by Chris Singleton and Ryan G. Van Cleave Illustrated by Adriana Pérez Perales 4 stars Such a cool series! Explore the life of Mae Jemison from childhood through years of education, research, and humanitarian efforts to her career as an astronaut and her work after space. Well-written and filled with interesting facts. Wonderful black-and-white illustrations…
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by Philippe Asseray Illustrated by Charlène Tong Translated by Grace McQuillan 4 stars A nice little intro to growing indoor plants. The book goes through the basics such as tools needed, best placement practices, watering techniques, fertilizing, and repotting. It provides information about a variety of houseplants including carnivorous plants, water lilies, cacti, mushrooms, and…
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4 stars Absolutely adorable! Robot has always been different. But it isn’t until he experiences the magic of art that he finds an outlet for his ambitions. Follow Robot as he navigates the strict dynamics within the warehouse where he works and the beauty of the world beyond. Such a sweet story. I love the…
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by Sherilyn Connelly 3 stars A semi-academic examination of My Little Pony, from its inception with the My Pretty Pony toy all the way through Season 5 of Friendship is Magic and the first three Equestria Girls movies. This book covers a lot of ground, the majority of which is focused on Friendship is Magic…
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Illustrated by Hiikariin 4 stars Picked this up at the library on a whim. I haven’t read the webcomic and wasn’t sure how I’d like it as I don’t tend to gravitate toward romance and drama. But from the beginning I was pulled in to the workplace culture of Olympus. Iris has landed a spot…
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by Nagabe Translated by Adrienne Beck 4 stars The mystery continues with more delightfully creepy adventures in the Outside. Shiva’s aunt has come back to claim her, but strange things start happening in their village. Teacher continues his search for Shiva and Shiva’s aunt reveals an unexpected secret. Picks up right where the last one…
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Illustrated by Sophie Casson 5 stars A fantastic story of how a village in Janwaar, India was transformed by a skate park. In Janwaar, there is a firm divide between the Adivasis and the Yadavs. But as children from both groups gather at the new skate park and make their own rules, that divide starts…
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Illustrated by Robin James 5 stars Pure magic! After spending years on an iceberg, a mysterious egg hatches and a curious sea creature is born. Not knowing who or what she is, she journeys to the Island of Capri for answers. Along the way, she meets new friends, helps others, and learns about the troubles…
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by G. M. Berrow 4 stars Along with her friend Cheese Sandwich, Pinkie Pie throws her biggest party yet… celebrating the nominees of the Glammy Awards. When the party starts to flop, her attempts to make it an unforgettable night put her on the radar of Songbird Serenade. Now she’s off to perform at the…
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by Jennie Egerdie Illustrated by Ellie Hajdu 3 stars A humorous reimagining of Frog and Toad living in modern times. From working from home to taking selfies, struggling with Wi-Fi to self-care practices, Frog and Toad are always there for each other. The book is comprised on short stories, each 1 to 3 pages long…
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