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196 reviews

The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming

funny informative 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

Such a cute and informative story about the changing seasons! 🧡

Like So by Ruth Forman

lighthearted slow-paced

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

4.5

A gorgeous book that feels like a warm hug 🩷

This Is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0

I guess it could be used to tell kids not to steal? I found I Want My Hat Back to be more funny,  even if the message wasn't as clear as this one. 

A Normal Pig by K-Fai Steele

inspiring lighthearted fast-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

5.0

An adorable story for diversity and self-acceptance 🩷

Hike by Pete Oswald

adventurous lighthearted slow-paced

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

5.0

A beautiful picture book that tells the importance of spending time with the ones you love and capturing the memories. All done without any words!

Watercress by Andrea Wang

emotional reflective slow-paced

5.0

A gorgeous story about empathy, memories, and family. 

The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds

inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

A cute story about trying. Not my favorite, but not the worst.

Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site by Sherri Duskey Rinker

lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

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

5.0

An adorable and relaxing nighttime story! The illustrations are gorgeous and the story teaches about construction sites! Much better than a bedtime story like Goodnight, Moon.

I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen

funny lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

What a silly and kind of dark little book with no message at all 😂

Max at Night: by Ed Vere, Ed Vere

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

A much cuter and great alternative to Goodnight, Moon 🖤