Matilda – hardcover Dahl, Roald|Blake, Quentin

What stands out about this novel is its surprising sense of hope.

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

You will find that the illustrated diagrams explain things clearly.

This novel draws you in with its simple, elegant cover first.

A nice touch in this novel is the way the chapters unfold slowly.

This novel has a plot that twists in ways you won’t expect.

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

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

I picked this up because the illustrated spine looked so inviting.

The illustrated chapter openers set the tone for what follows.

You will find that this activity book includes both color and black-and-white pages.

The book is illustrated with pen-and-ink drawings that feel raw.

This book stands out because it’s illustrated by a famous artist.

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

You will love the illustrated recipe index with tiny food icons.

What stands out about this anthology is the illustrated introduction.