Don’t Behave Like You Live in a Cave (Laugh & Learn) by Verdick, Elizabeth

This novel is a study in restraint, saying much with very little.

The book is illustrated with charcoal drawings that feel dramatic.

A nice touch is the way this novel blends humor with heartbreak.

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

This novel feels like a memory you never had but miss anyway.

The illustrated infographics turn data into something beautiful.

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

A nice touch in this novel is the way it honors small gestures.

What stands out about this activity book is the interactive nature of the tasks.

The heart of this novel lies in its honest, unpolished dialogue.

The illustrated science experiments are easy to follow at home.

I was surprised by how many illustrated insets break up the text.

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

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

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

The illustrated field guide inside is my favorite part of the book.

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

You will enjoy the illustrated annotations from previous readers.

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

What stands out about this novel is its unusual narrative structure.