The Know-It-All Pencil by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was a cute short storybook for young children. Grandpa gives Caspian, a special pencil. When he takes the pencil out of the box, it starts trying to write something. Caspian thinks it’s a strange gift, but eventually, the pencil takes him on a STAR adventure. Caspian learns why it’s called the know-it-all pencil!
the mermaid and the rainbow by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a really cute read and fantastic for getting young children interested and engaged in science. The story was fun to follow and was illustrated beautifully. It’s a very colourful and engaging story. I loved that the making of the rainbow was explained really well and children could recreate this at home with their parents/carers. A fun story that would be a great addition to any child’s library both home and school.
the mermaid and the rainbow by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book is adorable! I loved the science aspect of the book (the tricks). Trezzie is a mermaid and Fig and Maia are her human friends. Trezzie has a treasure chest of things she finds in the lake. Trezzie grabs a glass to show her friends a rainbow but the sun isn’t out. So Maia decides to show some tricks that she knows. They are actually good tricks that I could show my own kids. I read this book with my 8 year old and he immediately wanted to try the tricks. How fun is that?! Also we really enjoyed the illustrations. I was very pleased with this book!
the mermaid and the rainbow by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Mermaid and the Rainbow: Mermaid Science is such a great little book. My eight-year-old granddaughter is not a science fan but after reading this book, we had to perform the science experiments as they were done in the book. Such a great way to get the littles interested in science by putting the experiments and results in a story. Can I just say that I love all the characters and find it charming that they teaching science geared towards little ones? I love the storyline about Mermaid coming ashore to play with her friends and to share her knowledge to others. It’s a great read and is given five stars by my granddaughter!
the mermaid and the rainbow by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
In this book we meet Trezzie the mermaid, and her human friends Fig and Maia. Freddie brings them a mirror and glass that she has found in the lake. Maia proceeds to teach Trezzie and Fig cool science experiments ‘tricks’ they can show others.
This short but sweet picture book is perfect for 6-9 year olds to teach them simple and fun tricks they can try themselves. Highly recommended.
The Know-It-All Pencil by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
An excellent and sweet story about a magic pencil. The element of curiosity and mystery kept my niece and I on our toes. Truly a story about doing good in the world, with such a sweet touch. Recommend this book for all young kids.
the mermaid and the rainbow by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was a cute read. I really enjoyed it. I like the way it allows children to interact with the book. It got my attention as an adult and I know children will definitely enjoy it also. All the bright illustrations were eye-catching and beautiful. I highly recommend this book to parents with smaller children.
The Know-It-All Pencil by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
It’s Caspian’s Unbirthday and he can’t wait to see what surprise Grandpa got him this year! When he opens the box he finds a yellow pencil and a small pad of green paper but it’s not just any pencil, it’s a Know-It-All pencil! Caspian sets out on a “star adventure” on his way to school.
This is a cute children’s book that involves make believe, doing good deeds, helping others out and trading for things others want/need. There is a lot of diversity among the characters, which I think is really important in a children’s book. The illustrations are very colorful and super cute. I would recommend this book for kiddos age pre-K thru 3rd grade.
The Know-It-All Pencil by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a very quick, witty and adorable read for kids! I absolutely loved how the author showed kids how to “barter” or trade as Caspian did a lot of that to finally get what the notebook predicted. Then he learned a little cool fact, too! I really hope this author continues this series with all sorts of words and fun facts! The kids loved it.
The Know-It-All Pencil by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this children’s book. I loved the diversity of the characters and I loved the idea of the unbirthday gift. As a parent, we always celebrate my son’s half-birthday! I am a teacher and could really see how useful this book could be in the classroom to show students how you can start with a simple, common object and use it to create a whole story around. This story would be great to use with children 3-6 as a fun read-aloud or for slightly older children if teaching a creative writing lesson.
reviewed by @puffprincess
The Know-It-All Pencil by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a very quick, witty and adorable read for kids! I absolutely loved how the author showed kids how to “barter” or trade as Caspian did a lot of that to finally get what the notebook predicted. Then he learned a little cool fact, too! I really hope this author continues this series with all sorts of words and fun facts! The kids loved it.
The Know-It-All Pencil by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was a really cute book! I enjoyed the way the author included the main character Caspian helping those he met along his way to school while he tried to figure out what the message from his know-it-all pencil was about. The illustrations were well done and caught mine and my daughter’s attention as we read the story together!
Overall I would highly recommend this book to anyone with children!
the mermaid and the rainbow by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I enjoyed reading this to my son. It is a sweet story with an educational element as well. The illustrations were beautifully done and really add to the enjoyment of the story itself. I loved the little characters and how they interacted with one another. If your child loves bright pictures and science, they will love this one!
The Know-It-All Pencil by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was a cute story and my kids enjoyed it. As with her other books they have read, this one also contained a story. This time a life lesson on sharing and giving to others through a magic pencil. I also love how she incorporates characters that are so diverse in each of her books. This was so enjoyable to read even as a parent.. I love how the illustrations fit perfectly with the story being told. The colors are outstanding. They truly pop of the page. Just as with her previous books, this one would also make a great gift to a child that you know. Or also to a school library or elementary teacher. Another hit for this writer and the illustrator as well.
The Know-It-All Pencil by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Know It All Pencil is one of the cutest children’s books I have ever read. Caspian is an adventurous young man that receives the Know It All pencil from his grandfather for his UnBirthday. The pencil then leads him on an adventure. I really love how sweet and caring Caspian is. Also, the African American representation in the book is a definite plus. I cannot wait to read this book to my children again. It was absolutely adorable.
the mermaid and the rainbow by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Mermaid and the Rainbow: Mermaid science is a really fun, cute read. This book brings science to everyday things allowing kids of all ages to see just how much science is truly around them. The bright colors of the illustrations really brought the story and characters to life. It is a fast read that can lead to a fun learning experience by recreating the science experiments from the book. I can’t wait to read this to the kids in my family the next time they visit.
The Know-It-All Pencil by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A sweet story about being willing to go on an adventure. Caspian received a special gift from his grandpa for his Unbirthday. The gift was a pad of paper and The Know-It-All pencil. Caspian had to take the chance and follow the Know-It-All pencil. His morning was filled with meeting new people and finding fun. Throughout his journey the Know-It-All pencil guided him. The beauty of the story comes in Caspian’s willingness to trust and believe in his grandpa and the Know-It-All pencil.
the mermaid and the rainbow by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Adorable tale of how sharing knowledge amongst your friends not only strengthens the friendship but is fun! Trezzie and her friends use items Trezzie has found in the sea to create a rainbow and other fun science experiments! It was fun watching the friends learn from each other and enjoying science while thinking it was tricks and magic!! Each friend learns something. Great for younger children!!
The Know-It-All Pencil by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4 Stars
The Know-It-All Pencil (Invisible Magic Wand) by Lois Wickstrom is a fun children’s story that has a cute storyline, colourful illustrations, fun and adventure, educational elements, and a touch of magical whimsey in the form of the know-it-all pencil.
With interesting characters, this quirky story was engaging and fun, feeding both the imagination, as well as inspiring a little learning.
Happy reading!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
The Know-It-All Pencil by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Adorable! This was a very fun kid’s book. Adventures, mysterious all in one. Great fast read for children. Recommend for all ages.
The Know-It-All Pencil by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A wonderful fantastical scavenger hunt style kids book.
First off, I haven’t read the other books in the series so I am very curious as to what exactly an UnBirthday is!
To the actual review part: I really enjoyed this short kids book. There’s instances of magic and fantasy with a pencil that knows it all and is writing out clues for Caspian, the main character. Caspian is encouraged to go on a type of scavenger hunt by following the clues the Pencil gives him and along the way he learns skills, lessons, and the value of “paying it forward.”
I loved that we get characters of diversity (age, ability, gender, skin color, and even animals) in this book and we see them all treated with the same respect.
Would recommend this for children 4+ and as a read along for those on the younger side. The pictures are very well illustrated and are great at grabbing your attention.
The Know-It-All Pencil by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was a cute quick little read. I can’t wait to read this to the kids I care for next week. They loved the last book by this author that I read to them. This book is about Caspian and his un-birthday gift of a know it all pencil. As with the previous book I’ve read by this author, the pictures are amazing.
review by @xchellex
The Know-It-All Pencil by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Very cute story and great illustrations. Caspian is celebrating his birthday and a gift from grandfather, which is a pencil, turns out to be part of an adventure to school! I loved the overall message and any child or child at heart would love this story!
The Know-It-All Pencil by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Know-It-All Pencil is an original and imaginative tale for children between the ages of 6 to 8 years. It is a delightful, and fun fantasy story. It is the fifth book the “Invisible Magic Wand” series by this author. I read this book to my grandsons, and they were entertained and engaged and loved looking at the colourful illustrations.
If you want to know what the pencil knows then you need to grab a copy and a snuggle buddy or two and journey along with Caspian on his UnBirthday adventure.
Reviewed by @jennadb
The Know-It-All Pencil by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This was a cute story. I think that my second grade students would have a good time discussing what their “know it all pencil” would write. I had to read the story a few times because I felt like some of the plot was rushed and didn’t always make sense. I would be interested to see other writings by this author.
The Know-It-All Pencil by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a cute children’s story that I thought taught trust and helping others. A special gift from his Grandpa for his unbirthday, Caspian never knows what to expect. This year was no different when he received a pad of paper a pencil. This pencil took Caspian on an adventure where I thought the story did a great job of showing the importance of helping other and trusting those that are out to help you. Both my daughters enjoyed this cute story and really like the illustrations.
The Know-It-All Pencil by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Very cute children’s story! Caspian’s grandpa has given him another “unbirthday” gift and this year it’s a pencil. The pencil gives Caspian clues and he has to figure out what they mean. While the premise of this idea is good, I’m not sure a child would be able to figure out what the author was intending. The illustrations were bright and descriptive. The sentences were fairly simple so someone working on learning to read would be able to read this book. Overall, good children’s book.
Review by – @meggs1717
The Know-It-All Pencil by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was a cute children’s story. I liked how it used the child’s imagination and also taught them a bit about trading. Probably a good book for children 4-8. Bright colors and a fun adventure would keep the child engaged.
the mermaid and the rainbow by Lois Wickstrom
I read this book to my 3 year old granddaughter who currently loves anything mermaids. She wasn’t old enough to understand the science they were doing, but she loved looking at the pictures and being read the story. I think it is a very good short kids story and I am interested in more to share with her. I did like that soon she will be able to try the experiments out herself.
The Know-It-All Pencil by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was a really cute book! This book is bright, colorful and engaging for children. It’s very adventurous and sweet. I enjoyed reading this one myself. I think my daughter will enjoy it when she gets older, but for right she seems a little too young to completely understand the story and the concept. I can’t wait to read this to her when she gets older!
