Fifth in the Spirited series, this title follows main character Liv as she gets to the bottom of what’s going on with her werewolf pup pal, Howl. Tired of being labeled as “adorable,” Howl is ready to turn full werewolf, but he’s not sure how. Can Howl find his howl? Spooky and sweet, this graphic … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 20: Spirited: Howl at the Moon by Liv Livingston, illustrated by Glass House Graphics
What’s a better price than free? When aspiring musician Margot finds an abandoned synthesizer with the titular sign, she sees it as her path to songwriting success. Of course, a cardboard sign is maybe not always the best source for reliable information… This middle grade graphic novel is a fantastically funny yet touching ghost story, … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 17: Free Piano (Not Haunted) by Whitney Gardner
Something paranormal is behind the sudden disappearance of Marietta’s father, yet no one is taking the young sleuth’s word for it! However, armed with a strange magnifying glass, a ghostly companion, and a mysterious new friend named Wyatt, Marietta is on the case, braving the wilds of Oddity Woods - an endless forest where magical … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 12: Oddity Woods by Kay Davault
In the creepy/cozy town of Hallowsville, besties Pumpkin and Beetle are surprised to find that everyone but them has been obsessed with the latest comic book. Not wanting to be left out, they must embark on some eerie enterprising to raise the cash needed for a copy. This early graphic novel was an absolute delight, … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 10: Pumpkin and Beetle: Two Vampire Cats by Jannie Ho
Hello friends, and Happy Mother’s Day! As a special treat, today’s review is one for the moms: Go To Sleep (I Miss You): Cartoons From the Fog of New Parenthood by Lucy Knisley. In this delightful collection of sketches and one- to four-panel cartoons - conceptualized and created during the first few years of her … Continue reading Go To Sleep (I Miss You): Cartoons From the Fog of New Parenthood (Lucy Knisley)
The Baby Bookworm 