Admittedly, I might be a bit biased, as I've been a fan of Kay's since I first read Oddity Woods a couple years ago (which I'm SO excited to see getting published as well!!). Kay's artwork is genuinely so lovely and sweet, and absolutely perfect for children's graphic novels. And I loved the story of a frog who just wanted to be more, but realized how much he was already. Extremely lovely and sweet and I would highly recommend whether you're in the target demographic, you work with kids, or neither, but you just want a lovely story about realizing one's inherent value in themselves & learning not to judge others on preconceived notions.

With a cute original concept Star knight was a very enjoyable read. The characters where so cute and it has great development of them as the story progresses. The art style is beautiful and cute fitting the characters so well. I cant wait to sell and suggest this graphic novel.

Tad, a young frog, gets his chance to become one of the legendary, magical Star Knights when he finds a fallen star, but internal prejudice against "Mud Dwellers' stop him from reaching his full potential.

Davault's adorable graphic novel is a sheet delight from start to finish. Her sugary-sweet, expressive artwork is a visual treat, and her beat-perfect comedic timing keep the story moving along at a brisk pace. The gentle message of standing up for one's friends while rejecting societal pressures is sincere without being preachy. Perfect for 3rd to 5th graders looking for a heartwarming fantasy adventure but are not yet ready for the complexities of middle grade angst. Give this to fans of Disney's Amphibia or The Owl House.

Lonely Tad has always wanted to be a Star Knight or at least play and pretend to be one, he just needs to find someone to play with. He has listened to the other animals tell stories about the Star Knights’ adventures and how they defeated the evil swamp witch, but because the stories say frogs are witch allies, Tad can’t find any friends.

Tad’s greatest wish comes true when he gets the chance to help King Stello return to the sky. Tad and Stello eventually learn there is more to the stories they’ve heard all their lives than they ever imagined and everyone must work together to protect the Milky Way Marsh and the Moon Kingdom from danger. Star Knights is about friendship and sticking up for yourself and others even when it isn’t the popular opinion.

May Davault gave a lot of care and attention to the details of her illustrations. The facial expressions of the adorable characters manage to convey so much emotion with the tiniest adjustments. Tiny details in the background, particularly stars and sky-scapes, made every panel just beautiful. It was fun to look closely at the knights in the Moon Kingdom to guess what their animal species was, there was always some clever detail on the human form that corresponded to the animal form, the featheriness of bird/humans was my favorite.

Star Knights is cute and fun with a great message. Middle grade kids will love the cute illustrations. I will definitely recommend this!

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This was thoroughly delightful. The art is beautiful, the character designs are unique, and the story lovely. The mythos here is really neat and I love the way it wraps up. Definitely worth it for fans of magic, especially of the magical girl transformation sequence variety.

Star Knights was a fun read in the graphic novel/manga style. The animals in the Milky Way Marsh are living in fear of the Marsh Witch, thinking that she means them harm.. They await the Star King, who can bring the stars with him and with the stars, light and power to the animals in the Milky Way Marsh. The animals hope to become one of the legendary Star Knights they've heard about in stories. But there is division among the animals, since they suspect the animals living in or near water (called Mud Dwellers) of working with the Marsh Witch. When Stello, the Star King does fall into the Milky Way Marsh, he meets Tad, Astrid and Corva, animals who help him to reach the Moon Kingdom, and to reunite with Lady Cygnus, leader of the Star Knights. But Lady Cygnus has plans to challenge King Stello to become leader herself. This story explores misunderstood legends, animals, and villains who turn out to be heroes. A great read with important lessons!

The concept for this story was so cute and original! I really enjoyed the artwork too. I couldn't wait to see what each animal looked like as a star knight!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the advanced electronic copy of this great book. I enjoyed this sweet story about believing in yourself and being a good friend. The art is adorable (love the expressive body language), the writing is great, and the characters are well-rounded. What a wonderful way address heavy topics of questioning status quo, accepting responsibility, facing adversity, and challenging biases.

I read this so quickly, it was amazing! This is such a compelling story about being true to one's self, breaking down stereotypes, and being a good friend. From the get-go, the art was fantastic! The cover is so expressive and it made me excited to go on this journey! Love the visual depiction of the animal-to-human transformations, like the bird having a cape that resembled feathers, the chipmunk having whisker marks, and the squirrel's hair mimicking her swirly tail. Later we see it reflected for wider arrays of animals, and it is consistently awesome. I appreciate the art style, it was so bright and the emotions are conveyed brilliantly, I truly think kids will pick up on the subtlety of body language. I got heavy Steven Universe/Young Link vibes from the second half of the story, and I love it even more for that. The names were on the nose, and it was great, because who doesn't like a good play on words. I laughed out loud at some parts, and love the communication of what the status quo is and why it's important to question why things are rather than accepting blindly what is passed down, especially when it demonizes another group. The characters were well-rounded (love the sass from Astrid,) and I actually felt for them as they went through their journey of self-discovery. I even learned a bit about animals by their powers. The parallels to what one can see in their own life is important, and I'm grateful for how the heavy topic was presented. Thank you for reminding us that we can't change our species, but we can decide what kind of animals we'll become.

Thank you NetGalley, Kay Davault, and Random House Children's/Random House Graphic for the ARC.

A very sweet story about believing in yourself, even when others don't believe in you. Tad is an adorable, extremely likeable protagonist-- he's easy to root for as he faces adversity, challenges his biases, and chases his dreams against all odds. It's also a story about friendship and how relationships with others can help us grow and be be better. Tad learns that becoming a knight means accepting responsibility and taking risks, and it's a delight to watch Tad embarks on his own hero's journey.

Star Knights is a sweet little tale about being true to yourself and your friends. The main character, Tad, learns a lesson about the value of those who respect you for who you are and ignoring those who dislike you based on superficial characteristics. The illustrations are very cute and do a beautiful job illustrating the character emotions and the action. The story is fast-paced and would be great for elementary school libraries.

Cute! I adore Kay Davault's artwork, and this is no exception. The animal-inspired designs of all the Star Knights are awesome, and the Moon Kingdom setting is beautiful. The story is sweet, too.