Little Red, the Detective: a science folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this book. It is a nice take on the old fairy tale. I enjoyed Red’s research on different flowers and she was trying to find the flower her grandmother loved. The story is cute and fun. I recommend to anyone with children who like to read.
Noah’s Not So Super Summer by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a fantastic read! I laughed out loud as I read this book. It was so whimsical and humorous for an apocalyptic tale. The author has a unique take on her post-apocalyptic world. A group of tweens and teens are heroic- but, do heroes exist without villains? Read to find out!
Little Red, the Detective: a science folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Little Red is a young girls who loves to visit her Grandma, she enjoys learning about wildflowers, her teachings on how to be a detective and receiving the jumpers her grandma knits, so when her Grandma calls inviting her round to be measured up for a new one, Little Red can’t wait, especially when her Grandma asks her to pick some cone glowers for blending a tea on the way.
As she travels to her Grandma’s she encounters a wolf who gives her some advice on which flowers she will need which stops her in her tracks so that she can check the flowers in her identification book, so when she gets to her Grandma’s house, she knows something is wrong, but how can she scientifically prove her assumption with her detective skills?
This is a charming retelling of a popular tale with a modern twist which is a wonderful book for all ages to enjoy.
Reviewed by @roxsannel
Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Lila is a young lady who loves her Grandma dearly, but when she sees her knitting a blanket with three head holes, she is more than confused, that is until she is told that it is a poncho and that it is one head hole and two arm holes, so wearing the poncho, she goes to find her friend so that they can play together.
On her way, she encounters two other youngsters, as well as her friend and each of them need some assistance, including the neighbourhood bully who insists on being mean to Lila and the others, but how can she help them and what did her Grandma mean by “we all pull together”?
This is a lovely story about how when we pull together anything can happen, but is it a good or a bad thing? Only by reading the book can you find out.
Reviewed by @roxsannel
Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I feel like Lois Wickstrom knows exactly how to weave a story with just enough fun and lessons to help kids while keeping them engaged the whole time. Lila’s Grandma knits her a poncho which is a lovely gesture. But Lila finds that there are three holes in it for the head and she’s convinced that Grandma has made a mistake. In true Grandma fashion, she shrugs it off and smiles with “We all pull together.” While Lila doesn’t understand this right away, she finds out later on when she sees three new kids in need. My family always enjoys reading books by this author. We read it as a group, and I like to get their ideas afterwards. Somehow Lois peers into the hearts of kiddos and understands exactly what they need. I loved the lesson and illustrations. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to share an incredible book with the family!
Little Red, the Detective: a science folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Lois Wickstrom has long been a favorite of everyone in my household and for good reason. She delivers such fantastic children’s stories that are not only easy to understand, but engaging and educational! One of my kids has ADHD but has a very scientific way of thinking, and my other has a great imagination. They typically read different books from one another, but they always come together to read anything by this author. Little Red Detective is a fun and interesting twist to the Little Red Riding Hood fairy tale. Little Red gets to use her detective skills to figure out how to keep her and her Grannie safe. I love the illustrations, the flow of the story, and the educational side for the kids. I recommend picking this up and sharing it with the whole family!
Reviewed by @shannlynn
Little Red, the Detective: a science folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Little Red, The Detective
By: Lois Wickstrom
Once again, Lois Wickstrom delivers with a fantastic children’s book that is a must read for every child. This is such a fun twist on a classic fairy tale. On her way to travel to granny, she meets the wolf and she needs to take what she knows to overcome the wolf. She uses her detective skills to keep her granny safe. This is another story in the Science Folktale series and it is safe to say that each one is going to be amazing. I definitely recommend this and can’t wait to see what folk tale Lois takes on next.
Little Red, the Detective: a science folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Love this twist on Little Red Riding Hood. I always appreciate how Wickstrom is able to weave learning and storytelling together into one. This is the tale of Little Red and how she is able to thwart the wolf who eats Granny (don’t worry…Granny survives). Little Red uses scientific methods her Granny has taught her to prove that the wolf isn’t Granny and then she’s able to use the wolf’s own nefarious ways against him to get her Granny back. The illustrations are, as always, beautiful.
Reviewed by @meggs1717
Small Fry by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The author, Stephenie Peterson, has captured the behaviorisms, attitudes, and angst of middle school students. The main character, Silas, struggles with a bully, but due to friendships and his family, turns his life around. This book would be a great conversation starter for anyone with kids entering middle school.
Being an educator myself, I did find some of the teachers’ behaviors to be almost as poor as the worst students they were in charge of, and not the adult role models the student body needed. I enjoyed the inclusion of modern events, such as the pandemic, and aware of disabilities, such as Alzheimer’s, that were seamlessly integrated within the story.
Small Fry by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4 Stars
Small Fry by Stephenie Wilson Peterson is a charming and heart-felt children’s chapter book aimed towards middle-school-aged kids. It is a really well-woven story full of lots of heart and soul- with topics such as bullying, being different, wishing to be ‘normal’, wanting to fit in, and standing up for yourself and others makes the story both fun and a little emotional. Add in family dynamics, friendship, tension, lessons, corruption, a school election, a little drama, fraud, and cheating- and this story takes an intriguing turn.
A fun little adventure about embracing and accepting ourselves and our differences, standing up for what you believe in, facing challenges, and being brave.
Happy Reading!
Thank you, Stephenie Wilson Peterson!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Little Red, the Detective: a science folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Whenever I write a review for this author I feel like I am becoming a broken record because they are always so good. We always sit down to read these books as a family and each and everyone of us enjoys them. The stories are always so well thought out and engaging. They appeal to all ages and help children to think about topics they might usually. But the author makes sure they are fun and light-hearted, the perfect story for young children. This book was just as good as all the others and we have read it multiple times. I am sure we will read it many more before the next one as well.
Slip into your lab coats and get read for a great science adventure with Alex, the inventor. Alex is determined to find a good use for a frog magnet that broke. She tries many different experiments with different types of metal only to find that her magnet does not like all metals. To find out what fun experiments Alex does with her magnet, read the book, How to Make a Flying Carpet! Lois Wickstrom has crafted an excellent children’s book about magnetism complete with back matter about the Earth’s Magnetic Field and What Makes a Metal Magnetic. The information provided in the back could help any young scientist learn more about magnets.
Small Fry by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a terrific book. Mistaken for a smaller child then he is, this young man has to overcome any challenges. This is a book that is easy to relate to. The characters are well-developed and brought back memories of my days in middle school. A quick read for the younger set. I’ll be adding it to my child’s library.
Small Fry by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Small Fry is a children’s book was inspired by Stephenie’s son and the passion and love shine through in the narrative. Part of the story is uniquely told by Silas and his Grandfather by email.
Silas has a growth hormone deficiency and is smaller than other kids. He soon finds himself on the radar of the bullies when he starts 6th grade middle school because of his size. Don’t they say good things come in small packages?
The story takes us on a journey of what life is like for Silas and how he navigates all that is thrown at him.
Silas captured my heart from the beginning all the way to the end. Chad and his bullying ways not so much.
All in all it is a fun read full of friends and pandemonium.
Reviewed by @jennadb
How to Make a Flying Carpet by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
How to Make a Flying Carpet (Alex, the Inventor) by Lois Wickstrom
How to Make a Flying Carpet ( Alex, the Inventor) is a children’s book that will get young imaginative minds working. The colorful illustrations add to the magic of the story. They help the kids to see what ones imagination can do . My son is five and he loves to read and his imagination is wild. Alex doesn’t like to waste and tries to find ways to use things that might be otherwise broken. Follow along with Alex and see what she does with a broken magnet. My son likes to do as the characters are doing . I love how they get a life lesson out of her stories and they don’t know it. I highly recommend reading this book. We look forward to reading more from this Author.
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A bully candidate dead set on winning.
Corruption that goes all the way to the top.
Election fraud.
A revolution of young voters.
Middle school elections are brutal.
When Silas started 6th grade, no one at his new school believed he was eleven, not even the teachers! Because of his growth hormone deficiency, he was the shortest kid in school.
By a lot.
He didn’t let his height keep him from making friends with some of the other kids in the school band. The only problem is that Silas and his friends are pestered by a relentless bully! When Silas hears the bully is running for class president, he knows someone needs to stand up for the little guys, and that someone is him! Silas enters the race, but he’ll have to overcome bullying and cheating, all while his heart is breaking over his grandfather’s diminishing memory.
Stephenie is the author of several books for kids. Stephenie and her family currently live near Raleigh, North Carolina, but she grew up just outside of Seattle. Stephenie writes, teaches creative writing, and homeschools her three amazing kids.
How to Make a Flying Carpet by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Wonderful, engaging and teaching this story is great for the young and old. Who wouldn’t want a flying carpet?
Alex is a young inventor, always evolving to invent something great. When a broken refrigerator magnet becomes something more trying to figure out what she can do with the magnets, whether if the magnets are together or seperate…it can create an imagination to be a possible flying carpet!
What a wonderful story and the illustrations are very engaging and colorful. Another wonderful book by Lois Wickstrom. Highly recommended.
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Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Pulling together was another great book written by Lois Wickstrom. The Grandmother made a poncho with 3 head holes and her grand daughter thought she made a mistake. Later in the story 3 friends pull together and share it. I think this would be a great book to teach young ones about sharing. I also think it would be great in teaching them how they can come together and use them with each other. It was definitely easy to read.
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Little Red, the Detective: a science folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Little Red, The Detective was a nice story twist of The Little Red Riding Hood. I read this one to my daughter also. I didn’t think she would be interested in it, but surprising enough she was. The details in the story was good. I love how the pictures went along with the story on each page. My daughter likes looking at pictures to guess words that she doesn’t know. I recommend this book for children around 6-8 years old.
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Noah’s Not So Super Summer by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was my first book read by this author and I wasn’t disappointed at all. The world building and details was really thought out. The character building I really enjoyed. I know it says for young adults, but I really enjoyed reading Noah’s Not So Super Summer. This was definitely a page turner for me. It was hard to put the book down because I was constantly wanting to know what happened next. I look forward to reading more books by this author.
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How to Make a Flying Carpet by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a great children’s science book on how magnetism works. Alex finds uses for a broken kitchen magnet – and from trying out and experimenting with different objects in the house, she realizes how magnets work. Lois Wickstrom is great at using children’s stories to teach about different scientific processes. Highly recommend for a classroom library shelf or a home library.
How to Make a Flying Carpet by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
In this wonderful story we meet Alex an inspiring inventor wanting to show anyone can be an inventor. Lois Wickstrom always amazes me with her well-written, exciting stories with great illustrations and a STEM focus. At the end of the story was a few pages all about magnets for children to learn more.
Little Red, the Detective: a science folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I adore Lois Wickstrom and the lessons her stories provide. Her take on Red Riding hood was fun and inspired the curiosity in us all. My daughters loved the scientific aspect and the different flowers. Importance of knowing your surroundings, and things around you were a big lesson wrapped in a fun package!
Little Red, the Detective: a science folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Loved it! The imagination behind how to capture our little ones. Great story and pictures so vivid. I am a big fan of this author and will recommend to any and all. Love reading these to my niece and other little ones that I interact with.
How to Make a Flying Carpet by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I have read a few books by this author and I really highly recommend them as they are great way for kids to read and learn. This author is brilliant at combining science and other subjects into a form that kids will not only enjoy but learn by as well. I really like how the author is able to engage the reader and bring the skills form. This is such a great educational tool and I just wish my children were young enough. I cannot stress enough how great this author’s style and prose is.
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How to Make a Flying Carpet by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is an excellent read for young scientists that love trying new “experiments”! My son wanted to try every example given in the story of how magnets work. Luckily I had some on hand for him to play and explore with. We didn’t get to try ALL the examples, but he had a blast with hands-on learning to accompany this engaging and informational story! As always, the illustrations bring the story to life! There is even a short science lesson included at the end. So excited for another fabulous educational and fun read!
Little Red, the Detective: a science folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I have enjoyed this author’s children’s books from the first one I picked up. They are creative, engaging and the children love reading them. This is a story about Red and how a wolf gives her a purple flower that she tries to figure out what it is. She is a great character that you will enjoy for sure. The pictures are interactive and keep your children asking questions. This is a really great children’s book that I highly recommend.
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How to Make a Flying Carpet by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is an author that I never hesitate to pick up to read to children. Her books have meaning behind the plot as well as an educational aspect to it. This book is no different. It is a fun story that is easy and creative to read. The illustrations are interactive and will leave the children talking about them throughout the story. This is a story about Alex and what she does with a broken magnetic. This is a great book for any child and one you don’t want them to miss. I highly recommend this book and looking at others by this author as well.
Review by @bjwagner
Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was a great book. The little kids I watch loved it. Grandma makes a poncho with 3 head holes. At first her granddaughter thought she made a mistake. Throughout the book she learned that everyone must pull together. It was a great kids book.
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How to Make a Flying Carpet by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I have read a few books Lois Wickstrom and all of them I have enjoyed. What I loved most about this book is it teaches children to use their imagination. The book includes some science about magnets. I read this book to my 9 year old daughter and she really enjoyed it as well. The details and world building was good. If you are wanting to teach your children to use their imagination, I think this would be a great book to read to them.
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