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Song of the Swallows by Leo Politi

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informative 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? No

5.0


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The Journey of Clementine by Alessandro Montagnana, Alessandro Montagnana

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emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This is a sweet little book about a Firefly named Clementine that doesn't know what she is and is lost, and a little girl who helps her find her way. It is a cute little read accompanied by beautiful art that'd be a nice, comforting bedtime read for a little one. While I enjoyed it though, I will say that my only issues were a.) it doesn't tell you what type of bug Clementine is by the end of the book and b.) the art can be a little too dark in some spots so Clementine's glow doesn't stand out as well as it should. However, I would say those are small things in the grand scheme and doesn't take away from the overall enjoyment of the book. If you have a little one that likes reading stories with bugs and/ore fireflies in general, I'd suggest picking up this one.
Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees by Patrick Horvath

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

4.0


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It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror by Joe Vallese

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challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense slow-paced

5.0


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Mistletoe Murders 2 by Ken Cuperus

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5


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Something is Killing the Children Vol. 8 by James Tynion IV

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0


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Witch Hat Atelier, Volume 13 by Kamome Shirahama

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adventurous challenging emotional hopeful tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Wake: The Hidden History of Women-Led Slave Revolts by Rebecca Hall

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challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

5.0


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Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear by Seanan McGuire

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adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0


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Birds Sing Their Words by Mélina Mangal

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adventurous informative lighthearted fast-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

I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I found this book to be solid in terms of encouraging an interest regarding the nature that surrounds us even if someone doesn't live in a rural area. It's important, especially these days, that we protect nature as much as possible and this is a good way to get children to engage with it. The art is really beautiful and the word play is a lot of fun. It's definitely a book I'd give or recommend to anyone with children. I will say that I do wish there were more words on some of the pages where there weren't any to teach more about birds in an urban area and how to like protect them(ie not disturbing their nests) or info in the back part on who to call(ie if you have to move a nest), but I also recognize that for little readers there can be too many words as well and that can be overwhelming. Otherwise, a great book to consider picking up for your little ones or to gift to friends/family with little ones.