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Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Julie Johnson

Unicorn, Don't Do That!: It's okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstepUnicorn, Don’t Do That!: It’s okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstep by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The kids are going to love this one!!!

First of all, I love the illustrations in this story! They are so colorful and bright!

This story, like many of Lois Wickstrom‘s stories, has a great moral. This book is also very funny, most especially to little boys! They will want this book read to them and they will want to read it to you over and over again! Dinosaurs, unicorns, and poop….what’s not to love?

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Queen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shannen Kern

Queen of the FairiesQueen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another marvelous read by Lois Wickstrom! I read this with both of my kids, and we all truly enjoyed ourselves. It was definitely one of the more interesting books that kept us guessing which had us going ‘AHA!’ on the last page. We even read it twice more on the same day to get more of an appreciation with the full picture in mind! I loved the illustrations throughout as they are bright and add much more to the story as both of my kids liked going slower to see each picture clearly. As with most other books by this author, there are underlying life lessons that show up throughout the story. I highly recommend bringing this book into your home to share with your kiddos or even the classroom to get creativity flowing!

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Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shannen Kern

Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace (Kingdom of Mir)Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was an absolutely wonderful story to read with both of my kids, ages 8 and 12. Lois Wickstrom is one of our favorite authors, and anytime I bring a book home, my entire household gets excited! We go on such adventures, and this one was no different. The illustrations are a little different from others I’ve read before but still incredibly gorgeous nonetheless. The main character, Wynnie, is such a magnificent role model for a kid’s storybook. She is confident in herself and thinks a little outside the box, which is a great point to encourage in young ones. We enjoyed the creativity displayed in the book, and it sparked some great conversations in the house about our own ideas to problems we encounter. I highly recommend this for not only your classroom, but also to read at home with any kiddos in your life!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Queen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shannon Fowler

Queen of the FairiesQueen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story is a very whimsical and silly story told by a child. It is cute and easy to read with great pictures. I like the way the storyteller weaves the story and questions all the what ifs that could happen. I believe children aged 6-8 would enjoy this story. I look forward to reading to my granddaughter one day.

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Queen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Santana Hicks

Queen of the FairiesQueen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was a cute and simple book about what the narrator thought fairies were like. She wants to write specifically about the Queen of the Fairies but doesn’t want the other fairies to feel left out. The narrator writes about good fairies and bad. She wonders what would happen of the Queen of the fairies got ahold of her book and read it. Would she like it?

I have said it before and I will say it again, I wish Lois Wickstrom was around when my son was younger. He would have loved all of their stories I have read so far.

It is a very simple and easy to read book making it great for kids of a younger age.

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Stop That Lion: A Tale Of Friendship, Love And Peace (Kingdom Of Mir) by Lois Wickstrom and Timna Green – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace (Kingdom of Mir)Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

There are two Kingdoms, the Kingdom of Mir and the Kingdom of Sher and these Kingdoms have something in common and that is a Lion, each night, the Lion comes from Mir to Sher, however, the problem is that it eats the sheep which belong to the families who live in Sher.

One day the King of Sher announces a competition in which the losers have to give up their most prized possession and the winner will become his Royal Advisor and all they have to do is come up with a plan to “Stop the Lion” from entering the Kingdom of Sher, the solution has to be fair and all entrants must be able to carry out their solution immediately.

What solutions will the contestants come up with and who will win? This is an inspiring tale of the importance of thinking fairly, kindly and peacefully which is told in a charming and beautiful way and will make young children develop their use of imagination to think of what solutions they can come up with to the King’s problem.

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Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Melissa Fink

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Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace (Kingdom of Mir)Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Stop That Lion was a great childrens book. The pictures were cute and went along with the story. I would say this book is great for kids no older then 8 years old. The world building was amazing. The plot was well thought of. I highly recommend this book be read to little children.

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Queen Of The Fairies by Lois Wickstrom and Ada Konewki – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

Queen of the FairiesQueen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A young woman wants to write a book about the Queen of the Fairies, but what does the Queen of the Fairies do? Is it all fun and games with the good fairies, or does she have to keep the bad fairies in line and should she even mention the bad fairies at all, or will they feel left out and do mean things to her like play tricks on her, or even steal her story?

This is a wonderful little story about writing a story and the internal debates every author goes through, but in an easy to read way that will inspire any budding author to write their stories, while also showing the importance of the delightful illustrations which go along with it.

Reviewed by @roxsannel

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Queen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Melissa Fink

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Queen of the FairiesQueen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Queen of the Fairies was another great written kids book by Lois Wickstrom. This book was a fantasy read. My 10 year old read it to me. She said she loved how pretty and colorful the pictures was. This author never disappoints and we have enjoyed all of her books so far.

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Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

Unicorn, Don't Do That!: It's okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstepUnicorn, Don’t Do That!: It’s okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstep by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m not sure if it was meant to be funny, but Unicorn, Don’t Do That! had me laughing out loud. It is a very colorfully illustrated, rhyming book about Stega. She is half unicorn and half stegosaurs, and has been invited to a party. She is stuck on what gift she should bring to the party, worried that her gift won’t be good enough.. Many of the other attendees make their own gifts, but Stega has no weaving or carving skills. She instead decides to bring food, but that leads to be a struggle as well, as she accidently eats all the snacks she’s gathered. She arrives at the party, and just the wrong time…. or maybe the right time…. either way, her gift is a surprise!
I love that even though Ada tries to shame and make fun of Stega, Benny is a true friend and stands up for her.

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Loris Opens Up His Heart (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

Loris Opens Up His Heart: An Emotional Story For Kids (Courage Tales)Loris Opens Up His Heart: An Emotional Story For Kids by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Loris Opens Up His Heart is a picture book for children, to give a gentle, but emotional, introduction to Foster Care- as well as sensitive situations surrounding it. I read it to my 8 year old and he didn’t have any negative reactions. He did first interpret Loris’s attitude and behavior as many others might- as “mean” or “grumpy.” But, by the end, he understood, which I think is the purpose of this book. It helps kids understand that emotions and behaviors might have an underlying cause. You don’t know what someone has been through, so you shouldn’t judge them based off first impressions. Loris is placed with a new family, and is quiet and reserved. His new “siblings” continue to be by his side and offer their help, repeatedly. Eventually, Loris warms up to them and shares a bit about his past. Once he gets that off his chest, and is not judged harshly, he opens up to the family. I love the discussion this book sparked between my son and I after completion.

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Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Krista Moulthrop

Unicorn, Don't Do That!: It's okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstepUnicorn, Don’t Do That!: It’s okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstep by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a nice short kids book about a unicorn who went to her friends party and along the way attempted to gather different foods as a gift, but kept accidentally eating them all. Then she ended up pooping a rainbow outside of her friend’s house. Colorful illustrations, rhyming words for engagement. Any kiddo thats into unicorns or poop will enjoy this story.

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Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tori Mitton

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57128414-unicorn-don-t-do-that” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Unicorn, Don’t Do That!: It’s okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstep” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1613752303l/57128414._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57128414-unicorn-don-t-do-that”>Unicorn, Don’t Do That!: It’s okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstep</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/331633.Lois_Wickstrom”>Lois Wickstrom</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6453308359″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Stega gets invited to Benny’s house warming. But she wants to bring a gift she can give to Benny. She gets blueberries, walnuts, and honey. But eats them all. She brings Benny an empty coconut shell. He thinks it’s pretty and invites Stega inside to play. But she pooped outside the door, but it’s a rainbow! And it glows.
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Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Anantha Rusum

Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace (Kingdom of Mir)Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When I was a kid, my grand mom used to tell me story about a sher, which wanted to eat a cow. But the cow said it has to tend to it’s calf and she will come back the next day. That was a story about trust. When I read this book, it reminded me of that childhood story. In this book, there is a lion which keeps crossing the border to eat the sheep. The king announces a reward to anyone who finds the solution to the problem. But when a little girl comes up with a solution, she is disregarded at first. But later the king allows her to try. This book is a reminder to everyone that we should not rush to judgement and anyone can make a difference no matter how little they are.

A wonderful story for the little ones. Loved it.

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Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Carrie Reed

Unicorn, Don't Do That!: It's okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstepUnicorn, Don’t Do That!: It’s okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstep by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Beautiful art work, Stega is such a sweet and lovable character. I am not really sure I understand all the talk about pooping rainbows, but it looks pretty. It was nice to see Benny being accepting of his friend and her poop, even when Ada was making fun of her. Stega is so sweet when she shows up to the party but missing a present, she is so distraught.

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Marshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Alison Risher

Marshmallow RabbitMarshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The two main characters are a candy shop owner and a thieving child. The title cleverly comes into play. The young thief is thwarted when a marshmallow rabbit she swipes puts her into a sticky situation. When confronted, the little thief has an attitude that reminds me of Brer Rabbit. Clever thinking gets her out of the sticky situation, but the consequences of her actions will probably sadden her.

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Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace (Kingdom of Mir)Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Star’s
Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom

Stop that Lion is part of the Kingdom of Mir Series and we absolutely loved reading it. I love that this author include life lessons in each of her stories. This one is about problem solving and taking chances, friendship along with being brave and realizing you don’t have to do it alone. The illustrations are colorful and bring the story to life. highly recommend reading this book and look forward to reading more from this Author.

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Queen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Hannah Porter

Queen of the FairiesQueen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love Reading books by this author. This book was so unique. My little ones and I really enjoy it. With the bright colors and cute artwork, it keeps the kids and I engaged the whole time. I liked the concept of reading a book within a book lol and it shows kids that you’re not too young to start writing your own books.Also the link for the stem website is awesome, we love doing stem projects. I love forward to reading more from the talented Lois Wickstrom 🥰🥰

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Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Cindy Mayberry

Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace (Kingdom of Mir)Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

And the children shall lead them. This was such a fun story to read. Winnie wants to keep her sheep safe and also help the king come up with a solution. As the lion from the kingdom of Sher keeps eating the sheep from the Kingdom of Mir. As the King asks for help, many came forward but did not work. Reading the story will tell you what happens next. This author has such a great imagination. I really enjoy reading her stories. My grandchildren look forward to reading her books as well. The is always something to learn, discover, and talk about in her stories. We are looking forward to reading the next book in this series.

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Queen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

Queen of the FairiesQueen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Queen of the Fairies is a children’s book designed for children between the ages of 4 and 8 years of age. It is about a little girl who wants to write a book about the Queen of the Fairies. She realizes that she cannot just write about good fairies because if she writes just about the good fairies, then the bad fairies might play tricks on her. The bad fairies might even decide to take the book that she is writing about the fairies and then the Queen of the Fairies will never get to see it see it. This is a cute story with a surprise ending that was fun to read. The bright colorful illustrations really bring the story to life. Another wonderful book by this talented author.

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Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Crystal Brehant

Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace (Kingdom of Mir)Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The illustrations of this book were whimsical and colorful. The story teaches how sometimes the best advice can come from the least expected place. It also teaches how sometimes, taking chances can be worth it in the long run. It shows how bravery and friendship is often better than fighting or causing problems. I read this with my 7yo son and he enjoyed it.

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Kris & The Missing Prince (The Adventures of Kris) by Art Blegen

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I’m not a princess, I’m a knight!
Raised by a single father, Kris bristles at being called a princess. She is as much a Knight as any boy! When you can pull her out of her books that is.
Left at her grandmother’s farm for a whole month, Kris begins to explore and finds herself in a strange world deep in the woods. A world filled with creatures directly out of her imagination.
While frantically searching for a way to get home, her newest friend, a terrified little elf named Gregory, gives her even more bad news. The kingdom’s prince, and the forest’s mayor have both been captured by an evil gnome named Gnalath.
Can Kris and her friends find the gnome?
Can they rescue the prince?
Can Kris find her way home again?
Kris & The Missing Prince is a lighthearted beginning chapter book about friendship, imagination, and never giving up on yourself.

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Art Blegen is an author of children’s books for young readers. His series “The Adventures of Kris” features a feisty young girl based on a young baseball player he once coached.

Art is an advocate for educating children and their parents to ensure they have a healthy balance of positive examples in their lives. Wholesome stories and a healthy imagination can lay the foundation they will use for the rest of their lives.

Before returning to school to receive his Master’s of Divinity in 2018, he spent ten years coaching youth sports. This gave him a deep insight into the ways children’s minds work and how to tap into their vivid imaginations.

Art is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church. One of his favorite moments each week is when he has the opportunity to sit down with the children in the church for story time.

Each child is important, and each family matters to Art. Art is active in his spare time, playing with his grandchildren, and serving the community by encouraging places and activities where children can thrive.

Reader feedback is always important to Art.  He considers his readers part of the team and would be overjoyed to hear your thoughts and suggestions for future books!

Art and his wife Annabell live in Moline, IL.

You can discover more about Art at: www.artblegen.com.

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Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Michelle Mulvey

Unicorn, Don't Do That!Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Who doesn’t love a book about unicorns? I know the girls are obsessed and loved this adorable book about Stega the unicorn. She was invited to a party. She picked some blueberries to bring as a gift for Benny but ate the whole bowl. She then picked a bowl of walnuts and ate them too. Finally she spotted a beehive and got a bowl of honey but that didn’t make it to Benny’s either. By the time she arrived at Benny’s cave, her belly was rumbling and so she pooped right outside his door. It wasn’t an ordinary poop though….it was Unicorn poop. Loved the colorful pictures and the girls ( ages 2 & 4 ) loved the book

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Oscar and Emmy Foster Kittens (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

Oscar and Emmy Foster KittensOscar and Emmy Foster Kittens by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Parent Readers Beware- Your kiddo will likely ask to foster kitten by the end of Oscar and Emmy Foster Kittens. I read this book with my 8 year old, and that was his first question, followed by disappointment when mom said no. We have read a couple of books in the series, and always love them. They are great learning tools, but perhaps I should not have chosen this particular topic lol. The illustrations are great- colorful and assist the story. Oscar and Emmy are the cats belonging to twins Abby and Charlie. Their family volunteers at the cat shelter, then decide to step it up a notch and foster a litter of newborn kittens. We are taken through the adventure, learning a little about the process and the growth and development of the kittens. I love that the book addresses the topic of “foster fails” and their mother had an excellent response when asked about keeping them.

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Queen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Brandy Vaughn

Queen of the FairiesQueen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a well illustrated children’s book written in first person. The narrator is telling the reader a story about fairies and at first is drawing the fairy world. Then ending gives the reader a cute surprise. The pictures on each page are detailed and well colored.

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Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Julie Johnson

Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace (Kingdom of Mir)Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I think this is my favorite Lois Wickstrom book that I’ve read so far! Many of her books are among my favorites but this one really stands out.

Using the premise of critical thinking and strategy, this is the story of two kingdoms. One has sheep, another a lion. The kings want to be friends but the lion keeps getting the sheep. It takes a brave girl named Wynnie to make a difference in the lives of those in the kingdom. Patience and persistence do pay off!

This is such a great book to read to and to have read to you! I highly recommend this one for all ages! The illustrations are also very well done in this story!

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Oscar and Emmy Foster Kittens (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Angela Plate, April 2024

Oscar and Emmy Foster KittensOscar and Emmy Foster Kittens by Terri Sabol
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This wonderfully illustrated book is easy to follow for young children. It is educational and thought provoking as well as entertaining. This is a good place to start when teaching littles about pet responsibility.

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Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Lucinda Morton-Phillips

Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace (Kingdom of Mir)Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Stop That Lion by Lois Wickstrom is a marvellous fable about asking questions, listening and creative solutions.
The main character, Winnie, a young girl, lives in a Kingdom with sheep. The neighbouring Kingdom has a lion, that has a taste for sheep. How can these two kingdoms live peaceably side by side?!
The King proposes a contest whereby the person who comes up with a solution to the issue that works and is fair to both kingdoms would become the King’s royal advisor, but if the solution doesn’t work, the King will take their most prized possession.
Several solutions are proposed that unfortunately fail, but Winnie has an idea. But first, she has to ask questions of the King. Will he pay attention to a child and answer her questions?
This is a very charming story, well told, with a good message that comes across without lecturing. The illustrations are delightful and add to the reading experience.

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Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Nina Maes

Great teachable story for kids. I just love this author and how she writes for kids to ask questions and think about what is happening. This is a great book about love, peace and problem solving. I highly recommend for your library at school or home.

Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace (Kingdom of Mir)Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great teachable story for kids. I just love this author and how she writes for kids to ask questions and think about what is happening. This is a great book about love, peace and problem solving. I highly recommend for your library at school or home.

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Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Angela Plate, April 2024

Unicorn, Don't Do That!: It's okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstepUnicorn, Don’t Do That!: It’s okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstep by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another cute story by this author. Nice illustrations that follow the story line. This book is easy to read and very entertaining for the littles.

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