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

All 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

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

4.25 out of 5 latke laughs

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

When Love Is More than Words

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

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