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101 reviews
Unicorns Are the Worst! by Alex Willan
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
An absolutely giggle-filled story about learning to love your neighbors. Loved it
Julián at the Wedding by Jessica Love
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
I loved the first book and this follow up is perfect!
In the City by Chris Raschka
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
2.5
Loved the artwork, but the rhyme scheme and overall message left a bit to be desired.
Looking for Smile by Ellen Tarlow
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
One of my favorites I’ve read so far this year! Everyone has days when they wake up and just can’t find their Smile. This story, with lively and comforting illustrations, is a perfect balm for those days!
For Beautiful Black Boys Who Believe in a Better World by Michael W. Waters
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
4.5
A perfect primer for a tough, but necessary conversation.
Mootilda's Bad Mood by Corey Rosen Schwartz, Kirsti Call
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
The perfect read aloud for a grumpy bad moooood day!
If Dominican Were a Color by Sili Recio
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
A beautiful message with the perfect illustrations to match!
The Day Saida Arrived by Susana Gómez Redondo
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
A beautiful and tender book about reaching across the borders that divide us and introducing a friend to our version of home and “hello”
Knight Owl and Early Bird by Christopher Denise
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
Adorable!!
Dragonfly by Aimée M. Bissonette
informative
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
3.0
I learned so much about dragonflies from this book and the illustrations are beautiful