China: Land of the Emperor’s Great Wall: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic – GOOD
You will appreciate the illustrated maps included in the front pages.
Sarah, Plain and Tall 30th Anniversary Edition – Paperback – GOOD
You will find that this activity book is easy to carry in a backpack.
A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story – Paperback – GOOD
What stands out about this novel is its refusal to be predictable.
Gregor the Overlander – Paperback By Collins, Suzanne – VERY GOOD
I was surprised by how many illustrated insets break up the text.
Simple Green Smoothies: 100+ Tasty Recipes to Lose Weight, Gain Energy, a – GOOD
Grab this activity book if you need something engaging and screen-free.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Full-Color Collector’s Edition) – GOOD
The entire book is illustrated in a watercolor style that feels soft.
Warriors #1: Into the Wild (Warriors: The Prophecies Begin) – Paperback – GOOD
This novel is a mirror held up to the messiness of real life.
Hatchet – Paperback By Paulsen, Gary – GOOD
The illustrated margins make this a great book for slow reading.
Johnny Tremain – Paperback By Forbes, Esther Hoskins – VERY GOOD
This biography is illustrated with candid photos from archives.









