Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Lois J. Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Another gem from Lois, a lovely story with beautiful artwork teaching children about bees and ways they can support them in their own backyard. There’s even an activity in the back for children and adults to enjoy.
Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Loretta’s bonnet flew away. She didn’t notice till her mom told her. Then she found the bonnet. The bees had nested there. Fast paced book. I read to my baby she paid attention.
Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Lois J. Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I love these books by this author. Especially when she gives you a treat with an activity you can do with your kids after reading the book. In this story we learn about bees and their importance. The author makes it clear that we don’t fear bees but we do need them. In the back of this book is detailed instructions on how to make a bee home for your yard with your littles. This is definitely worth the purchase. Your kids will love it.
Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
3 Stars
Bees In Loretta’s Bonnet is the second book in the Loretta’s Insects series by Lois Wickstrom. It is an interesting, educational, and entertaining illustrated children’s storybook, with an engaging story that even has a project step-by-step guide to building a bee nest, to attract wild bees to your garden, at the end. This is a fun story, and we get to learn all about wild bees along the way.
The story is cute, while inspiring children to learn while they read. I enjoyed reading the story with my grandson, but the illustrations weren’t up to the standard of most of her other books that we’ve read, so they didn’t hold his attention like others have. Still, an interesting read, though.
Happy reading!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Lois J. Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Loretta is out getting firewood when she discovers a mysterious tube. After her mom explains that the tube is actually a leafcutter bee nest, she places it in the woodpile. Loretta waits and watches as the season changes to see if the bees will hatch.
I really enjoy Loretta’s stories. These are educational and have an activity in the back of the book. Great for children who like science.
Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Lois J. Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
There is always excitement on the nights when we have a Lois Wickstrom book to read in our house. And I think this one has to be one of our favourites. It had a slightly slower start than some of her others and normally that would cause my two children to lose interest straight away. However, the fact that they not only kept reading but were actively engaged is testament to how much they love this author!
The story was fantastic, as always. It was engaging, lively and fun. We all seemed to connect with it and we have already read this book multiple times. My daughter is looking forward to when we have time to follow the craft instructions provided at the end. Yet another hit but a brilliant author. I can’t wait to see what is next.
Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Lois J. Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Loretta is a very observant little girl. When she brought firewood into the house, she found a small tube between the logs. She took it back outside and waited to see what would happen next. What was that tube? Will Loretta know when and how to look out for signs of activity?This author has written another great story. What kid does not love bugs! This story also has a follow up project for the children to make. Anytime a craft can be made for a children’s book, you know you have a well written story. The pictures also made it easy for children to follow. This book is a must have for every child’s library.
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Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a wonderful, entertaining, and educational story this is. I have never been a fan of bees because I have been stung many times, but this book did provide me with knowledge to help appreciate bees and what they do for our environment. The author does such an excellent job teaching kids about bees and pollination. There are even instructions at the end of the book that tell how to make a bee nest to attract wild bees into your yard. Not only does this instruct children but it’s a great way for their parents to get involved in helping them learn. The illustrations were as amazing as all her books are. Please share this book with your kids.
Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom
5 Stars
The thing that I love the most about this author’s books is that you will always learn something. I always knew about wasps, yellow jackets and honey bees. Now I know about leafcutter bees. I learned that they are better at pollinating gardens. You are never too old to learn something new. Loretta learns all about these bees as well. The book is filled with colourful illustrations and nifty instructions on how to build a bees nest. Bees are so valuable to our environment so I find these instructions very cool
Review by @Anna Hirsch
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Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Lois J. Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet is an okay children’s book. In the story, Loretta loses her bonnet, while looking for wood for the fireplace. When she was preparing the wood, she found a strange brown tube. Her mother explains that it was made by the bees, it was their nest where the mom lays her eggs. Loretta returned the nest outside so the bees would be able to hatch and find flowers. She found a lot of clues that the bees had hatched and were flying about. She wanted to find them so she went walking in the woods and she finds that bees have actually made a nest in her lost bonnet. She wanted her bonnet back but realized she shouldn’t mess with the bees and allowed them to keep it. When she got home. Her dad suggests they made a home for the bees in the yard and Loretta was happy because she wanted more bees.
The book was cute if you like bees. I am not a bee person but I do love how the author teaches the reader about the different lives the insects may live – this one just happens to be about bees. I do also like that the author put in instructions for kids to make their own bee hives for their backyards. The best thing this author does is teach and make it a hands-on experience. However, I always feel there are pieces of the story missing when I read this author’s work.
Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I absolutely love Lois Wickstrom’s scientifically-based books. They are so informative yet she creatively and seamlessly weaves a story with the facts. I also enjoy the illustrations. They are unique and eccentric. It’s also neat how at the end Wickstrom provides readers instructions on creating their own paper tubes for bees. 100% recommend this book.
Reviewed by @meggs1717
Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Lois J. Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I honestly had never heard of Leafcutter bees before this. I am impressed by the amount of things Ms, Wickstrom teaches everyone. My daughter really enjoyed the pictures and the craft at the end we may be trying this summer. This is a really good lesson and read.
Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Lois J. Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Loretta is picking up logs to bring in to place in the hearth when a mysterious tube falls out. Come to find out, Loretta has found a nest for leafcutter bees. Loretta is all excited and asks her mother what she should do. Loretta finds a safe place for the nest until the weather is warmer and the bees begin their work.
This book focuses on the science of bees and pollination. The end of the book has directions on how to make your own bee nest.
The bee on the front cover of this book almost looks 3D!! It’s super cool looking (at least it is on my Kindle!) This book would be great for a library in a school, homeschool, co-op, daycare, or a personal one! I love this author and the science subjects that she covers.
Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Lois J. Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Very cute book. Was a tad slow starting but after the first couple pages it was very exciting! And the craft project at the end I will definitely be doing!
Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Lois J. Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Cute story. The art in this book is sweet. I like that the author is telling an interesting story to draw kids in and then shows Loretta learning about bees, learning to respect the bees and nature and not being afraid. The make your own bee nest in the back is a fun craft and project to do with your kids.
Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Once again Lois Wickstrom impressed me with another cute children’s story. Not only was it entertaining, but also educational. I learned something new and my 4 year old granddaughter is now interested in bees. We plan to make the project that is at the end of the book. I remember having a favorite author as a child and I believe Lois Wickstrom is my granddaughter’s. I definitely recommend you picking this book up for your child or grandchild.
Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet is a delightful story that is educational but also entertaining. It teaches children about bees, well the non-stinging type. I’m allergic to bees so these type of bees sound right up my alley for my garden.
Loretta sure loves her insects. In this book she finds a bee nest but no bees. She is on the hunt to find them. Lois once again incorporates learning into her story. There are instructions for creating your own Leafcutter bee nest and lure bees to your garden to allow bees to hatch.
The colourful illustrations bring the story to life as we journey along with Loretta and learn about nature. The story is for children 3 – 8 years. My son and his sons are going to try this out now that they had read this story.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Wonderful and informative fun as we learn about bee’s in the eyes of Loretta. As Loretta is trying to get some wood for her family from the woodpile, Loretta notices something unique in between the wood. Loretta learns about bee’s and how they can help benefit her garden in the spring and summertime.
Fun story, very good illustrations and engaging for any age! Highly recommended!
Great story! It talks about how we need to coexist with nature. I just love this author and how she relates to children with different topics. I enjoy reading these aloud with my niece, and how my older children like to listen in. I would recommend this author to any and all care givers of children.
Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Lois J. Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Great story! It talks about how we need to coexist with nature. I just love this author and how she relates to children with different topics. I enjoy reading these aloud with my niece, and how my older children like to listen in. I would recommend this author to any and all care givers of children.
Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Lois J. Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom
Bee’s in Loretta’s Bonnet is a wonderfully written children’s book that children of all ages will enjoy reading. This author is one of my son’s and I favorite authors. He enjoys her books and we read them over and over again. One of the things I love most is her books are fun and educational and each one has a different message. Loretta is a young girl eho loves nature and learning things about nature. In this book Loretta has a arm full of wood and when she drops it a long tube which is called a leafcutter bee’s 0 nest. Read along as she learns the importance of a leafcutter. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next . We look forward to reading more from this Author.
Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I found this story to be entertaining and informative. Miss Loretta gets a lesson in bee habitats. The story is fun, age appropriate. It gives just enough information to not overwhelm but to make the child want to learn more. My grandson will be studying gardening and insects. This book will be going in that unit with hopes it will encourage him to learn more. Engaging, fun and a great read.
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Lois is a former high school chemistry teacher and former head science teacher at Science in the City Summer Camp in Philadelphia. She has also been an adjunct science teacher at University of South Florida. Since retiring, she continues to take science classes. Her class in Forensic Biology led to Little Red, The Detective, in which Red is studying fingerprint identification, so she can tell that “Grandma” isn’t who she says she is.
Lois has taken so many science classes that she believes science is the solution to almost every problem, including the dilemmas in fairy tales. She has invented what she calls Science Folktales. In each science-based tale, the protagonist achieves a better ending than the original because of learning scientific principles. She has turned some of these tales into plays.
She has also created a series of Mermaid Science stories, which make use of water science.
Lois is married to the love of her life. She has two children, four grandchildren and a dog.
