Matilda by Ronald Dahl — Hardcover, DJ — 1st Edition, 3rd Print — 1988 Viking

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

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

The relationships in this novel are drawn with incredible nuance.

What stands out about this history book is the illustrated battle maps.

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

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

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

This textbook is illustrated with real-world examples in color.

The illustrated glossary at the back is both helpful and pretty.

What stands out about this novel is its atmospheric, almost ghostly tone.

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

A nice touch is the illustrated border on every single page.

This novel is the kind of story you want to read all night.

This novel is a testament to the power of a well-told tale.

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

You will notice the illustrated running heads change with topics.

What makes this novel special is its quiet, thoughtful pace.

What makes this special is that it’s illustrated by the author herself.

You will find that this novel sneaks its wisdom into quiet corners.

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