5 stars A stunning graphic novel featuring all sorts of ghosts from spooky to friendly to downright adorable. A great adventure with plenty of humor, friendship, and mischief along the way. I loved this book. July Chen’s yin-yang eyes allow her to see ghosts. She usually tries to ignore them, but when she encounters a…
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Illustrated by Hanna Cha 5 stars A stunning picture book that celebrates heritage, identity, and stories. Follow a young boy as he travels through his mother’s bedtime story to visit his grandmothers and learn their truths about dragons. A wonderful blend of Eastern and Western mythologies and a beautiful emphasis on the validity of both…
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4 stars An extraordinary, beautiful look at the creation of the movie, Wish. This book was especially interesting because it highlighted the celebration of 100 years of Walt Disney Animation Studios and how everyone involved in its creation pulled inspiration from Disney’s legacy. The book goes through various elements of creating the artwork for the…
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3 stars Wizkit is a wizard’s apprentice who prefers lounging inside and using magic to get out of doing work. But when the wizard instructs her to return an overdue library book, she’s forced to set out on a quest with the chatty book. Along the way, the pair make new friends, help other’s with…
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5 stars Follow Meg and Carson through a year of humor, hijinks, pet ownership, and the occasional seriousness. A relatable collection of comics that covers seasons, holidays, family, mental health, relationships, body positivity, and everyday silliness. Wonderful artwork that is equally adorable and hilarious. The facial expressions get me every time. Throughout the humor and…
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Translated by Geoffrey Trousselot 3 stars A heartwarming exploration of grief, regret, family, and love. From those who didn’t express themselves before it was too late to those who feel they’ve wronged their loved ones, Café Funiculi Funicula gives customers a chance to resolve unfinished business with those they’ve lost. Though they can’t change the…
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4 stars Beautiful and gruesome. The horror romance I didn’t know I was looking for. It somehow manages to perfectly balance cozy and unsettling. One of those reads you just can’t look away from. Perfectly paced, it draws you in no matter how much you want to look away. I loved the way Dawson planted…
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4 stars Wasn’t sure what to expect, but this one was adorable. Meet Gumluck, also known as the Little Wizard Who Lives in the Big Hill, or so he thinks. He spends his time thinking of others, helping them without thanks, and doing his best to make them happy. All he really wants is to…
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Illustrated by Mariyah Rahman 3 stars A sweet, lyrical book about remembering those you’ve lost and their continuing love. Nice rhymes. The text works well for talking about belief in an afterlife and different ways to connect to loved ones after they’re gone such as writing letters to them or singing their favorite songs. The…
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Translated by Minna Lin 4 stars Another fun collection of slice-of-life adventures featuring supernatural cats. In this volume, we get updates on some of the yokai cats already introduced in the series and meet a few new ones including Sazae Oni (Turban Shell Oni), Keseran Pasaran (Dandelion Fluff), Umibozu (Sea Monster), and the cockatrice-like Nue….
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