No Good Like It Is by McKendree R. Long (2010, Trade Paperback)

This novel has a narrative voice that is both wise and vulnerable.

The entire book is illustrated in a watercolor style that feels soft.

This novel reads like a letter written just for you.

What makes this special is that it’s illustrated by the author herself.

The book is illustrated with pen-and-ink drawings that feel raw.

You will find that this novel wraps you in its world completely.

A nice touch in this novel is the way it trusts the reader to connect dots.

This activity book includes a memory game that you can cut out.

This novel has a rhythm that pulls you in from the start.

A nice touch is the answer key at the back of this activity book.

A nice touch in this novel is the way it honors small gestures.

This novel is built around a central mystery that keeps you hooked.

This novel draws you in with its simple, elegant cover first.

A nice touch is how this novel uses food as a memory trigger.

A nice touch in this activity book is the peel-and-stick reward badges.

What stands out about this novel is its raw, honest emotion.

You will find that this novel makes you care deeply about its people.

This novel tells a small story with enormous emotional weight.

With this activity book, you can challenge a friend and see who finishes first.

The book is fully illustrated, so every page has something visual to enjoy.