Illustrated by Nao Kodaka Translated by Christine Dashiell 3 stars The conclusion of Kilala’s adventure. While there were definitely ups and downs in this series, the ending was pretty satisfying. Kilala and her friends make it to Agrabah and meet Aladdin and Jasmine. They must defeat Jafar to earn the sixth gem to get Kilala…
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Original Concept by Hiro Arikawa Translated by Kinami Watabe 4 stars The dangers at the library take a turn in this volume. Instructor Komaki gets caught up in some serious allegations and the Task Force must figure out how to help him all while concealing Iku’s true role at the library from her visiting parents….
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Translated by Zack Davisson 4 stars Same fun cat humor as Cat + Gamer with a whole new story and a completely different feel. Yamada Koharu is a normal high school girl, but after witnessing her classmate, Kensuke Fuji’s, cat obsession, she can’t help but get swept up in his pursuits to protect cats, learn…
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Illustrated by Zoe Persico 5 stars Another wonderful My Little Pony picture book adventure. Princess Cadance and Shining Armor want to celebrate Twilight Sparkle for being such an amazing aunt to Flurry Heart. So they create Auntie’s Day and enlist her friends to help plan a party for her. But can the friends agree on…
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Illustrated by Zoe Persico 5 stars An adorable story of helping others and not judging them by their appearances. Fluttershy and her friends are having a lovely picnic when they encounter a fearsome manticore. But soon Fluttershy sees that Manny just needs some help. Can she show everyone that Manny isn’t as scary as they…
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Illustrated by Marta Altés 4 stars Another great adventure with Oona and her friends. Oona is excited to join the fairy council. She takes her duties very seriously and comes up with all kinds of new rules to add to the Fairy Binder. But when she finds out about a magical problem of epic proportions,…
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4 stars Paul has a crush on a girl who doesn’t even know he exists. So he does the only logical thing and summons a demon from Hell to help him in his pursuit. Absolutely hilarious. This was such a fun story. Plenty of action and humor with little mysteries and secrets popping up throughout….
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Based on the character created by Don Freeman Illustrated by John Joseph 4 stars A sweet little board book about giving thanks. Join Corduroy and Lisa as they prepare for a Thanksgiving feast, thanking all the people who help make the meal a success. A simple little story with adorable illustrations. A great Thanksgiving read….
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by Shifa Saltagi Safadi Illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel 5 stars Amina and her family have just moved to Indian from Syria. A lot of thing are different, but Amina has the perfect formula for making friends in America. Her plan gets off to a rocky start, so Amina has to switch gears and try something…
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5 stars Another gorgeous, adorable, and hilarious volume. Delightfully fun. All the pieces established in the previous volume converge in one very eventful day. From Frederick’s attempts to ask Gwen to the gala to Nell’s deadly prophecy to Prez’s reunion with an unexpected visitor from her past. Plenty of twists and turns with humor all…
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