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237 reviews

Gustavo, the Shy Ghost by Flavia Z. Drago

lighthearted 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

5.0

Such a cute story 💕

We Found A Hat by Jon Klassen

lighthearted medium-paced

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

5.0

My favorite in the series 💕

Giraffe Problems by Jory John

funny medium-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

3.0

The turtle looks like Salad Fingers and Cheese

Sam & Dave Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-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

3.75

This was funny, but that's about it... bit of a weird ending.

The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats

lighthearted slow-paced

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

5.0

A beautiful book that perfectly captures the beauty of a surprise snowy day 💕

Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña

inspiring lighthearted slow-paced

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

5.0

A gorgeous story about community and seeing the beauty in life 💕

A is for Activist by Innosanto Nagara

informative slow-paced

3.0

This could have been better. S is for Sun? That's the best we had?

Mother Bruce by Ryan T. Higgins

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• 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 silly story 😊

Quiet by Tomie dePaola

reflective relaxing 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

3.0

Eh, nothing really spectacular going on here.

The Couch Potato by Jory John

funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.5

Go outside, kids!