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informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
A look that gets to smaller and smaller and even smaller bits of matter in biology before going bigger again, showing just how intricately complex our bodies are. Could benefit from some photography, but the illustrations are well done.
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
slow-paced
Solid, with the larger print and smaller print that allows for multiple levels of reading to enjoy the same book. A bit light on the actual content, though.
informative
reflective
medium-paced
This puberty book is written clearly and concisely, with for all kid with all bodies and a clear description of trans experience as well, following a handful of named characters through the book.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A sweet start to an early chapter book series, very much along the same lines as the Rainbow Magic Fairies.
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
If I had liked even one of the characters this book would be a 4 or even a 5 star. But the characters are unfortunately flat and unappealing. Still, the magical system is wonderful, and I very much enjoyed learning about it.
Moderate: Chronic illness
too much pain. It's well written and the audio compellingly recorded, but the trauma got too heavy for me.
Graphic: Body shaming, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault
Moderate: Ableism
informative
lighthearted
slow-paced
Repetitive, but a good representation of his artwork.
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Alternate history that reads in many of the best ways like Connie Willis' To Day Nothing of the Dog. I was begging for the ending to end the way I wanted it too and it was almost too much to hope for, and then it was accomplished! Almost, not completely, but it's ok. Enough is left to the imagination that I will presume the bedroom dynamics work the way I wish them to. SO delicious.
Moderate: Body horror, Homophobia, Transphobia
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I love this strange little journey of self discovery. Maybe written a little more allegorically than is quite right for children, but I can' stop turning it over and over in my mind.
The Planets Are Very, Very, Very Far Away: A Journey Through the Amazing Scale of the Solar System
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Science education at its finest. How big are things? How far away? Why do models lie?