Through the Forest
by Yijing Li

3.5 out of 5 stars
A young boy wanders through the forest with an entity called “Emptiness”. Together they find objects that remind the boy of his special memories, and he realizes that his memories will guide him through life. Knowing that his memories are part of who he is, the boy is no longer lost in the forest.

I loved the beautiful illustrations in this book! The art style is soft and whimsical and flowing. It makes you feel that you are floating in the misty world of this little boy’s mind.

The Spider Who Lived in the Attic
by Jacqueline Regano, Pearly L. (Illustrator)

2 out of 5 stars

An artistic spider meets a butterfly, who encourages him to leave his dusty attic and share his art with the world.

The plot is adorable, and I liked the premise of this book. It does have positive messages about having the courage to share your gifts and talents with others.

However, the writing really needs an editor. There are multiple grammar, capitalization, and punctuation mistakes. I found it very odd that some of the story is told in rhyme, and other parts don’t rhyme at all. There is no apparent meter, and the parts that do rhyme are not good rhymes. It’s just very awkward.

All Around Bustletown: Nighttime
by Rotraut Susanne Berner

5 out of 5 stars

Everywhere in Bustletown people are settling in for the night. The cops are on the lookout for crime, children camp out for a sleepover, commuters catch a late train, and people gather for the fireworks show. Everywhere you look there is something interesting happening and a story line to follow!