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 Bev Johnson 3 stars Spinach spends her time at the animal shelter watching all the other kittens play and get adopted. But she’s stuck in her own cage. She has pectus excavatum, which means her rib cage is too small, making it hard for her to run and play like the others. But…
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Illustrated by Sophie Bass 5 stars Absolutely stunning. Weaving together a Rapunzel narrative with the history of enslaved Africans using cornrow patterns to navigate their journey to freedom, Cooke creates a compelling, empowering, and magical tale. Wonderfully written with flowing narration. A lengthy text but certainly worth the read. I love how empowering the narrative…
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Illustrated by Dion MBD 4 stars An adorable story of bravery, friendship, and helping others. Milo thinks there is a monster under his bed. He asks his best friend across the street for help. Luckily, Mel knows just what to do. Together, Milo and Mel use shadows to scare the monster away. Nicely written. A…
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3 stars As delightfully weird as it looks. A fun early chapter book with entertaining full-color illustrations. Princess Pink is not a princess and she does not like pink. One night, when she opens her fridge for a late-night snack, she discovers the Land of Fake-Believe. There, she meets Moldylocks and the two new friends…
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5 stars A brand-new adventure featuring Hilda and Twig. This is everything I love about the Hilda series. Cozy, adventurous, humorous, and sweet. Back in the wilderness, Hilda is on the lookout for adventure. Twig just wants to make it home in one piece. When the pair get caught in the rain, they seek shelter…
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5 stars An absolutely adorable story about anxiety, bravery, friendship, and doing hard things. Bear would much rather stay home in his bathrobe than spend time outside with his friends. After all, anything can happen to a bear on the ice. But after his friends share what makes them feel safe and brave, Bear just…
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4 stars Another fun Ponyville adventure. Lilymoon and the Cutie Mark Crusaders have been spending more time together. One night, they decide to tell spooky stories, but when the spookiness comes to life, they must face their fears and accept help from an unlikely source. The third book focuses on Scootaloo’s struggles with the changing…
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4 stars Delightfully spooky. An unexpectedly sweet story featuring an old house in the woods, a skull, and a brave girl looking for a place to stay. After running away from home, Otilla comes across a house whose sole occupant is a kindly skull. Little does she know, the skull has a secret and that…
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4 stars Another fun book in the Ponyville Mysteries series. With the help of the Cutie Mark Crusaders, Lilymoon is doing her best to make friends at school. When a Timberwolf starts causing chaos in Ponyville, the four ponies must solve the mystery before it’s too late. The second book in the series focuses on…
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