No No Yes Yes (Leslie Patricelli board books) – Board book – ACCEPTABLE

Each poem in this collection is illustrated with a matching image.

Boundaries Workbook: When to Say Yes When to Say No To Take Control of Yo – GOOD

The writing in this novel is crisp and every word seems to matter.

The Nantucket Inn (Nantucket Beach Plum Cove series) – Paperback – GOOD

A nice touch is the illustrated quote on the back of the jacket.

My Name Is Lucy Barton: A Novel – Paperback By Strout, Elizabeth – GOOD

What stands out about this activity book is the colorful illustrations throughout.

Hide – Paperback By White, Kiersten – GOOD

You will find that this novel sneaks its wisdom into quiet corners.

The Fisherman

A nice touch is the novel’s use of weather to mirror the mood.

The Best American Short Stories 2004 (The Best American Series) – GOOD

A nice touch is the illustrated copyright page with tiny animals.

Best Debut Short Stories 2021: The PEN America Dau Prize – Paperback – GOOD

What stands out about this activity book is the variety of tasks inside.

The Awakening and Selected Short Stories – Mass Market Paperback – VERY GOOD

A nice touch in this novel is the way it handles moral gray areas.

1984 – Paperback By George Orwell – GOOD

This activity book has a section for writing short stories based on prompts.