Illustrated by Ariane Moreira 5 stars A delightfully sweet story of magic, problem-solving, and helping others. Welcome to Shellville! Join Blue as they deliver orders for their mother’s bakery and help people all over town. From missing guinea pigs to big messes to keeping a loved one’s memory alive, Blue practices their magic and comes…
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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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5 stars A stunning graphic novel with fantastic imagery and wonderful messages. Nina lives in a place where there are no Sundays. Six hungry wolves keep the townspeople working every day with no rest. Finally, Nina has had enough. She sets out to rescue the lost Sunday from the witch who stole it long ago….
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Illustrated by Bev Johnson 3 stars Spinach spends her time at the animal shelter watching all the other kittens play and get adopted. But she’s stuck in her own cage. She has pectus excavatum, which means her rib cage is too small, making it hard for her to run and play like the others. But…
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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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Illustrated by Matt Rockefeller 5 stars Stunning. Absolutely stunning. Told entirely as a palindrome, this lushly-illustrated fantasy tale follows a young boy grieving the loss of his mother. In his anger and grief, he sets out on an adventure to seek the answer to a crucial question, learning an important lesson along the way. A…
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Illustrated by Brenda Hickey 3.5 stars Learn about some of the lost legends of Equestria. As Sunburst explores Star Swirl the Bearded’s study, he finds previously unknown legends written by the famous wizard himself. Diving into the stories, he learns of Equestria’s history and its secrets. The six stories center around the Elements of Virtue:…
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Illustrated by Robin James 5 stars Pure magic! After spending years on an iceberg, a mysterious egg hatches and a curious sea creature is born. Not knowing who or what she is, she journeys to the Island of Capri for answers. Along the way, she meets new friends, helps others, and learns about the troubles…
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Illustrated by Ebony Glenn 3 stars A cute, rhyming picture book following a young ballerina’s first recital. Gorgeous illustrations with lovely movement. I love that the dancers include both girls and boys with different skin tones and hair textures. At the back there is a glossary of the terms used in the book including different…
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4 stars I saw the cover of this and instantly wanted to read it. It was only partway through the I realized it was written by the amazing writing team of Goetter and Riess. A fun and engaging way to learn about various elements of storytelling. Bitsy wants to be a narrator and her best…
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