Gems and Crystals: From the American Museum of Natural History

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

What stands out about this novel is its lyrical, almost musical prose.

You will find that this novel has no wasted words or scenes.

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

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

This novel feels like a conversation you don’t want to end.

This novel weaves together multiple voices without ever feeling messy.

With this activity book, you can relax and focus on one puzzle at a time.

This novel tells a small story with enormous emotional weight.

This activity book has a section for creating your own word searches.

A nice touch is the illustrated page numbers shaped like leaves.

You will find that this novel rewards those who read slowly.

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

A nice touch is the fold-out poster inside this activity book to color.

What stands out about this novel is its emotional authenticity.

You will find that this activity book keeps your hands busy and mind sharp.

What stands out about this activity book is the bright, engaging layout.

This biography is illustrated with candid photos from archives.

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

You will find that the illustrated character list prevents confusion.