Disney Frozen Adventures: Snowy Stories

3 stars A fun collection of comics that combine adventure, mystery, and humor. The comics range from a single page to longer adventures. Plenty of fun with Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Sven, and Kristoff. Cute artwork. There are nice lessons throughout such as the value of helping others, taking time for yourself, and making new friends,…

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Supergran! by Rhonda Gowler Greene

Illustrated by Lee Gosgrove 5 stars A delightfully sweet picture book celebrating problem solving, creativity, and perseverance. When things go wrong, Supergran teams up with her Superteam to save the day. This rhyming book was absolutely adorable. Perfect from Grandparents’ Day or to read throughout the year to celebrate grandparents. The illustrations are so much…

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Comics for a Strange World (Poorly Drawn Lines #2)

by Reza Farazmand 4 stars Another hilarious collection of comics from the Poorly Drawn Lines universe, complete with some classic characters and new faces. I really enjoy Farazmand’s blend of snark, oddity, and humor. Weird in the best of ways. Definitely a fun read. Goodreads

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My New Life as a Cat Vol. 3 by Konomi Wagata

Translated by Molly Rabbitt 3 stars Another fun collection of slice-of-life adventures featuring human-turned-cat Nyao/Nao and his human, Chika. Funny, relatable cat moments such as getting stuck in weird places, adventures in nail trimming, and naughty nibbles. As always, the artwork is so sweet and cute. Humorous, adorable, and light-hearted fun. A nice read with…

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Mascot by Charles Waters and Traci Sorell

5 stars An absolutely fantastic read! I finished this a few weeks ago now and have been trying to figure out how to put into words how I feel about this book. It’s fantastic. Everything about it is fantastic. When I first saw that Sorell and Waters were teaming up for this, I was expecting…

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Slumbering Beauty, Vol. 1 by Yumi Unita

Translated by Angela Liu 4 stars An entertaining read with fun little references to Sleeping Beauty. Yaneko loves sleep. But when a sleep spirit named Nerimu gets tired of fighting to wake her up every morning, Yaneko learns there’s much more to the world of sleep. She tags along with Nerimu and finds herself helping…

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Coral’s Reef Vol. 1 by David Lumsdon

Illustrated by Shiei 3 stars I loved the My Little Pony: The Manga – A Day in the Life of Equestria Vol. 1 so I was really excited to see these two team up again. Welcome to Reef Beach, home to many fantastical residents including ifrits, sea sprites, sirens, kappa, and more. Follow Coral as she makes…

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Molly’s Tuxedo by Vicki Johnson

Illustrated by Gillian Reid 3.5 stars It’s her very first picture day and Molly is excited. But when Mom reveals the dress she wants Molly to wear, all that excitement is gone. The dress has a weird collar and puffy parts and no pockets. It doesn’t feel like Molly at all. Now Molly has to…

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Rez Dogs by Joseph Bruchac

3 stars A sweet novel-in-verse about family, perseverance, and the bond between a girl and her dog. Malian is visiting her grandparents on a Wabanaki reservation when the COVID-19 shelter in place order is enacted. Together with Malsum, the mysterious rez dog who adopted her, and her grandparent’s stories, Malian finds the strength to overcome…

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Creepy Cat Vol 1 by Cotton Valent

Translated by Alethea & Athena Nibley 4 stars When Flora moves into a mansion, she discovers it comes with a strange, white cat who is… a little creepy. She stumbles her way though many of the milestones of cat ownership with a paranormal twist as she settles into her new home. A humorous story of…

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