatch is looking for a hobby. He thinks turnip gardening will be a great way to keep busy. What he doesn’t anticipate is the battle against the group of deer that wants…
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Original Concept by Hiro Arikawa Translated by Kinami Watabe 4 stars Another fantastic volume. Picks up right where the last one left off with the resolution of the kidnapping of Commander Inamine and Iku. Plenty of action as well as some insight into the characters. In this one we get to meet Iku’s parents and…
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Illustrated by Markia Jenai 4 stars A nonfiction board books presenting the history of Juneteenth for young children. Includes important historical events such as the Civil War, the Emancipation Proclamation, and Juneteenth becoming a national holiday. Nice illustrations. Does include depictions of enslaved Africans in chains being taken on ships and enslaved people working in…
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4 stars The mysteries and building but the Cutie Mark Crusaders are on the case. Join Scootaloo, Apple Bloom, and Sweetie Belle as they work to protect their new friends, the mysterious Livewood, and all of Ponyville. But no matter what they do, everything seems to go wrong around them. Could they be cursed? And…
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Illustrated by Clayton Nguyen 4 stars A heartwarming story of family, tradition, loss, and connection. In the first book in The Nguyen Kids series, we follow Anne, the eldest Nguyen sibling. After the passing of her beloved grandmother, Anne inherits her iconic jade bracelet. But this bracelet has a secret. Follow Anne as she uncovers…
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Illustrated by Edward Miller Consultant: Lezette Rivera 4 stars A sweet board book celebrating different skin colors. I loved the interactive aspects of the book, from the spinning wheel to a spot to look at and incorporate your own skin color to those presented in the book. Talks about people having different skin colors and…
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