Fantasy and adolescence just seem to go hand in hand, which is probably why middle grade fantasy is such an enduring genre. When kids are looking for an escape as they figure out the world, middle grade fantasy provides elements of both: realms of mystical magic and answers to real-life questions. Here are a few … Continue reading Magical Middle Grade Recommendations for Young Fantasy Fans
Hello, friends! Our book today is Spellbound: An Enchanting New Arrival, written by Jess Townes and illustrated by Jennifer Harney, a twist on the classic new baby sibling tale. Master magician Willow has a perfectly magical life - a loving mom and dad, a beautiful house in the woods, and a faithful pet bunny named … Continue reading Spellbound: An Enchanting New Arrival (Jess Townes)
Hello, friends! Our book today is The Vanishing Lake by Paddy Donnelly, an enchanting fable that celebrates imagination, curiosity, and everyday magic. Meara loves to visit her Granddad and his pet otter, Cara, at his home of the shores of beautiful lake called Loughareema. With cool water to swim in, scattered rocks to jump across, … Continue reading The Vanishing Lake (Paddy Donnelly)
Hello, friends! Our book today is I Love My Llamacorn, written by Danielle McLean and illustrated by Prisca Le Tandé, an adorable board book about a beloved magical friend. What do you get when you cross a llama and a unicorn? Why, a llamacorn, of course! As the rainbow-horned and -tailed creature gallops across the … Continue reading I Love My Llamacorn (Danielle McLean)
Hello, friends! Our book today is The Magician's Hat, written by Malcolm Mitchell and illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff, a magical ode to the power of reading. Family Fun Day has come to the library, and families of all shapes and sizes have gathered for the stories, activities, and of course, the books. For the first … Continue reading The Magician’s Hat (Malcolm Mitchell)
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