Kristine Knowlton

This activity book includes tangram puzzles that challenge spatial reasoning.

A nice touch is the illustrated page numbers shaped like leaves.

This novel explores grief in a way that feels deeply personal.

You will find that this activity book has a gentle learning curve for beginners.

The characters in this novel feel like people you already know.

Reading this novel feels like having a long conversation with an old friend.

The book is illustrated with photographs that look like paintings.

A nice touch is the novel’s use of weather to mirror the mood.

You will love the illustrated recipe index with tiny food icons.

What stands out about this novel is its refusal to tie up every loose end.