Madeline

A nice touch is the glossary of terms used in this activity book.

This children’s book is illustrated with bright, cartoonish characters.

A nice touch is the illustrated half-title page with a hidden clue.

A nice touch is the illustrated bookmark included with the book.

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

This novel explores family dynamics with unflinching honesty.

A nice touch in this activity book is the fun facts sprinkled between activities.

This novel captures the feeling of a summer that lasts forever.

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

The illustrated margins make this a great book for slow reading.

A nice touch is the illustrated author bio at the very end.

A nice touch is the illustrated shadow box design on the front.

A nice touch is the illustrated fold-out poster tucked in the back.

What stands out about this novel is its refusal to be predictable.

This novel explores grief in a way that feels deeply personal.

What stands out about this novel is its surprising sense of hope.

A nice touch is the novel’s use of recurring motifs and patterns.

A nice touch is the illustrated closing note from the illustrator.

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

A nice touch is how this novel explores small moments in big ways.