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237 reviews

The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld

emotional lighthearted fast-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

Sometimes all you need is a hug 💕

Buffalo Fluffalo by Bess Kalb

funny lighthearted fast-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

3.75

A cute story about being exactly who you are... but why wasn't the fluffy hair exactly who the buffalo was? And why was he so grumpy?

Pink Is for Boys by Robb Pearlman

lighthearted fast-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

Meh, this could have been a lot better. 

Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth by Oliver Jeffers

informative lighthearted reflective slow-paced

5.0

Such an amazing book to help kids explore and realize they aren't alone.

Stuck by Oliver Jeffers

funny lighthearted fast-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

A funny story that feels like it was written by a kid,  in a good way!

Otis by Loren Long

adventurous lighthearted slow-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 sweet story about friendship 🥰

The Smart Cookie by Jory John

inspiring 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

5.0

A precious story to help kids realize there are different kinds of "smart" and they're all special. 

All My Friends Are Dead by Jory John, Avery Monsen

dark funny lighthearted fast-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

Another hilarious one from Jory John that had me laughing out loud! A lot of humor with a deep and philosophical message randomly thrown in.

Otis and the Kittens by Loren Long

inspiring lighthearted fast-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

Such a sweet story about helping others, even when it's scary ❤️

Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin

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

3.0

...what is the point of this book?