Timo the Adventurer by Jonathan Garnier (128 pages)
I loved it! A little boy, who has read every book in his small village, sets off on his first adventurer’s journey. What makes this story different is its core. There’s a lot of heart here. Consequences are real and weigh heavily on all the characters, but there’s a message of forgiveness too.
Outside of Timo, each character design is fun and magical. I enjoyed this journey from beginning to end. Usually, kid adventurers aren’t the most level-headed, but Timo, though naïve, is smart and kind-hearted.
5/5 stars
A Cat Story by Ursula Murray Husted (192 pages)
Charming story with lovely artwork, especially if you like European architecture.
Cilla, an optimistic kitten, sets out to find the famous quiet garden with her friend Betto. The entire journey to see whether the garden truly exists is only half the fun. The friendship between the kittens and the backdrop of paintings was so endearing to me.
5 stars!
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