FRIEDMAN, Laurie . A Postcard from Canada . ISBN 9781039645165 . FRIEDMAN, Laurie . A Postcard from Costa Rica . ISBN 9781039645141 . FRIEDMAN, Laurie . A Postcard from France . ISBN 9781039645110 . FRIEDMAN, Laurie . A Postcard from Italy . ISBN 9781039645158 . FRIEDMAN, Laurie . A Postcard from Japan . ISBN 9781039645127 .ea vol: illus. by Roberta Ravasio. 32p. (Magic Postcards). Crabtree / Blossoms . Jan. 2022. Tr $22.60. Gr 23 This series follows twins Camilla and Carlos as they travel to new places via magical postcards. With a guide, the twins see famous landmarks, eat classic dishes, and experience the culture in each country. For example in A Postcard From Japan , Carlos and Camilla visit Mount Fuji with their tour guide Keiko, who tells them "some people say the mountain is shy" because it is usually covered with clouds. This series features exquisitely illustrated maps and landmarks, which give a storybook feel to each adventure. Although the titles only give minimal information on each country, the presentation of Carlos and Camilla's experience may be more engaging to readers who prefer fictional stories, such as the " Magic Treehouse" series. There is no back matter, but titles begin with "School-to-Home Support for Caregivers and Teachers" that includes before, during, and after reading questions/prompts. This series can be paired with another more fully nonfiction series from the same publisher called "Exploring Countries." VERDICT An early elementary, mostly nonfiction, series for reluctant and/or beginning readers.