Illustrated by David Roberts 4 stars Fun blend of humor, whimsy, and problem solving. I really enjoyed the rhythmic narration and smooth rhyme scheme. Nice examples of ingenuity, creative problem solving, and doing what you love. Also has nice messages about not putting down other’s interests because of your own opinions and being open to…
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3 stars I’m actually not super into Pete the Cat, but I work with a kid who likes the new show as well as dinosaurs so I figured this one would be worth picking up. While not as “groovy” as some of the previous books, I enjoyed this one overall. The pictures were cute and…
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2 stars Honestly, this one just kind of stressed me out. I’ll start by saying I’m not the biggest fan of Curious George. Growing up, I always hated the old-school books where George would mess everything up and not get in trouble (or sometimes even be rewarded for his bad behavior). Even as a child,…
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4 stars Very similar to Sailor Moon/magic girl squad set up, but with its own special twists. I really liked that the characters are not all super girly and stereotypical, which is so common in magic girl squad stories. There are sparkles and unicorns, but also flaming phoenixes. Good balance. I tend to lose interest…
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5 stars I just devoured this graphic novel. I absolutely loved it. I started reading it yesterday morning and finished it before a went to bed last night. I just didn’t want to stop reading. First of all, the story itself was fantastic. Really cool concept. I loved the creation of the various groups (Derichet,…
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3 stars Honestly, I sought this book out because the artwork was done byMolly Ostertag and I am currently slightly obsessed with her work. Overall, I thought the book was good. There were times when it was a bit confusing, but I liked the concept. The artwork in the beginning was a bit overwhelming for me….
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5 stars I love this series so much. Hilda is just adorable. As with the previous books, this one has a great story and great artwork. I really enjoy Hilda’s character and the strange adventures she has. Everything about this series is fantastic. Can’t wait to read the next book (especially since I haven’t seen…
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Illustrated by David Roberts 4 stars An adorable picture book about a young scientist who never stops asking questions. Obviously I loved the focus on a girl interested in a STEM field, but I also kind of liked that she’s a bit of a trouble maker. She definitely makes mistakes and gets a bit caught…
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4 stars An adorable story featuring Oaken from Frozen. I was really excited what I found this book at the library. I have read a lot of books that center around either Anna or Elsa (or sometimes Olaf), but it was really intriguing to find a book about Oaken. The story itself is very cute….
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3 stars In all honesty, I hated Curious George growing up. He was always getting into trouble and making messes. What’s worse, there wasn’t really a consequence when he did something he shouldn’t have. Most of the time, he was actually rewarded somehow. It drove me crazy as a kid and still does as an…
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