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I Wish I Had a Dragon with Marshmallows by Diane Alber

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funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

What a fun little story! The illustrations are really engaging & encourage imagination/play. I think the “Beyond the Book Questions” and Sock Dragon activity are great supplementary material!
Cactus Queen: Minerva Hoyt Establishes Joshua Tree National Park by Lori Alexander

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adventurous informative inspiring

4.25

What fun and exciting illustrations- they are so dynamic & really capture the joy and beauty of the desert! 
Miss Camper: A Graphic Novel by Kat Fajardo

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  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

Review based on the Advance Reader Copy courtesy of Scholastic: the design is wonderful and engaging & the storyline deals with some really important emotions/topics for tweens
A Song For You And I by K. O'Neill

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lighthearted slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.0

Review based on the Advance Reader Copy courtesy of Random House Children’s Books: a super cute, easy read. The overall vibe is lighthearted and affirming. The advance reader copy is not printed in color, but the illustrations still had so much life. I think this will be a stunning graphic novel with the full color publication!
The Origami Kid: A Paperfolding Adventure by Robert McGuire

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lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

Review based on the Advance Reader Copy courtesy of Hachette Book Group: What a unique and fun concept! Really well done! The instructions were easy to follow (especially with the photo/illustrations). This would be a perfect rainy day read/activity for young ones and their grownups alike!
My Own Way: Celebrating Gender Freedom for Kids by Jay Hulme, Joana Estrela

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4.5

Fantastic baseline/introduction to gender expression & such fun/cute illustrations!