Delicious in Dungeon, Vol. 2 by Ryoko Kui

Translated by Taylor Engel 3 stars The party continues their decent into the dungeon to rescue Falin. Along the way they encounter golems, orcs, treasure insects, ghosts, living pictures, mimics, and a kelpie. This series is growing on me a little. Laois still weirds me out and I didn’t particularly like the kelpie chapter in…

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Power Ponies to the Rescue! adapted by Magnolia Belle

3 stars Based on the episode “Power Ponies” The Mane 6 and Spike are transported into the world of a comic book. Now the Power Ponies must fight the Mane-iac to get back home to Ponyville. A nice adaptation of the episode. Plenty of action with nice themes of teamwork, loyalty, and bravery. The images…

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Bluey: Trains (A Bluey Chapter Book)

Illustrated by Rafferty Amor 3 stars Watch the Heeler family’s games come to life in this new chapter book series. Join Bluey and her family in a game of Trains (adapted from the Season 2 episode “Trains”). Dr. Glenda (Bingo) takes the train everyday to drop off her daughter at day care and go to…

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School-Live!, Vol. 3 by Norimitsu Kaihou

Illustrated by Sadoru Chiba Translated by Leighann Harvey 4 stars Back from their first field trip, the trio welcomes new addition, Miki, to their home and puts on a field day. As Miki slowly settles in to life at the school and learns more about the club’s past, she must decide whether to become an…

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School-Live!, Vol. 2 by Norimitsu Kaihou

Illustrated by Sadoru Chiba Translated by Leighann Harvey 4 stars A school club, a promising idea, and the zombie apocalypse. In this volume, the School Living club goes on their first field trip off school grounds together. We also get some background on a new character, Miki, who has been living in the zombie-infested mall….

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My Little Pony: Around Equestria!

3 stars Includes: A nice collection of My Little Pony adventures, some based on episodes of the show and some new tales. They all center around the Mane 6 and the Cutie Mark Crusaders. The stories based on episodes do a good job of presenting the events from the show. They are paired with shots…

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Waffles + Mochi: Follow That Food! by Christy Webster

Illustrated by Sarah Rebar 5 stars An absolutely adorable introduction to Waffles and Mochi. Once upon a time the two best friends lived in the Land of Frozen Food where all they ate was ice. One day they climb aboard a truck and find themselves in a super market. With the help of some new…

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Waffles + Mochi: Why We Need Water by C. Ines Mangual

Illustrated by Sarah Rebar 3 stars Waffles and Mochi don’t see why wasting water is such a big deal so Steve the Mop assigns them to learn everything they can about water. With the help of Magicart, they learn about the important roles water plays in cooking, cleaning, drinking, and gardening. Adorable illustrations. A nice…

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Waffles + Mochi: Pickle Party! by Frank Berrios

Illustrated by Sarah Rebar 5 stars An absolutely adorable pickle-filled adventure. Kennedy wants to have a pickle party for her birthday, but Waffles accidently drops the last jar. Determined to set things right, Waffles and Mochi learn all about making pickles and the time it takes to make them. Well-written, especially for an early reader….

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