by Megan Brown Illustrated by Jenna Ayoub 3 stars A unique retelling of Little Women featuring the Mane 6. There is plenty of pony humor, fourth wall breaks, and shenanigans in this retelling. As a My Little Pony fan and lover of literature in general, it was fun to read this mashup and see a…
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Illustrated by Gemma Capdevila 3 stars Soft and lush. Magical and dreamy. Poetic and lovely. Follow the main character through a cyclical rotation of dreaming she is a princess, a horse, a mountain, and the sea, to name a few. The delightful repetition of the text is soothing and smooth while the illustrations are utterly…
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4 stars Perfectly Pratchett. A fantastic collection of fantasy and sci-fi stories featuring ghosts, dragons, wizards, talking animals, and time travelers. What a fun read. Its history is as interesting as the stories themselves. Loved diving into this collection of recently discovered stories, the majority originally published under the pseudonym Patrick Kearns. The collection features…
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Art by Brittney Williams, Xenia Pamfil, and Christine Hipp 4 stars When I saw Jeremy Whitley was coming out with a new Rainbow Brite story, I was so excited. This volume did not disappoint. Best friends, Wisp and Willow, bring big adventure to their small town with their amazing imaginations. But when Wisp has a…
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5 stars A fantastic collection of comics that center around Indigenous folklore. Each story has its own unique spin. Some are framed as a story told to another, while others throw the reader right into the action of the tale itself. Great variety of story and illustrative styles. A fun mix of traditional stories and…
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by Ying Chang Compestine Illustrated by Paula Pang 4 stars A sweet story about the animals of the Chinese zodiac preparing for a party. While the book is simple, it is a pleasure to read, especially for a young audience. The illustrations are delightful. Works well for discussing the Chinese zodiac, various animals, action labels,…
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3 stars So excited to read a book in the I Survived series that follows a girl main character! In general, this one follows the same trajectory as the previous books. Most of the book sets the stage and information is given about the time period. Then the disaster hits and we see part of…
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4 stars A charming read featuring a warrior princess, an adorable pony, a great battle, and a few pony farts thrown in. Fun, humorous, and heartwarming. Beaton shows the importance of being true to yourself and embracing your interests, even if they don’t fit with who others think you should be. Promotes helping others and…
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