Mermaid and the Ice Cube Necklace by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Another cute story about Maia, her friend Fig and her imaginary mermaid friend Trezzie. My granddaughter loves these because of the mermaid, but I like the fact that it teaches you about science. Very cute book for young children.
Mermaid and the Ice Cube Necklace by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was a wonderful addition to the Mermaid Science series. Maia, Fig, and Trezzie are back with a new project- an ice cube necklace. During this adventure the kids learn about ice and water as well as how the two can different effects when the temperature changes. You even learn one way to help someone that is drowning.
This is just one of the books from this series I have read with my niece and nephew. They loved it as usual and got them asking questions, which I love. The story was well written. I do; however, feel this particular story was geared more to 1st to 3rd grade aged kids not just pre-k and kindergarten aged kids. The illustrations are excellent and make the story come to life for the kids. I would absolutely recommend this book.
Mermaid and the Ice Cube Necklace by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A delightfully sweet children’s book! The illustrations are cute and story is creative! Children are sure to love these story about friendship and imagination.
Friends Fig and Maia enjoy a picnic and make an ice cube necklace for their mermaid friend. Though only one girl can see their mermaid friend, Trezzie, the girls enjoy the magic of the ice cube necklace and their picnic by the lake together! The diversity of the characters and friendship between them make this a winning story!
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Mermaid and the Ice Cube Necklace by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Such a good book. I found the story sweet with its own inspiration. The pictures certainly helped the story come to life. I love the visuals that were used to go along with the story. There was a good character development as well. I loved how the kids learned something not just within one another, but also from each other. I love this book series it has its interesting side as well as its educational side. This is a book and series children should read, and I think truly they will very much enjoy this wonderful book.
Mermaid and the Ice Cube Necklace by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Maia, Fig and Trezzie are back in an all new Mermaid Science book. Fig isn’t sure if she believes that Trezzie is there because she cannot see her. She does see the ice cube necklace floating away and jumps in to get it before it disappears but nearly drowns. Trezzie saves the day by giving her the ice cube necklace to keep
Her afloat.
The icecubes in the lake are bigger then the ice cubes in the lemonade because warm water melts ice cubes faster then cold water.
review by @xchellex
Mermaid and the Ice Cube Necklace by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
My great nieces, great nephew and I continue to love the adventures of Maia, Fig and Trezzie. This book is about an ice cube necklace that Maia and Fig would love to make for Trezzie the Mermaid. As the story comes along not only is it about an ice cube necklace but the science you learn behind it. I even learned, as an adult reading this, something new!!
This book is totally enjoyable and the pictures are fantastic and engaging. Looking forward to more books from this author!
Mermaid and the Ice Cube Necklace by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Another great children’s book by Lois Wickstrom! This book is adorable. Maia and Fig are two friends having a picnic. As they are eating, they encounter a mermaid who wants their ice cubes to make a necklace. This book teaches children about science and the different forms of water in a cute and fun way. The book is easy to understand and the characters are adorable. They even manage to have a bit of action. I highly recommend this book for parents to teach their young ones a bit of science.
Mermaid and the Ice Cube Necklace by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Mermaid and the Ice Cube Necklace (Mermaid Science) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Amanda Haller Doris
The Mermaid and the Ice Cube Necklace is a very cute story about 2 girls Maia and Fig who go on a picnic and are visited by a mermaid Trezzie. Trezzie can only be seen and interact with Maia, which makes Fig think she might not be real. Trezzie is very interested in the ice cubes and so Maia uses a straw to blow a hole through them in order to make a necklace for her. This is a cute story with lots of pictures for children to enjoy. The author does a great job of explaining scientific ideas in a way that children can understand. I especially enjoyed at the end of the story where she goes into more details about the different forms or phases of water. She does a great job of explaining scientific ideas in an easy to understand manner that is fun for children!
Mermaid and the Ice Cube Necklace by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a great children’s story that any child would enjoy. One of my favorite things about this book is how the illustrations made the story engaging. They allow you to get your child engaged in the story and talk about it. They are colorful and detailed. The characters are strong and supportive of each other. I enjoyed the theme of the story and how it will show the child that it is okay to believe. I really enjoyed this story and how fun it is. I highly recommend this book.
Review by @bjwagner
The Day the Librarian Saved the Galaxy by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I decided to read this book with my daughter as part of our night time routine. She isn’t keen on alien storylines, as she has an active imagination and scares easily. However, she had no problem with this book! In fact, she laughed quite a bit and loved to pretend she was one of the characters in the story. She said she can’t wait to tell her teacher about this book.
It was a great book for us to share together and we both got a kick out of it. We talk about it often and my son looks as us confused when we say words like “glorp” or “spaghettified.” We told him that he will just have to read the book himself to find out. It was a great story and we look forward to reading more by this author.
The Day the Librarian Saved the Galaxy by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was such fun and reminded me of being a kid reading My Teacher is an Alien by Bruce Coville.
When alien attack and kidnap the kids at school in order to get glorp, it is up to Sophia, her brother Aidan and the school librarian, Mrs. Booker to save them all.
I loved Mrs. Booker. The way she talked to the aliens, you just knew she was going to be a fun character and not all that she seemed.
I wish this was a series cause I would love to read more of Mrs. Booker.
Mermaid and the Ice Cube Necklace by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 stars!
The science that is taught and the little snippet at the end about water is wonderful. I like that we can teach kids these things even at a younger age than they would normally learn them. The artwork is beautiful and the story of making holes in the ice cubes to make a necklace for Trezzie the mermaid is fun. I know as a child I always wished there were mermaids.
Mermaid and the Ice Cube Necklace by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
My grandchildren were so excited to hear another mermaid story. Fig, Mia and Trezzie always have fun adventures and teach about science. The lessons about water and ice cubes was fascinating. Hearing about the ice cubes and how they are larger in cold water and smaller in warm water was fascinating and an experiment that we had to try. Reading about Mia’s rescue brought questions about using ice cubes to rescue. Bright pictures and a fun, entertaining story make reading time special. There are so many ways that the story can be used. I’m a fan of the mermaid stories and this one is a winner. Highly recommended for families.
The Day the Librarian Saved the Galaxy by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
We will never look at libraries the same again! How brave and cute are Sophia and Aiden? Mrs. Booker is a fantastic librarian and Agent of the planetary crew! Although this is for a bit older kid my kindergartner loved it. This story was very creative and entertaining.
The Mind-Reading Hat by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was a very easy to read book with colorful illustrations. Caspian, on his “un birthday” gets two gifts from his grand dad, a hat, through which he can hear other’s thoughts and a unique stone, which helps him solve problems. But is it really rewarding to hear what other’s think? Caspian has an adventurous journey with his two gifts and the kids and we as parents can relate to the journey. Loved the book, recommended for kids, especially early readers.
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~☆ BOOK SPOTLIGHT SHOWCASE ☆~~~☆
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 the 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 for children.
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 and four grandchildren, and a dog. She gardens, rides her bike, and tries to save the planet.
The Day the Librarian Saved the Galaxy by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book was such an incredibly fun read! Anytime a librarian takes on or saves the world is worth the read. Kids will love this book, and any adult that is a kid at heart will as well. This story plays on the imagination and brings out the kid in you. Its silly, fun, and shows what all kids want to do which is save the world. I read this book with my 7 year old and we both adored it. Ray guns, space, aliens, friendship, and more!
The Day the Librarian Saved the Galaxy by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Such an awesome children’s book. I love reading and I especially love library’s so of I love this book. An alien invasion and a librarian hero. My girls enjoyed this book and the illustrations very much. It’s such a fantastic story.
The Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book Six by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved reading this cute outlet book about the magic hat! The author has great illustrations in the book, which help to tell the story without words so very well. I enjoyed reading this original story about this young man. I’m excited to share this new book with a few toddlers I know!
Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was hilarious. My nephew and I sat down and read this, and it took forever to get through between his giggles and my own laughs. It has an adorable concept and a fresh perspective on how your dog really thinks. I definitely recommend this for anyone looking for a book to enjoy with their children.
By @katiecat
The Day the Librarian Saved the Galaxy by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I have enjoyed this children’s book. There is so much potential when making science fiction stories for this age group, The story grabbed my inner child and I had to keep reading what was going to happen to the aliens, students, and the librarian. The adventure is believable in the eyes of a child. I highly recommend this story to an elementary school-age student.
The Day the Librarian Saved the Galaxy by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Oh my, what a fun book! The adventure in this book was comical and non-stop. It would be easy to keep any child engaged and excited about reading with this one. Some aspects of the story were silly, but it still had a healthy dose of team work and problem solving. It would be a great addition to any classroom or home.
Reviewed by @asanabr1
The Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book Six by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
It is the time of the year where Caspian receives another UnBirthday from his Grandpa and this year it is a brown fedora hat with a wide brim, as he puts on the hat, Caspian can hear the voices of his Grandpa and his mum talking about his surprises, but it is only when he can hear a turtle that he realises it is a Mind-Reading Hat.
What kind of adventures will the Mind-Reading Hat lead Caspian on? This is another fun filled story for all ages, it is a quick read which everyone will enjoy.
Reviewed by @roxsannel
The Day the Librarian Saved the Galaxy by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
If you think that every elementary school is the same, then you are wrong, one school in particular is very unusual, this is Orchard Ridge Elementary School, however, only a few people are privy to the secret. One day a group of students are in the library for a typical lesson with the elderly Librarian, where she talks about the difference between the types of books and their content, for one student, this was her favourite lesson and the Librarian her favourite teacher, but the class went on as normal until something scary happened.
A group of aliens from the Planet of Wart burst into the Library demanding that the Librarian hands over a mystery goo from the Cafeteria which they want to use to spaghettify the Milky Way and rule the Galaxy, but when they are refused, they decide to trap the students and use them as leverage. This is when the Librarian enlists the help of two of her students to help her stop the Aliens, but will they be able to do it?
This is a fun filled children’s sci-fi book which is a delight for all ages, as three unlikely people stand between Aliens and the destruction of the Galaxy.
Reviewed by @roxsannel
The Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book Six by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Another magical adventure from this writer/illustrator duo.
I love that we get to see Caspian again, and him getting magical items that allow him to go on a short adventure. Here, a hat is gifted to him which allows him to hear what people around him are thinking.
The storyline is very cute and wholesome, and leads to a few little lessons.
The illustrations are well done and this whole series would be perfect for a kid’s storytime.
The Day the Librarian Saved the Galaxy by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I will start by saying that if I had kids young enough for this book I would definitely be giving them this book. The author has a very imaginative story. I really liked how the characters were written and also how it really livens up a child’s imagination. The storyline well very far fetched is really what helps brighten and influence their imaginations. I really would recommend this book to anyone with young children.
Reviewed by @caraleeloonat
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The Day the Librarian Saved the Galaxy by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
4.5 rounded up.
This was a very interesting chapter book read. Perfect for children starting out in reading chapter books, and those looking for an adventurous read.
This novel takes us on a fun adventure of a secret intergalactic agent masquerading as a librarian, and the journey she and two students go through to save their school, and the planet, from alien invaders.
I loved the “out of this world-ness” of this book. It’s bizarre yet fun, and enjoyable to read. Certainly would be a hit for young readers looking for an adventure book.
There are some illustrations along the way that allow a better picture of the characters and what’s going on in the story.
Just beware that this story may cause kids to not want to eat hotdogs with ketchup (if you know, you know).
Bake Off by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Bake Off is the second in the series, sequel to Bake Believe. It is a fun urban fantasy for preteen and teen readers who love baking and food. There’s a recipe at the end of every chapter – I can imagine reading it together during the school holidays, doing a chapter a day and then making the recipe! But I ended up mostly reading it on the subway, saving the recipes for later. Anyway, I do love a book that lets you know how to make the delicious treats it’s been describing!
The story is written from Cat’s perspective. I really like the style – it feels like chatting to a teenager about their interests and experiences. Even the recipes are in this friendly and conversational style. Cat is observant, and we see her thought process as she notices the tensions and behaviour of her family and figures out how best to respond.
This is a really fun read! I love baking and enjoy reading fantasy, so it’s perfect for me and gets five stars! I would recommend the series to young readers who love to bake and eat delicious food!
Bake Off by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Cat is back and this time Cat, Robyn and the rest of the family are off to visit GG (Grandma Ginny). Of course there are adventures and antics that create the fun atmosphere this author has a way with. This book was enjoyable even for me although I would imagine the target audience is ages 10-16ish. My daughter and I are both avid readers and though she is an adult as well I will be passing this series to her as I have so far really enjoyed it. I am very much looking forward to book three.
Bake Off by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This next installment of the series was just as great of a read as the first one! Being brought back into the world of imagination with this author baking books was a wonderful distraction that I so thoroughly needed. The way this book is written makes it where the adult will like reading the book as much as the child who reads it. The cover art for the books are what originally have drawn me in and I am not disappointed at all. I cannot wait to read more from this author who makes imagination and baking fun!