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Hole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff – Review by Kerry Baker

Hole in the RockHole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is geared perfectly towards it intended audience. Aimed at pre-teens, it is about a young girl who is determined to go after what she wants. It is an entertaining story and Lizzie is a truly easy character to get behind. If I wanted my kids to learn from a character, this would be the kind of one I would pick. She is fun and entirely enjoyable to read about.
This was a new author for us to discover as a family. This is a book we read over a few days and it was lovely to spend the time together. We all enjoyed this book and cannot wait to see what else this author has to offer.

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How to Catch Little Boys and Eat Them by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jo Wright

How to Catch Little Boys and Eat ThemHow to Catch Little Boys and Eat Them by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a super cute book! I really love the illustrations. I could see my 8 year old son being all about this book. I can hear him saying “well that’s not right” to how Jack handles the giant and telling me all about how he would deal with the situation. I feel like it’s a great book to spark a discussion with my little guys. I love classic story remakes like this one!

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How to Catch Little Boys and Eat Them by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shelly Kittell

How to Catch Little Boys and Eat ThemHow to Catch Little Boys and Eat Them by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this modern retelling of Jack & The Beanstalk. Infomercials, fast talkers, lazy, all the things that little boys can be. It’s funny, entertaining. My grandson was laughing at the giant and how the boys tricked him. The illustrations are wonderful. Another winner for this author.

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Lilly Tames Her Worries by Carole Heaney
Genre – Kids, Family
Page Count – 34
Cover Designer – Corryn Webb

When Lilly forgets her favorite stuffed rabbit, Hun Bun, she worries about getting through school without him. How will Lilly adjust to be able to get through her day?

Hun Bun has been with Lilly since birth and is always there to calm her worries when those pesky heebie-jeebies appear. Heebie-jeebies make her palms sweat, her belly do flip-flops, and her heart beat loudly.

One day, when she forgets to pack Hun Bun, something begins to change. Join Lilly as she discovers how her heebie-jeebies signal her to tame her worries, be brave, and take charge to do hard things.

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How to Catch Little Boys and Eat Them by Lois Wickstrom

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How to Catch Little Boys and Eat Them by Lois Wickstrom
Genre – Kids
Page Count – 22
Cover Designer – Nicolás Milano 

The Giant with a golden goose and a magic harp thinks that…

Earth boys are lazy.  Earth boys want to steal stuff and get rich.  Earth boys taste best when they are happy and confident.

So, the Giant lets them steal stuff until they are confident and happy. Then he’ll eat them.

But Jack convinces the Giant that he could get rich selling these boy-trapping goodies to other giants. And then Jack makes an infomercial showing other boys how easy it is to rob a giant. How many boys will Jack lure into the Giant’s kitchen? And who will be outsmarted… the Giant, Jack, or the other boys?

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Lois is a former high school chemistry teacher and former head science teacher at Science in the City Summer Camp in Philadelphia. She has also been an adjunct science teacher at University of South Florida. Since retiring, she continues to take science classes. Her class in Forensic Biology led to Little Red, The Detective, in which Red is studying fingerprint identification, so she can tell that “Grandma” isn’t who she says she is.

Lois has taken so many science classes that she believes science is the solution to almost every problem, including the dilemmas in fairy tales. She has invented what she calls Science Folktales. In each science-based tale, the protagonist achieves a better ending than the original because of learning scientific principles. She has turned some of these tales into plays.

She has also created a series of Mermaid Science stories, which make use of water science.

Lois is married to the love of her life. She has two children, four grandchildren and a dog.

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Cindy Rushin

This is a cute take on the story of Goldilocks and the three bears. I especially like how Goldilocks worked to fix different things around the bears home. The story included some quick fixes that kids can do if they are interested in working or building something. It also showed them that the size of the tools can matter when doing repairs. I recommend this book to anyone who has children that love to learn about building stuff and love to read.

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kerry Baker

Goldilocks and the Six Simple MachinesGoldilocks and the Six Simple Machines by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is such a unique and refreshing twist on a classic story. I was excited to read this with my kids as it seemed like a great way to visually show them anyone can do anything. I didn’t expect to enjoy this as much as I did. I thought the author did a great job at not only reimagining a classic but at doing so in a way to captivate the audience and educate them at the same time.
Lois Wickstrom is one of my favourite children’s authors. They are always so fun and entertaining. This book has been read multiple times, along with every other book we have read by her. This is a great story that I would highly recommend.

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Hole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff – Review by Lisa Helmick

Hole in the RockHole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Enjoyable read that easily held my interest. This is a cute story that made me smile. I enjoyed the flow and the characters in here. There are some interesting characters and word choices about them. That Lizza gets herself into quite the pickle. I liked all her antics as she thinks about what is best for her and causes havoc with a lot of others. This is a good YA story with a nice message for the readers.

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Megan Pesek

Goldilocks and the Six Simple MachinesGoldilocks and the Six Simple Machines by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines is a fun remake of a classic story! It is a great way to introduce the science of simple machines to younger children or even in a middle school classroom. It would be a great introduction to the unit. It really is a fun story with a more responsible Goldilocks! Kids are drawn in by the fun pictures and finding ways to solve the problems encountered.

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Candice Estes

Goldilocks and the Six Simple MachinesGoldilocks and the Six Simple Machines by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a creative take on a classic story. Most people know the story of Goldilocks and the three bears, in which Goldilocks tries out all of the bears things until she finds which one works best for her. In this twist, Goldilocks helps the bear family by fixing things within their home. This is an interesting and creative way to introduce simple machines, such as pulleys, levers, inclined planes and others, to young readers, while making learning them fun and interesting. I would recommend this book for grade school age kids, mostly older grades, who will be learning this information in their schoolwork, but could probably use the refreshing while being entertained.

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

Goldilocks and the Six Simple MachinesGoldilocks and the Six Simple Machines by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines was a new take on an old story. My son was not a fan of the illustrations, but liked the story. He liked having the phrases from the original Goldilocks stories tie into this book. I like how the author turned Goldilocks into a fixer, and with a good message. Instead of breaking the bear’s things and leaving them, she fixes them, leaving things better than she found them. My son did not know what a pulley was, and now wants to build one to see if it really works!

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Elisha Johnson

Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales #3)Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Goldilocks and the six simple machines by Lois Wickstrom- 5 out of 5 stars.

This cute book gives a more functional approach to a classic fairytale. Goldilocks finds herself wandering into the three bears home just like the classic. While she was there she cames across a few things that needed fixed, so she fixed them. While fixing said items Goldilocks uses six simple machines to get the jobs done. This is a great way to get children to both enjoy a book and learn some fundamental skills.

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Hole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff – Review by Alison Risher

Hole in the RockHole in the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is so hilarious! The story begins when the main character makes a fateful decision. Everything else simply seems to snowball from there. Our reluctant heroine learns the value of honesty. She also learns about unity. I didn’t even realize this was a children’s book for the first few chapters.

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tausha Treadway

Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales #3)Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom. This author has become my very favorite children’s author and my nephews love her books. This one is a new take of Goldilocks and the three bears. In this addition Goldilocks breaks into the bears house but instead of messing things up she fixes thing. She does eat the porridge but with science she finds a way to put milk in it to cool it off. She ends up leaving the house better than when she got there. Such good lessons in this book. My nephews and I loved this book! It would make a good gift as well.

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The Magic Carousel (The Brass Ring Series Book 1) by K.L. Small
Genre – Kids, Fantasy
Page Count – 192
Cover Designer – Brandon Dorman

THE MAGIC CAROUSEL PROMISES ONE THING: ADVENTURE!

When Russell’s eccentric, storytelling grandpa moves in with the family, Russell loses his bedroom and has to take Grandpa to the carousel in the park every day. As if he doesn’t have enough to deal with already. He’s flunking fifth grade, bullied at school, and his dad’s drinking has made him feel like a failure. Russell dreams of being a firefighter but fears he isn’t courageous enough.

Then Russell rides a carousel horse with Grandpa. Thanks to a magic brass ring, he finds himself magically transported into the past, where he faces life-and-death challenges. Each ride is a new, risky adventure. If he’s not careful, he could be trapped in one of his wild adventures forever!

This is the award-winning first story in the Brass Ring Series.

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Ten Little Starfish by Kim Ann
Genre – Kids, Family
Page Count – 32

Ten little starfish love the ocean waves! How many little starfish can you find along the shore?

On a sunny day at the beach, these little starfish crawl along the sand and rest on the ocean floor. They play in the tidepools and spend time with their friends as they dance with the tide! These little starfish glow bright with brilliant colors. They’re having so much fun!

This beautifully illustrated rhyming book is designed to help your little one learn to count from one to ten. Journey through the pages in perfect rhythmic meter, and learn fun, interesting facts about the many different kinds of starfish that live in the world’s oceans.

Ten Little Starfish is an excellent learn-to-count picture book and a much-loved sequel to the popular Ten Little Sandpipers. Looking for an upbeat reading adventure with a nature-driven chance to learn? This book is for you!

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jules Herbert

Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales #3)Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

To sum up simply I would say that this book is such a fun take on the story of Goldilocks and the 3 bears with added STEM elements. I love the creative way this wonderful author adds learning into her stories so that the readers take in valuable information but it doesn’t really feel like it at the time if that makes sense.

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tia Martel

Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales #3)Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When Goldilocks comes up to the home of the Three Bears, she’s there to fix things. Now that she knows how to use six simple machines, she’s doing everything she can to help fix the stuff she broke and more!

It’s still Goldilocks like we know it, because the tools she has are too big or too small and she’s got to find what’s just right. When the bears come home to Goldilocks sleeping in the bed, they use a simple machine to lift her out.

Baby bear asks Goldilocks for help with her project, but can Goldilocks figure out how to use the six simple machines to help her?

This is such an adorable take on a fairytale. It would be a fun introduction to the simple machines or even just to help identify in a lesson.

A great little story for kids who love fixing things, teachers using simple machines, and homeschooling parents with science lessons!

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Darian Vester

Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales #3)Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I thought the retelling was great. It was a nice way to add stem to the story without making it boring. Kids don’t realize that they’re using these methods in their everyday life, like how they pour the milk into their bowls. I also liked that in this version, Goldilocks is trying to help make things better instead of being a nuisance like in the original. Like other readers I found the illustrations to be lacking and don’t match the cover you’ll see on purchasing sites.

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tonya Merritt

Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales #3)Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As usual, Lois Wickstrom has written another fairytale with new eyes. You hear the story of Goldilocks but with a great twist that teaches children more values. Lois Wickstrom writes these stories with the thought of teaching kids how to use things, how to help in some way. A great story for children learning to read and at that great learning age.

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Betsy Melano

Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales #3)Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A cute change to the story many of us know so well. I love that Goldilocks comes into the bear’s house and leaves it better then when she finds it by fixing things. The simple machines brought up in the book are explained in diagrams that kids can understand.
Wish I could have read this version to my kids when they were younger.

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales #3)Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom

Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines is part of the Science Folktales series and we absolutely loved reading it. This is a wonderfully written retelling of a classic with a twist. My five year old son loved this book and all the pictures . This authors imagination never fails to simply amaze me. This story is aimed for children ages 4-8 and will learn how six simple machines help in a variety of ways. I highly recommend reading this book to children, grandchildren, neices and nephews. We look forward to reading more from this Author.

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Sarah King

Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales #3)Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A unique twist on Goldilocks and the three bears that I enjoyed sharing with my neice and nephew. Wickstrom really has become a favorite for them. I love that there is always a lesson for the kids to learn as well, whether it be moral or something more hands-on, like in this case. I would recommend this book.

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Rayne East

Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales #3)Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A contemporary spin on a classic
This retelling of Goldilocks has a scientific twist giving the reader imaginative and informative journey. The writing is engaging and captures some meaningful lessons in kindness, responsibility and STEM. A great addition to any library. Recommend.

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Angela Plate, July 2023

Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales #3)Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a cute little story. Kept very close to the original but with beginner science thrown in. My youngest child was easily able to identify the simple machines used.

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Cindy Mayberry

Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales #3)Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Well little Miss Goldilocks story has come a long way. In this story she has grown from breaking things to fixing things. Such a cute and fun story. I love how this author once again has impressed the readers with the new events. Her story is not only fast, but clear and easy for our children to follow. So much fun to read and get the children’s feedback. I wonder what will be next.

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jennifer Vrain

Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales #3)Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I enjoyed the different fonts for words to focus on- like hot, cooled, fly, delicious etc.- made the book look more interesting and fun. I thought it was interesting baby bear is feminine- I guess in my mind, I always pictured baby as a boy.

The physics concepts integrated in the story (titled, flat, dripped, all) provided a nice twist to the story, and would interest even slightly older children as they replicated pitcher pouring or making something level like the table. Even as an adult, I giggled at the fulcrum/seesaw towards the end of the book!

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kristin Boutelle

Goldilocks and the Six Simple MachinesGoldilocks and the Six Simple Machines by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love how this book has a different take on the original Goldilocks and the Three Bears. The Goldilocks in this story not only goes through the motions but notices certain things that need to be fixed. I like how the author incorporates different aspects of how Goldilocks figures out how to make a few new changes to what is broken and make it better than it was before. The illustrations are very well done as well.

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Dr. Anya Schultz

Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales #3)Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a rendition of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears”. It goes through all the other aspects that the original book had with the sequence of events, but with a little bit of a twist. When Goldilocks enters the house she starts to use science to help with cooling porridge, fixing a table, and putting a chair together that she broke. When the bears come home they are not angry at all, they are impressed that she fixed so many things. The last thing she does is help put a flag up the pole. Children will learn about pulley systems, wedges, levers, etc. This was a cute rendition and children will learn something in the process. The only thing I would change is the illustrations, I thought they were a little too simple.

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Crystal Brehant

Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales #3)Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another cute twist on a classic fairy tale. My son and I love this authors books. Our favorites are definitely the classics reimagined. Her stories are always very cute. There is always something new to be learned as well. Fun and educational, what more can you ask for in a kids book?

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