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I read this to the 3-5 yr old children at the daycare every time they visit my library for storytime. I always start with the explanation that "Enormous means really, REALLY BIG!" And then we talk about how a potato eye is a potato seed before we launch into this story. The kids absolutely adore this story and the rhythm it gets into. It's become a requested book and I even purchased a copy for our library to have because the kids want to take it home. Several times they have asked me to read it multiple times during the same story time session! It's gotten so popular that we even did a small lesson for them, bringing in a potato to show them the eyes and I created a coloring sheet to go with it.
This book has been very popular with my daycare classes for years and it's a 10/10 from every 3-5 yr old I've ever met.

The Dragon's Aide by Amy Padilla

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Perfection. I loved this book! Not only do we get interesting world building and office place but a mating that isn't instant or easy. The story is full and robust and the right balance of fun and emotional.
The only thing missing from this book is seeing the asshole teacher get his comeuppance.

The Incubus's Assistant by Amy Padilla

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

I love that this book feels like a full meal worth of story where both characters are fully fleshed out and a robust world of supernatural is given to us in the perfect pacing. I loved this story so much! Definitely a new favorite comfort read.

First Impact by Tara Ellis

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adventurous emotional tense fast-paced