Book Review: A Small Collection Of Happinesses
September 21, 2024
Told in a series of vignettes, touches of magical realism give a sense of wonder and meaning to the smallest things.
Told in a series of vignettes, touches of magical realism give a sense of wonder and meaning to the smallest things.
These prompts encourage philosophers young and old to ponder life’s mysteries, and embrace the idea that not every question has an answer.
This is such a wonderful and heartfelt declaration of love for our natural world and a warm plea to work together to protect it.
Another jam-packed adventure story in the Crookhaven series that will leave you desperate to read what comes next!
This was a lovely read – the text is simple yet charming, perfect for children starting their reading journey.
This novel features great world-building and whimsical language – you can feel the wind on your face as the trio travels through their world.
This tale is full of sorrow and hope in equal measures – a reflection of anxiety but also a love letter to connection.
I adore everything K. O’Neill releases and this one was no different! A story of self-acceptance, community, and courage. I loved this!
A glorious collection of interesting family dynamics interwoven into the wonderful daily life of Ferris.
The London of the Lockwood & Co series has been hit by a plague of ghosts. Only special children can see them…
It’s 2070 and the ice caps have melted. Bastienne’s life changes when two boys arrive unexpectedly from the monastery.
Eli was not the kind of boy to go on adventures, but when his Nana gets ill, he enters the Glorious Race of Magical Beasts.
A gorgeous tale told through short chapters covering friendship, loss, and determination. A must read!
Billy Pyke has a talent for sorting things out *kind of magically*. Really excellent read!
A delightful tale of cats and mice, foxes and dragons, cheese and magical storytelling.
This is truly an excellent story – mesmerising, fantastic, unbelievable! But it’s true!
A fun introduction to Norse mythology!
A beautiful memoir sharing the experiences of Thien, a young Vietnamese boy as he journeys to the United States.
This was an engrossing, moving, excellent kiwi coming-of-age-adventure. Funny, intriguing, moving- I loved it!