Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Lois J. Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a cute and educational children’s book. I loved the interaction between Loretta and her mother. It is very easy to understand an read. The illustrations are colorful and eye-catching for kids.
Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Lois J. Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Cute informative children’s story about bees. Pictures are fitting for the story. If I had younger children, I would surely read this to them.
This author writes the cutest most entertaining children’s books. There is even a fun craft at the end to further capture a child’s interest in nature and learning. Teachers and parents should discover this book and in turn a love for bees.
Reviewed by @shannonlovesbooks
Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a very cute book about a little piggy pirate who just can’t wait to go to big-pig school. But when the time comes, she doesn’t want to go. This would be a really cute story to read at the beginning of the school year for kiddos who may be reluctant to go to school. It’s really sweet and funny (there’s mention of poop so there will be giggles) and the illustrations are so amazing.
Reviewed by @meggs1717
Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Lois J. Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was an adorable book to read to my kids. They loved learning about the leafcutter bee’s, and their habitat. We were thinking about making our own bee place and this book gave great instructions on how to properly make a hive. This book is very informative as well as an adorable story to go along with it!
Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Arrrgh! Me Hate to Wait! By Mary Bleckwehl
5 stars
So cute! I loved this story! The book is filled with colourful pictures and quirky characters. Little piggys who must learn patience. What a unique idea. Leaving a small school to go to a bigger school is a situation all children can relate to. This book tackles the fear and anxiety about this situation beautifully. This is a book all children will enjoy.
Review by @Anna Hirsch
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Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Loretta does it again! Loretta goes out to get firewood and finds a small item she thinks is a toy. She finds out that it is a nest for Leaf Cutter bees. She puts it back and when spring arrives, she finds evidence of the bees in her garden. At the end of the story, there are directions on how to make your own bee nest to attract solitary bees to your own garden. Loretta’s inquisitiveness helps us all learn more about the world around us!
Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Half-Pint Porky loves her little pig school but cannot wait to grow up so she can go to big pig school. She wants to be a real pirate and learn how to find buried treasure. Half-Pint asks her brother, Bacon Bart, lots of questions about pirate school. For Half-Pint going to big pig school and learning to be a pirate will never come fast enough. When the day finally comes, and she gets to go to big pig school she gets scared and wants the day to end.
This was such a cute little story about wanting to grow up too fast and teaches children the importance of patience. The author did a great job of teaching a valuable life lesson in a cute, easy-to-read manner. The illustrations are amazing and really brought the story to life. A must read for kids of all ages.
Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Lois J. Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Loretta is carrying firewood when she drops it and discovers a leafcutter bee nest. There are holes throughout the tube shaped bee nest but no bees to be found. Where are the bees?
Looking around, she discovers more holes in the rose bush and their leaves but no bees? What happened to them?
This is a fun and educational book about leafcutter bees. I am not a fan of bees but this was really informative and made me appreciate them more.
Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I thought this book was really cute! I think my favorite part is the way that Loretta was so inclined to find out more about the bees. The author did great at showing us a new character and also making sure we learned something as well. I also love the tutorial at the end of the book.
Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This a very engaging story for young children
This story teaches children about patience with likeable and relatable characters and fun, bright, bold illustrations.
Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl
What a cute little story about a piggy named Half-pint Porky. Patience is something parents and children must learn and sometimes that’s hard to do. My almost five year old loves all things Pirates so this was right up his alley. We read this story four or five times back to back he loved it that much. Half-pint Porky was so excited to start pirate school that when the day finally arrived she was nervous and wasn’t quite sure until a surprise treasure drifts in from the high seas. The little scallywag is reminded that good things come to those who wait. We truly enjoyed reading this book and the illustrations are very entertaining and colorful. We loved the adventure and look forward to reading more from this Author. We highly recommend reading this book and its suitable for children of all ages .
Writer, Mary Blackwehl, and Illustrator, Gabby Correla, have created an enchanting, delightful pirate story in their book, Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait, which follows the tale of Half-Pint Porky as they take their first steps towards attending big kid school. It is the ideal book for helping children comprehend the progression from being a little kid to a big kid. My 4-year-old grandson simply loves it! The illustrations are vibrant and wonderfully captivating, enhancing the narrative even further.
Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Loretta loves exploring her world. When she was helping to collect firewood, she discovered a mysterious rolled-up leaf. When her mother explained it was a nest for leafcutter bees, Loretta wanted to learn more! As the seasons change, Loretta follows the progress of the bees to learn all she can.
This book is adventurous and informational. It is a good lesson on the life cycle of leafcutter bees and what they do for our environment. My kids were engaged in the story the entire time. The illustrations are bright and fun. There is even a cute activity included at the end! If you have an insect-loving kid, this story is for you.
Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Lois J. Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a cute little story for young readers. A lost bonnet turns into a learning experience for little Loretta. I read this book aloud to my five year old niece who is not a fan of bees. The book has her wanting to lose one of her hats outside for the bees to make a nest in too. We both enjoyed the story! The little helpful bee nest making instructions at the end was a bonus. This spring we will be making one to see if we can attract some bees to our yard for our flowers.
Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Lois J. Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Read this book with my 6 year old. We loved it. We had recently learned about honey bees, so it was nice to learn about another type of bee! I like how she includes learning in books but makes it fun! Lois Wickstrom is a children’s book author I will continue to come back to over and over. Very cute story.
Amaleigha and the Big Idea by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Amaeigha and the Big Idea by Janice Pratt is such a fun and inspirational book for children. Amaleigha is a 5-year-old girl that loves nature and loves to explore. She enlists the help of friends and family to share the things she loves with the rest of the world. This is such a sweet book with lessons for young and old. It shows how you can enjoy the things you love even if others don’t agree. I love that in a social media-filled world, this book shows how children can enjoy the great outdoors. Such a wonderful story.
Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Half-pint Porky is very excited about the opportunity to go to pirate school like her older siblings. She’s got a bit of a wait though. Half-pint Porky does NOT like to wait! When she’s finally able to go to pirate school, she can’t wait for it to end.
This is a super cute children’s book! Kids will love the pirate language as well as the vivid imagery in the pictures presented. There are a few fun alliterations to enjoy too! I would recommend this book for children of all ages, including us more seasoned! My favorite aspect of this book is the focus on patience and how being patient can bring a bigger reward in the end.
Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a fun picture book that children between the ages of 4-to-8 will enjoy. The illustrations are bright and colourful and full of many things to discover that will delight little eyes. What child doesn’t dream of becoming a pirate and finding treasures and sailing the seven seas?
I read this to my Grandbabies as they liked it so much. It has now become one of their favourite bedtime stories.
Journey along with Half-Pint Porky as she dreams of becoming a pirate and all that goes along with it. Will she do what she has longed for, or will she give up her dreams?
Grab a copy and let your little ones enjoy
Reviewed by @jennadb
Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is an enchanting children’s book full of colorful illustrations that will draw the reader’s eyes. The unique pirate language and imaginative character names are just another bonus. I think kids and adults will both enjoy reading.
Half Pint Porky is anxious and doesn’t want to wait to go to the big pirate school like her siblings. When the time finally comes for her to go to big pirate school, she gets nervous and doesn’t want to go. Will she finally make it to her new “big” school? Will the wait have been worth it?
This is a really cute story that not only teaches about patience but about being nervous going to a new school and encountering new situations. I think kids will love this book and not even realize they are learning while enjoying the fun pirate talk and story. I definitely recommend this book to readers of all ages!
Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Lois J. Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a really cute book! Not was only was it cute it was also informative about bees. This book is definitely for older children in my opinion, because younger children aren’t going to understand some of the science and logistics of this story. There are also some really neat and interesting crafts and projects at the end of this book that kids would enjoy!
Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
Arrrgh! Me HATE to Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl is a fun and engaging illustrated children’s storybook. It has a fun adventure to follow while teaching children all about patience. The illustrations are fabulous, bold, and bright- bringing the whole story to life. The characters are well-developed, quirky, and likeable…. Making for quite a fun time.
Half-Pint Porky has been excitedly awaiting being able to attend pirate school. But when the big day finally arrives her nerves get the better of her. She is having second thoughts and things get quite interesting.
My grandson loved reading this book with me, and especially loved all the pirate jargon and references. Can’t wait to read more from Ms. Evanson Bleckwehl.
Happy Reading!
Thank you, Mary Evanson Bleckwehl!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a cute story with a nice message. It give some good information about the leaf cutter bees for an adult and younger child. The illustrations are nice but I wish they were a little clearer since I knew nothing about these bees and wanted closer looks. In the back it gives information about making a home for these bees with every day products. This is a good story as well as informative.
Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Wonderful and lovable children’s story for all ages including adults that are child at heart. This book was fantastic with wonderful engaging illustrations and the characters names are just cute!
We follow along with Half Pint Porky as they are ready for “big pig” pirate school and not be in her little pig school anymore thinking they are missing out and impatiently waiting the the day…..and when the big day comes…..what does Half Pint Porky do when the big day arrives?
This is a book full of fun and adventure and I loved each page. I highly recommend this book …. what a wonderful story!
Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The artwork in this book is absolutely beautiful. This book is so fun to read to kids, because as an adult the names the author has given these pigs had me giggling. I love that Half-Pint Porky is all geared up to go to pirate school and whines about how she hates waiting, yet when it is her time to go she would rather stay home because she scared. She soon realizes that school isn’t so bad with friends around. Great children’s book!
Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Half-Pint Porky is anxiously awaiting to go to pirate school. Being patient is not a trait but when the day arrives, Half-Pint is not sure if she wants to go.
Beautifully illustrated. I think young ones will get a hoot out of the pirate language used throughout the story.
Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A story about patience for children. What a great story line. My grandchildren loved reading Half-Pint Porky’s story. She was so ready to start school, but when the big day came. Everything changed even though she was excited, she now has reservations about actually going. I love all of the pirate jargon, so fun for the kids, makes for a grand story to read as well. The author opened up the word Patiences. A word for all children to learn and accept. The story is quick and easy to follow. The illustrations were fun and opened the door for making eye patches. I love this story and look forward to reading more from this author.
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Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A winning story in this house! The story is bright, colorful. We were all laughing. A story of not wanting to rush but then being scared of new things. I loved the characters names. The story kept my grandchildren engaged. There was lots of interaction by all of them. This story is a must for your book corner. I may be buying one for all my grandchildren.
Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was a cute children’s book about hating to wait. Half-pint Porky wants to go to big pig school like her big brother and sister. But she has to wait. And she hates to wait! This is a good book for young children to learn about patience. My 4 year old granddaughter thought this was a cute book.
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An impatient piggy has been waiting forever to sail away to big pig pirate school. There she’ll learn to be a real pirate and dive for hidden treasure. When the day finally arrives, the young scallywag gets cold hooves and can’t wait until the day ends! That is…until a surprise treasure drifts in from the high seas. Arrrgh!
Mary Bleckwehl is a Minnesota children’s author who has spent her career promoting literacy and the love of learning. She grew up in a big Iowa farm family with few books in her home but in school there were many! That is where she quickly learned that both magic and knowledge blossomed in words and grabbed every opportunity to read.
As a writer, Bleckwehl strives to reach the reluctant reader and donates a portion of her time and books to those in need. Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! is her tenth book and introduces readers to the impatient piggy pirate, Half-Pint Porky. Other work: three award-winning picture books, five nonfiction books, and her middle grade debut. She holds a Masters Degree in Educational Management from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA and a B.S. in Elementary Education from Wartburg College. She taught for over 20 years and has done author presentations to over 90,0000 students in schools and young writer conferences.
Bleckwehl lives in Northfield, Minnesota with her husband and super-sized dog; she has three adult children, and two grandchildren. To learn more visit: marybleckwehl.com
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30152823-bees-in-loretta-s-bonnet” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1463566867l/30152823._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30152823-bees-in-loretta-s-bonnet”>Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15245796.Lois_J_Wickstrom”>Lois J. Wickstrom</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5297666634″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Loretta looses her bonnet while trying to chop wood for the fireplace. When putting the logs on her mother finds a box cutter bee nest. Her mother tells Loretta to go put the nest outside for the garden for spring time, and Loretta sees her bonnet up in the tree. Loretta goes to reach for her bonnet and it’s taken over by bees, so Loretta tells the bees to keep her bonnet.<br />Cute little story to learn about bees.
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