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Little Red, the Detective ( Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Caralee Loonat

Little Red, the Detective: a science folktale (Science Folktales)Little Red, the Detective: a science folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Once again I have read another great teaching book by this author. I really wish my children were young enough to read these. This series is a great learning tool for kids. I cannot reccomend this series enough. I really found that the author’s use of a well known fairy tale and the way in which she has enhanced it was a great way to engage kids and help them to get interested in learning.

The story although a classic is refreshed in this unique telling. I really would get this book for a child between 5 and 9. It really draws the attention of the reader and shows them a fresh way to look at the subject. I will definitely refer this series to friends with kids.

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Little Red, the Detective (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Angela Plate

Little Red, the Detective: a science folktale (Science Folktales)Little Red, the Detective: a science folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

We enjoyed this book. It’s a scientific twist in Little Red Riding Hood. Plus, it fit in nicely with our forensic science course. Instead of plants, we’re doing animal tracks, but this has got them interested in plants now as well. A little gross where the wolf vomit is concerned but still an enjoyable read.

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Little Red, the Detective (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Cindy Mayberry

Little Red, the Detective: a science folktale (Science Folktales)Little Red, the Detective: a science folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As we all know the story of Little Red Riding Hood. That may be true. Little Red is off to grannies house. No talking to strangers and “Please pick me some flowers for my tea.” This author did so much more with the story. She made it more about plant discovery and their uses. Which once again gets the children out of the house. There are all kinds of flowers within our neighborhoods. With Spring here new plants and flowers are blooming. What a great time to pick up this book and enjoy the adventure that this author has planned out for her readers. I must say this author has impressed me every time she plans out her stories. My grands have loved each of this author’s story. The projects that follow are amazingly fun as well.
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Little Red, the Detective (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jenni Bishop

Little Red, the Detective: a science folktale (Science Folktales)Little Red, the Detective: a science folktale by Lois Wickstrom

4 stars
Little Red is Lois’s retelling of Little Red Riding Hood. It is another fun tale in the Science Folktales series. Children will not only to enjoy reading about Red adventures but will actually learn as they go.
Red sets off to visit Granny and encounters a wolf along the way where the two find plants and flowers and a little bit of scientific learning along the way. Red must use her detective skills to thwart the wolf and make sure Granny is safe.
There is a little science, a little mystery and a twist or two that children 4 – 8 years old will be delighted with this story. The colourful pictures are bright and will pull little eyes and minds in to the story.

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Little Red, the Detective (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shelly Kittell

Little Red, the Detective: a science folktale (Science Folktales)Little Red, the Detective: a science folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my goodness, I loved this story with it’s teaching about the conehead flowers. I did think the wolf vomiting was a touch ick, but if you drink the right mix of tea, it will cause vomiting. In this case, it rescued grandma. Looking at fingerprints to find out that the wolf was grandma was an exciting addition. We actually went down the rabbit hole with this one and did our own finger prints. It made for a fun discussion about them. So much to learn. This was a fun story that taught about the flowers, and tea. It also taught about rescuing grandma and taking care of her. All wonderful lessons and values to learn. Another wonderful story for storytime.

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Little Red, the Detective (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom

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Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom
Genre – Kids, Family
Page Count – 28

Little Red is Learning to be a Detective. And Grannie is Teaching her to Identify Plants.

Grannie asks Little Red to bring her some cone flowers to make delicious tea. While Little Red is walking through the woods to Grannie’s house, she meets a wolf who gives her a bunch of cone-shaped purple flowers. She thanks the wolf and then gets out her plant identification book. While she is comparing the flowers to the pictures in her book, the wolf trots along down the path.

When Little Red arrives at Grannie’s house, she senses things aren’t right. Little Red must use her new detective skills to determine if Grannie is who she says she is. She already knows the flowers the wolf gave her weren’t cone flowers.

Red comes up with a plan to help save the day – all with a little help from science.

~ AMAZON ~

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Lois Wickstrom lives in a world where imaginary playmates are real. She doesn’t remember being born, so she finds unbirthdays are more exciting than the official once-a-year date on the calendar. She’s taken so many science classes that she believes science is the solution to almost every problem, including the dilemmas in fairy tales.

She writes by herself. She writes with co-authors. She asks illustrators what they would like to draw. If she ever writes her autobiography, the title will be My Life as a Group Project.

Her mother used to get angry with her for daydreaming. Her little sister picked on her. So she lived in books and wrote her own stories in which the bad-guys made sense, and the good-guys had a chance. As she has grown older, her imagination has grown weirder. Even she doesn’t know what she will write next.

Lois is a former science teacher. She has written a series of science-based folktales, and turned some of them into plays. In each modernized tale, the protagonist achieves a better ending because of learning scientific principles. Lois likes to garden, ride her bike with her husband, cook, and she votes in every election.

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Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Carrie Reed

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sweet book about coming together, and bullying. Lila stands up for herself against Nate being a bit of a bully and in the end come together and get along due to the warmth the poncho provided. The art is very beautiful and I love that the friends can all play together nicely and share.

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Noah’s Not So Super Summer (A Super Series–Book 1) by Brittany Tucker

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Noah’s Not So Super Summer (A Super Series–Book 1) by Brittany Tucker
Genre – Kids, Sci-Fi
Page Count – 190
Cover Designer – Miblart

Noah Reagan has always dreamed of making it big—for science. A place in The Summer with Supers Youth Program would provide him with just that. Popularity, respect, and maybe even a bully-free semester.

But when Lincoln City’s mutant infestation leaves Noah’s dreams crushed beneath a pile of rubble, he’s forced to spend the summer working for his dad’s failing Mega-Maintenance company, cleaning up after the very creatures that have stolen his freedom.

With the real heroes battling back the incoming hordes, Noah begins his investigation into the madness fueling the monsters, hoping to end the mega-meltdowns before his last chances of a super summer are swept into the dustbin.

Though, with the mastermind holding the keys to Noah’s dreams, interfering may doom him to an off-brand existence, and a future of atomic wedgies, forever.

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Brittany Tucker lives on an island off the coast of Washington state with her husband, daughter, a menagerie of fur-children, and her imagination. She prefers generic cereal, collects tattoos and action figures, and was in the top 5% on the planet for ship’s sunk in Assassin’s Creed III.

Brittany also likes to write books from time to time.

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Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jamie Burns

I absolutely love the message, “We all pull together” that is evident throughout this book. Lois Wickstrom has quickly become one of my favorite authors. Her illustrator, Janet King does a wonderful job of bringing the story to life with the illustrations! Lila is spending time with her Grammie who is putting the finishing touches on a poncho just for Lila. At first Lila is not too sure about the poncho, but it ends up pulling her and others together. Pulling Together is one of my favorite books with an Important message that even though something might not seem great at first, it can all come together well in the end. Another thing that can be learned is to forgive others and bring them close. Wrap up with your favorite cozy jacket, poncho, or blanket and enjoy this sweet book!

Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Heather Hoke

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a wonderful story! It really does show that working together and a bit of kindness are wonderful things. Especially together. Just goes to show ya that Grandma’s know what they are talking about!

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Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Stephanie Robb

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A wonderful story of friendship and working together aimed at children with lovely illustrations.

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Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars

Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom is a cute children’s story that has an interesting storyline, sweet illustrations, some adventure, a touch of drama, and messages/lessons.
Grammie knits a poncho for Lila- but this isn’t just any poncho- it’s special. Grab a copy and follow along on this cute adventure to find out what happens and why this poncho is special.
This cute story is engaging and fun, feeding both the imagination, as well as imparting a few important messages on pulling together, being kind, forgiveness, problem solving, bullying, family, friendship, fostering togetherness, cooperation, helpfulness, and more.
Happy reading!

 

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Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Julie Johnson

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Grandma is knitting a poncho for Lila but it’s no ordinary poncho. This one has three heads! Lila is confused but Grandma keeps saying, “We all pull together!” Lila goes out to see her friends. They aren’t as kind as they should be about her poncho but when the things get tough, the poncho will pull everyone together.

I love how this story features a grandmother knitting her grandchild something! I am a crafter and I can appreciate this sentiment so much! Many times things are gifted that aren’t immediately appreciated but then something happens and the thing that the receiver thinks they didn’t want becomes a treasure. I love the relationship that Lila has with her grandmother too! There’s nothing like a grandmother!

This is a great book to read with your favorite youngsters about friendship and bullying. It’s also a great lesson in respecting those around you, including elders. I highly recommend this one!

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Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Sarah King

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This adorable story can teach kids it is ok to have different interests and still be friends. There is nothing wrong with being different. Being kind and caring is truly what friendship comes down to.

Wickstrom had become a go-to purchase for me when shopping for my nieces and nephews. The stories are always well written, and the illustrations are on point as well. I would recommend this book to others.

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Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Donya Pedigo

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ve read several books by Lois Wickstrom and I love the way she weaves important messages/ themes within fun stories. Pulling Together is a fun read about pulling together with friends and with people who you may not feel deserve it. This is such a great message and way to deal with someone who was bullying them. The subtle message that grandma didn’t make a mistake but knew what she was doing and how her granddaughter was smart enough to trust and listen to her was touching as well.

I also enjoyed the colorfully rendered illustrations in this book. They make the story come alive so beautifully. I have several books by Wickstrom that I like, but this is by far my favorite.

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Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jamie Truex

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom is another wonderful children’s book. The illustrations are very well done and there’s always a good message for the kids to learn. I shared this with my 4 year old granddaughter and she really enjoyed it. We giggled at some parts and she recognized the slight bullying. I definitely recommend this story, or any of Lois Wickstrom’s stories.

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Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom – Review by La Toya Lewis

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom is another wonderful children’s book with a great lesson. Lila’s Grandma knits her a poncho with three head holes and Lila is certain Grandma must have made a mistake. As Lila goes out to play she learns what Grandma meant by pulling together. It is a wonderful lesson that teaches how we can set children on the path and allow them to learn the lessons of kindness, gratitude, and “pulling together”. I really enjoyed reading this story with my children. The lessons are easy to grasp and the illustrations are beautiful. This is a winner of a story!

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Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Christine Baranek

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Pulling Together
By: Lois Wickstrom

I have read many of Lois Wickstrom’s books and I always have high expectations when I am able to read a new one. This one rose to those expectations and exceeded them. As always, this book features such sweet characters and an amazing plot. I truly loved this story. This is a great story to discuss inclusion and getting along with others. I definitely enjoy this story and will be rereading with both my students and my niece and nephew.

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Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Anna Hirsch

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom
4 Stars

When Lila sees her grandmother knitting a poncho with three head holes, she thinks that she has definitely made a mistake. All her grandmother says is “We all pull together “. Not really understanding, Lila puts on the poncho and goes out to play. By the end of the day, Lila realizes that her grandmother didn’t make a mistake and understands the reason for the three head holes. This is a great book to teach children to help others even those that they think don’t deserve it. This is a fantastic way to show kids that sticking together is always better!

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Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have enjoyed reading this author’s children’s books from the first one. I never hesitate to pick up one of her books to read to the children in my life. This is an engaging story that is full of interactive pictures that will keep your imagination going. I enjoy how there is a message in this book plus the entertainment value of it. This is a great children’s book that any younger child would enjoy and want you to read again and again. I highly recommend this book and this author.

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Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom

Pulling Together is a wonderfully written children’s book that children of any age will enjoy and adults to. My son and I are huge funs of this author and this may be our favorite yet. The one thing I love about this author is there’s always something to gain from reading her books for example learning to share or how to work together This is about Pulling Together. Lila’s grandma knits her a poncho but she thinks grandma made a mistake. While outside playing she comes across three kids who need her help including one kid who is the neighborhood bully. What will Lila do? Will she help all three kids? My son loved the story and the illustrations. He even had his own opinion on what Lila should do. I highly recommend reading this heart warming children’s book to find out what Lila did? I can’t wait to read more from this Author.

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White Picket Fences by Kyle Ann Robertson – Review by Vanessa Watts

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As a former military brat I understand the transient lifestyle we were forced to lead and how it impacted my decisions as an adult as well. Until I married a military man and we have done our best to keep our girls in the same area. The same school system and maintain the same friends for as long as they last here, it is a huge military area. The sense of always giving of yourself and receiving very little in return is a hard life to lead and continually pushes you to want more.

That is what Ju;lie is experiencing, the life of motherhood is not an easy one and oftentimes very lonely. Julie decides she needs to give her kids the childhood she never had. That is until tragedy strikes and they lose someone within their inner circle. Julie tries to tighten the reins on everyone in the family to ensure their safety but in turn only ends up punching them away. Will they ever be able to move past the tragedy or will their family dynamic be the next one?

This is a story about a mother’s love, sacrifice, and the decisions we make that alter our lives forever whether that be good or bad. As someone who has walked some of that life and dealt with guilt that eats at your very soul this book was well written in a way that showcases not only the power of a mother’s love but the strength, perseverance, and survival that goes along with it. I will be recommending this book to others that may connect as deeply as I did to Julie!

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Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Nina Maes

Strong characters. Great story, about friendship and sticking together. I just love this author and all the little gems that she intertwines in her books. Life lessons in all of her stories. I recommend to all readers.

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Strong characters. Great story, about friendship and sticking together. I just love this author and all the little gems that she intertwines in her books. Life lessons in all of her stories. I recommend to all readers.

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Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is such a lovely and heart warming story by an author that our entire household always enjoys. This story is all about inclusion and sticking together, something that kids really would benefit from knowing more about as they grow up. It was really nice to see my daughter understand the subject matter and engage with it so naturally. It was perfect to teach her the morale of the story. As usually, we have already read this book multiple times and I am sure we will be reading it many more.

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Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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My great nieces, nephew and I love this author’s books and this is one of our favorites. Very good illustrations and I love the overall message of this story and young and old can enjoy and learn.

Lila is curious that her Grammie is knitting something from Lila that is 3 holes and no sleeves..what could it be? When Grammie is done with the poncho for Lila….she immediately tries it one to go outside…and this poncho keeps Lila warm. Will Lila share when her friends get chilly while playing outside too even is one of her friends is a bit abrasive?

Remember “We All Pull Together”…what a wonderful message for not only children to remember but for adults too.

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Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jennifer Crain

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lila assumes her grandma made a mistake when she knitted her a 3-neck poncho. As the day turns blustery cold, Lila learns a lesson of gratitude and friendship as her and her friends stave off a bullyish boy.

This book would be perfect for a discussion of inclusion, taking chances (and elders sometimes know better) and getting along with peers. The colorful illustrations enhance to story as well. Perhaps too wordy for the youngest listeners, would be a delightful read/listen for slightly older preschoolers and kindergarten aged children.

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Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When Lila’s Grandma starts knitting a poncho with three head holes Lila thinks that Grandma has surely made a mistake. When Lila asks her Grandma about she says, “We all pull together” and then sends her out to play wearing the poncho. Lila makes her way to her friends house that is two doors down. On the way she encounters two others, one of which is the neighborhood bully. Lila hurries on her way and once she gets to her friends house she discovers what her Grandma meant by her words.

This was a beautiful little story packed full of lessons and exquisite illustrations that really bring the story to life. Grandma had a lesson to teach Lila by knitting a poncho with three head holes but it was up to Lila to learn it through her own actions. Although intended for younger children it conveys important messages for all ages about peer pressure, bullying, sharing, kindness, gratitude, playing and working together. Another amazing book by this author!

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Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tanya Wall, April 5, 2023

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lila’s grandmother knits a poncho for Lila. At first Lila thinks grammy made a mistake – there were three neck holes! She puts it over her head and arms and heads out to see her friends. She hopes that certain neighbors don’t see her… but they do. During her interactions with each of the kids in the neighborhood, they learn that if they “pull together” things work out much nicer for each of them. Lois Wickstrom uses this great way to show the idea of working together is better than working against.

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Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lila learns that her grandmother is wiser then she thought. As grandmother is making a ponçho with 3 holes in it. Lila soon find out what her grandmother means when she said,”We All Pull Together”. So why are there 3 holes in the ponçho? That can only be answered by reading this story! I absolutely love this author and her children’s books. She touched on many childhood pressures. Peers, Bullying, Sharing, Playing and Working Together. Her characters are the children we love and adore. This is another book all children’s libraries should have in it.

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Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tonya Merritt

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really can never say this enough, if you have a child who likes books or maybe you just like to read to your children Lois Wickstrom is an amazing author. In Pulling Together, she teaches about working together and doing things together. A fun story that teaches your kids values and more.

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