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The Mind-Reading Hat (Invisible Magic Wand Series Book 6) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Bobbi Wagner

The Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book SixThe Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book Six by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a great children’s story. It is about Caspain’s and his hat that allows him to hear things his mom and grandpa are saying. This is not just any hat but a mind reading hat and Caspian has to be wearing it. This is an engaging story that pulls you into the story. It is great for any child. It has great illustrations that make the read interact with the story. I enjoyed Caspian and his magical hat. I highly recommend reading this book to your children and find out what happens to Caspain and his hat.

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The Mind-Reading Hat (Invisible Magic Wand Series Book 6) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

The Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book SixThe Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book Six by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the 6th book in a series, and it is just as cute and good as the other ones! Each one of the stories revolves around a child named Caspian and, in this book, he receives a mind reading hat. This is the perfect book that you can read with children. It is family and child friendly and was such a joy to read. If you are looking for your next fun book that your child will love, then look no further because this one will be one that not only your child loves, but you will love it as well.

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The Mind-Reading Hat (Invisible Magic Wand Series Book 6) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Michelle Mulvey

The Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book SixThe Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book Six by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Caspian is back with an all new unbirthday present or two. When Caspian woke up he was surprised to see 2 boxes under his bed. The usual big one his Grandpa always out there and a small one right next to it. In this book the two I birthday gifts work in and hand in order for Caspian to rescue something special. Another great read for the kiddos.

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The Mind-Reading Hat (Invisible Magic Wand Series Book 6) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jenni Bishop

The Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book SixThe Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book Six by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Mind-Reading Hat is the sixth book in this picture book series and is a fun story. Lois gives us another charming, original and imaginative tale for children between the ages of 4 – 8 years old. The colourful illustrations help to bring the story alive.

Caspian’s is back on a new adventure. This year his Grandpa gave him a Mind-Reading Hat for his UnBirthday Gift. Find out what happens when he dons his Mind-Reading Hat.

The story has magic and adventure and there is always a message featured with each one.

I look forward to Caspian’s next UnBirthday Gift.

Reviewed by @jennadb
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The Mind-Reading Hat( Invisible Magic Wand Series Book 6) by Lois Wickstrom

The Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book SixThe Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book Six by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Another cute read in this series. This story seemed a bit quicker than the previous one, but it is still entertaining. It is an easy-to-read book, and the story is easy to follow as well. Once again on his unbirthday Caspian goes on an adventure. This time he is given two gifts and uses them to unravel another mystery. While this new adventure for Caspian was fun it did not seem to pull the reader in to the story as much and was quickly over, but young readers will enjoy this fun story that has Caspian thinking and learning as he enjoys his newest adventure.

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The Mind-Reading Hat (Invisible Magic Wand Series Book 6) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shelly Kittell

The Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book SixThe Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book Six by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a fun and entertaining book. The characters are lively and feel real. Caspian is a sweet young boy with a sense of curiosity that makes every Unbirthday fun. His grandfather gives him very cool gifts. The pictures are bright, colorful and keeps childrens attention as you are reading. I read this one to my grandson and it was a big hit. A definite recommendation for story time and for any child’s collection.

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The Mind-Reading Hat (Invisible Magic Wand Series Book 6) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Dr. Anya Schultz

The Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book SixThe Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book Six by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another cute book from this author. In this Magic Wand Book Caspian receives another UnBirthday present, well actually two of them. They, as all the other presents, are very special. As the title states, Caspian receives a mind reading hat. Whose mind will he be able to read? Where do these minds take him: on an adventure, in search of more gifts, etc.? These books are great for kids. They allow them to use their imagination. It leads them to thinking that what seems silly or impossible might just be real.

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The Mind-Reading Hat (Invisible Magic Wand Series Book 6) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Carrie Reed

The Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book SixThe Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book Six by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!

This is the second book I have read by this author, and the second story I have read with Caspian. I really love the art work and the story line. Caspian’s grandfather has all of these magical items that are given to Caspian on his unbirthdays and he gets the joy of learning in this book, what the hat and stone do for him. This is such a great story to get the imagination flowing in kids.

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Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephanie Wilson Peterson – Review by Tori Mitton

Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad DogToby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The tale of Toby and the naughty cat! Toby just wants to be the Goodest boy and the neighbor cat, who tries to convince Toby to go on these wild adventures.
Toby just wants to explore the neighborhood, and the pesky neighbor cat gets him into all sorts of trouble. This book was amazing! Toby had the best life

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Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephanie Wilson Peterson – Review by Ashleyann Sanabria

Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad DogToby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a cute story! The story was very interesting and would keep any child invested. As a dog lover myself, I found that even as an adult I enjoyed reading along. I think there could also be several teaching points or lessons learned throughout this story. It will provide children with not only an entertaining read, but a learning experience! Definitely recommend!

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Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephanie Wilson Peterson – Review by Kelli Harper

Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad DogToby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My daughter and I read this together and we loved it. Such an adorable story. The point of view is from the dog. I so wish Toby had been able to talk to his HuDad and let him know what was going on. Your children will love Toby and his adventures

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Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephanie Wilson Peterson – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad DogToby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephanie Wilson Peterson

Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog is a cute children’s book that my four year old son and I loved reading. This is a short chapter story that we read in an evening. This is a story about a dog named Toby. Toby can be a bit mischievous at times. He also likes to blame others for things that he has done. . Join Toby and the pesky cat as they go on a adventure. I highly recommend reading this book and we can’t wait to read more from this Author.

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Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephanie Wilson Peterson – Review by Julie Johnson

Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad DogToby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a super fun book that dog lovers of all ages can enjoy. Toby is a really good dog but this pesky neighborhood cat is set on making sure to make Toby look bad. She paws her way into his life and he just can’t resist chasing her through the neighborhood. Then he gets picked up and ends of in a vet’s office were some destruction takes place. He meets his new hu-mom and she loves him but Toby really doesn’t like it when hu-dad goes to work. Toby really is a good dog, it just takes some time for his hu-people to see it!

I recommend this super cute read, especially if you have budding readers!

Reviewed by: @faithfulgirl4

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Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephanie Wilson Peterson – Review by Shelly Kittell

Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad DogToby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Poor Toby! Through a series of misadventures that are all the cat’s fault, he gets in such trouble. Stop following the cat! Toby is a sweet dog that makes some not so good choices. I enjoyed this story. It’s happy, fun and gives a cute giggle. I was reading this to my grandson as we were waiting in the ER. It’s a story with potential for great story voices as you read aloud. The characters are so cool. My grandson loved Toby. He kept telling him to stay away from that silly cat. He thought the HuDad should have listened more. There are so many lessons to learn from this story. So much potential in one story. I love these stories to read to my grandchildren. The flow went very smooth. Great book. We are looking forward to more about Tobey.

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Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephanie Wilson Peterson – Review by Alison Risher

Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad DogToby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A heartwarming story about a dog, from the dog’s perspective. I now look at my scamp of a dog with new understanding. This poor little dog! All he wants is to be good. This is the type of dog that thighs simply happen to. Come along for the joyride!

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Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephanie Wilson Peterson – Review by Tausha Treadway

Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad DogToby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephanie Wilson Peterson. My family loved this book. I read it aloud to my 4 and 9 year old nephews. They both loved it but of course the 9 year old got more out of it. Its the perfect book for beginning readers as my nephew read some of it! Its of course the story of Toby the dog who gets into things. He has a few misadventures with the cat and tends to do things he shouldn’t. The cat did seem to get away with everything and even when poor Toby wasn’t guilty he got blamed! This story helps kids to realize that dogs have feelings too! This is the perfect read aloud book for the whole family. We can’t wait to read another of her books!

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Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephanie Wilson Peterson – Review by Stephanie Nicole

Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad DogToby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great light read full of shenanigans, and lots of humor. Being a huge dog lover and a mom I personally read this book twice, once by myself and once with my daughter. The story was amazing and engaging, I mean how could it not be when its told from the perspective of the dog. This book is great for beginner chapter readers, and will leave you happy and laughing at the very end.

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Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephanie Wilson Peterson – Review by Jamie Truex

Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad DogToby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book made me laugh. Toby reminds me of our dog. It made me think that maybe our dog isn’t always a bad dog. This is a very good chapter book for beginning chapter readers. It’s funny and engaging. Definitely recommend and would be interested in more adventures with Toby.

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Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephanie Wilson Peterson – Review by Anna Hirsch

Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad DogToby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephanie Wilson Peterson
4 Stars

This is a great book to read aloud with the kids or for younger readers who are gaining confidence and starting to read longer books. Toby experiences some silly adventures because of the cat next door. The author did a good job showing how there are two sides to a coin. While humans may consider Toby’s actions as being a “bad dog”, Toby had “good” reasons for doing what he did. This is an endearing story that is fun and hilarious with the antics between cats and dogs. The kids will love it!

Review by @Anna Hirsch
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Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephanie Wilson Peterson – Review by Karen Pearman

Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad DogToby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a very cute story for early readers. I think it’s also a good book for parents to read with their kids, especially if you have animals. I love how a cat was added in as the protagonist to make it a story of both dogs and cats. Being a cat owner, I could relate to a lot of the mischief that this dog was tricked into completely. I think it’s a good story to tell to teach how not everything an animal, or kid, does is their own fault, but could be related to other causes. This, in my opinion, is a great story to teach cause and effect to our kids. I highly recommend it. I laughed a lot and found it to be very enjoyable.

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Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephanie Wilson Peterson – Review by Rayne East

Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad DogToby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cute sweet story for dog lovers (and more)
I adored this story, it had me in stitches. Toby is a gorgeous character who is battling against his feline neighbour. He is so easy to love and his ‘voice’ is one that kids will easily relate to. The author has written in a way that is accessible for children transitioning into chapter books. There is also an underlying message of honesty and trust. This would make a great addition to a home or classroom library.

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Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephenie Wilson Peterson

Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad DogToby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A cute story about a dog that gets a visit from a mischievous cat. Each new visit brings a new adventure. These new adventures always seem to end badly for Toby, but this does not deter him from having a new one each time the cat tempts him.

This is an easy chapter read for kids. It is easy to follow and entertaining. The story moves along quickly, and each new chapter is a new adventure. The dog is a cute character, and it was enjoyable to see his emotions and thoughts. Although this is an entraining story, I feel that the character of the cat was a bit too nasty, especially when you have young minds that soak everything up.

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Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephanie Wilson Peterson – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad DogToby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Toby is a cute book for kids and adults. I love that it was written from the dog’s point of view. I wish it had more art work, but perhaps that is a downfall of an e-book. I read it to my 6 year old who really enjoyed it. It was a bit long to hold his interest, so we spread it over a couple days.
The cat makes me think of the evil cats from Lady and the Tramp. Teasing the dog to get him in trouble. We laughed a couple times, as Toby is a very snarky and sarcastic little dog. My son felt so sad for Toby when he got in trouble, saying Poor puppy!

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Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephanie Wilson Peterson – Review by Nichole Chrisman

Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad DogToby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my goodness how cute is this book! Toby has some mishaps all thanks to a neighborhood cat and his owner keeps calling him a bad dog! Poor Toby! This book is a short chapter book, which is excellent for beginning chapter/struggling readers to start with as the chapters are short, the language is accessible, and the story is engaging! The only thing that may trip up some kids is that he doesn’t call his owners Dad or Mom, rather he calls them HuDad/HuMom ( I’m guessing it’s a play on human but I’m not sure). Other than that will 100% recommend for young readers or readers who enjoy reading children’s literature!

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The Mind-Reading Hat (Invisible Magic Wand Series Book 6) by Lois Wickstrom

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The Mind-Reading Hat (Invisible Magic Wand Book 6) by Lois Wickstrom
Genre – Kids, Family
Page Count – 32
Cover Designer – Nicolás Milano

This year, Caspian’s Grandfather gives him a hat for his UnBirthday. Wearing it lets him hear what people are thinking. Mom doesn’t want him to know what surprises she has in store, so she sends him next door to talk to their neighbor Geraldine. He wonders if she has surprises for him. Then he hears a turtle talking.

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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 the 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 for children.

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 and four grandchildren, and a dog. She gardens, rides her bike, and tries to save the planet.

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Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephanie Wilson Peterson – Review by Trish Ann

Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad DogToby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This was a very cute story! I’m a cat person but found myself rooting for Toby at times. The first few chapters were well thought out. As the story progressed, I’m not sure if the details were added to plump the story but I didn’t always feel it was connected. I was also frustrated by the ending. Overall, this was a cute story that kids would enjoy reading.

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Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephanie Wilson Peterson – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad DogToby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a great enjoyable children’s story. This is an engaging story about a dog who is mischievous. He does some things that he blames on others. This is a great story that will take you on a funny adventure. Toby is a fun character that brings the story to life. He is a very likable dog that can teach things to children reading this book. There is also a cat that seems to cause trouble. They are great characters which any child would like. Overall a great child’s story that I highly recommend.

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Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephanie Wilson Peterson – Review by Michelle Mulvey

Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad DogToby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed the book about Toby. He really did try to be such a good dog but that sneaky cat who pretended to be his friend was anything but a friend. Every bad thing the dog did was because of the cat. Dogs have feelings. The love their humans and want to make them happy. Most dogs are very smart and know how to get out of certain situations and they know their humans will always love them even if they can be a “bad dog” great book for children learning how to read!

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Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephanie Wilson Peterson – Review by Jenni Bishop

Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad DogToby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Toby the dog reminds me of my dog who likes to have the last say and explain away his antics. The story is intriguing and the animals are funny. I would recommend the story for children between the ages of 6 and 11 but I am sure that children and adults of all ages will enjoy this story. I enjoyed Stephenie’s humour.

I look forward to see what other adventures Toby gets up to.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephanie Wilson Peterson – Review by Lorrene Huisman

Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad DogToby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a cute and sweet story that I was laughing and smiling at as I read! I think and know a lot of kiddos would get the same excitement and enjoyment as I did as I read. I love how Toby had to in more than ways than one prove himself against his feline roommate. I found this book had a lot of truth of how Toby was blamed and the cat, well was the innocent one. I also loved how the story seemed to have the moral of truth and honesty, and stand up for what is right. And of course to get along. Wonderful read! Loved it!

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