Brands We Know: My Little Pony by Sara Green

3 stars A nice overview of the history of My Little Pony from the original My Pretty Pony to Friendship is Magic and Equestria Girls. The book is broken down into short sections. Information includes how My Little Pony got its start, the different generations up to 2018 (stops at Generation 4), and ways fans…

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My Little Pony Get Ready to Giggle! Joke Book

by Gina Gold 3 stars A cute joke book filled with My Little Pony characters. Most of the jokes are horse-themed (puns on reigns, herds, bridles, etc.) with a few that are My Little Pony specific. Each page includes black-and-white line art of various characters such as the Mane 6, the Cutie Mark Crusaders, and…

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All We Need is Love and a Really Soft Pillow!

by Peter H. Reynolds and Henry Rocket Reynolds 5 stars An absolutely adorable picture book about the necessities of life. This is such a sweet book. I absolutely loved it! Poppy is sure that all he and his child need is love. But Little One keeps suggesting more and more comforts to make their simple…

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Mermaid and Pirate by Tracey Baptiste

Illustrated by Leisl Adams 3 stars A sweet picture book that shows that you can be friends even if you don’t speak the same language. The mermaid and the pirate both love storms. But when the pirate’s ship starts sinking, the mermaid rushes in to help. It doesn’t work out how either of them expect….

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The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name by Sandhya Parappukkaran

Illustrated by Michelle Pereira 4 stars A sweet picture book about practice, confidence, identity, and friendship. Zimdalamashkermishkada is starting a new school and is worried about his long name. He tries to shrink it down to make it easier for his classmates and teacher to say. But through practice and repetition, a new friend helps…

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Repeat After Me: Big Things to Say Every Day

by Jazmyn Simon and Dulé Hill Illustrated by Shamar Knight-Justice 5 stars Short and sweet review because this book has me smiling so big. A stunning picture book filled with positive affirmations to repeat every day. Each spread contains a daily affirmation along with a poem that expands on it. The illustrations are absolutely gorgeous….

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Bera the One-Headed Troll by Eric Orchard

5 stars A reluctant hero, a lost baby, and a witch who will do anything to find them. I loved everything about this. Wonderful artwork with a perfect blend of weird, sweet, spooky, and beautiful. Bera is a pumpkin farmer who lives on an island with her loyal owl friend, Winslowe. After rescuing a human…

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Burt the Beetle Lives Here! (Burt the Beetle #2)

by Ashley Spires 4 stars Burt’s used to sheltering under leaves, but when he sees the cool homes other insects create, he sets out to find the perfect one for himself. Will he find shelter in time? An engaging story that works in interesting nonfiction information. Learn about why insects need homes in the first…

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