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Oscar and Emmy Foster Kittens (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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

Oscar and Emmy love reading to the kittens at the local shelter. When they hear they can foster kittens, they become excited. Their mother finds out exactly what will be needed to foster pets. The author really brings fostering to light. Her story leaves nothing out. Opening the eyes of all interested in helping to foster any pets. The story is clearly written and easy for children to follow. I loved that the children fell in love with the kittens. Even more that the mother talked about not being able to keep the kittens, and helping others, including their own grown cats. Great story and a must have for all libraries.

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Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series Book #2) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Angela Hayes

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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: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars

 

Stop That Lion by Lois Wickstrom is a children’s fantasy story with a bit of a fable/parable feel. Along the way it imparts some great lessons about problem solving, thinking outside the box, asking questions, finding answers, friendship, family, overcoming challenges, fairness/equality, and consequences.
With interesting and colourful illustrations, plenty of fun, some high stakes, thought-provoking situations, creativity, and adventure – which made for a great read.
The illustrations are cute and in a naïve style that suits the parable/fable-like story.
Looking forward to more from Ms. Wickstrom.
Happy reading…

 

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Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Angela Hayes

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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: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars

 

Unicorn Don’t Do That by Lois Wickstrom is a cute children’s fantasy story with a unicorn, friendship, a little ‘toilet’ humour which kids seem to love, interesting & colourful illustrations, plenty of fun, and adventure.
The illustrations are really cute- big, bright, bold, and colourful – bringing the story to life and really grabbed my grandchildren’s attention.
With a Unicorn dad and a Stegosaur mother, Stegga is very unique. We follow along when she is invited to her friend’s party- but what will she give him as a gift.
Looking forward to more from Ms. Wickstrom.
Happy reading…

 

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Queen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Toni Sellers

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

Queen of Fairies is another wonderful children’s book by Lois Wickstrom, I just love reading them to my grandkids, they always enjoy them and learn a little something to. I would say age up to 4. The illustrations are beautiful and so colorful. This is all about fairies, and how fun it would be to be the queen of the fairies and to write a book about either good fairies or bad fairies.

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Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Toni Sellers

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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
What a cute book to read with the grandkids, we have become big fans of Lois Wickstrom. I love that each book has a hidden message that helps the kids learn a little extra about friendship and understanding and to always be willing to listen.

The Kingdom of Sher and The Kingdom of Mir are good neighbors, but there is one problem and that is a lion. Winnie maybe just a little girl but she has a great idea to help fix the lion problem but will the King listen?

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Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shea Gilkerson 4/19/24

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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 Kingdom of Mir had a lion. The Kingdom of Sher raised sheep. I’m sure you can anticipate the problems this can cause. The king of Sher proposed to the people that whomever comes up with a fair way to solve the problem of the sheep disappearing – any losing ideas, the person must turn over their most special possession to the king – but the winner will become his advisor! Several community members offer suggestions that don’t work out, and then along comes Wynnie, a young girl from the Kingdom of Mir.

Wynnie is the focus of the story and sets such an awesome example for not being afraid to pursue her ideas, take different approaches to find a solution, and believing in herself! This story proves that we should not discount anyone and their ideas or judge their capabilities. Not only do they solve the issue of lion and the sheep, but they all realize just how many ways each person is special and capable!

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Queen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Michelle Mulvey

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

This book is a cute book for little kids. The colorful pictures which are beautifully detailed helps keep little ones engaged. This author is our “go-to” author on all kids books. We have some we bought hard copies of too. We definitely loved this one about good fairies, bad fairies and the queen of the fairies.

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Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kerry Baker

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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 is such a lovely retelling of the Lion and the Lamb story and it is written perfectly for children. It is an entertaining and loveable story that subtly teaches kids a great lesson. The way the author brought the characters and the story to life was amazing. Even though it wasn’t aimed at my age range, I found myself enjoying it just as much as my kids.
I am sure I have said it about this author before (and will certainly say it again) but this has got to be my favourite book of hers so far. It was delightful to read and I loved the enjoyment my kids got our of it. I would definitely recommend this story.

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Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tanya Wall, April 2024

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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: A Tale of Friendship, Love, and Peace by Lois Wickstrom – a favorite children’s author- is such a sweet children’s book! It’s got these gorgeous illustrations that remind me of the stories we used to read when we were little. The story follows Wynnie, this smart girl who wants to help her neighbors in the Kingdom of Mir because their sheep keep disappearing thanks to a sneaky lion.

What’s so cool about this book is how it teaches kids to be creative and think about others. Wynnie doesn’t just sit around—she jumps in to solve the problem, showing kids that they can make a difference no matter how small they are.

The pictures are so colorful and fun, and they really help tell the story. And the lessons about friendship and teamwork? They’re spot on!

I read this to my great nieces and she loved it! She enjoyed Wynnie’s adventure and even came up with her own ideas to help her out. It’s a perfect story for kids around 4 to 8, and I bet your little ones will love it too! Definitely worth adding to your bookshelf for those cozy storytime moments with the family.

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Queen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tanya Wall, April 2024

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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 super cute kids’ fantasy story with a twist. It’s all about this young girl who dreams up her own fairy tale, starring the Queen of the Fairies. The illustrations are so bright and colorful, they really make the story pop!

At first, the story might throw you off a bit—it feels like it starts in the middle of things. But as you read on, you get why the author did it that way. It’s like a puzzle that comes together in the end.

I love how this book encourages kids to let their imaginations run wild. It’s like you’re right there with the main character, dreaming up your own fairy world. And the message about being creative and true to yourself is spot on.

Queen of the Fairies is perfect for any kid who loves magic and adventure. It’s a fun, whimsical read that’ll leave you feeling inspired to write your own stories. So grab a copy, let your imagination soar, and get ready for a magical journey

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Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tausha Treadway

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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 (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom. This is by my favorite children’s author and my nephew and I loved it. Its the story of the Kingdom of Sher & the Kingdom of Mir being neighbors and the Kingdom of Sher’s Lion keeps eating the Kingdom of Mir’s sheep. Wynnie a young girl who lives in the Kingdom of Sher tries to find a good solution to this problem. The King of Mir has tasked his citizens with finding a solution to the problem and whoever finds a good solution will be the King’s advisor. There are always lessons to learn in Ms. Wickstrom’s books and the lesson in this one is understanding and learning to listen. The illustrations are beautiful along with the story, its a perfect book for your young kids!

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Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Ayla Phipps

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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 hit all the feels for times long past. The beautiful illustrations the real-world lion eats lambs story all gave the feel of classic Disney golden books. Feeding on the reality that children see the world differently was center stage in this book. Crazy how only a little girl thought to ask questions about the situation in hopes of finding a solution that was fair to all. Wonderful book can’t wait for my next Lois Wickstrom book fix.

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Queen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Ayla Phipps

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

Honestly, I love every book I read by Lois Wickstrom. They are not only always beautifully illustrated, but they are always considerate and fun to read. The Queen of the Fairies was no different. With the back and forth of what good fairies versus bad fairies would or could do makes growing minds understand in an easy way the difference between good and bad. Also, can’t forget the secret revealed at the end. Always lighthearted and left smiling at the end of this incredible author’s books.

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Amese of Animalis (The Borosa Legacy Book 1) by MJ Murray – Review by Andrea Lopez Salazar

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

The Borosa Legacy Book 1 is a great read I read with my daughter together and she loved it. Amese is a teen who is about to start her training to become the next potentate but doesn’t seem so sure she wants be the next potentate.
Amese takes lessons to change into animal form and live like they do until her lesson is learned and she can return to her body. She has become a pelican, a wolf and a badger
One of the conversations with her mother I loved a lot. Her mother told her that if she was going to quit, it needed to be after a good day of training not a bad one. That is was easy to quit when something is hard.
Seems like not everyone wants to see her succeed and something is going on. The book was getting good and left us on a cliffhanger. I cant wait for the next book!!

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Loris Opens Up His Heart (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Trish Ann

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Loris Opens Up His HeartLoris Opens Up His Heart by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This was a nice children’s book that I could see kids that I teach reading. There is a good message and the illustrations are appealing. It made a difficult topic digestible and understandable for the age target. The description says ages 5-10 but this is something that would be best read together not as an independent read if you are using it as a tool for support. I did appreciate the topic since more and more children are experiencing situations where they are in the care of someone other than their parents.

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Oscar and Emmy Foster Kittens (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Katie Matthews

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

Another lovely book from this author about caring for cats in the community. This time Oscar and Emmy, and their human family are helping to take care of foster kittens for a local shelter. I don’t think it matter which country you live in there is a huge cat problem from people not neutering their cats at an appropriate age. I myself, in the UK, foster cats/pregnant mum cats and kittens for a local charity so I love that this book is out there for readers to see how important foster work is in the animal sector. The books went through all the responsibilities of looking after kittens and it was written well. The story was accompanied by beautiful illustrations. One thing I will say is do not underestimate the work that goes in hand-rearing kittens – it’s hard work!
A great book that’s raising awareness for the need of foster homes for abandoned and stray cats.

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Loris Opens Up His Heart (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Katie Matthews

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Loris Opens Up His HeartLoris Opens Up His Heart by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really lovely read and one that really did open up my thinking about how children must feel when they are moved around the care system. I really felt for Loris, he was so shut down when he went to his new foster home but thankfully with the help of his new foster brother and sister he was able to see that he was safe now and could finally be himself and help to open his heart to other people around him.
There was so much in this story that would be great to talk to the children reading about it – it will definitely help children to empathise with children like Loris.
A really good book and one I would recommend.

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Fay’s Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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Fay's Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray)Fay’s Kindness Parade by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fay’s Kindness parade is another book in the Adventures of Cray Children’s book series. Each of the animals are getting their own books and I think they are all such precious stories. I loved how Fay was taking Cray with her on her migration to warmer waters and how even though it was important that they be on their way they didn’t hesitate to stop and help friends along the way. This is a wonderful addition to a great series not to mention informational. The illustrations were colorful and well done. We enjoyed Fay’s Kindness Parade along with the other books in this series.

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Fay’s Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Shannen Kern

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Fay's Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray)Fay’s Kindness Parade by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

We have read every book in The Adventures of Cray series and absolutely adore each of them. This one was yet another big hit in my household. I love that it shows that kindness can be similar to the ripple effect or as one of my kids said, like dominoes. Once you perform the first act, it sparks kindness in others and reverberates outward! Both of my kids enjoy the rhyming and kind of dance to the rhythm as we read. The illustrations are always eye-catching, and we definitely spent a good amount of time looking through each picture. Teaching life lessons such as compassion, working together, and helping others is wonderful. We also enjoyed the facts about turtles! I highly recommend having this at home or in the classroom. I have no doubt that it will spark conversations just like it did for us!

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Fay’s Kindness Parade by G Pa Rhymes-Review by Victoria Mcquigg

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Fay's Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray)Fay’s Kindness Parade by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fay’s Kindness Parade by G Pa Rhymes is a beautiful installment of The Adventures of Cray series. This cute rhyming story is beautifully illustrated. It is also fun, while teaching the importance of kindness and helping others. This is a great story for parents to read to their young children. 5 out of 5 stars!

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Oscar and Emmy Foster Kittens (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Cindy Rushin

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

This was a cute little story. It was not only entertaining but also informative. I enjoyed learning about what is involved with fostering kittens. This book could inspire children to explore this opportunity and really help shelters everywhere. I recommend this book to anyone with children who love to read and who want to learn more about kittens and how to foster them.

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Fay’s Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Shea Gilkerson 4/18/24

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Fay's Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray)Fay’s Kindness Parade by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

G Pa Rhymes is back with another fantastic installment of the Cray series. This one focuses on Fay and Cray as they travel the ocean while winter weather approaches. In usual G Pa Rhymes style, their journey focuses on empathy, kindness, helping one another and just being good citizens. In their travels, they meet a hermit crab in need of a new shell, helping a whale tangled in a net and a lobster who is trapped, and a lonely dolphin missing their family.

Throughout, the heartwarming story is told with beautiful flow and fantastic illustrations. A wonderful story for all ages to read, but such a sweet and kind way to share with our young ones to introduce the concepts of empathy, compassion, and loving one another. Always a great break to check out these books.

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Fay’s Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Fay's Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray)Fay’s Kindness Parade by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fay’s Kindness Parade is Book Five in The Adventures of Cray series. In the latest adventure Turtle Fay is preparing to leave behind the chilly weather and head for somewhere warmer. She asks Cray to join her so they can spread kindness along the way. Before leaving they help a hermit crab find a bigger shell. As they cross the ocean, the group helps a lobster free himself from a rock, free a whale that was tangled in a net, and help a dolphin find his family. Throughout their journey others join them in their kindness parade and help spread love, joy, kindness, and happiness. The book is written in fun rhymes and includes beautiful illustrations that make learning about friendship, compassion, gratitude, and helping others. I am a huge fan of this series and look forward to reading more by this author.

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Fay’s Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Fay's Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray)Fay’s Kindness Parade by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Fay’s Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes

Fay’s Kindness Parade is part of The Adventures of Cray Series and we absolutely loved reading this book. I love that the colorful illustrations bring the story to life and there’s always a lesson to be learned. We flew right through this book several times in a row. Turtle Fay and cray go on an underwater adventure and along the way meet some new friends. This was a sweet heartwarming story about friendship, Kindness and helping others. I highly recommend reading this book to children ages 4-8 but anyone will enjoy it. We look forward to reading more from this Author.

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Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Toni Sellers

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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: 4 of 5 stars

Unicorn, Don’t Do That!
This book is so cute. The illustrations are fantastic. I read it with my grandkids and my 3 year old granddaughter and her big brother and I laughed and giggled throughout the whole book. It is just adorable and so entertaining. All the characters are great and as always with Lois Wickstrom’s book there is a great message of friendship and forgiveness.

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Amese of Animalis (The Borosa Legacy Book 1) by MJ Murray – Review by Toni Sellers

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

Amese of Animalis is the first book in The Borosa Legacy.
A wonderfully written fun fantasy book for your middle aged (10-14) experienced reader. Its full of magic, adventure, and action, mystery and so very much more.
Amese, who bears the birthmark of Borosa is about to begin an epic adventure, as she is to become a guardian. So many wonderful characters and creatures, all are well devolped. My grandson is 11 and he really loved this book. We can’t wait for book #2.

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Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom – Review by La Toya Lewis

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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

Unicorn, Don’t Do That is a fun kids book by Lois Wickstrom. Stega has been invited to her friend Benny’s house-wetting party. As she goes about finding different gifts for Benny she keeps eating them. As she gets to Benny’s she can’t hold it and poops outside his door. This book was entertaining. My son got a kick out of Stega pooping outside Benny’s door. We got to see Benny embrace Stega’s “handmade gift” and my son did not like Ada’s telling on Stega. The illustrations were wonderful. This book got quite a few laughs from us both. This is a great addition to our book collection.

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Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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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: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Fun and enjoyable story…with beautifully colored illustrations…Unicorn, Don’t Do That! is another great children’s book that is for children 4-8 years of age. This story was definitely entertaining for my great nieces and great nephew and giggles galore.

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Fay’s Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Angela Plate, April 2024

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Fay's Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray)Fay’s Kindness Parade by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This children’s book is another great story by this author. It teaches kindness as well as reminding us of our duty to the oceans and environment. This book is beautifully illustrated. It contains facts in a fun but informative way.

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Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jennifer Crain

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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

Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom is a hilarious and charming children’s book that follows Stega the unicorn as she faces a dilemma on her way to Benny’s house-warming party. The story is simple yet entertaining, with a fun and quirky premise that is sure to make young readers giggle.

The illustrations are colorful and engaging, perfectly capturing the lighthearted nature of the story. The characters are endearing, and the message of friendship and forgiveness is sweetly conveyed.

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