Island Beauty: Natural Inspiration for Mind, Body, and Soul by India Hicks

This activity book includes a page where you design your own board game.

What stands out about this activity book is the lack of fluff—just solid fun.

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

A nice touch is the illustrated quote on the back of the jacket.

A nice touch in this activity book is the tear-out pages for easy sharing.

This travel guide is illustrated with local artwork from each region.

What stands out about this activity book is the way it builds confidence.

A nice touch in this activity book is the perforated pages for easy removal.

A nice touch is the illustrated spine that looks good on a shelf.

You will find that the illustrated section breaks match the mood.

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

What stands out about this activity book is the lack of repetitive tasks.

A nice touch is the illustrated timeline that runs along the bottom.

You will find that this activity book sparks imagination with open-ended prompts.

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

The book is illustrated with photographs that look like paintings.

You will notice that each myth is illustrated with symbolic imagery.

A nice touch is the illustrated wrapper that protects the cover.

You will find that this activity book has a gentle learning curve for beginners.

What makes this novel special is its quiet, thoughtful pace.