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Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Krista Moulthrop

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: 4 of 5 stars

This was a nice short kids book about a unicorn who went to her friends party and along the way attempted to gather different foods as a gift, but kept accidentally eating them all. Then she ended up pooping a rainbow outside of her friend’s house. Colorful illustrations, rhyming words for engagement. Any kiddo thats into unicorns or poop will enjoy this story.

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Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tori Mitton

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57128414-unicorn-don-t-do-that” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Unicorn, Don’t Do That!: It’s okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstep” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1613752303l/57128414._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57128414-unicorn-don-t-do-that”>Unicorn, Don’t Do That!: It’s okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstep</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/6453308359″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Stega gets invited to Benny’s house warming. But she wants to bring a gift she can give to Benny. She gets blueberries, walnuts, and honey. But eats them all. She brings Benny an empty coconut shell. He thinks it’s pretty and invites Stega inside to play. But she pooped outside the door, but it’s a rainbow! And it glows.
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Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Anantha Rusum

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

When I was a kid, my grand mom used to tell me story about a sher, which wanted to eat a cow. But the cow said it has to tend to it’s calf and she will come back the next day. That was a story about trust. When I read this book, it reminded me of that childhood story. In this book, there is a lion which keeps crossing the border to eat the sheep. The king announces a reward to anyone who finds the solution to the problem. But when a little girl comes up with a solution, she is disregarded at first. But later the king allows her to try. This book is a reminder to everyone that we should not rush to judgement and anyone can make a difference no matter how little they are.

A wonderful story for the little ones. Loved it.

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Kris & The Missing Prince (The Adventures of Kris) by Art Blegen – Review by Carrie Reed

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

Another adventure with Kris, and another story I got completely sucked into. Once again, through this author, Kris creates a fantasy world, and I get so lost in the story that I don’t realize that it is just her imagination until the end. Kris stands firm that she is not a princess just because she is a girl, girls can be knights. I love that she wants to be a knight and fight for good. I really like that Kris is so adventurous and curious. It was heartbreaking to read of her and her dad’s financial situation in the beginning, but how grateful Kris was to even be able to eat at all. They are a strong and resilient family and I enjoy the father and daughter interactions as much as I enjoy Kris’ imaginative adventures. The owl, Mr. Flattail, might have been my favorite character, I loved how the author made his speech, it gave his character so much more.

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Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Carrie Reed

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: 4 of 5 stars

Beautiful art work, Stega is such a sweet and lovable character. I am not really sure I understand all the talk about pooping rainbows, but it looks pretty. It was nice to see Benny being accepting of his friend and her poop, even when Ada was making fun of her. Stega is so sweet when she shows up to the party but missing a present, she is so distraught.

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Marshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Alison Risher

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

The two main characters are a candy shop owner and a thieving child. The title cleverly comes into play. The young thief is thwarted when a marshmallow rabbit she swipes puts her into a sticky situation. When confronted, the little thief has an attitude that reminds me of Brer Rabbit. Clever thinking gets her out of the sticky situation, but the consequences of her actions will probably sadden her.

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Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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

5 Star’s
Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom

Stop that Lion is part of the Kingdom of Mir Series and we absolutely loved reading it. I love that this author include life lessons in each of her stories. This one is about problem solving and taking chances, friendship along with being brave and realizing you don’t have to do it alone. The illustrations are colorful and bring the story to life. highly recommend reading this book and look forward to reading more from this Author.

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Queen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Hannah Porter

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

I love Reading books by this author. This book was so unique. My little ones and I really enjoy it. With the bright colors and cute artwork, it keeps the kids and I engaged the whole time. I liked the concept of reading a book within a book lol and it shows kids that you’re not too young to start writing your own books.Also the link for the stem website is awesome, we love doing stem projects. I love forward to reading more from the talented Lois Wickstrom 🥰🥰

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Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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

And the children shall lead them. This was such a fun story to read. Winnie wants to keep her sheep safe and also help the king come up with a solution. As the lion from the kingdom of Sher keeps eating the sheep from the Kingdom of Mir. As the King asks for help, many came forward but did not work. Reading the story will tell you what happens next. This author has such a great imagination. I really enjoy reading her stories. My grandchildren look forward to reading her books as well. The is always something to learn, discover, and talk about in her stories. We are looking forward to reading the next book in this series.

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Kris & The Missing Prince (The Adventures of Kris) by Art Blegen – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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 is part of The Adventures of Kris Series and this is a wonderful, imaginative story filled with magic, adventure, gnomes, fairies, animals and friendship. This chapter book is for ages 6-10 years of age, but I believe you can be young at heart as well to enjoy the story. I know I really loved this book and I continue to look forward to more adventures of Kris.

When Kris goes to her Grandma’s house while her father is out of town, Kris finds an adventure right in the backyard! All Kris wants to be is a Knight….and not a princess. Kris is determined to be as good as a knight as any boy would be. When adventure finds Kris and the mystery of the Missing Prince, Kris treks out on her way to help find Prince Rodney. As Kris navigates to fight an evil gnome and free Prince Rodney…Kris finds help along the way.

With new friendships made…will Kris find the Prince? Definitely read and find out…what a fun filled adventure!

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Kris & The Missing Prince (The Adventures of Kris) by Art Blegen – Review by Jennifer Crain

Kris & The Missing Prince: The Adventures Of KrisKris & The Missing Prince: The Adventures Of Kris by Art Blegen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I liked the first Kris book I read better (I was engaged more), but this is still a solid 4 star read. The author continues to do a wonderful job of creating a strong and likable protagonist in Kris, who is both brave and determined.

he themes of friendship, imagination, and perseverance are woven throughout the story, making it both entertaining and meaningful.The writing is clear and engaging, making it easy for young readers to follow along and become immersed in Kris’s world. The illustrations are also charming and add an extra layer of visual appeal to the story.

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Kris & The Missing Prince (The Adventures of Kris) by Art Blegen – Review by Ayla Eddy

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

An adorable tale of a girl that is a knight and not a princess. Kris is spending time with grandmother at her farm while her father is off for a work assignment. It is here she discovers a world that seems right out of one of her books within the woods. In trying to find her way out she befriends Gregory, a little terrified elf. He shares grave news with her about the missing Prince and mayor of his kingdom. Good thing Kris is a knight and can use her knight training to save these missing people and find her way home. 

This book made for a great read with my children before bed. Friendship, imagination, and characters that are relatable can all be found in this adventure. It even reminded my daughter that just because she isn’t a boy doesn’t mean she cannot be a ninja turtle! 

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Kris & The Missing Prince (The Adventures of Kris) by Art Blegen – Review by Shelly Kittell

Kris & The Missing Prince: The Adventures Of KrisKris & The Missing Prince: The Adventures Of Kris by Art Blegen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another fun and exciting adventure with Kris. I sure wish I had an imagination that vivid and exciting. This is a fun adventure where Kris doesn’t just settle for being a little princess. She’s the knight that rescues the prince. I have to say I snorted when she took the neighbor boy out at the knees. She’s got spunk. This is a fun story set for the young ones but those of mature can enjoy it too. Brings back memories. I’m going to look forward to going on more adventures with Kris. I have lots of grandkids to share this with. We can use our imagination together.

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Kris & The Missing Prince (The Adventures of Kris) by Art Blegen – Review by Jenni Bishop

Kris & The Missing Prince: The Adventures Of KrisKris & The Missing Prince: The Adventures Of Kris by Art Blegen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Kris & The Missing Prince is the first book in The Adventures of Kris series by Art Blegen. It is a colourful and imaginative chapter book adventure story. It is aimed at children aged from six to ten years old.
Just like Kris readers will be swept into the story as she finds herself in a magical world of creatures of all shapes and sizes right in Grandma’s back yard. Kris has a wild and vivid imagination, and she is not one to sit back, she is one for getting into the thick of things as she is faced with trying to thwart an evil gnome and rescue the prince.
This delightful imaginative children’s story is full of fun, with illustrations. Art’s narrative leads to vividly imagined scenes that makes for a very engaging story. There are also things to learn along the way.
You don’t have to be a child to love the adventure. I look forward to more of Kris’s adventures.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Amelia Stansell

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: 4 of 5 stars

This a cute quick story. Children will love it. Two kingdoms have animals. One has sheep and the other a lion. The lion keep eating the others sheep. So the king has his people give suggestions as to how to make it stop .The suggestion was the best one.

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Queen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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

Queen of the Fairies is a children’s book designed for children between the ages of 4 and 8 years of age. It is about a little girl who wants to write a book about the Queen of the Fairies. She realizes that she cannot just write about good fairies because if she writes just about the good fairies, then the bad fairies might play tricks on her. The bad fairies might even decide to take the book that she is writing about the fairies and then the Queen of the Fairies will never get to see it see it. This is a cute story with a surprise ending that was fun to read. The bright colorful illustrations really bring the story to life. Another wonderful book by this talented author.

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Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Crystal Brehant

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 of this book were whimsical and colorful. The story teaches how sometimes the best advice can come from the least expected place. It also teaches how sometimes, taking chances can be worth it in the long run. It shows how bravery and friendship is often better than fighting or causing problems. I read this with my 7yo son and he enjoyed it.

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

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I’m not a princess, I’m a knight!
Raised by a single father, Kris bristles at being called a princess. She is as much a Knight as any boy! When you can pull her out of her books that is.
Left at her grandmother’s farm for a whole month, Kris begins to explore and finds herself in a strange world deep in the woods. A world filled with creatures directly out of her imagination.
While frantically searching for a way to get home, her newest friend, a terrified little elf named Gregory, gives her even more bad news. The kingdom’s prince, and the forest’s mayor have both been captured by an evil gnome named Gnalath.
Can Kris and her friends find the gnome?
Can they rescue the prince?
Can Kris find her way home again?
Kris & The Missing Prince is a lighthearted beginning chapter book about friendship, imagination, and never giving up on yourself.

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Art Blegen is an author of children’s books for young readers. His series “The Adventures of Kris” features a feisty young girl based on a young baseball player he once coached.

Art is an advocate for educating children and their parents to ensure they have a healthy balance of positive examples in their lives. Wholesome stories and a healthy imagination can lay the foundation they will use for the rest of their lives.

Before returning to school to receive his Master’s of Divinity in 2018, he spent ten years coaching youth sports. This gave him a deep insight into the ways children’s minds work and how to tap into their vivid imaginations.

Art is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church. One of his favorite moments each week is when he has the opportunity to sit down with the children in the church for story time.

Each child is important, and each family matters to Art. Art is active in his spare time, playing with his grandchildren, and serving the community by encouraging places and activities where children can thrive.

Reader feedback is always important to Art.  He considers his readers part of the team and would be overjoyed to hear your thoughts and suggestions for future books!

Art and his wife Annabell live in Moline, IL.

You can discover more about Art at: www.artblegen.com.

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Amese of Animalis (The Borosa Legacy Book 1) by MJ Murray – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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

4 Stars
Amese of Animalis (The Borosa Legacy Book 1) by MJ Murray

Amese of Animalis is the first book in The Borosa Legacy Series and is children’s fantasy that is aimed for children ages 10-14 years old. As Amese steps up to become guardian she takes is on an epic adventure. Along the way she turns into different animals. I love that there is a lesson to be learned and that is telling the truth. I enjoyed reading this book and I highly recommend reading it to find out what happens next. I’m looking forward to reading more from this Author.

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Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Michelle Mulvey

Unicorn, Don't Do That!Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Who doesn’t love a book about unicorns? I know the girls are obsessed and loved this adorable book about Stega the unicorn. She was invited to a party. She picked some blueberries to bring as a gift for Benny but ate the whole bowl. She then picked a bowl of walnuts and ate them too. Finally she spotted a beehive and got a bowl of honey but that didn’t make it to Benny’s either. By the time she arrived at Benny’s cave, her belly was rumbling and so she pooped right outside his door. It wasn’t an ordinary poop though….it was Unicorn poop. Loved the colorful pictures and the girls ( ages 2 & 4 ) loved the book

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Oscar and Emmy Foster Kittens (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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

Parent Readers Beware- Your kiddo will likely ask to foster kitten by the end of Oscar and Emmy Foster Kittens. I read this book with my 8 year old, and that was his first question, followed by disappointment when mom said no. We have read a couple of books in the series, and always love them. They are great learning tools, but perhaps I should not have chosen this particular topic lol. The illustrations are great- colorful and assist the story. Oscar and Emmy are the cats belonging to twins Abby and Charlie. Their family volunteers at the cat shelter, then decide to step it up a notch and foster a litter of newborn kittens. We are taken through the adventure, learning a little about the process and the growth and development of the kittens. I love that the book addresses the topic of “foster fails” and their mother had an excellent response when asked about keeping them.

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Queen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Brandy Vaughn

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

This is a well illustrated children’s book written in first person. The narrator is telling the reader a story about fairies and at first is drawing the fairy world. Then ending gives the reader a cute surprise. The pictures on each page are detailed and well colored.

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Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Julie Johnson

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 think this is my favorite Lois Wickstrom book that I’ve read so far! Many of her books are among my favorites but this one really stands out.

Using the premise of critical thinking and strategy, this is the story of two kingdoms. One has sheep, another a lion. The kings want to be friends but the lion keeps getting the sheep. It takes a brave girl named Wynnie to make a difference in the lives of those in the kingdom. Patience and persistence do pay off!

This is such a great book to read to and to have read to you! I highly recommend this one for all ages! The illustrations are also very well done in this story!

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Oscar and Emmy Foster Kittens (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Angela Plate, April 2024

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

This wonderfully illustrated book is easy to follow for young children. It is educational and thought provoking as well as entertaining. This is a good place to start when teaching littles about pet responsibility.

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Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Lucinda Morton-Phillips

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 a marvellous fable about asking questions, listening and creative solutions.
The main character, Winnie, a young girl, lives in a Kingdom with sheep. The neighbouring Kingdom has a lion, that has a taste for sheep. How can these two kingdoms live peaceably side by side?!
The King proposes a contest whereby the person who comes up with a solution to the issue that works and is fair to both kingdoms would become the King’s royal advisor, but if the solution doesn’t work, the King will take their most prized possession.
Several solutions are proposed that unfortunately fail, but Winnie has an idea. But first, she has to ask questions of the King. Will he pay attention to a child and answer her questions?
This is a very charming story, well told, with a good message that comes across without lecturing. The illustrations are delightful and add to the reading experience.

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Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Nina Maes

Great teachable story for kids. I just love this author and how she writes for kids to ask questions and think about what is happening. This is a great book about love, peace and problem solving. I highly recommend for your library at school or home.

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

Great teachable story for kids. I just love this author and how she writes for kids to ask questions and think about what is happening. This is a great book about love, peace and problem solving. I highly recommend for your library at school or home.

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Amese of Animalis (The Borosa Legacy Book 1) by MJ Murray – Review by Julie Johnson

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

Amese has some big shoes to fill and she’s not sure that she really wants to take on the responsibility. The orchid bees have given her a series of assignments or trainings that she needs to complete in order to become the next potentate. Amese has to make some critical decisions as she goes through these trainings.

This was a very enjoyable book and I look forward to more in this series. Check out the beautiful cover of this book as well! I love the vibrant images and colors!!

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Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Angela Plate, April 2024

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: 4 of 5 stars

Another cute story by this author. Nice illustrations that follow the story line. This book is easy to read and very entertaining for the littles.

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Loris Opens Up His Heart (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Santana Hicks

Loris Opens Up His HeartLoris Opens Up His Heart by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Inaya and Cam are excited to be getting a new foster brother named Loris. Unfortunately Loris wants nothing to do with them. Being used to the foster system, they realize he may just need time to adjust.

As time goes on, Loris still isn’t opening up to them. That is until Cam gets bullied and Loris stands up to the bully. After that Loris tells his foster siblings his story. He realizes that fear was standing in his way of forming new relationships and it’s time to let those fears go.

This story packed a punch. The illustrations are very nicely done and the story itself is quite powerful. It teaches kids about kindness and emotions. There are little to no kids books about abuse and/or foster care which makes this book a gem.

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Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by La Toya Lewis

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 a fun children’s book highlighting problem-solving. The Kingdom of Mir keeps having its sheep eaten by a lion from the Kingdom of Sher. The king tasks the kingdom to devise solutions to stop the lion. As everyone keeps failing, a cold named Wynnie comes to the rescue. The writing in this book has a lovely flow. It does a great job of showing children how to go about problem-solving and critical thinking. The illustrations were also fun and unique.

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