by G. M. Berrow 5 stars A fantastic fashion adventure starring Rarity. Rarity can’t wait to meet her new apprentice, Sweetmint… or rather Charity. But when Charity takes her idolization of Rarity too far, Rarity must switch gears and figure out how to be the mentor Charity needs. Well-written with a nice, quick pace and…
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5 stars A wonderful collection of poems read by Mary Oliver herself pulled from throughout her writing career. A fantastic listen. Featuring birds, plants, and the natural world, Oliver reflects on beauty, virtue, death, and more. I loved listening to these poems and especially hearing Oliver tell them. She reads each poem with her own…
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Illustrated by Debbie Tilley 3 stars An odd little adventure dedicated to pickles. Lauren McGill is obsessed with pickles. She loves everything about them. After an eventful field trip to a pickle factory, her classmates realize how great pickles are too. Now Lauren doesn’t feel special and isn’t sure she likes pickles anymore… until inspiration…
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5 stars Fast-paced adventures featuring battles with the Ice Queen, an epic Card Wars tournament, and mini-quests. This volume compiles Adventure Time with Fionna & Cake #1-6 (Natasha Allegri, Betty Liang), Adventure Time with Fionna & Cake: Card Wars #1-6 (Jen Wang, Britt Wilson), and a variety of short comics (ND Stevenson, Lucy Knisley, Kate…
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Illustrated by Candice Bradley 5 stars A lyrical tribute to Black history, culture, and resilience. Fighting against Black history being boiled down to only slavery and the Civil Rights Movement, Oso highlights the complexity and diversity of Black history in the time before the transatlantic slave trade. She explores rulers, warriors, creators, builders, and stargazers…
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Illustrated by Anastasiya Kanavaliuk 4 stars Fiona loves spending time with her older brother, Dylan, but lately Dylan has been acting differently. He rarely leaves his room and Fiona notices him acting strangely. They’ve always been a team, but now Fiona must decide whether to tell her parents about Dylan’s odd behavior. A heartfelt story…
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Illustrated by Marta Altés 4 stars A fun start to an engaging series about magic, friendship, and being yourself. Oona the Slug Fairy is used to her magic not going as planned. When it leads to a major mistake that gets her suspended, she sets out to help the Tooth Fairy… whether she wants it…
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Illustrated by Renée Kurilla 3 stars A cute little story about an adorable slime coming to life. Piper longs for a pet, but she’s allergic to everything fluffy, cuddly, and cute. With a little help from a mysterious gift from her grandmother, Piper creates her very own perfect pet. Nicely written. The full-color illustrations are…
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Illustrated by Bonnie Pang 3 stars A adorable exploration of chemical reactions in everyday life. From baking to cleaning to breathing, Sooy shows how we interact with chemistry every day and how necessary it is to so many different activities. This is a wonderful introduction to thinking about chemistry for young readers. The simple text…
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3 stars A cute little slice of life story about magical creatures and friendship. I love the Sally & Bean Webtoon and was thrilled to see Bean get her own book. This is an adorable little adventure following Bean throughout her day. Join her on her morning routine, her explorations through the swamp, and spending…
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