This is a series of short stories in graphic novel format about death and the afterlife.  Some of the stories are funny and some are not.  There is a bit of everything in here.  The cover will grab someone's attention, but I might have rearranged the stories a bit and put a better one up front.  One of my favorites is about the gods and the underworld. 

 This was an interesting graphic novel.  It would be fit for middle grade and be aware that you will need all volumes.  New York has been destroyed and only a small group of misfit kids can defeat the creatures.  But beware the crazy librarian, for he says the danger is not over, and more is to come.  I need the sequels now please. 

 The pugtato books are just so creative.  We are introduced to their friends like Brussells Snouts and Unicorn on the Cob.  The book is simple, but told so well, with a great rhyming pattern and fun illustrations it could be read over and over again. 

 There are few books that address the feelings of foster care kids.  This book does an admirable job.  Calvin is being moved into a new home “for a while”.  At first he does not want to be hugged and lets his feelings out in various destructive ways, but Maggie just helps him breathe and work through his emotions in a positive way.  This book was simply lovely and so are the Illustrations.  I also love that the illustrator made this an interracial pair which hasn’t been seen often in books on foster care.  I think all those who work in the foster care services would have a copy of this book.  To remind themselves of life’s difficulties when they need it, as well as to help children with new placements. 

 This book is just sad.  It’s meant to help support those grieving the loss of a loved one.  I can see it’s necessary, but it was long winded and depressing. 

 This book is beautifully illustrated.  It’s about a dad and his girls going outside to see what has sprung in spring.  It was a bit long, but it was a gentle story full of facts and information. 

 If you were a child, what would you put into a library?  Dragons?  Yes.  Giants? Yes.  Zip lines and bathtubs?  Of Course.  Now if only us pesky library directors would agree. 

 This book was nothing I was expecting, but everything some people need.  The story is told from an older brother’s perspective about his brother becoming his sister.  So many books about being transgendered are from the parents or the trans child’s perspective but this book was written to help siblings understand what is going on, that your sibling is still your sibling, and everything will be okay.  This story was so sweet.  All the characters are well meaning, honest and emotional.  Every library should have a copy of this book in their LGBTQ+ collection. 

 I hope this book helps usher in more books about Sloths. Sasha is a girl who loves to go fast.  She does all things fast.  It will take her new friend Mr. Sloth to show her how to slow down and the amazing things that can be found when you stop to smell the flowers or entice the butterflies.  Another great book by Katy Hudson, which has BIPOC illustrations. 

 I thought this was going to be the typical let it grow type of book about various things growing and thriving.  But it was just about pumpkins and what you could do with them through various stages of growth.  But the story is to let these pumpkins grow and grow and grow.  Grow so big that they can be hollowed out and used as boats.  I didn’t know this was a thing until this book, and I am so enthused that googling will be done next.  The other thing that makes this book stand out is the inclusion of a Black farming family.  It’s nice to see diversity in farming books. It has been sorely lacking.