Illustrated by Crystal Kung 5 stars A unique and entertaining retelling of Rapunzel. Ra Pu Zel is a princess who loves food, but isn’t so interested in meeting princes and acting like her parents think she should. So one day, she locks herself in a tower with her dog to enjoy cooking and trying different…
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4 stars This collection includes “Meet the Ponies of Ponyville” by Olivia London, “Hearts and Hooves” by Jennifer Fox, “Ponies Love Pets!” by Emily C. Hughes, and “Meet the Princess of Friendship” by Lucy Rosen. A nice mix of pony adventures and introductions to various characters. Follow along with the Mane 6 and the Cutie Mark Crusaders through mishaps…
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4 stars A delightfully fun book to celebrate Easter. When a group of animals happens upon an egg, they know just what to do with it. But it seems they can’t quite agree. Will they paint it… or eat it? Humorous and fun. This was a weird little adventure and I loved it. A sweet…
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by Dina Anastasio Illustrated by Eric Velasquez 4 stars Just started rewatching this show that I loved as a kid. Was definitely fun to dive into a few of the books. This one was really fun. Each story is presented as its own mystery and the Ghostwriter team collects clues. At the end, they solve…
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by Megan Brown Illustrated by Jenna Ayoub 3 stars A unique retelling of Little Women featuring the Mane 6. There is plenty of pony humor, fourth wall breaks, and shenanigans in this retelling. As a My Little Pony fan and lover of literature in general, it was fun to read this mashup and see a…
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by Valerie Tagoe and Julia E. Torres 3 stars Well written. I do feel this book would work well for those just starting out in a library career, specifically in school libraries. The content is very school focused. I didn’t really find it that helpful as a public librarian. Much of the focus is on…
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4 stars Beautifully written. I absolutely love Nethercott’s writing style. Lyrical and stunning to visualize. Siblings Bellatine and Isaac haven’t seen each other in years, but reunite to claim a strange inheritance. They are both surprised to receive a house with chicken legs. Together they embark on a journey filled with unexpected encounters, close calls,…
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Translated by Alethea & Athena Nibley 4 stars Another fun Creepy Cat collection. This one follows much of the same slice-of-life style as the first, while slipping in a few more details about Creepy Cat and hinting that there’s more to Flora and Oscar’s past. Fun to meet some of Flora’s friends and see all…
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4 stars A beautiful story of love, family, and the connection between food and culture. Lintang is excited to meet her grandmother for the first time and try the sambal that everyone loves. But when Lintang gets a taste, she finds it’s too spicy. She wants to connect with her family and her Indonesian heritage,…
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Illustrated by Gordy Wright 4 stars A fascinating read filled with interesting facts, gorgeous art, and a passion for science. I love that the book forces on the history of sharks. It was so cool to learn about the different extinction events and how shark-like animals have changed over time. This goes beyond your basic…
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