Strong Female Protagonist: Book One by Brennan Lee Mulligan

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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Hilda and the Bird Parade (Hilda #3) by Luke Pearson

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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Curious George: Good Night, Zoo by Gina Gold

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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Frozen: The Frozen Monster by Rebecca Schmidt

4 stars A very fun adventure filled with humor, suspense, and creative problem-solving. I also love that the illustrations are not just stock images that you see with a lot of Frozen merchandise. These are specific to this story, which is always nice to see. I get so tired of seeing Elsa in the same…

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This Is Just My Face: Ty Not to Stare by Gabourey Sidibe

5 stars This book was such a joy to read. Even while reading stories that weren’t necessary happy or funny, Sidibe’s words feel so raw and real while still showing her strong, brave, confident self, you can’t help but instantly be hooked.  In this book, Sidibe looks back on events in her life that helped…

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The Lego Movie 2: Awesome Heroes by Rosie Peet

3 stars Nice intro to The Lego Movie 2 characters and settings.  This is a Level 2 book for young readers beginning to read with assistance. Overall, the words used are simple and fairly short sentences are utilized.  This is just an introduction book, not a complete story. It goes through the main characters of…

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DC Super Friends: Hot Pursuit! by Steve Foxe

3 stars Good story featuring some of your favorite DC superheroes such as Superman, Batman, Cyborg, and Green Arrow. I really liked the adorable illustrations. The cartooniness of them was very fun and made for a good picture book. Cool holographic cover as well.  I was a little disappointed that Wonder Woman didn’t have a…

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