Polly Diamond and the Magic Book by Alice Kuipers, illustrated by Diana Toledano, 107 pages. Chronicle Books, 2018. $15.
Language: G (0 swears); Mature Content: G; Violence: G.
BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Polly is thrilled when she learns that her new notebook can write notes back to her. Even better, her notebook starts to make the things she writes come true. This leads to a bit of trouble when she writes about living in a huge house and can’t find food or her family. In the end, Polly realizes that life is pretty great as it is.
Polly is a likable little character who will appeal to creative young readers. She is curious with big dreams and a mild case of oldest sibling superiority. The book is easy to read and a good introduction to longer books.
Jen Wecker, HS English Teacher
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