Reviews written by Georgie Bartlett

THE PAPER BRIDGE is truly a one-of-a-kind picture book. Anya resides in a magical village called Paperlee, where, true to its name, everything within the village is made out of paper. The houses, streets, trees, dogs, and people are all paper. Being made of paper...

NOT MY CAT is a humorous picture book about a woman who claims that the stray cat with whom she spends her days is not, in fact, her pet cat. When Not My Cat goes missing for days on end, Staceypants realizes just how fond she is of her feline...

NO, NANCY, NO! is a hilarious interactive picture book. When Nancy and her best friend Roger, a loveable dachshund, go to see a musical at a famous theater in New York City, chaos ensues. Nancy and Roger must chase down the star of the show,...

LILY'S DREAM is a lovely tale of a fairy and her friend. This picture book is a beautiful story of a little fairy who dreams of flying high above the ground with the birds and the butterflies, but no matter how hard she tries, she...

I LOVE YOU, LITTLE HORSE is a sweet, heartfelt story of a mother's love for her child, with captivating illustrations and touching lyrical content. As soon as I picked this book up, I knew it would have been one I adored as a child. For...

WE'RE OFF TO THE FOREST is the tale of father and son red squirrels who venture into the forest daily to visit the spot where they planted an acorn the year before. With vivid illustrations bursting with the beautiful reds, oranges, and yellows of autumn, this book is a delight....

I HEARD A BIRD by Rob Ramsden is a simple and colorful picture book that is sure to delight the young reader in your life. I HEARD A BIRD is a sweet, fun, and wholesome tale of a little girl who is captivated by...

This sweet follow-up to LONELY BIRD is a story of individuality and discovering where you fit in that immediately caught my attention and warmed my heart. Lonely Bird is a bird unlike any other. She is made of paper and nearly wingless, making her...

A DAY WITH MOUSSE by Claire Lebourg is a charming picture book that instantly captivated me. With its adorable illustrations and sweet, wholesome content, it is the perfect book for young children. Mousse leads a life of solitude in his little home by the...

As a fan of Rachael Lippincott’s previous works, including bestselling novels FIVE FEET APART and ALL THIS TIME, I was excited to dive into this Christmas rom-com coauthored by Lippincott and wife Alyson Derrick. At just fourteen, Arden James left her quaint hometown with aspirations...

POEMS FOR TORTURED SOULS is a wonderful collection of poems from a myriad of poets both classic and relatively modern, compiled by Liz Ison. This book is brimming with beautiful poetry that mainly fits into one of five categories: love, heartache, revenge, folklore, and peace....

REMEMBER ME TOMORROW is a story of mystery and romance that kept me guessing. Aleeza Kassam is a university freshman and aspiring investigative journalist. Lonely and discouraged, she moves into East House, the oldest dorm on campus. It is also the least desirable. When...

In her collection of essays, A PATH TO THE WORLD, Lori Marie Carlson-Hijuelos brings together unique voices from all backgrounds and walks of life to form a gorgeous and raw collection of essays that examines the human condition. With themes of belonging, passion, fear,...

CHASING THROUGH TIME is a book that I was instantly excited to read. Between the dual timelines and the important subject matter, this book made for an unforgettable read. I loved the author's ability to make Emma and Sarah's voices distinct and easily recognizable. I...

HERE'S WHERE SHE MEETS PRINCE CHARMING is a fun, quick read for fans of theater, romance, and a brooding male love interest. This book hooked me from the very first chapter and kept me reading. I particularly enjoyed the theater subplot. It is a very...