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Dinosaur Friends: 2 books in 1: A Present for the Volcano and Saving Conifer’s Eggs by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Ashley Westerman

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My kids love dinosaurs. They’ve asked me to read this to them multiple times since we got it. I loved that these books taught about teamwork and my young kids were able to pick up on it. Everyone would love this book, its good for younger kids, but as an adult, I really enjoyed it also.

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Moby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt – Review by Jennie M Bechtel

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a feel-good story with excellent life lessons. Moby is sad because she wants to get good grades in school, have friends, and be loved. She studies but doesn’t make the honor roll like she wants. Her father leaves for military deployment and sends her a flute that doesn’t play. Moby eventually fixes the flute and learns important life lessons as a result. I enjoyed this story. I could relate to Moby’s goals and also her disappointments. I was excited by the gift her father gave her and sad when it didn’t work. I would definitely read this story to my children and recommend it for children, especially tween age.

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Dinosaur Friends: 2 books in 1: A Present for the Volcano and Saving Conifer’s Eggs by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a wonderfully done children’s book. The pages were very imaginative, and colorful that keep children interested. I loved both stories, the power of friendship and being caring was among the story lines. The story was cute and sweet And intriguing and heart felt all the way through. I love the creativity behind these two stories, each one is a high recommendation, and would surely be enjoyed! Wonderful books!

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Moby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Moby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt

Moby Plays the Flute is a cute children’s book about being patient and hard work will pay off. Sometimes believing in yourself is the way to achieve your goals. Moby is a young girl who’s father is a Marine and is going on a year long leave on his way out he gives Moby a gift for her birthday. Moby eagerly opens the gift and finds a bamboo flute . She try and trys but can’t get it to make a sound she gets upset when she can’t get it to play she gives up. She starts to not do so well in school and stops believing in herself. But once she can believe in herself magical things will happen. She gives the flute another try and she makes a beautiful sound. This is a cute story with a good lesson. I highly recommend reading this book especially if you have young children, grandchildren or even nieces and nephews they will especially enjoy it. We will definitely be rereading this many times

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Moby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt – Review by Deborah White

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Moby Plays the Flute is a nice short story. Although this book is recommended for younger children, it shows audiences of all ages that sometimes we have to keep working for something that we want to achieve and not everything is what it seems. The story teaches many lessons including the value of patience and perseverance.

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Dinosaur Friends: 2 books in 1: A Present for the Volcano and Saving Conifer’s Eggs by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kristine Solano-Witucky

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my goodness these children books are adorable!!! Short and lots of pictures. My kids enjoyed them especially my 2 year old. She is obsessed with dinosaurs. I would definitely recommend this if you have kids.

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Dinosaur Friends: 2 books in 1: A Present for the Volcano and Saving Conifer’s Eggs by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Aranza

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dinosaur Friends 2 Books in 1: A Present for the Volcano and Saving Conifer’s Eggs
By Lois Wickstrom

5 Stars out of 5 Stars

I picked up this book to read to my 2 year old niece at night since I was babysitting for a couple of days and she really loved it. The adorable friendship between Conifer and Spike brings warmth to anyone’s heart. The pictures are extremely cute and dinosaurs are always a hit with my nieces. If you are looking for a short book to read to your kids or to teach them how to read, I think this book would be great for you. My favorite was Saving Conifer’s Eggs. I definitely think this book was a win.

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Dinosaur Friends: 2 books in 1: A Present for the Volcano and Saving Conifer’s Eggs by Lois Wickstrom – Review byCindy Rushin

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book had two really good stories for any child just starting to read. Both stories dealt with how friends working together can solve a problem. The characters were funny and nice, plus who doesn’t love dinosaurs. I highly recommend this book for anyone who has small children that love stories about dinosaurs.

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Dinosaur Friends: 2 books in 1: A Present for the Volcano and Saving Conifer’s Eggs by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Dinosaur Friends: 2 books in 1: A Present for the Volcano and Saving Conifer's EggsDinosaur Friends: 2 books in 1: A Present for the Volcano and Saving Conifer’s Eggs by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Conifer and Spike are dinosaurs and they are best friends, in this book we hear two tales of their friendship and how even though sometimes they disagree, they work together in the end.

In the first book, the nearby volcano is erupting, all Conifer wants to do is run away, but Spike insists on giving the volcano a present and decides on a necklace, so together they move a ring of stones around the base, but will this keep the volcano happy?

In book 2, Spike and Conifer return, but this time there is a forest fire, they both agree that they have to leave, but Conifer only has two hands and three eggs! Will they all be able to escape the fire?

This is a book for young and old alike in this tale charming tale talking about science, dinosaurs and of course friendship.

Reviewed by @roxsannel

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Dinosaur Friends: 2 books in 1: A Present for the Volcano and Saving Conifer’s Eggs by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Trish Ann

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed these books! I am an elementary reading intervention teacher and found that these would be engaging for the kids that I work with. The story was engaging and I feel like my students would like them. I look forward to reading other ones by this author. I also would like to use this in the classroom.

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Dinosaur Friends: 2 books in 1: A Present for the Volcano and Saving Conifer’s Eggs by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Michaela Massie

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Dinosaur Friends: 2 books in 1: A Present for the Volcano and Saving Conifer's EggsDinosaur Friends: 2 books in 1: A Present for the Volcano and Saving Conifer’s Eggs by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sweet and wholesome children’s books with captivating imagery and a cute story.

The first book, “A Present for the Volcano” has the two dinosaurs working together to give the volcano a present, because they both respect one another to listen and help each other even when they may not agree with each other.

The second book, “Saving Conifer’s Eggs” has the two dinosaurs working together to save Conifer’s 3 eggs from the fire. With the help of Conifer’s friend Spike, they are able to safely avoid the fire and save her eggs!

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Dinosaur Friends: 2 books in 1: A Present for the Volcano and Saving Conifer’s Eggs by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Karen Pearman

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another book that I picked up for a teacher friend’s classroom and this is a perfect addition because it is two stories in one book. I loved the illustrations and that both books shared the same characters. I loved how they were able to teach one another to solve a problem. I also loved that the friends were able to comfort one another when things were happening, and they wanted to run away. This is a splendid example of not being afraid to confront a challenge head on. This is a terrific book for early elementary readers although there are a couple of words that may be a bit difficult for them. But if you use that as a teaching tool then they will be perfectly fine. Highly recommended for kids and classrooms alike.

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Oliver, A Story of Adoption by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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Oliver, A Story About AdoptionOliver, A Story About Adoption by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Oliver I think would be a great book to use as a teaching tool for younger children with anger issues or that have been adopted. It’s entertaining and has well done illustrations but it shows children that it’s okay to be upset or mad but through Oliver’s actions when he’s feeling that way shows that you can work through those feelings and emotions and come out better on the other side of them. I also like how the author portrayed adoption and let children know that even children living with their birth parents still often dream that they were adopted too. They imagine they would live much more exciting lives than the current maddeningly, mundane situation that they are currently experiencing. A child’s imagination is a wild and wonderful thing that plots adventures and creates magic in the normal everyday. I enjoyed this book very much and I would definitely recommend it.

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Moby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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Moby Plays the FluteMoby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Moby is a heartwarming, wonderfully illustrated children’s book that has that extra flair of not just entertaining children but teaching them life lessons as well. This book showed that people get discouraged, overwhelmed, and sometimes feel like they are failing but the book explained how important it is to not give up or quit but to persevere, keep trying, and push through. It shows how you should always believe in yourself. I feel there is an added element that helps parents as well understand that it’s okay to take a step back and allow children to figure things out on their own, and how much of a benefit that can be to them. I really enjoyed reading this and think it would be a good addition to the bookshelves of households with young children.

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Moby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book that I have read by this author, and I LOVED it! I have been really into reading children’s books lately as all of my friends have children and I am constantly on the look for cute books for them to read with them. This book had wonderful illustrations and the story line was easily followable for not only children but for the adults reading this book with them. This story had a wonderful lesson about not giving up as well as other great lessons that children can and will relate too. I cannot wait to read more stories by this author so that I can buy these books for my friends with little children!

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The Mermaid and the Ice Cube Necklace (Mermaid Science) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Deb Robinson

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The Mermaid and the Ice Cube Necklace (Mermaid Science)The Mermaid and the Ice Cube Necklace by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book due to the fact that you got a science lesson but didn’t realise it. The illustrations were bright and colourful and littles were able to pick out the mermaid, ice cubes, lemonade etc. Give you the opportunity to show little ones with a real ice cube and create play time. The additional information on the state of water was a very interesting addition for older children and parents.

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Moby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt – Review by Rachel Moss

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really cute book! I liked the themes involved, about patience and perservence and how to work at something to achieve goals. It had a really good story for a short children’s novel. My daughter liked the pictures of this one, but she’s only 1 so she didn’t understand the meaning of it or what the author’s point was. I can’t wait to read this one to her or let her read it herself when she gets older!

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Moby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt – Review by Felicia Bates

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Moby Plays the Flute was a great story that helps teach the Importance in perseverance. I loved that while the story was short, it spanned a longer time frame and showed that while feeling defeated, Moby never gave up. I loved the artwork of this book and I am beyond impressed by this new to me author and illustrator. I’m certain my children are going to add this book to their regular book requests.

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Moby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt – Review by Tanya Wall, September 2022

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Moby Plays the FluteMoby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Moby is just a regular girl who didn’t like attention. But she wanted to be a good student, but it was hard for her. She wanted to be successful, so she could be happy. But she was miserable. UNTIL, her dad gave her the best gift – a flute! But, she couldn’t get it to work. She thought it was broken. Her dad told her to keep trying. But she put it away and didn’t think of it again until the next year. She finally got it to play when she found a note from her dad inside! From then on, she made beautiful music and learned to believe in herself and to never give up!

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Moby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Moby Plays the Flute is a gorgeous picture book. I love the illustration style, with loads of fun details meaning you can spend ages totally absorbed in exploring the pictures. The story is positive and will speak to children and adults alike.

I was drawn to this book as a music teacher – I love stories about music. This doesn’t disappoint, and I think it would be a great book to read with a child who is starting to learn an instrument to help them to prepare for the patience and perseverance they will need, and get excited about learning and playing their instrument!

This is also a good book to read with a child when a parent has to go away for a long time. Moby misses her dad, and he misses her but he’s still there for her even when he’s far away.

This book gets five stars from me! A wonderfully enjoyable book to read, and a good way to explore the importance of persevering when learning something new!

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Dinosaur Friends: 2 books in 1: A Present for the Volcano and Saving Conifer’s Eggs by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Keri Leach

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This adorable 2 in 1 book set is so cute and perfect for the dinosaur lover, of any young age. The plots in both books are simply perfect and well written. The illustrations are even better, with bright colors and great set up! Both teach a valuable lesson while entertaining the reader and wanting to know what happens next! Great book!

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Dinosaur Friends: 2 books in 1: A Present for the Volcano and Saving Conifer’s Eggs by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Anantha Rusum

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I got these two books because my 10 year old is a dino nerd. He reads all kinds of dinosaur books . These books have two simple stories, both revolving around an Ankylosaurus and a T-Rex. In the first story, the Ankylo, Spike wants to give a present to a Volcano which is dormant and would’nt erupt. He builds a necklace out of rocks around the Volcano, and when the volcano indeed erupts , it is the necklace which stops the lava from overflowing to the ground.

In the second story, the two dinosaurs have to escape the wild fire. When the T-Rex , Conifer is finding it hard to take three eggs in her two hands, Spike accidentally knocks down a tree by impatiently swinging his tail. The two dinosaurs escape the forest into the river on the tree.

What is not to like about these books, nothing. This book is meant for kids, and me and my son had a blast reading these books. Looking forward to more on dinosaur series from this author.

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Dinosaur Friends: 2 books in 1: A Present for the Volcano and Saving Conifer’s Eggs by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jerricka Brown

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a cute book for children. Stories and pictures what more could a child ask for. I love that it has many different skills that younger children can learn. It teaches them it is okay to be yourself and true to your feelings. I will be reading this to my child. I am a fan of this author for future children’s books.

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Moby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a cute story with several important lessons embedded in it. The illustrations are absolutely beautiful. The cherry blossoms are always a favorite of mine. I wish this story was a tiny bit longer and answered some of the lingering questions (this the reason for the 4 star rating), but overall it was a good story. I would say first through third grade readers would enjoy this the most.

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Moby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt – Review by Karen Pearman

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Moby Plays the FluteMoby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

First, let me say that I purchased this book for a teacher friend of mine to add to her classroom book library. It is about a girl with a flute and that reminded me of myself because I also learned to play the flute as a young girl. And just as I was taught that hard work pays off with practice and learning, so does Moby. This is a perfect book to teach kids about not giving up no matter how hard you may want to. The book’s filled with beautiful illustrations and help bring the story to life. Not only does this teach kids to keep practicing, but to keep learning and growing as well. I highly recommend this book for kids and for adults to read to their kids.

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Moby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt – Review by Megan Conley

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the wonderful, heartwarming tale of a father and daughter who learn that even though life may be difficult and not always what you want, persistence and patience always pay off in the end. Moby is disheartened when her dad, a Marine, is called away on duty and won’t be back for her birthday. He gives her an early birthday present before he leaves, a bamboo flute. Moby struggles to learn how to play and is quickly discouraged. But she perseveres and soon learns that with practice and patience, she can do anything she puts her mind to. I love the life lessons Eeha Bhatt incorporates into their story. While this story is obviously geared towards small children, I’ve often used picture books with my high school students and this will be one I will definitely incorporate. I love the story and the illustrations are amazing. I’ve also read this story to my 6-year old and she loved the story and the pictures.

Reviewed by @meggs1717

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Moby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt – Review by Christine Baranek

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Moby Plays the Flute
By: Eeha Bhatt
5*

As a teacher, I am always looking for engaging books to read to my students. It is great if it is a book that I can tie in with a lesson. This is especially true if it is a book that models a social emotional skill, such as empathy, kindness or perseverance. The more books I can show my students about these skills the happier I am. This book is the perfect book to teach about a growth mindset, perseverance, or resilience. It also would be a good book to introduce Passion Projects if your class does them.
Moby’s father is in the military and he is about to be deployed. He gives her a gift before he leaves. This gift is a flute. Moby discovers that learning to play the flute will not be an easy task, rather it is something she will need to work hard at. This story is absolutely heartwarming and it has the most beautiful illustrations.
I read this book to my students in Kindergarten, First Grade and Second grade. I recommend this book for all those age ranges. However, I would not limit it to those ages. I believe that all children would enjoy this book.

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Moby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is such a heart warming and captivating book that really piqued my daughters interest. The pictures throughout the book were so well done that she engaged with them easily. The book tells a great story, both educating and entertaining its intended audience. It isn’t often you get an author that successfully does both but this author has achieved it.
This is a book I also enjoyed, mainly because it was nice to see my daughter getting joy from. We will definitely be exploring more of this authors work.

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Moby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt – Review by Julie Johnson

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“Moby has a problem” is how we are introduced to this sweet story. Moby is a young girl who feels like everyone and everything is against her. She sits at the back of the classroom until her dad encourages her to move to the front. She does and is ridiculed for an incorrect answer. Oh how she misses the back row! Moby then learns that her daddy is being called away for a long period of time with the Marines. He leaves her birthday gift with her. She sees a beautiful flute but when she tries to play it, it won’t work. She throws it over in a pile of other “rejected” toys. She’s missing her daddy but nothing seems to work out in her favor!
It’s getting closer to another birthday and her dad is still away. He’s not sending a gift this year. She talks to him about the “broken flute” and he tells her not to give up. What happens next is a huge lesson for everyone involved.

This book focuses on persistence and patience. It’s a great book for youngsters of all ages, young and old alike!! It’s a great book to show that being persistent and having confidence can change your outlook on everything!

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The Mind-Reading Hat (Invisible Magic Wand Series Book 6) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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The Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book SixThe Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book Six by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I read the Mind Reading Hat to my 6 year old. He really enjoyed it, but was thrown off by UNbirthday. After we discussed it, he loved the idea and asked if he could have an UNbirthday too. Needless to say, I have a week to plan a party now lol.
The story is fun and I love that it was non traditional. It included grandpa and neighbor as the important people in the child’s life. The gifts were creative and the art work was great. The book is very eye catching and colorful. It was a fun story and I would read others by the author.

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