Captain Underpants and the Invasion of the Incredibly Naughty Cafeteria Ladies from Outer Space (Captain Underpants #3) by Dav Pilkey (Audio Version)

5 stars Another awesome audio adventure complete with Sound-o-rama. The Captain Underpants series is great for reluctant readers and book lovers alike and this audio version provides a fun listening experience. With different voice actors and voice changes for different characters, hilariously cheesy sound effects, and epic music, this is a fun book to listen…

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Amulet Book 4: The Last Council (Amulet #4) by Kazu Kibuishi

5 stars A captivating series featuring dynamic characters, mysterious conspiracies, and gorgeous scenery. As with the previous books, the artwork in this one is absolutely stunning. I am always blown away with the details of the art. Whether its fight scenes, deep conversations, or scenery shots, each panel is so well done. It is a…

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The King of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes

Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton 5 stars An absolutely stunning book about the first day of kindergarten. I really liked the emphasis on confidence and enjoying the experience. Understandably many children’s books on this topic focus on the more negative aspects of fear, worry, and anxiety. This was a fresh perspective of tackling the day as…

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A Tale Dark & Grimm (A Tale Dark & Grimm #1) by Adam Gidwitz

5 stars A fantastic read, start to finish. I didn’t really know what to expect going in to this, but I am always interested in fairy tale retellings. This one has the unique premise of telling the “real” story of Hansel and Gretel by reworking multiple Grimm stories such as “Faithful Johannes”, “The Seven Ravens”,…

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Roll With It by Jamie Sumner

5 stars I loved this book. The writing was perfect. From the first page, I was instantly caught up in the narration. It was so casual and friendly. Even though the plot was not very complex, I was never bored or in a hurry to finish a section. I also thought the pacing was very…

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Swan: Poems and Prose Poems by Mary Oliver

5 stars Wow, what a beautiful collection of poems.  I picked this up on a whim from the Recently Returned cart at the library. I’ve been trying to read more poetry lately and was drawn in my the simple title and lovely cover art.  Then I started reading it. Oh my goodness. This is the…

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