Translated by Andria Cheng 4 stars A sweet, low-stakes manga featuring unexpected friendship, life after dark, and an adorable cat. Ganta Nakami can’t sleep. When he discovers classmate, Isaki Magari’s secret hideout, they bond over their shared sleep issues. They form their own secret club and start fixing up the old observatory to make a…
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by Heather L. Montgomery Illustrated by Iris Gottlieb 3 stars A unique read packed with interesting information told in an engaging format. Each chapter shows how waste is used to better understand the world and solve problems. From protecting endangered species and producing energy to curing infections and revitalizing land, poop can do some amazing…
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3 stars A nice overview of the history of My Little Pony from the original My Pretty Pony to Friendship is Magic and Equestria Girls. The book is broken down into short sections. Information includes how My Little Pony got its start, the different generations up to 2018 (stops at Generation 4), and ways fans…
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by Gina Gold 3 stars A cute joke book filled with My Little Pony characters. Most of the jokes are horse-themed (puns on reigns, herds, bridles, etc.) with a few that are My Little Pony specific. Each page includes black-and-white line art of various characters such as the Mane 6, the Cutie Mark Crusaders, and…
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by Mary Kay Carson Illustrated by John D. Dawson 5 stars Wow! A fantastic read for learning about plants and fungi. This is such a great resource. It covers a lot of ground. The book opens with basics about plants and plant spotting. It includes sections on trees and shrubs, wildflowers (including grasses and sedges),…
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by Ashley Spires 4 stars Burt’s used to sheltering under leaves, but when he sees the cool homes other insects create, he sets out to find the perfect one for himself. Will he find shelter in time? An engaging story that works in interesting nonfiction information. Learn about why insects need homes in the first…
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by Stacy McAnulty Illustrated by Stevie Lewis 5 stars Told with humor and engaging artwork, this adorable nonfiction picture book lets Pluto tell his story. He talks about his place in the solar system, his planetary family, his features, and the history of his discovery and reclassification. Such a fun book. The illustrations are so…
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Illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat 4 stars It’s the day before a wedding and a young girl patiently waits as her mother applies henna designs to her hands. While she does, she shares stories and memories to pass the time. Rich, lush illustrations and a heartwarming story of celebration, spending time together, and sharing family history….
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2 stars The mirror in the basement is not all it seems. After knocking on the mirror three times, Abby and her brother, Jonah, are transported into a fairy tale realm. While trying to help a young girl, they realize they’ve changed the ending of her story. Now they must set things right and find…
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Story & Illustrations by Angela De Vito Written by Leigh Dragoon 2 stars A kidnapped princess, a prince’s stollen heart, an orphan with mysterious abilities, and a witch out to ruin them all. I thought this was a standalone when I started it, but later found out it will be part of a trilogy. There…
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