Illustrated by Laura Knetzger 3 stars A sweet little story of friendship. No matter how hard he tries, Bigfoot Jr. is the only one in his family who can’t seem to get noticed by the human world. Then he meets a new friend who wants the opposite. She just wants to blend in. As they…
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by Nagabe Translated by Adrienne Beck 5 stars Fantastic. Absolutely fantastic. Haunting artwork. Fascinating backstory. Did not want to stop reading. After the failed ceremony, Shiva remains locked away in the Inside where she is visited by a mysterious stranger who reveals some of the Inside’s history. The bulk of this volume follows the king…
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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 Stephanie Laberis 5 stars Absolutely adorable. A fun retelling of Cinderella starring Cinderelliot, a talented baker who jumps at the chance to bake for the prince. Such a sweet book. Loved the baking-based humor. I also love that Cinderelliot was recognized for his baking talent. Cinderelliot got to showcase his baking while his…
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Narrated by Joshua Quinn 5 stars Jaw-droppingly good. The best of modern mythology retellings. Kwame just wants to have a normal summer. Instead his family is taking him to Ghana for his grandmother’s celebration of life. Still grieving the loss of his grandmother and having never felt Ghanaian enough at family events, Kwame is dreading…
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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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3 stars An odd little story with nice age-appropriate messaging about ethical fishing practices. The story follows Shark Girl who, after witnessing human irresponsibility and greedy fishing practices, decides to take revenge by starting a mutiny. A nice blend of humor and an examination of human nature. Showcases both the good and the bad of…
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3 stars A sweet story about a pond mermaid and her overwhelming worries. Lily does everything she can to help her friends who live in and around the pond. But she worries that the responsibility is just too much for her to handle alone. After a major storm, Lily finds the courage to talk to…
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by G. M. Berrow 5 stars The most hilarious of the books in the series. This was such a fun read. I enjoyed following Discord as the main character in this adventure. When Discord is given a secret task by Princess Celestia, he moves to Ponyville to take part in the Spring Musical. But all…
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4 stars A ranger who loses sight of who they are. A shepherd more focused on music than the sheep. Follow Rowan and Leone as they find the confidence to be their true selves. A gentle fantasy filled with stunning landscapes, soft moments, deepening connections, and fun characters. Not surprising for O’Neill, but the artwork…
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