Reviews written by Adrien Carter, Newsletter Manager and Staff Reviewer

A mother explains her illness and the changes that her body is undergoing to her child. She offers comfort, guidance, and explanation as she reassures her daughter that no matter what life has in store for them, their love for each other will always stay strong. ...

Eden knows how to save the day; after all, she has superhero strength. Things change for Eden, though, when she stumbles upon something that concerns her on the television; the news is showing a story of a Black man who was unjustly treated and harmed by the police. This frightens...

Everyone has to go to bed eventually. It doesn’t matter if you are a werewolf, vampire, dark lord, yeti, or another creature; you have to brush your teeth, put on your pajamas, and listen to a story to calm down. What I Liked: This...

It’s Sunday, and that’s the best day, because that’s when a little girl and her family gather to eat menudo, a traditional Mexican soup. Unfortunately, playtime between the cousins and their dogs gets rambunctious, and Abuelito Esteban’s special bowl of Menudo breaks. No need to fret, though; they will just...

There’s an old, grouchy witch in town, Grizelda the Green, who hates Halloween. This year, she has had enough and has a plan to ensure that the holiday is done once and for all. There’s a ton of surprises in store for the trick or treaters as well as Grizelda...

Bellen is a new dancer who is noticing that ballet seems to be synonymous with pink shoes and pink or white tights, which is referred to as ballet pink. She learns that the purpose of “ballet pink” is to blend with a dancer’s skin, so she thinks about what would...

Aggie is thrilled to live on her own, but unfortunately for her, she just found out that the house is haunted. But no need to worry, she’s certain that a list of rules can solve this problem. Though this ghost doesn’t like following rules, and sets up their own challenge,...

You have been invited to the annual fest for fiends that takes place at The Rotten Core Restaurant, where so many monsters are gathered to enjoy the best foods that the chef has to offer. Lift the plate covers to see what meal is underneath for each of the different...

Kang Dae has spent most of his time alone and prefers this, so it isn’t a surprise that he isn’t too thrilled when Bo Seon moves next door and tries befriending him. Kang Dae warms up to Bo Seon and allows their friendship to blossom, which also includes Bo Seon’s...

Are Birds Modern-Day Dinosaurs? Takes you through the past when dinosaurs ruled the earth and answers questions such as whether we are walking amongst dinosaurs. This book talks about various birds and their comparison with dinosaurs and how they are interconnected; it also talks about how birds contribute to our...

In Are Whales and Dolphins Smarter than Humans? You will find information about just how smart both of these creatures are. You get to learn about the unique abilities they possess that contribute to their intelligence. What I Liked: This book does a fantastic...

Wolf and Bunny are getting medical care when Bunny saves Wolf’s life, so now Wolf is indebted to Bunny as per the Wolf’s Code. Follow along as these two go on an unforgettable adventure, trying to stay alive while Wolf nurses Bunny back to health. They encounter hunters, frozen mountains,...

What I Liked: This book instantly captured my attention because of the description, not only did it have an Autistic female main character, but the love interest is also Autistic! I just had to read it after seeing that, and I am so glad that I had the chance to...

A shepherd in Patagonia stumbled across a huge bone, and paleontologists got together to unearth the largest dinosaur that has ever been discovered. This story takes you through the process of how many fossils these paleontologists found, how they can replicate a dinosaur to learn more about it, and how...

Wagnificent: A New Dog in the Den continues with Thunder and Sage, the perfect pact, but now a new dog has been introduced. Sage is helping take care of a foster dog, Byron, and Thunder isn’t too thrilled about this. Byron doesn’t seem to know the rules and is using...