My Little Pony: Classics Reimagined―The Odyssey by Megan Brown

Illustrated by Jenna Ayoub, Brianna Garcia, Natalie Haines, JustaSuta, and Robin Easter 5 stars My favorite My Little Pony reimagining so far! A humorous retelling of The Odyssey interwoven with a variety of Greek myths. Join Pinkie Pie on her journey home from a baking competition to reunite with the most perfect-est cupcake. Can she…

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Shark Girl by Kate Beaton

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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History Smashers: Christopher Columbus and the Taino People

by Kate Messner and José Barreiro Illustrated by Falynn Koch 5 stars Another fantastic entry in the History Smashers series. Told with humor and wit, this book helps to lay out the exploration of Christopher Columbus, describe aspects of Taino culture, and shows why Columbus became such a popular figure in the first place. Along…

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