Illustrated by Forrest Burdett 5 stars Sweet, comforting, cozy, and adorable. Follow along with Miles as he settles into his new home and spends time with his adoptive dads and sister. This was such a sweet book. Absolutely adorable. I loved watching Miles learn new things, spend time with his new family, and share what…
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Illustrated by Miya Tashiro Translated by Junko Goda 4 stars A beautiful manga with sweet characters and wonderful messages about calling out injustice and fighting for your beliefs. In a kingdom that doesn’t allow the so-called Unhuman, beings born with magical powers, Princess Mio prepares for her betrothal to Prince Chika. But Mio has a…
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Illustrated by Brizida Magro 5 stars A heartfelt story of loss, grief, and keeping the memory of loved ones alive. After the death of his brother, a young boy sees the holes in his life that are left behind. But through talking with a friend about Matty and letting out his feelings, he learns to…
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Illustrated by John Picacio 4 stars While her family prepares for Dia de Muertos, Cala does not feel like celebrating. She misses her grandfather and can’t stop thinking of him. At the cemetery, Cala is separated from her family and encounters some mysterious horsemen that give her some valuable insight. A fascinating representation of the…
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3 stars The worlds of fantasy, the paranormal, and the apocalyptic collide in this graphic novel about a zombie outbreak and the team of unicorns that sets out to save what remains of humanity. This is definitely different than I was expecting. I thought it would take a more humorous approach, but the story dives…
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4 stars Absolutely adorable. So. Much. Blushing. Follow the world of battle skating where figure skating and martial arts collide. Rookie Emile is trying to make a name for himself as a skater. Things are looking good for him until he’s matched up against his skating idol, Radu. When Emile discovers Radu’s secret, things really…
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4 stars A fast-paced adventure of magic, mystery, and friendship. Yumi was born into a family of Crickets. Unfortunately, she hasn’t quite figured out her magic. But when a surprise invitation leads her to the capital, she sees it as an opportunity to hone her metal working skills. That is, until the Firefly Crown goes…
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Translated by Takami Nieda 4 stars A wonderfully cozy read. Rumor has it that the hippo ride at Hinode Park has magical powers. Rub a body part on Kabahiko the healing hippo and it will heal the same part on you. Follow various neighbors as they seek Kabahiko’s healing powers, only to discover what they…
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Illustrated by Alex Paterson 4 stars A great place to begin your eco journey. Told with a wonderful blend of humor and information. With tips to reduce your plastic use, save wildlife, and keep items out of the landfill, this book is a helpful guide for living a more environmentally friendly life for young readers….
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Original Story by Gwon Gyeoeul Translated by David Odell 3 stars Just when Penelope thinks she’s getting the hang of hard more, more obstacles appear in her path. In this volume her relationships with her brothers become rocky and she has another encounter with the dangerous and unpredictable Callisto. An interesting volume with some intriguing…
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