Five Five-​Word Reviews: The Curious Why; How Lucky Am I?; May You Love and Be Loved; Oddbird’s Chosen Family; The Perfect Place

For reasons, we’re going to roll with another Five-​W0rd Review post for this month. Enjoy!


Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
7 May 2024
40 pages

Ryan’s five-​word review: Sequel? Curiosity cures blah-​blah blues.

4.25 out of 5 colorful questions


Author: Scott Hoying & Mark Hoying
Illustrator: Steph Lew
Henry Holt and Co. Books for Young Readers
21 May 2024
40 pages

Ryan’s five-​word review: Bittersweet song of one-​day love.

4 out of 5 mayfly wings


Author: Cleo Wade
Illustrator: Cleo Wade
Fiewel & Friends
7 May 2024
40 pages

Ryan’s five-​word review: Words like sunshine–wishes bloom.

4.25 out of 5 gentle whispers


Author: Derek Desierto
Illustrator: Derek Desierto
Feiwel & Friends
24 May 2024
32 pages

Ryan’s five-​word review: Love paints a wonderful world.

4 out of 5 bright feathers


Author: Matt de la Peña
Illustrator: Paola Escobar
G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers
7 May 2024
32 pages

Ryan’s five-​word review: Home’s warmth beats shiny perfection.

4.75 out of 5 cracked sidewalks