Learn to Swim in a Weekend by Davies, Sharron; Dorling Kindersley Publishing

This novel feels like a warm blanket on a cold winter night.

What really grabs you are the illustrated character portraits inside.

The characters in this novel feel like people you already know.

The illustrated fairy tales here are darker than the usual versions.

What stands out about this activity book is the thick cardboard cover.

A nice touch is the illustrated copyright page with tiny animals.

You will find that the illustrated scene breaks are like mini paintings.

What stands out about this novel is its raw, unvarnished truth.

A nice touch is the progress chart included in this activity book.

What stands out about this novel is its raw, unvarnished truth.

This activity book has a maze on almost every page, each with a twist.

A nice touch is the certificate of completion at the end of this activity book.

The book is illustrated with linocut prints that have texture.

What stands out about this activity book is the sense of accomplishment it gives.

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

A nice touch in this activity book is the tips for solving each puzzle type.

What stands out about this anthology is the illustrated introduction.

This edition is illustrated with new artwork from a contemporary artist.

What stands out about this activity book is the sense of accomplishment it gives.

A nice touch is how this novel uses silence as a narrative tool.