Moby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Moby plays the flute was a very inspirational story – perfect for a kid who seems to be struggling with a task. Moby does not realize how important playing the flute is and the life lessons it will teach her. However, it takes her over a year to realize how important it is to stick with something and to keep trying, no matter what!
Just One More Egg: A Science Folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was hands down one of the best children’s books I have read in a very long time. It includes facts within the storyline and makes the lesson of sharing/caring fun to read! Every mom will go out of her way for her own children, but what if someone just dumped a child with you? How would you feel? How would you react? This story shows how Mama Warbler handles this situation with grace and teaches her neighbor how to be grateful for every situation – even when it means doing twice the amount of work.
The Veil by Wanda Luthman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Quick, great read. It was nice to watch Samuel come into his thirteenth birthday and everything that was to happen for him now that he hit “manhood”. Watching him get invited to participate in the Passover rites, I could tell he felt like he was now accomplished. His chosen scripture of Isaiah 53 is the perfect passage to have read for what was to come, and it is so cool that he was drawn to that passage to come into his manhood. Samuel and the Rabbi then discover that the rumbling and disturbance while they were at the Temple was caused by one of the most important moments of all time. I really love that in the end the author asks for anyone who believes to repeat the prayer and be saved.
This book was fun. It reminds me of all the mamas I know that says “oh it okay, I can have one more child for the afternoon”. It’s about helping take care of those around and us. No child left behind. I love this children’s book and recommend to all. Great author, well done!Just One More Egg: A Science Folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was fun. It reminds me of all the mamas I know that says “oh it okay, I can have one more child for the afternoon”. It’s about helping take care of those around and us. No child left behind. I love this children’s book and recommend to all. Great author, well done!
Just One More Egg: A Science Folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Mama Warbler is carefully protecting her egg when a cuckoo decides to lay an egg in her nest. Deciding to care for the egg, she is met with questions about her reasoning only to be praised when something unexpected happens.
Really well done for this book. The story talks about different types of birds as well as the elements the birds have to go to to protect their young.
Just One More Egg: A Science Folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
When a cuckoo lays an egg in a warbler’s nest, Mama Warbler isn’t sure what to do! Her friend suggests she get rid of the egg, but she is determined to take care of it! Mama Warbler takes care of the baby cuckoo, treating it like she would her own. One day, when Mama Warbler is in danger, the baby cuckoo repays her kindness.
This story was beautifully written with scientific details, while still being fun and relatable. Kids are able to learn a valuable lesson on how to treat others with kindness and accept everyone, even if they are different. My kids loved the colorful illustrations in this story! The pictures brought the story to life and connected everything together! I can not wait to read more by this author.
The Veil by Wanda Luthman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I found this biblical fiction to be short and, yet, quite interesting. A short story based on the tearing of the veil inside the Jewish Tabernacle is a different take. Something extraordinary is witnessed in the temple. Believers will find this book to be a neat little addition to their fiction library. What I really like is the author gives readers information to become believers in and of Christ. This book gave me goosebumps. I enjoyed it.
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The Veil is a biblical fiction book about the tearing of the veil inside the Jewish tabernacle when Jesus died on the cross. We don’t know of any eye witnesses to this from the Bible, but in the bibilical fiction story, The Veil, a Priest and a young boy who is being trained to become a Priest are eye witnesses to this spectacular event. Come along on this journey and experience this heart-pounding, fear-inducing, yet awe-inspiring event that holds so much meaning to the Christian faith.
There are references to the tearing of the veil in 3 books of the Bible (Matthew, Mark, and Luke), “the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom.” Inside the Tabernacle were two rooms, The Holy Place and the Holiest of Holies. The veil separated these two rooms. The Holiest of Holies was where God lived and only one Priest was allowed to enter that room and only after being both physically and spiritually cleansed.
The tearing of the veil upon Jesus’ death represents what Jesus did for mankind on the cross–he paid the ultimate price for our sin, so we are no longer separated from a Holy God, our Creator. Therefore, we now have access to God because of the blood of Jesus. All of our sins are forgiven and we are made righteous. There is no more guilt to bear for our sins. We are free! Hallejuah!
This book was written to inspire all who read it regardless of age to “live” the experience and contemplate the wonderful gift Jesus gave us when He died upon the cross. But, his death was not final. He was raised from the dead in 3 days as was predicted by ancient prophets in the Bible. Because he was raised from the dead, He overcame death. We do still die physically, but after we die, if we have accepted this free and wonderful gift that Jesus offers us, we will join Him and His Father (God) and the Holy Spirit in Heaven and live for all eternity!
At the end of the book is a prayer and an opportunity to accept Jesus as your personal Savior so that you can accept His gift and live forever! Your eternity starts the moment you accept Jesus into your heart. You will live without guilt or shame from any past or future sins you may commit, if you sincerely repent. You will know LOVE like you have never known it before. You will know JOY and PEACE no matter the circumstances you are in. You will find a FRIEND that will NEVER leave you and that’s Jesus!
Wanda Luthman is an international multi-award-winning author. She’s been a Christian since she was 3 years old, was baptized at 12 years old, and attended a Christian College in the Midwest double majoring in Psychology and Sociology. She has practiced in the field of counseling for over 20 years. But she felt she really “met” God in her late 40’s when her Pastor taught her contemplative listening which is a Christian form of meditation. Since then, she’s been on a mission to share God’s love with everyone she meets.
Moby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was fun to read with my girls! It was a great read but filled with lessons also. Patience, hard work, dedication, and remembering things will always get better. I have grown to love the bond a good book brings by reading it to my children. This one has a great storyline and illustrations.
Moby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Moby Plays the Flute is a cute kids book, with a big message. At first, I thought the book was leading toward Moby having a learning disability, or perhaps ADHD. As she was struggling, I wanted to reach out and give her a hug- her mom is not mentioned, and her dad is a deployed Marine. It saddened me that she was struggling for a full year before everything clicking and her turn around. However, my 6 year old didn’t catch on to any of that- he was just happy she learned how to play the flute and found her “hidden” gift. The artwork is wonderful, very vibrant colors and how expressive Moby is. Her facial expression and posture changes as the story progresses, and it lets us know how she is feeling. Moby has quite the fashion sense, and I love how all the colors pop. The author very clearly spelled out the meaning of the book at the end, and the importance of self love and self confidence. I love the summary of the messages at the end, along with the interactive suggestions. This book would be great for an elementary school teacher to read in class, and build a lesson around.
Reviewed by @way2gosmartguy
Moby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Moby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt. This is such a sweet book and the pictures are beautiful. Its the story of a little girl named Moby and her father is in the military. When he has to go away for a year he gifts her a flute for her birthday. When she tries to play the flute she realizes you can’t just play it automatically you have to learn. As she struggles and learns to play the instrument she learns that hard work and regular practice pays off. This is a great book to give as a gift for kids of all ages. My nephews that are 4 and 7 loved it!
Moby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is such a heartwarming story! As a flute player myself, I can say that this book hit all the right notes with me! The main character develops perseverance throughout the tale. She learns an incredible lesson- that sometimes, a closer look is required. She also learns the value of hard work.
Just One More Egg: A Science Folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is an adorable book. It is a beautifully written story. A lesson and learning hidden in an entertaining way for children. I read it with my year old. He also loved the story. This is definitely a story I will be reading again and again.
Just One More Egg: A Science Folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Science is cool. Mama Warbler had 6 eggs that she was sitting on when a Cuckoo dropped an egg into her next. Mama took care of the egg even when her neighbors questioned it. What she learns in the end is that by taking care of the egg, the hatchling took care of her babies. If we all take care of each other, things work out in the end.
Just One More Egg: A Science Folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was such a cute story with some great illustrations that showed up well on a Kindle. Young kids of all ages will enjoy this sweet story about acceptance and not judging someone based on looks. The mama bird was so sweet to keep the baby cuckoo egg and not treat the baby any different, despite what her negative neighbor kept suggesting. The author did great job of explaining the science of how the cuckoo birds leave their eggs in other bird’s nests in a fun way for kids to understand. I definitely recommend this book for folks who want to help kids learn more about birds and compassion.
Just One More Egg by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Just One More Egg (Science Folktales Book 6) by Lois Wickstrom
4 Stars
This is a cute story with some pretty illustrations. Not only is there a little drama to keep it interesting but children will learn about cuckoos and warblers . Although it seems cruel that a mama cuckoo will abandon her egg in another bird’s nest, it is beneficial to them both. The book also shows that even if you are different, you are still deserving of love which is important for children to know.
Review by @Anna Hirsch
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Just One More Egg: A Science Folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book made my Mama heart swell up with happiness. It truly shows how selfless a mama can be. It doesn’t matter if you share the same blood when a baby needs you, you help. I really lived this book so so much.
Just One More Egg: A Science Folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
As with all this author’s books, she can teach kids a lesson using animals. This one was with birds. It was a nice and different choice of an animal. I love that she taught about love and caring for all animals even if they are not your own. There was a little sadness involved, but it helped tell the story of hope so that made up for the tear that I may have shed. Depending on the age of the child there may be questions of why that you will have to answer, but I think it will provide a parent or teacher with a teaching moment. I love the illustrations that she provides with the story as they are always so cute. The colors are always so vivid which I love.
Just One More Egg: A Science Folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
3.5 Stars
Just One More Egg: A Science Folktale (Science Folktale Series) by Lois Wickstrom is a cute children’s story that has an interesting storyline, colourful illustrations, a bit of adventure, educational elements, and a touch of drama to keep things interesting.
What happens when a cuckoo lays her egg in a warbler nest? What happens when the chick hatches? This is well worth the read to find out…
This cute and quirky story was engaging and fun, feeding both the imagination, as well as inspiring a little learning.
Happy reading!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Just One More Egg: A Science Folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Mama Warbler has just laid 6 eggs and she’s patiently waiting on them to hatch. One day, a Cuckoo flies into her nest and lays an egg, then just disappears. Mama Warbler’s neighbor keeps trying to get her to toss the much larger egg away but Mama insists on keeping it. When the baby cuckoo hatches, it’s much bigger than Mama herself and this baby eat A LOT! Mama is busy collecting food when a cat stops by for a visit. Baby cuckoo protects Mama’s nest but the neighbor looses a baby. The neighbor decides that baby cuckoo isn’t so bad after all and she’s hoping to gain one next year.
This is a super cute book by an author that I love! The illustrations are very well-done as well. This would be a great teaching tool about birds and egg laying, about friendships, loyalty, trust, and the importance of all lives.
Just One More Egg by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a nice little read. A little heartbreaking but also heartwarming. I didn’t read this one with my son this time, but I will be. It’s an easy beginner read.
Just One More Egg: A Science Folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a cute and sad story! Mama Warbler ended up with a cuckoo egg in her nest. She could have kicked it out but kept it. What was one more? She just accepted it. Because she accepted the cuckoo bird, her nest was safe from the cat. Neighbor bird, however, wasn’t. She lost an egg to the cat. We shouldn’t judge by the looks, smells, etc. Everyone has a role in our lives. I did find it interesting that the eggs aren’t that much bigger and even though the bird is larger, the momma still takes on the baby cuckoo. Even an old lady can learn new facts. Cute children book that makes a great story time book
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Cuckoos Lay Eggs in Warbler Nests and fly away. Should Mama Warbler raise the cuckoo baby as her own?
Inspired by The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Anderson. This story shows mutual benefit to both warblers and cuckoos when a cuckoo lays an egg in a warbler’s nest.
Cuckoo babies eat six times as much as warbler babies. Soon they are bigger than their warbler mamas. They are stinky and hungry and huge.
Will Mama Warbler love her new baby?
Click here to view the Book Trailer for Just One More Egg (Science Folktales Book 6) by Lois Wickstrom
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.
Moby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
First off the pictures in this are amazing. I could look at them all day.
Moby gets a flute from her dad who is deployed for a year. When she says it’s broken he encourages her to keep trying. This book has so many lessons and age appropriate wording to get across what that message is without being too over my kids heads.
My daughter has read this 3x now and just loves it
Oliver: A Story about Adoption by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A cute story about how children, no matter what type of family unit they come from, fantasize about the life they would live if they were brought up in a different family. Oliver is adopted and becomes angry at his father for disciplining him and so he goes into a fantasy world imagining who his birth parents are. The drawings while simple are still beautiful. Overall this was a solid four stars!
The Mermaid and the Ice Cube Necklace by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I was really impressed with this authors ability introduce scientific concepts, tackle important topics like reusing and recycling, imaginary friends, and have wonderful, engaging illustrations and still manage to keep children entertained. While I feel this series of books is geared more toward girls, my boys still enjoyed it. As a homeschool mom I really appreciate books like this. It offers a lot of extra curricula, ideas for many activities, and lots of opportunities for learning. This is just one of many great books on offer from this author. It’s great for all ages.
The Mermaid and the Water Magnifying Glass by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The concept of this series of books is based around science and I think it’s wonderful how the author incorporated a fun story that teaches so many things in a fun and exciting way. The book introduces children to scientific concepts at an early age but in a fun, interesting, easy to understand way. In The Mermaid and The Water Magnifying Glass we are even introduced to a young girls imaginary friend and that shows children that it is okay if they have one as well. Her friend thinks it’s unfair that she can’t see her but accepts Maia and Trezzie no matter what. We are also introduced to another other important topics like trash being thrown into the ocean, littering, and how we can reuse and recycle which I feel is incredibly important to learn at a young age. This book was adorable, informative, and I would recommend this book to anyone who wants this type of book.
The Mermaid and the Water Magnifying Glass by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Mermaid books are a great way to introduce your child to science. This book contains a science experiment you can do with your child just like Fig shows Maia and Trezzie how to do. I love the illustrations and the detailed science at the back of the book. This book isn’t just a great read but a great learning opportunity. The characters are lovable and timeless.
The Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book Six by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Such a cute story about a boy on his unbirthday. The presents are unique and have special gifts of their own. The characters are lovable and relatable. The illustrations are well done and beautiful to look at. Definitely worth the read and your kids will love it too!
The Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book Six by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
By now I’ve read, enjoyed, and shared many of this authors books with my children. This book was no different. It was wonderfully illustrated with colorful, full page pictures, taught very valuable lessons about being unconventional, and unique. How to handle overwhelm and to slow down, think for yourself, and to problem solve. I really love sharing these books with my children and they really enjoy them as well. I look forward to reading many more in the future.