The Favorites By Layne Fargo, HCDJ VG

With this activity book, you can learn about animals while solving puzzles.

You will appreciate the illustrated reference section in the back.

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

This activity book includes a word scramble that gets progressively harder.

What stands out about this activity book is the focus on real-world themes.

The illustrated chapter openers set the tone for what follows.

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

A nice touch in this novel is the way it handles time jumps.

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

You will find that this novel makes you want to underline every line.

This novel has a sense of wonder that never feels childish.

You will find that this novel lingers in your mind long after reading.

A nice touch is how this novel uses silence to say so much.

You will find that this activity book makes a great travel companion.

The book is illustrated in a minimalist style that feels modern.

What stands out about this novel is its sense of urgency beneath calm.

What stands out about this novel is how real the characters feel.

A nice touch is the novel’s use of weather to mirror the mood.

This novel is a journey that feels both epic and intimate.

This novel is the perfect companion for a rainy afternoon.