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This Egg Won’t Hatch by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Caralee Loonat

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This Egg Won't HatchThis Egg Won’t Hatch by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really like how this author is able to bring these books alive and enable a child’s imagination. Along with helping kids to learn to read. I just wish that my children were younger as I would certainly be buying these books for them. The author really builds a great world and is able to spark the child’s interest. I truly recommend this author and her books if you have kids. The characters are unique and the stories are original and help to get the interest in reading sparked. I look forward to reading more from this author.

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Quick Affirmations for Children (Quick Affirmations Series) by Kim Ann & Yobe Qiu – Review by Katie Matthews

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I just absolutely loved this book! I think it is so important for children to feel positive about themselves from a young age and I loved all the positive affirmation in this book. it was presented in such a lovely way, with beautiful, bright, colour illustrations. The collage of positive affirmations at the end of the book was lovely.
I would definitely make this book one that I read regularly with my child so they can practice positive affirmation from an early age.

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Baking a Bicycle (Invisible Magic Wand Book 7) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Katie Matthews

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Baking a Bicycle: Invisible Magic Wand Book SevenBaking a Bicycle: Invisible Magic Wand Book Seven by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Baking a Bicycle is another lovely children’s book in the Invisible Magic Wand story. Caspian and his Grandpa introduce us to another magical story where Caspian wishes for a bicycle for his unbirthday. Together Caspian and his Grandpa bake a bicycle and have a magical adventure on it.
I love how these stories will capture children’s interest and introduce them to magical ideas.
The story is easy to read and the illustrations are bright, colourful and engaging.

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Detective Dylan and the Case of the Missing Mail (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Detective Dylan and the Case of the Missing Mail: A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book SeriesDetective Dylan and the Case of the Missing Mail: A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series by MJ Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Detective Dylan and the Case of the Missing Mail is a fun story with mystery geared toward kids from ages 5-8. Perfect story in time for Christmas gift for my great niece as she loves reading and starting with some chapter books.

What do you do when your mail goes missing? Detective Dylan is on the case as he is new “Youth Sleuth” along with his assistant, Emily, his younger sister and Theodore their dog. Mrs. Lane is waiting patiently for her mail…but when it goes missing Detective Dylan is on the hunt. Will
Dylan, Emily and their dog Theodore be able to solve the mystery?

Fun story with engaging illustrations this book is perfect for a young reader and very enjoyable. I am looking forward to more adventures from Detective Dylan.

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Detective Dylan and the Case of the Missing Mail (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Gillian Fawell

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Detective Dylan and the Case of the Missing Mail: A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book SeriesDetective Dylan and the Case of the Missing Mail: A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series by MJ Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As a child I always wanted to play detective, and so this book was right up my alley! I loved the characters and the way they played detective to solve the mystery! Looking forward to more in this series and sharing them with my daughter who also loves playing detective!

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Quick Affirmations for Children (Quick Affirmations Series) by Kim Ann & Yobe Qiu – Review by Tori Mitton

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63263327-quick-affirmations-for-children” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Quick Affirmations for Children: A to Z of Easy Motivations for Creating Better days – Positive Affirmations for Happy Children” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1668007112l/63263327._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63263327-quick-affirmations-for-children”>Quick Affirmations for Children: A to Z of Easy Motivations for Creating Better days – Positive Affirmations for Happy Children</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19122075.Kim_Ann”>Kim Ann</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5998204293″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Me and my daughter loved this book. It was super quick and easy for us to read and follow along. The pictures were super cute, I love that it has affirmation pages to fill out in the back.
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This Egg Won’t Hatch by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shannen Kern

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This Egg Won't HatchThis Egg Won’t Hatch by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My kids always love it when we pick up a book by this author, and this one was no different! It never fails to amaze me the way she writes amazing children’s books that actually get them thinking about a deeper meaning. This one sparked a conversation in our household about fear, bullies, and anxiety. The illustrations are wonderful and really add to the storyline as well. Will the bird ever find the courage to break out of his egg? Read on to find out! I highly recommend picking this book up for any kiddos in your life, whether that’s at home or in a school setting.

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Kneading a Winning Idea by Terri Sabol – Review by Devon Pulliam

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Kneading a Winning IdeaKneading a Winning Idea by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a sweet little story about a young kid not giving up. Ben has been entering a baking competition for several years with his biscuit recipe. He never places first. But that doesn’t stop him from trying each and every year. This year however he is determined to change that. With the help of none other than his cat he tries a new idea. This book is perfect for early school aged kids and teaches a great lesson of try, try again. I also loved how Ben’s dad is right there supporting him the whole way!

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This Egg Won’t Hatch by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Ayla Phipps

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This Egg Won't HatchThis Egg Won’t Hatch by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Absolutely loved the watercolor illustrations. The book touched on some very important and sadly real-world problems with bullying. Led to a long conversation with my seven-year-old son about why people bully others for seemingly no reason. Sadly, he has some real-world experience with bullying in pre-k, with the same thing he was a smaller kid and a bigger kid in his class tried to intimidate him sadly I can’t be at school to protect him, but his big brother was able to step in and get the kid to stop. Once again, the talented Lois Wickstrom finds a simplistic and beautiful way of bringing real topics to younger children in a way that is natural and unfortunately realistic.

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Baking a Bicycle (Invisible Magic Wand Book 7) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Ayla Phipps

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Baking a Bicycle: Invisible Magic Wand Book SevenBaking a Bicycle: Invisible Magic Wand Book Seven by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As always Lois Wickstrom’s books are so beautifully illustrated and never what you expect. It’s Caspian’s unbirthday but when he asks grandpa for a bicycle, he’s told that’s an ordinary gift. Unbirthday presents are unexpected things so when he wakes up to find Baking Up Dust, he gets creative. Will he and grandpa succeed in baking the perfect bicycle? I have found that Lois Wickstrom’s books are quickly becoming my seven-year-old son’s favorites as it fuels his imagination giving it no limits to what he can dream up.

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This Egg Won’t Hatch by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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This Egg Won't HatchThis Egg Won’t Hatch by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mama Warbler is waiting for her nest full of eggs to hatch, but the first one who does, isn’t her own, it is the Cuckoo’s egg, but she still looks after it until all her eggs have hatched but one.

The last egg belongs to a very timid warbler, it also doesn’t help that the Cuckoo is whispering about how awful it is outside off the egg and to stay in her shell where it is safe.

What will the last warbler chick do, stay in the shell, or venture out into the big wide world? This is a charming story with a lovely message within about kindness and how it can affect others when it isn’t reciprocated.

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This Egg Won’t Hatch by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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This Egg Won't HatchThis Egg Won’t Hatch by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This Egg Won’t Hatch is a kid’s book designed for children between the ages of four to eight years of age. It tells the story of a Mama Warbler who is waiting for the last egg to hatch in her nest. The first egg was too large and turned out to be a Cuckoo that was laid in her nest. Mama Warbler decide to accept the Baby Cuckoo as her own and treat it as she would if it were one of her own eggs. The last egg, Timid Chick, will not hatch because the baby is too scared to come out of her shell after being told by the Baby Cuckoo that she should stay in her egg because it is no fun inside. One day while Mama Warbler is off getting food to feed her babies the Baby Cuckoo kicks Timid Chick out of the nest. This gives her a whole new outlook on things. Mama Warbler is very patient as she tries to coax Timid Chick out of her shell. This was a beautiful story with cute characters that teach valuable lessons in patience, understanding, love, kindness, family, bullies, confidence, and overcoming fear. The illustrations are fun, bright, colorful, and really bring the story to life.

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This Egg Won’t Hatch by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tanya Wall, November 2023

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This Egg Won't HatchThis Egg Won’t Hatch by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a beautifully illustrated book about a mama waiting for her last egg to hatch. Lois Wickstrom does such a nice job of telling a story that teaches while still being entertaining and engaging for young children. It is a tale of how to not be afraid and how to overcome your fear told through the eyes of birds. A great one to read with a class or just one child as it will draw out discussion about birds and the world around them.

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This Egg Won’t Hatch by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tausha Treadway

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This Egg Won't HatchThis Egg Won’t Hatch by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This Egg Won’t Hatch by Lois Wickstrom. Another amazing book by Lois Wickstrom! I love her books because they are always entertaining and informative. This one is no different. Its the story of a Mama Warbler who is in the process of watching her eggs hatch. One is way to big to be a warbler and ends up being a cuckoo. The last egg won’t hatch because they are scared. The cuckoo keeps telling him to stay in his shell because its a big, bad, scary world out here. Finally Mama Warbler kicks the cuckoo out so that the timid chick can hatch. This book will help kids with anxiety and letting them know that things usually end up working out with time and patience. Such a fun book. Would make a great gift as well.

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Quick Affirmations for Children (Quick Affirmations Series) by Kim Ann & Yobe Qiu – Review by Trista Martin

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book. I work with children in mental health and talk about the importance of positive affirmations with children of all ages. I think this book will make a great addition to my toolbox in working with younger elementary-age kids. The author did a wonderful job of positive affirmations with corresponding illustrations.

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Porter and Midge (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Gillian Fawell

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Porter and Midge: Paws for Safety: A Kid's Guide to Safe Dog Interactions (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws for Safety: A Kid’s Guide to Safe Dog Interactions by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is gorgeous and teaches dog safety in a fun, child friendly way! The message is told in beautiful rhyme so doesn’t seem preachy but still gets the information across. Highly recommended!

Reviewed by @sparkinside

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Baking a Bicycle (Invisible Magic Wand Book 7) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Brandy Vaughn

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Baking a Bicycle: Invisible Magic Wand Book SevenBaking a Bicycle: Invisible Magic Wand Book Seven by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book seven on the Invisible Wand series. Celebrating an unbirthday is something unique. It’s a cute idea to bake the parts needed to create a bicycle. The book stirs kids images imagination!

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This Egg Won’t Hatch by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Donya Pedigo

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This Egg Won't HatchThis Egg Won’t Hatch by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A warbler bird has a nest with her eggs in it, but there is also a bigger egg that a cuckoo bird laid there as well. Ms. Warbler doesn’t mind taking care of another egg and bird, but what she doesn’t know is that the cuckoo hatchling is being mean and frightening her last egg that hasn’t hatched. Through this cute tale you get to see how the bird overcomes his fear after being bullied. The beautiful watercolor illustrations go along with the story nicely and help engage the reader. This author is a definite go to for me as she always tends to slip in a lesson or fun learning opportunity in her stories.

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Porter and Midge (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Donya Pedigo

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Porter and Midge: Paws for Safety: A Kid's Guide to Safe Dog Interactions (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws for Safety: A Kid’s Guide to Safe Dog Interactions by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you have dog-loving kids, then you definitely should get this book! It’s such a fun yet informative read with rhyming you won’t realize you’re gaining knowledge you need. It reminds me of some of my favorite Dr. Seuss books. The colorful illustrations are also amazing and detailed, which only helps the child learn what to do from seeing the pictures. In all truthfulness, this book brought up some things about dogs and safety that I hadn’t even thought of myself. I definitely recommend it!

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Baking a Bicycle (Invisible Magic Wand Book 7) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Charlene Pryke

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Baking a Bicycle: Invisible Magic Wand Book SevenBaking a Bicycle: Invisible Magic Wand Book Seven by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Baking a Bicycle is another fun book by Lois Wickstrom accompanied by the gorgeous illustrations by Nicolas Milano.

Caspian would like a bike for his “unbirthday” but grandpa says that “unbirthday” gifts are always unusual out of the ordinary gifts and leaves an envelope of “baking up dust”.

This book is the tale of Caspian and Grandpa creating a bicycle out of dough and with a bit of “baking up dust” magic happens.

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Quick Affirmations for Children (Quick Affirmations Series) by Kim Ann & Yobe Qiu – Review by Mandy Ott

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Quick Affirmations for Children is such a wonderful book by Kim Ann! Not only are the affirmations easy enough for small children to understand, the illustrations are vivid and appealing for children and adults alike. The contrast between the affirmations and the other words helps bring focus to the important words. As a mother and preschool teacher, I love how positive and upbeat this book is. Not only can this book help teach confidence and self-love but kindness and empathy. It is also helpful in teaching the alphabet! The target audience for Quick Affirmations for Children is 3-6 year olds, but I believe that children and adults of all ages can benefit from this book!

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Porter and Midge (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Shannen Kern

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Porter and Midge: Paws for Safety: A Kid's Guide to Safe Dog Interactions (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws for Safety: A Kid’s Guide to Safe Dog Interactions by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is absolutely amazing! I love that it teaches kids how to properly interact with dogs and keeping everyone as safe as possible. I have one kiddo that is quite shy about approaching animals, and the other is polar opposite, loudly announcing their presence and wanting to play. Both of them were able to sit and read this with me. It really started a conversation about what to do when a dog looks a certain way and how to be respectful of our furry friends. The illustrations are beautifully done with informative graphics. The rhyming in the book really captures the attention of young ones which I find very helpful. I highly recommend having this on hand for any little one in your life because they will come across a pup at some point!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Porter and Midge (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Porter and Midge: Paws for Safety: A Kid's Guide to Safe Dog Interactions (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws for Safety: A Kid’s Guide to Safe Dog Interactions by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Porter and Midge: Paws for Safety is a children’s book designed for children between the ages of three to twelve years of age. The book follows the adventures of Midge and Porter and their owners, CJ and Lora. Through their interactions children are taught important lessons about how to interact safely with dogs. The text is easy to understand, and the illustrations are bright and beautiful bringing the story and messages to life. Valuable lessons are taught regarding how to safely play with dogs, about being a responsible pet owner, and how to treat dogs with love and respect. This book is a must read for anyone who is considering getting a puppy or even has a dog already. Great for all ages!

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Detective Dylan and the Case of the Missing Mail (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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Detective Dylan and the Case of the Missing Mail: A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book SeriesDetective Dylan and the Case of the Missing Mail: A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series by MJ Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story has so many open doors for thought. Dylan and his sister Emily grow closer, once they learn to work together. Dylan wants nothing more then to be a detective, he saved his allowance to pay for the kit. He has even watched every episode of Youth Sleuths. Being the older brother he is the detective while Emily gets to help out. This story is well written and easy for the little ones to follow. I love that the author answered the readers’ questions at the end. She also added a new word to each chapter. The vocabulary words with definitions at the end of the book added that little extra learning. This is a great start to this series. I look forward to read what comes next for Dylan and Emily.

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Kneading a Winning Idea by Terri Sabol – Review by Nicole DeSantis

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Kneading a Winning IdeaKneading a Winning Idea by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a delightful tale highlighting self-reliant problem-solving abilities and imparting knowledge about baking elements.
Kneading a Winning Idea is a book centered around crafting delectable biscuits. Despite Ben’s annual attempts to clinch victory in the local baking competition, the ideal recipe continues to elude him. However, inspiration from a furry companion leads him to concoct a winning bread that finally secures his triumph. Ben discovers the significance of persistence, regardless of the outcome. The story instills problem-solving skills, emphasizing that experiencing loss or failure is not inherently harmful.
Our feline friends are constant kneaders, making this story particularly endearing to us. I love that it also came with a fun recipe. It’s a wonderful addition to the narrative and a perfect opportunity for my son and me to connect in the kitchen after reading!

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Raining Fish and Frogs by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tori Mitton

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123750663-raining-fish-and-frogs” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Raining Fish and Frogs” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1679681834l/123750663._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123750663-raining-fish-and-frogs”>Raining Fish and Frogs</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/5992155664″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This book was so witty and hilarious. A fisherman was trying to fish to make fried trout. but the lake was super quiet. Until a water tornado came through and sucked up all the fish, frogs and eels. Even toys from the playground. Luckily the fisherman was able to get trout when the tornado started dropping fish.<br />Such a silly book but was so wonderful! Another amazing read by Lois!
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Porter and Midge (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Anantha Rusum

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Porter and Midge: Paws for Safety: A Kid's Guide to Safe Dog Interactions (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws for Safety: A Kid’s Guide to Safe Dog Interactions by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I picked this book because of a personal experience , when my son went to pet a German Shepherd and got bitten .

This book resonates with my experience and first things first , I made my son also read this book. Animals are adorable and it is never their fault when they growl , especially the pets .

There is a way to approach the dogs, first ask the permission of the owner , understand their temperament and then pet the dogs according to how the owner instructs you to do .

In this book , Laura and CJ have two adorable pets , Porter and Midge . This book teaches the kids how to safely engage with the dogs in a very interactive way . I wish there are more such books for kids to engage with the pets .

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Baking a Bicycle (Invisible Magic Wand Book 7) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Devon Pulliam

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Baking a Bicycle: Invisible Magic Wand Book SevenBaking a Bicycle: Invisible Magic Wand Book Seven by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a wonderful children’s book this is! Caspian is wishing for a bicycle for his un-birthday. What shows up instead is baking dust. So him and his grandpa get busy baking up his dream!

This book is part of a series but you can read it as a stand alone. I would say this book is perfect for early elementary ages 5-8. It’s such a great story of a kid not only spending time with his grandparent but of dreams coming true. Plus also some magic happening as well!

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The Christmas Carousel (The Brass Ring Series Book 2) by K. L. Small – Review by Mandy Ott

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The Christmas Carousel (The Brass Ring Series, Book 2)The Christmas Carousel by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Christmas Carousel by K. L. Small was just as exciting and adventurous as the first book in The Brass Ring Series! This carousel adventure finds Rusty getting ready for the holiday season several months after the ending of The Magic Carousel. Grandpa’s health has slowly declined and Rusty searches for the perfect gift for him. The Christmas Carousel is set up at the local mall and more exciting, magical things happen when Rusty begins to ride. This book is so heartfelt, sweet, and touches, again, on some tough topics such as Alzheimer’s Disease. It also explores the true meaning of the Christmas season. The same realistic, believable characters return in this book and I found myself connecting with Rusty and his family as if they were my own. Such a wonderful, quick read by K. L. Small!

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Baking a Bicycle (Invisible Magic Wand Book 7) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Manda Kelly

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Baking a Bicycle: Invisible Magic Wand Book SevenBaking a Bicycle: Invisible Magic Wand Book Seven by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was such a cute and whimsical story. I love that the will for his bike and his imagination work together in this and he tries to bake one. And his reward was just perfect. I read the story to my 3 year old nephew and he was so excited. He loved it. It was very cute. I absolutely recommend this for a classroom or home library.

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