Tag: Graphic Novel

Review: Go-Go Guys

“Go-Go Guys” by Rowboat Watkins is a vibrant and imaginative picture book that will resonate especially with children who are always on the move, including those showing characteristics akin to ADHD. The story centers around three lively characters who find the idea of bedtime unappealing, opting instead for thrilling adventures. This portrayal is particularly relatable to children who have difficulty settling down or exhibit high energy levels, making the book a delightful read for young, spirited minds.

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Review: Beetle & the Hollowbones

At the center of the novel is the relationship between Beetle and Kat, caught in a will-they or won’t-they scenario. These are funny, assertive, girls who, like most kids their age, engage their feelings before their minds–resulting in avoidable, but true-to-life situations.

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Review: The Dragon Slayer (Folktales From Latin America)

Using simple, exaggerated drawings and clear, unembellished writing, Hernandez tells the stories of: a kitchen maid v. a seven headed dragon; a woman who marries a mouse; and a slacker who has leaf cutter ants do all his work.

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