I read this book to my 5-year-old neighbor, Everleigh. It seemed like it was right up her alley: unicorns, butterfly horses, fairies, cotton candy caves... But ultimately, she declared, "I do not like it. It was scary." This book is probably more appropriate for slightly older kids, perhaps around 7, who would still enjoy a read-aloud picture book but might not get as spooked by the "Super Creepy Haunted Forest." It's a fun read for the grown-ups, too, with silly speech bubbles and allusions to Lord of the Rings.

Note: I received an unbound galley of this book from the publisher at ALA Midwinter 2016. ( )

A comical story about five fantastical creatures on a quest to recover the magical crystals of life. The storytelling is a dynamic mix of picture book narrative with comic elements such as the use of panels and word bubbles. The story is simple but amusing with homages to popular fantasy, the illustrations are also simple but very bright and busy with lots of movement and action. ( )