5 stars Romance and gore collide in this surprisingly sweet story that encourages you to slay the real monsters in your life. How do I put into words what this book is about? Shesheshen is a shapeshifter content living away from the human world with her bear companion, eating anyone who disturbs her. But after…
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by Rob Renzetti, Shane Houghton, and Stephanie Ramirez 5 stars Learn the basics of paranormal and supernatural investigation with Dipper, from the gear to identification to how to deal with various creatures. Along the way, Mabel will help guide you through the ins and outs of ultimate fun. With practical advice on creating your own…
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4 stars A humorous tale of a baby who just won’t go to sleep. Mama, Papa, and Sister have all said good night and are ready for bed, but this baby has no plans of sleeping. Instead, join her adventures complete with a dance party, laughing at her own jokes, singing, climbing, and more. Great…
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Illustrated by Diane and Leo Dillon 5 stars A fantastic collection of poetry. Covering topics such as music, death, play, siblings, and history, the poems are paired with expressive illustrations. A perfect balance of joy and relatable issues that are relevant to young readers. I started listing some of my favorites, but honestly each poem…
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Illustrated by Clayton Nguyen 4 stars A heartwarming story of family, tradition, loss, and connection. In the first book in The Nguyen Kids series, we follow Anne, the eldest Nguyen sibling. After the passing of her beloved grandmother, Anne inherits her iconic jade bracelet. But this bracelet has a secret. Follow Anne as she uncovers…
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5 stars Delightfully eerie and splendidly spine-tingling. Welcome to the School of Screams where each student in Ms. Nomed’s class has to share an eerie tale. Enjoy five stories of thrills and chills, and a jaw-droppingly good ending. As soon as I got to the last page, I wanted to go back and read it…
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5 stars I read the graphic novel adaptation of this book a few years ago and loved it. Finally got around to reading the original and was not disappointed. Molly moves with her family to a renovated church in the middle of nowhere, complete with a quiet little graveyard. The place creeps Molly out, but…
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4 stars An adorable story about two siblings learning different aspects of lion dancing, from the costume itself to the accompanying instruments. Sweet, simple, and filled with great information. Adorable illustrations. Such a sweet read. Also includes a note in the back explaining the origins of lion dancing. A wonderful way to learn about lion…
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by Sarai Gonzalez and Monica Brown Illustrated by Christine Almeda 4 stars A nice, upbeat chapter book about working together, helping others, and what it means to be awesome. When she learns her grandparents will have to move from their home, Sarai Gonzalez uses her skills in baking, dance, and problem-solving to help them. I…
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Illustrated by Khoa Le 3 stars A visually-stunning story promoting peace and kindness, especially between feuding siblings. Using second person narration, the story follows two sisters who, after a day of fighting, share a dream of dragons. The artwork is absolutely stunning. I really enjoyed seeing all the different dragons. Definitely a good fit for…
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