Five-​Word Reviews: All at Once Upon a Time; Don’t Invite a Bear inside for Hanukkah; Nocturnal Nico; Oak; When Love Is More Than Words

cover image All at Once upon a TimeAll at Once Upon a Time
Author: Mara Rockliff
Illustrator: Gladys Jose
Harry N. Abrams
10 September 2024
48 pages

Ryan’s five-​word review: Upside-​down classics. More mashup mayhem!

4 out of 5 giggles and guesses


Don’t Invite a Bear Inside for Hanukkah
Author: Karen Rostoker-​Gruber
Illustrator: Charles Arbat
Apples & Honey Press
5 November 2024
32 pages

Ryan’s five-​word review: Messy bear…meaningful holiday magic.

4.25 out of 5 latke laughs


Nocturnal Nico: A Bedtime Picture Book for Night Owls
Author: Gabe Jensen
Illustrator: Gabe Jensen
Familius
15 October 2024
32 pages

Ryan’s five-​word review: Late-​night fun with night-​loving friends.

3.75 out of 5 owl hoots


Oak: The Littlest Leaf Girl
Author: Lucy Fleming
Illustrator: Lucy Fleming
Candlewick
10 September 2024
32 pages

Ryan’s five-​word review: Courage through autumn’s chill. Leap!

4.25 out of 5 woodland wonders


Author: Jocelyn Chung
Illustrator: Julia Kuo
Nancy Paulsen Books
15 October 2024
32 pages

Ryan’s five-​word review: Love’s language lives in action.

4 out of 5 heartfelt hugs