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Kris & The Missing Prince (The Adventures of Kris) by Art Blegen – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Kris & The Missing Prince: The Adventures Of KrisKris & The Missing Prince: The Adventures Of Kris by Art Blegen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Kris & The Missing Prince (The Adventures of Kris) by Art Blegen

Kris & The Missing Prince is part of The Adventures of Kris Series . What a fun story that is aimed for children ages 6-10. This is an imaginative story that is packed with friendship, magic, adventure, Fairies and so much more. This is a fairly new author to my son and I but he really enjoyed this story and wants to read more. While Kris is at her grandmother’s house she finds adventure right there. Kris wants to be a knight not a princess. Kris sets put to be the best knight and takes us on quite the adventure. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. We look forward to reading more from this Author and going on more adventures.

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Queen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Queen of the FairiesQueen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Queen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom

Queen of the Fairies is a super cute children’s book with colorful illustrations that help bring the story to life I simply can’t say enough about how much my son and I love this author. My son loved this one and wants to be a good fairy and sometimes a bad fairy. His imagination went wild reading this book I love how this author encourages children to be themselves and never give up and to be free with their imagination. I highly recommend reading this cute story. My son and I are always happy to read a book my this author.

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Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace by Lois Wickstrom-Review by Victoria McQuigg

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Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace (Kingdom of Mir)Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Stop that Lion by Lois Wickstrom is another home run from this author. I am never disappointed with the unique story telling or the fun ways that they find to tackle complex issues in a way that is entertaining and easily digestible for young children. That paired with the illustrations makes this book a 5 out of 5 stars for me and my kids!

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Queen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom-Review by Victoria McQuigg

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Queen of the FairiesQueen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Queen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom is a beautiful and enchanting children’s fantasy story. The illustrations are stunning. The story is unique and encourages the imagination of the reader. This is the perfect story for bed time with your littles. Mine absolutely loved it! This story is so fun because it is a story inside of a story. You don’t see these concepts explored much in children’s books, especially so well executed. 5 out of 5 stars!

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Marshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Marshmallow RabbitMarshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Marshmallow Rabbit is a clever colourful and imaginative 30 paged adventure story. It is aimed at children from kindergarten through 3rd grade. Lois writes stories that are adventurous and teach valuable life lessons to children.
Annabelle loves candy and this sneaky little thief tours the chocolate factory whenever she can and leaves with all the sugary goodness she can steal. But Mr Bonbon decides to put a stop to her thieving ways and find a punishment that is befitting the crime.
This delightful children’s story is full of fun, with colourful and interesting illustrations by Janet King. The narrative makes for an engaging tale. There are also things to learn along the way such as the consequences of one’s actions.
You don’t have to be a child to enjoy the adventure.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Amese of Animalis (The Borosa Legacy Book 1) by MJ Murray – Review by Crystal Brehant

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Amese of Animalis (Borosa Legacy, #1)Amese of Animalis by M.J. Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I read this with my 7yo and we both enjoyed it. What’s not to love? Magic, adventure, mishaps, and strength of character. There were a lot of life lessons in this story, but they weren’t overwhelming or boring. This was a great coming of age story where courage is tested. Amese is a fantastic character. We can’t wait for more in the series.

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Marshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jennifer Crain

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Marshmallow RabbitMarshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The story of “Marshmallow Rabbit” by Lois Wickstrom is a clever and entertaining twist on the classic tale of the Tar Baby. Mr. Bonbon, the candy maker, is determined to catch Annabelle, the candy thief, and teach her a lesson. His plan involves creating a giant marshmallow rabbit to lure her into stealing it.

The author’s writing style is engaging and filled with humor, making the story a joy to read. The plot is well-developed and keeps the reader intrigued as they follow Mr. Bonbon’s antics to catch Annabelle.

Overall, “Marshmallow Rabbit” is a delightful and imaginative story that is sure to entertain readers of all ages. Wickstrom’s unique take on a familiar tale makes this book a standout read.

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Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Natalia Gonzales Castrejon

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Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace (Kingdom of Mir)Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love this book! I loved that there was an issue that clearly needed to be resolved. I loved that the little girl overcame her fears and decided to give it a try and actually did it! She helped the issues on both sides and we love to see that!

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Marshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Megan Rea

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Marshmallow RabbitMarshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is the tale of the game between Mr. Bonbon and Annabelle where Mr. Bonbon has to come up with a way to get Annabelle to stop stealing the candy from his candy factory. Annabelle is always outsmarting him and she does it again this time. I like how Wickstrom’s stories always have a lesson to be learned in her stories; however, with this story I feel that the lesson is subtle and could possibly be missed by kid and misconstrued into a not-so-nice lesson. I was hoping at the end Annabelle would be remorseful about stealing the candy and she and Mr. Bonbon would be able to figure things out, but that’s not the case. There is a lesson to be learned, but it’s not really done in a way that I feel is appropriate. I really like the illustrations in this story. They are bright and colorful and they follow the story really well.
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Marshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Marshmallow RabbitMarshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this story. The owner is trying to teach the young girl about stealing. The story is entertaining, fun and tries to teach a lesson. The characters are witty with their conversation in trying to catch each other. I read this with my grandson. He gave it a 5. I also give it a 5. This is probably our favorite yet. We are still talking about ways to help protect the candy from thieves and how the little old ladies could have helped. It’s a fun story and a great conversation starter to jump start the imagination.

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Oscar and Emmy Foster Kittens (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Shannon Fowler

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Oscar and Emmy Foster KittensOscar and Emmy Foster Kittens by Terri Sabol
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Oscar and Emmy’s humans, Abby and Charlie with the help of Mom, discover how to care for newborn kittens. The family learns what it takes to prepare and foster kittens until they find their furever homes.

Cute story that tells about the responsibilities of fostering kittens. Age-appropriate pictures and wording.

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Marshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom

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Marshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom
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Genre – Kids
Page Count – 28
Cover Designer – Janet King

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Mr. Bonbon was up bright and early, determined to catch Annabelle, the candy thief. He was up all night plotting to trick her and teach her a lesson. He thought: I know! I’ll make the candy look easy to steal. He made a giant marshmallow rabbit.
A modern version of Tar Baby.

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Lois is a former science teacher. She has written a series of science-based folktales.  In each modernized tale, the protagonist achieves a better ending because of learning scientific principles. Lois likes to garden, ride her bike with her husband, cook, and she votes in every election.

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Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Hannah Porter

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Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace (Kingdom of Mir)Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book reminds me of the books I use to read when I was younger(the artwork style, even the story plot),very nostalgic. I loved it. We usually read this author for story time at night. Which we always enjoy tremendously. It’s always a fun learning experience for them. There is always something you can take away from reading the author’s stories. Like in this we got ‘’ keep trying til you find a the solution ‘’ but your takeaway might different from ours 🥰🥰 can’t wait to continue more of Lois Wickstrom stories

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Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Alyssa McLean

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Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace (Kingdom of Mir)Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The illustrations in this book are beautiful and detailed. There’s just the right amount of text to keep kids hooked without overwhelming them. My son was very into the story and was asking questions and guessing what was going to happen next. It’s a book we would read again for sure!

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Queen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Alyssa McLean

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Queen of the FairiesQueen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The illustrations were bright and beautiful. My son was surprised by the ending. The story didn’t flow as smoothly as her other books, but it still held his interest. We’ll definitely read more from this author.

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Kris & The Missing Prince (The Adventures of Kris) by Art Blegen – Review by Toni Sellers

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Kris & The Missing Prince: The Adventures Of KrisKris & The Missing Prince: The Adventures Of Kris by Art Blegen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Not every girl wants to be a princess, some girls want to the knight. Another wonderful Adventure with Kris. My grand kids love to read about Kris and her adventures, and this one was a hit. So well written that it is easy enough for young readers to follow along but enjoyable for the kids and for the adults. The illustrations are great. Filled with Magic, gnomes, fairies, elves and more. I love that it encourages kids to use and explore their imaginations. Also, the importance of friendships and family. I think it’s perfect for 6-10 yr. olds.

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Queen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Queen of the FairiesQueen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a cute little story about a little girl exploring the world of fairies and trying to write their story. The little girl wanted to make sure she did not make anyone mad because of her story, so she took her time to write a nice story. I found the little twist at the end to be really cute. I enjoyed the story and recommend this story for any little girl who loves to read about fairies.

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Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Julie Johnson

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Unicorn, Don't Do That!: It's okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstepUnicorn, Don’t Do That!: It’s okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstep by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The kids are going to love this one!!!

First of all, I love the illustrations in this story! They are so colorful and bright!

This story, like many of Lois Wickstrom‘s stories, has a great moral. This book is also very funny, most especially to little boys! They will want this book read to them and they will want to read it to you over and over again! Dinosaurs, unicorns, and poop….what’s not to love?

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Queen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shannen Kern

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Queen of the FairiesQueen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another marvelous read by Lois Wickstrom! I read this with both of my kids, and we all truly enjoyed ourselves. It was definitely one of the more interesting books that kept us guessing which had us going ‘AHA!’ on the last page. We even read it twice more on the same day to get more of an appreciation with the full picture in mind! I loved the illustrations throughout as they are bright and add much more to the story as both of my kids liked going slower to see each picture clearly. As with most other books by this author, there are underlying life lessons that show up throughout the story. I highly recommend bringing this book into your home to share with your kiddos or even the classroom to get creativity flowing!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shannen Kern

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Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace (Kingdom of Mir)Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was an absolutely wonderful story to read with both of my kids, ages 8 and 12. Lois Wickstrom is one of our favorite authors, and anytime I bring a book home, my entire household gets excited! We go on such adventures, and this one was no different. The illustrations are a little different from others I’ve read before but still incredibly gorgeous nonetheless. The main character, Wynnie, is such a magnificent role model for a kid’s storybook. She is confident in herself and thinks a little outside the box, which is a great point to encourage in young ones. We enjoyed the creativity displayed in the book, and it sparked some great conversations in the house about our own ideas to problems we encounter. I highly recommend this for not only your classroom, but also to read at home with any kiddos in your life!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Queen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shannon Fowler

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Queen of the FairiesQueen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story is a very whimsical and silly story told by a child. It is cute and easy to read with great pictures. I like the way the storyteller weaves the story and questions all the what ifs that could happen. I believe children aged 6-8 would enjoy this story. I look forward to reading to my granddaughter one day.

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Queen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Santana Hicks

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Queen of the FairiesQueen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was a cute and simple book about what the narrator thought fairies were like. She wants to write specifically about the Queen of the Fairies but doesn’t want the other fairies to feel left out. The narrator writes about good fairies and bad. She wonders what would happen of the Queen of the fairies got ahold of her book and read it. Would she like it?

I have said it before and I will say it again, I wish Lois Wickstrom was around when my son was younger. He would have loved all of their stories I have read so far.

It is a very simple and easy to read book making it great for kids of a younger age.

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Stop That Lion: A Tale Of Friendship, Love And Peace (Kingdom Of Mir) by Lois Wickstrom and Timna Green – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace (Kingdom of Mir)Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

There are two Kingdoms, the Kingdom of Mir and the Kingdom of Sher and these Kingdoms have something in common and that is a Lion, each night, the Lion comes from Mir to Sher, however, the problem is that it eats the sheep which belong to the families who live in Sher.

One day the King of Sher announces a competition in which the losers have to give up their most prized possession and the winner will become his Royal Advisor and all they have to do is come up with a plan to “Stop the Lion” from entering the Kingdom of Sher, the solution has to be fair and all entrants must be able to carry out their solution immediately.

What solutions will the contestants come up with and who will win? This is an inspiring tale of the importance of thinking fairly, kindly and peacefully which is told in a charming and beautiful way and will make young children develop their use of imagination to think of what solutions they can come up with to the King’s problem.

Reviewed by @roxsannel

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Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Melissa Fink

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Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace (Kingdom of Mir)Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Stop That Lion was a great childrens book. The pictures were cute and went along with the story. I would say this book is great for kids no older then 8 years old. The world building was amazing. The plot was well thought of. I highly recommend this book be read to little children.

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Queen Of The Fairies by Lois Wickstrom and Ada Konewki – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Queen of the FairiesQueen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A young woman wants to write a book about the Queen of the Fairies, but what does the Queen of the Fairies do? Is it all fun and games with the good fairies, or does she have to keep the bad fairies in line and should she even mention the bad fairies at all, or will they feel left out and do mean things to her like play tricks on her, or even steal her story?

This is a wonderful little story about writing a story and the internal debates every author goes through, but in an easy to read way that will inspire any budding author to write their stories, while also showing the importance of the delightful illustrations which go along with it.

Reviewed by @roxsannel

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Amese of Animalis (The Borosa Legacy Book 1) by MJ Murray – Review by Deb Robinson

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Amese of Animalis (Borosa Legacy, #1)Amese of Animalis by M.J. Murray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a brilliant fantasy book for youngsters. The journey that Amese is on to train to become the Potentate has her learning many valuable lessons. She is trying to get control over her magic as she is training. The lessons learned in this fun imaginative way gives the reader reminders that we are able to overcome our own self doubt. We are stronger than we know. Great story for readers of all ages as I enjoyed following Amese on her journey.

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Queen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Melissa Fink

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Queen of the FairiesQueen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Queen of the Fairies was another great written kids book by Lois Wickstrom. This book was a fantasy read. My 10 year old read it to me. She said she loved how pretty and colorful the pictures was. This author never disappoints and we have enjoyed all of her books so far.

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Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Unicorn, Don't Do That!: It's okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstepUnicorn, Don’t Do That!: It’s okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstep by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m not sure if it was meant to be funny, but Unicorn, Don’t Do That! had me laughing out loud. It is a very colorfully illustrated, rhyming book about Stega. She is half unicorn and half stegosaurs, and has been invited to a party. She is stuck on what gift she should bring to the party, worried that her gift won’t be good enough.. Many of the other attendees make their own gifts, but Stega has no weaving or carving skills. She instead decides to bring food, but that leads to be a struggle as well, as she accidently eats all the snacks she’s gathered. She arrives at the party, and just the wrong time…. or maybe the right time…. either way, her gift is a surprise!
I love that even though Ada tries to shame and make fun of Stega, Benny is a true friend and stands up for her.

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Loris Opens Up His Heart (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Loris Opens Up His Heart: An Emotional Story For Kids (Courage Tales)Loris Opens Up His Heart: An Emotional Story For Kids by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Loris Opens Up His Heart is a picture book for children, to give a gentle, but emotional, introduction to Foster Care- as well as sensitive situations surrounding it. I read it to my 8 year old and he didn’t have any negative reactions. He did first interpret Loris’s attitude and behavior as many others might- as “mean” or “grumpy.” But, by the end, he understood, which I think is the purpose of this book. It helps kids understand that emotions and behaviors might have an underlying cause. You don’t know what someone has been through, so you shouldn’t judge them based off first impressions. Loris is placed with a new family, and is quiet and reserved. His new “siblings” continue to be by his side and offer their help, repeatedly. Eventually, Loris warms up to them and shares a bit about his past. Once he gets that off his chest, and is not judged harshly, he opens up to the family. I love the discussion this book sparked between my son and I after completion.

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Kris & The Missing Prince (The Adventures of Kris) by Art Blegen – Review by Alicia Furlan

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Kris & The Missing Prince: The Adventures Of KrisKris & The Missing Prince: The Adventures Of Kris by Art Blegen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh what a wonderful and magical story!

Art Blegen has created such an imaginative storyline and cast of characters for this book. Kris is a young girl who goes to stay with her Grandma in West Virginia while her dad works out of town. Kris loves to spend her days swimming in the pond and exploring at her Grandma’s farm. One day she ventures into the woods around the farm and this is where her adventure begins. If you or your children like to read about magical adventures then this book is for you. We can’t wait to jump into Kris’ next adventure.

Reviewed by @aliciaknoke

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