Super Enemies by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
My sister and I bickered back and forth quite a bit when we were young, so this book brought back those memories. It is a silly book, kind of funny for an adult, and possibly helpful to a child. Possibly. Great illustrations.
Super Enemies by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book was soo much fun! Great illustrations, relatable lessons, and all around read. Having 3 girls who fight like everyday is a dual to the death and every moment is a competition it was fun to read it to them. The best way to help kids understand is a story like this. A fun side to sibling rivalry and what it’d really like being siblings.
Ladybugs for Loretta by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
AH! What a CUTE read. I love finding books that my daughter and I can enjoy together. This was such a fun read- I loved ladybugs as a kid and thanks to this book I know how I kept killing them. 😂 I had no idea they stay dormant during the winter. I love not only reading with the kiddo- but learning with her! I’m excited to find a new author that my baby and I can share books with. She’s 4 and she loved it! (:
Ladybugs for Loretta by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a really cute read. It is a very informational children’s book about ladybugs. This is not a book for younger children, I think it would make more sense to older children. The illustrations were cute as well. I look forward to reading this to my daughter when she gets older and understands more about ladybugs and science and has more comprehension when it comes to things like that.
Ladybugs for Loretta by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
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Ladybugs for Loretta (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom
Ladybugs for Loretta by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was an adorable children’s book about a little girl with a great love of nature. The pictures were fun and eye catching and the story was sweet. This is such a great story to teach you children about an important part of gardening and how much fun the outdoors can me.
Ladybugs for Loretta by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This story is so fitting for my life at the moment. My daughter has just discovered bugs and is in the naturally curious phase and this book really seemed to hit on that. We both loved learning new things about ladybugs and it really sparked my daughters imagination. Loretta was just the perfect character for this story and the author really brought her to life.
This author just seems to get better with every book we read and she is really solidifying herself as a family favourite. This is definitely going to be a book that is read multiple times and I can’t want to see what we pick up next.
Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
The core idea of this story is really sweet! I love that Amaleighia has such a big heart, sees a need, & wants to help! Thinking about helping the bilingual families in her community is wonderful! However, it was very wordy and did not necessarily flow very well. I do love how everyone came together in the end!
Ladybugs for Loretta by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Loretta is an inquisitive girl. She often spends time outdoor and in her family’s garden. On one of her many outings, she finds some dormant ladybugs not understanding that it is their nature to be still during the colder climate. As the winter progresses, she eagerly waits to bring the ladybugs outside to see what will happen.
I really enjoyed this one and learned quite a bit about ladybugs. I thought the way the story read it was one you could ask questions about, and I think children will definitely be engaged and curious about the science of the weather as well as ladybugs. Beautifully illustrated.
Pardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Pardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Codi Parham
You learn something new every day. One thing I love about Wickstrom is that her books are usually educational. I learned facts about Turkeys that I never knew before. This book is a great read for humans and animals of any age.
Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Amaleigha is a back with her proven anything is possible attitude. Like the other book there are bright, colourful illustrations to hold children’s interest.
This story follows Amaleigha’s idea for her community. This book was fun and engaging and left the kids wanting more of Amaleigha.
Amaleigha and the Big Idea by Janice Pratt
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Anything is possible – this book reinforces that belief. The illustrations were bright and colourful and the storyline was solid. The kids loved it and we ended up reading it a few times.
I must admit I enjoyed reading it as much as the kids did listening to it!
The Sneaky Kitten: Invisible Magic Wand Book Four by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the fourth book in the series by this author. It’s quirky and enjoyable and the kids loved it. I love when they are so into a book they forget all else.
The illustrations were fun and colourful and it was a great read. Highly recommend.
Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? : Fun pirate story that encourages imaginative and creative thinking. Ages 3 to 8, preschool to 2nd grade. by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is such a cute book to read. I read this to my three year old niece and she loved it. This book is part of a series called “Go on vacation. The illustrations are perfect for what happens in the book. You get to read where a pirate would go on vacation. If you have a little this is a cute and fun adventure for them to read.
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Ladybugs for Loretta by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Ladybugs for Loretta (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom. I loved this sweet book about Loretta who is a little girl who is very inquisitive and likes to check things out. She finds a bunch of ladybugs and decides that she is going to save them during the winter. Loretta and her mom decide to put them in the refrigerator so they can put them in their garden in the spring. The only problem with that is when they wake up they begin to make a huge mess in the house. They put them back in the fridge and wait until Spring then another problem occurs…they run out of room in the fridge. Finally its Spring and they can put them in their garden. This is such a fun, cute book and really informative as well. I didn’t realize all the stuff about Ladybugs that I learned in this book. Would make a great gift for the child in your life!
Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a cute story. It shows that with enough determination anything can get done. I like that it pulled the entire community together and especially a book store in a time when a lot of books are readily available electronically.
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25799832-ladybugs-for-loretta” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Ladybugs for Loretta” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1435330323l/25799832._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25799832-ladybugs-for-loretta”>Ladybugs for Loretta</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/5200747648″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Loretta was out collecting pine needles for her strawberry mulch, when she came across ladybugs. Her mother told her that ladybugs are friends and they will help with spring harvest. That year they had the best harvest, and as winter approaches, the ladybugs go and hide away to help again next year.<br />Lois did another amazing book! Between the descriptions of the story and the art of the book. It was such a cute and quick read. We really enjoyed this one.
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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63224010-where-do-pirates-go-on-vacation” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? : Fun pirate story that encourages imaginative and creative thinking. Ages 3 to 8, preschool to 2nd grade.” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1667631114l/63224010._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63224010-where-do-pirates-go-on-vacation”>Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? : Fun pirate story that encourages imaginative and creative thinking. Ages 3 to 8, preschool to 2nd grade.</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19122075.Kim_Ann”>Kim Ann</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5200731546″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
My daughter absolutely enjoyed this book. it was a super fast read, and enjoyable. The details of each page is stunning.
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Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
As with all Amaleigha books, this one is full of hope and kindness. These stories are adorable and compassionate, and inspire change in the sweetest ways. This one in particular was wonderful because there are Little Free Libraries all over our neighborhood, & that recognition was very exciting for us. One of my lifelong favorite poems was also included after the “how to” section as well, so that was delightful! My family has really come to love Amaleigha, & my older daughters even “want to be friends with her” =) I would definitely recommend this book & series to other families with children who want to make a difference.
Reviewed by @lalilovely
Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
First time reader of Author Janice Pratt, and not gonna be the last. I think this book was a cute short, easy story to read with your family. I really liked how it shows you how at the end she shows you how to create your own book box. We have multiple in the area I live in. I love them. We stop like once a week to swap out our books for new ones. They also have different books on culture and languages which I also like.
Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a nice story that shows young ones that they can make a difference in the world. Amaleigha is a strong girl who wants to help those that need it. When she realizes the lack of books for the students and their families that speak other languages at her school and neighborhood Amaleigha decides to do something about it. It was nice to see a book about a someone so young doing something for their neighborhood, giving children someone that they can relate to and showing that they can make a difference as well no matter what their age. I liked seeing the multiple languages in the book as well as the instructions in the back on how to do this in your own neighborhood.
Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? : Fun pirate story that encourages imaginative and creative thinking. Ages 3 to 8, preschool to 2nd grade. by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I read Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation with my 6 year old son. He liked the book and that it rhymed. He liked the pictures and said they were very creative. They are so bright and colorful, with a wide variety of pirates drawn, so everyone can feel represented. My son thought it was cool they drew one of the pirates in a wheel chair. I think the last page should have been a statement rather than a question… but overall it was a cute book.
Reviewed by @way2gosmartguy
Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? : Fun pirate story that encourages imaginative and creative thinking. Ages 3 to 8, preschool to 2nd grade. by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Super cute children’s book with stunning illustrations! I have never really thought about where pirates go on vacation! The author did a great job with the rhymes and keeping the book simple and to the point. There’s plenty of room for the imagination to roam! Great job on a super cute, wonderfully illustrated book!!
Mary Espinoza, December 2022
Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? : Fun pirate story that encourages imaginative and creative thinking. Ages 3 to 8, preschool to 2nd grade. by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This children’s book has beautiful illustrations that are great for keeping little ones engaged. The book is easy to read – and to be read aloud. It’s a short and sweet story that’s perfect for story time for the kids. Though the story is about pirates, it’s easy for children to imagine themselves in their shoes and find the story entertaining and fun. This story would make a great gift for children who enjoy adventures and love colorful illustrations!
Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt. I love these books so much. They are so cute! This one is about Amaleigha and how big her heart is and how she always thinks of others before herself. When she goes to the library and notices that the bilingual section doesn’t have many books she hatches a plan to change that. Getting help from others that are able to find more books she is able to change her library. This book shows kids of all ages that they can change things to if they really want to. Such a fun book with a great lesson. My 4 year old nephew loved it! This book will be great for gifts as well.
Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt – Review by Codi Parham
This story is great for readers of all ages. As a lover of books and language, I love the way Pratt encourages children to explore both in this quaint short story. This book nurtures curiosity and provides learning opportunities for readers.
Ladybugs for Loretta by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I have read a couple books by this author and I think this is my favorite so far. This children’s story is actually semi-”normal” for this author and provides children with a lot of information. Loretta is a little girl who loves to be mischievous, who one day stumbles upon a group of ladybugs all huddled together. She decided to bring them home where she learns that ladybugs stay in one spot and don’t eat while it is cold. So, Loretta decides to store them in her refrigerator to keep them to help her garden grow in the spring. However, everyday she was bringing more and more ladybugs home and the fridge had no more room left. Finally, though, spring came and it was time for the ladybugs to do their job in the garden. That summer they had the best crops their garden had ever seen, but when winter came, once again they would go under a rock till the next spring.
I actually learned something reading this book. I always knew that ladybugs were great for the garden. I went to a college that lived near a farm and each spring we would be bombarded with ladybugs in our dorm rooms because they used the ladybugs to keep all their plants healthy. However, I did not know about their habits in the winter. I found it strange and intriguing that Loretta kept the ladybugs in the fridge and they would be just fine once it was warm again. I love when I can read something that would teach my children and me something new and useful!!
Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? : Fun pirate story that encourages imaginative and creative thinking. Ages 3 to 8, preschool to 2nd grade. by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a cute children’s book “Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation?” is!! Because pirates are always sailing on adventures, the kids in the book wondered if pirates ever go on vacation. Do they relax, go camping, play games, dance, ever leave their ships? The message the book sends to kids is that they probably never need a vacation because everything they love is always with them. This was a cute book. It had a great message, diverse characters, great illustrations, and I loved the double layout of the book.
Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? : Fun pirate story that encourages imaginative and creative thinking. Ages 3 to 8, preschool to 2nd grade. by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This little story is absolutely adorable! This is a precious children’s read about what Pirates do when they are not following maps across the oceans and looking for treasure. It’s got some really cute rhyming and beautiful illustrations that make reading it all the more fun! I read it to my young nephew and he was so excited about it because he was able to follow the story and enjoy it. I’ll definitely look for more from this author for really good children’s books!!
Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? : Fun pirate story that encourages imaginative and creative thinking. Ages 3 to 8, preschool to 2nd grade. by Kim Ann
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I read this book to my grandbabies, and they wanted answers to all the questions I’m this book. They loved the pictures, and how there were girl pirates too. All in all this is a cute little read, and would be great for beginners.
