Not Without Laughter by Langston Hughes –  Westvaco – 1997

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

What I like is that the book is illustrated without overwhelming the text.

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

This novel is a quiet story that speaks very loudly.

What stands out about this novel is its refusal to tie up every loose end.

You will find that the illustrated character list prevents confusion.

You will find that this novel respects your intelligence as a reader.

This nature guide is illustrated with paintings of each species.

This novel is a love letter to the art of storytelling itself.

The book is illustrated with vintage prints that evoke nostalgia.

What stands out about this activity book is the high-quality paper used.

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

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

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

This novel is built around a central mystery that keeps you hooked.

This manual is illustrated with exploded views of the machinery.

This activity book has a maze on almost every page, each with a twist.

You will find that this novel keeps you guessing until the very end.

A nice touch is the elastic band to keep this activity book closed.

What stands out about this edition is the illustrated chapter headings.