Through the Woods by Emily Carroll

4 stars Delightfully creepy. Perfectly macabre. As with many macabre stories, while reading this I often found myself wanting more information, to know what happened after the end. But the unknown has a special place is each of these tales, which adds to their unsettling charm. Great artwork that wonderfully captures the tone of the…

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That’s Not My Name! by Anoosha Syed

5 stars A wonderful book with lush illustrations and a powerful message. Whether you have a name that’s deemed hard-to-pronounce by others or not, this is a great read and learning opportunity. At first, Mirha is excited for her first day of school. But when no one pronounces her name right, she feels unimportant. With…

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The Princess and the Pony by Kate Beaton

4 stars A charming read featuring a warrior princess, an adorable pony, a great battle, and a few pony farts thrown in. Fun, humorous, and heartwarming. Beaton shows the importance of being true to yourself and embracing your interests, even if they don’t fit with who others think you should be. Promotes helping others and…

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Hark! A Vagrant by Kate Beaton

4 stars Absolutely hilarious! I’ll admit, I’m not much of a history nerd. I didn’t get all the references, but each comic had its own charm. Most were fun and goofy even if you don’t know the historical inspiration. Beaton brings silliness and dark humor to many historical figures and events. Beaton also includes a…

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