Illustrated by Nao Kodaka Translated by Kathy Schilling 3 stars The second volume takes Kilala under the sea. She and Rei are separated and she must journey through the ocean with the help of some new friends to find him. Another fun fast-paced adventure. Adorable artwork. I’m really enjoying getting new storylines with Disney princesses…
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Illustrated by Ana Latese 5 stars An engaging and fun resource for learning about various aspects of Juneteenth including its history and cultural significance. The book opens with a great introduction to Juneteenth. From there, different concepts are explored for each letter of the alphabet. The text highlights ways Juneteenth is celebrated, important figures in…
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5 stars A stunning book both for its lyrical exploration of human history and for its magnificent visuals. The book flows through the history of humanity, touching on human’s development of language, art, music, dance, inventions, exploration, medicine, and more. The backmatter contains more information on the history presented on each page, pairing the topics…
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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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Illustrated by Zoe Persico 5 stars Absolutely adorable. When Rainbow Dash and Twilight are recruited to mentor the fillies at Junior Speedster Flight Camp, Rainbow Dash is sure they will love A. K. Yearling as much as she does. But she just can’t get them interested in the stories. It’s not until she and Twilight…
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Illustrated by Zoe Persico 5 stars Absolutely adorable. A sweet story with a touch of humor. Pinkie Pie is invited to compete in the Best Baker’s Big Baking Bonanza competition. But when she forgets her trusty cookbook, she isn’t sure she has what it takes to win. She’ll have to come up with some creative…
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Illustrated by Elle Pierre 3 stars A sweet book about being true to yourself. Everyone has a rainbow inside them made up of everything that makes them who they are. The story encourages readers to let that rainbow shine. Adorable illustrations packed with bright colors and cuteness. Nicely written. Wonderful messages about being yourself, talking…
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Illustrated by Andy Price and Kate Sherron 3 stars Queen Haven is taking a vacation. She makes Zipp queen regent, leaving her in charge until she gets back. All seems well until a massive storm arrives and threatens all the ponies in Zephyr Heights. Now Zipp must team up with her friends (and a little…
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Illustrated by Nao Kodaka Translated by Kathy Schilling 3 stars An adorable little adventure featuring some classic Disney princesses. Kilala dreams of being a princess, finding her true love, and living happily ever after. But in the meantime, she’s happy to support her friend Erica in the Princess Contest. That is until a strange boy…
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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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