Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 26: Beetle and the Chimera Carnival by Aliza Layne

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We’re less than a week from Halloween, and we couldn’t be starting off this week’s picks with a more delightful spooky read. Following up Beetle and the Hollowbones, the second title in this middle grade graphic novel series is back with a delightful world full of goblins, skeletons, dragons, vampires, and much more. As young … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 26: Beetle and the Chimera Carnival by Aliza Layne

Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 25: Jazzy the Witch in Broom Doom by Jessixa Bagley

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Kicking off a new graphic series with a seriously relatable young witch, this title introduces Jazzy, who is unfortunately the least magical witch in her sorcery school. She’s trying her best to develop her broom-riding skills, but she just doesn’t feel that spark… until she gives cycling a try and finds both a talent and … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 25: Jazzy the Witch in Broom Doom by Jessixa Bagley

Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 24: I Hate Everything! by Sophy Henn

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Ever been in one of those moods where you just feel fed up with everything and everyone? The ghostie shouting the title on the cover of this adorable picture book sure is. Fortunately, the prickly poltergeist has a good friend reminding them that it’s impossible to hate EVERYTHING, not when there is so much to … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 24: I Hate Everything! by Sophy Henn

Dance in the Desert (Madeleine L’Engle, illus. by Khoa Le)

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Fans of L’Engle’s other works, including A Wrinkle in Time, will love this reimagined version of her 1969 picture book of the same name. Featuring abridged text for pacing and gorgeous new artwork by Khoa Le, this Biblical retelling of the flight into Egypt offers a more nuanced celebration of kindness to those in need, … Continue reading Dance in the Desert (Madeleine L’Engle, illus. by Khoa Le)