A story of kindness and heroism, Armitage and the Thunder Bean by Nan Morgan-Dew explores the life of a boy named Armitage, who is different from the others in his town. His mother, the queen, has created him simply to do tasks around their home and assist in her evil plans. Armitage deeply disagrees with his mother’s actions, and as she conjures up her latest evil plan, he finds that it’s up to him to be the hero and do what he can to save his town.

This book has a beautiful aesthetic to it, bringing a darker yet creative feel to a children’s story. The color palette of the illustrations is unique and brings the characters to life with browns, purples, and greys. The storyline is also engaging, as it’s a heroic tale with lessons of kindness and acceptance of those around you. It’s a fun read for children and something even adults may enjoy! The main character, Armitage, is a truly adorable hero who the audience finds themselves constantly rooting for. Watching his development throughout the books was nice, and he felt like a genuine and well-written character.

Armitage and the Thunder Bean is a must-have for children’s books. It’s unique and creative, a fun way to mix up bedtime stories as this isn’t your everyday story. The characters are unlikely anything I’ve seen, and the storyline is very engaging and exciting. This is by far my favorite children’s story I’ve read this month, and I highly recommend it to young readers.

Pages: 40 | ASIN: B0C4HSHNL3