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What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by La Toya Lewis

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What Loretta's Katydid didWhat Loretta’s Katydid did by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What Loretta’s Katydid Did is a fun children’s book about a young girl who receives an orange tree from her Grandmother. Loretta realizes her tree is in trouble from the aphids on it but does not want to kill them. When Loretta finds a Katydid on the tree a whole new adventure starts. This book is fun and encourages young people to learn via reading. The plot is fun and encouraging and the illustrations were cute and simple. This book would make a wonderful addition to your children’s book collection.

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What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Rayne East

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What Loretta's Katydid didWhat Loretta’s Katydid did by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Picture story book
This book would make a great addition to any 4-8 year olds collection. It has some great illustrations (especially the cover) and has a scientific mystery that will get imaginations racing. This is part of the Loretta’s Insects series and is as much educational as it is fun. Recommend.

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Chicken Little Investigates (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Rayne East

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Classic
What a cute reimagining of a brilliant classic tale. This has the same characters as the original but with some clever twists. There’s humour, fun and some learning to be found amongst the pages. I can see this quickly becoming a favourite and would be a great addition to any home or school library.

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Chicken Little Investigates (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Heather Hoke

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Chicken little and friends make a discovery of gravity and are very interested by the different sounds things make when they hit the ground. The friends have no idea what to call the discovery so they venture to the palace to ask the king. Along the way they run into an obstacle. But nothing is too much for this group.
I really enjoyed the adventure of this book!

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What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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What Loretta's Katydid didWhat Loretta’s Katydid did by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When Loretta’s Grammie Stella comes to visit from Florida, she brings an orange tree for her. Loretta discovers aphids on it that Grammie tells her to get rid of or they will kill her plant. Loretta does not want to get rid of the aphids because she likes insects. Then Loretta discovers a katydid on the tree that ate the aphids but is also eating her tree. Loretta is unsure what to do to keep her orange tree alive to take to the science fair. Should she keep the katydid? Will her orange tree survive?

This is the fourth book in the Loretta’s Insects series and like the other books it is fun and informative. This book teaches about insects and the roles they play while also being entertaining. It is beautifully illustrated and easy to read. I have really been enjoying this series and learning about insects alongside Loretta. A great read for children of all ages.

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Chicken Little Investigates (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Chicken Little Investigates: a science folktale (Science Folktales)Chicken Little Investigates: a science folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Chicken Little and his friend Henny Penny are walking along when something falls on his head. At first they are convinced that the sky is falling so Chicken Little and Henny Penny decide to investigate. As they walk together, they run into their friends and each of them help Chicken Little investigate. As the friends make their way to the King to discuss their discovery and come up with a name they run into Foxy Woxy. Their discovery helps them to outwit Foxy Woxy and escape.

This is a unique twist on the Chicken Little story where the only thing that stays the same are the cute names. In this version children are introduced to the law of physics in a simple, easy-to-learn, and fun way. This story is fun, easy to read, and entertaining. It is beautifully illustrated, which really helps to bring the story to life as it pops off the pages. A fun read for children of all ages.

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Chicken Little Investigates (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Nakyshia Leger

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this cute story, young scientists can follow Chicken Little as she investigates what is falling from the sky while solving other problems along the way. This engaging story encourages readers to test theories and explore their world to learn from it. What a great way to incorporate many aspects of learning into one short story. The colorful illustrations bring the characters to life and help younger readers follow along. Such a fun read!

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What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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What Loretta's Katydid didWhat Loretta’s Katydid did by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Another enjoyable children’s book and I love learning something new even as an adult that this story of Loretta’s Katydid Did.

Loretta’s grandmother visits Loretta from Florida and bring her a present, a small orange tree. Loretta was so excited to learn about her new orange tree, espeically with the upcoming school science coming up. What was not expected were aphids on the orange tree, and they can be harmful, but Loretta loves insects, while her grandmother suggests to rid of them.

Does Loretta keep her insects to see what comes about to her orange tree?

This story is great for young and old. The only drawback a bit for me is the illustrations, I feel like they could have been a little more clearer detailed.

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Chicken Little Investigates (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Brandy Vaughn

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a cute little book with chicken little leading the way to discovery. The at illustrations match the story getting told. Along the way, curiosity is piqued as the characters try to understand and name gravity. There’s even a hiccup along the way that almost thwarts the plan to get to the king!

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Chicken Little Investigates (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Chicken Little Investigates: a science folktale (Science Folktales)Chicken Little Investigates: a science folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I read Chicken Little Investigates to my 7 year old. We both enjoyed the book. He laughed at the names and said they were silly. He guessed the king’s final answer. The pictures are colorful and unique style- almost like a sketch colored with water colors. I liked that the sounds had a different font, to stand out. It was a cute book overall. I always enjoy this author. When asked if he thought his friends would like the book, he said maybe and they would probably laugh and the characters names.

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Chicken Little Investigates (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kristan Anderson

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Chicken Little Investigates is a cute children’s story by Lois Wickstrom and illustrated by Francie Mion. My daughter thought this book was funny and she learned something too. She is 2.5 and she asked a lot of questions and it opened up talk of gravity and the different sounds that things make when they fall. She also loved the pictures and the part with the Fox (her words!) Overall it was a cute, short read. I liked that it was something familiar with something new. It was engaging enough that my daughter paid attention!

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Chicken Little Investigates (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Anna Hirsch

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Chicken Little Investigates (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom
4 Stars

The sky is falling! When an acorn falls on Chicken Little’s head, she decides to investigate. On the road to see the king, more of her friends turn up and join her. When the sly Foxy Woxy tries to pull the wool over their eyes, she manages to save herself and her friends.

This is a wonderful introduction to physics in the most simplest terms for children to understand. Filled with colourful pictures and friends with cute and silly names, this book is sure to keep the little ones entertained.

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Chicken Little Investigates (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Terri Jo McAllister

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Chicken Little Investigates: a science folktale (Science Folktales)Chicken Little Investigates: a science folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a cute story of Chicken Little and the sky falling. The story takes on a science-sleuthy feel as Chicken Little and Henny Penny investigate the sky falling. I also liked the fonts used for the different sounds made, as well as the rhyming names of the characters. A great book for beginning readers!

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Chicken Little Investigates ( Science Folktales ) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Caralee Loonat

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Chicken Little Investigates: a science folktale (Science Folktales)Chicken Little Investigates: a science folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have read a lot of this authors children’s books and this one was another great one. I like how the author takes science and makes it fun for kids. The story is able to bring the subject to life. The characters are very interesting and keep the attention of the reader. I just wish that my children were still young enough for these books. I really highly recommend this author’s works for kids. The writer has a very unique style and I would definitely get these for my children.

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Chicken Little Investigates (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by La Toya Lewis

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Chicken Little Investigates: a science folktale (Science Folktales)Chicken Little Investigates: a science folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed Chicken Little Investigates by Lois Wickstrom. Chicken was one of my favorite books as a child and it was such fun sharing this retelling with my children. When Chicken Little gets hit on the head with an acorn she thinks the sky is falling until she and her friends investigate. I really enjoy how this story encourages young readers to investigate and do experiments to figure things out. Once again the writing is witty and cute. The illustrations are fabulous as always. My boys gave this one 5 stars and I fully agree!

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Chicken Little Investigates (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Chicken Little Investigates (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom

Chicken Little Investigates (Science Folktales) is a cute children’s book about discovering new sounds and investigating how/ what makes a certain noise. Chicken and her friend Henny Penny are out and about one day when all of a sudden something falls and lands on chickens head causing s bump. These to go on a adventure to the palace to see the king for a name of this discovery. Along the way they meet other friends who also have things that make a certain noise. Together they continue on the palace to see the King. I read this to my five year old son and he loved it so much we read it several times. I highly recommend this book to find out what happens next especially if you have younger children/grandchildren/nieces/nephews around four to six years old or so. My son and I love this author and have read several of her books. We can’t wait to see what incredible story she brings us next.

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Saving the Gingerbread House by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Crystal Brehant

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What an adorable new twist on an old classic! My 6yo son and I loved it! I’ve read this story many times but nothing told like this. It’s definitely my favorite version. Another wonderful children’s story by Lois Wickstrom. I will continue reading her books every chance I get!

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Chicken Little Investigates (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tia Martel

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Almost everyone knows the story of Chicken Little in one way or another. “The sky is falling! The sky is falling!” is probably the most famous part of the story. But, what happens when Chicken Little decides to experiment with things to see if the sky is falling or if something else fell instead?

Chicken Little Investigates is a cute little twist in a classic tale. Follow Chicken Little, Henny Penny, Ducky Lucky, Loosey Goosey, and Turkey Lurkey as they learn how different things fall to the ground and travel to ask the King what it’s called when something falls. Keep an eye out though, because not everyone is there to help them learn.

Thank goodness the friends are paying attention during their experiments and are able to use what they’ve learned to escape Foxy Woxy!

This is a cute, fun story with changes in font based on the sounds of words and other fun pieces of information. It’s a cute way to introduce gravity in a way that also introduces a classic story.

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What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Michelle Troyer

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read from this author. I enjoyed how it teaches things to all who read it. Even adults can learn from it. It is about insects and what a katydid does and can eat. Very informative book for all.

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Chicken Little Investigates (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Katie Matthews

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Chicken Little Investigates: a science folktale (Science Folktales)Chicken Little Investigates: a science folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoy these children’s story with a science twist – I think they are a great way to introduce young children to simple science investigations. I think this one is definitely my favourite – it was a wonderful introduction to gravity! There are so many talking points in this book from things falling, what gravity it to the sounds that things make when they fall. Again this story is beautifully illustrated and is absolutely bound to capture the attention of young children. The story is easy to follow and not too long that children will lose interest.

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Saving the Gingerbread House by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Marie Collins

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’ve heard and read a lot of different Hansel and Gretel stories, but this one was fantastic. I found it really cool how Gretel drew pictures of the animals and landscape along the way. The whole alteration of the original story was interesting to see unfold, especially when accountability was shown. Fantastic job ❤️

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Cindy Rushin

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a really cute reimagined Hansel and Gretel. I liked the fact that the witch turned out nice. I recommend this book to anyone with children who love to read. It is a cute little story and a fun read. I have read other stories by this author and have liked them all. If you are interested in new books for your children I recommend this author and this book.

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Saving the Gingerbread House by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lois Wickstrom has yet again produced a brilliant book that is entertaining for the whole family. I was familiar with the story of Hansel and Gretel but my kids hadn’t yet heard the story. This was a great way to introduce them to a classic tale. As with all books by this author, we have read this one multiple times. It is engaging, fun and is great to read with your kids. I am sure this book will be read many times more while we wait for the next book by this author.

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Chicken Little Investigates (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

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Chicken Little Investigates: a science folktale (Science Folktales)Chicken Little Investigates: a science folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Chicken Little Investigates is such a cute book! I got this for my 7 year old, but honestly I think it would be great for children younger than her. Chicken Little and Henny Penny are walking along enjoying the weather when something falls on Chicken Little’s head! Ouch! She thinks that the sky is falling so she and Penny investigate. After a few experiments with different items they come up with something, but they don’t know what to call it. They decide to go and ask the King with big feet what he thinks. On the way to the King Chicken Little and Henny Penny run into a few friends. The five of them set off to talk to they king about their discovery, when a fox tricks them saying he knows a short cut. The friends think quick and start dropping things on his head! Splat, Flop, Clatter, Jangle, and plop plop plop goes all the items onto his head! Ouch! Triple ouch! While bumps grow on the foxes’ head the friends all escape! But they still don’t know what to call their discovery! So they meet with the king. The Kind tries out their experiment before deciding what it will be called…. read the book to find out what he decides!!! It really is such a cute book. I think kids would love to try out what the friends did. See what name they think it should be called!! I love everything I have read from this author so far. Her children’s books are cute, but kids also learn while reading them. I would recommend this for kids under age 10.

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Saving the Gingerbread House by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tausha Treadway

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Saving the Gingerbread House by Lois Wickstrom. I have loved every one of her books. They are so fun and so cute. Its a fun take on Hansel & Gretel. Hansel and Gretel are on a picnic in the woods with their dad and they hear a strange pecking noise. They go to investigate and find a Woodpecker. Gretel wants a picture so when she sketches it neither one of them can remember how to get back. There are also rumors of a witch with a cauldron in the woods and they are talking about it when they begin to smell gingerbread. When they find the beautiful Gingerbread house they admire it and begin to try some of it. While they are tasting the Gingerbread the home owner comes back and is aggravated at them so she puts them to work, This is a cute take on Hansel & Gretel.

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Chicken Little Investigates (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Carrie Reed

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Chicken Little Investigates: a science folktale (Science Folktales)Chicken Little Investigates: a science folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cute! This book is a great learning tool for children. It shows how one single action, such as dropping something, can have many different descriptive words. The friends all have fun name, and set off on an adventure to the castle to speak with the king to ask what they should call the phenomenon of something falling. All of the characters, I think, would catch kid’s attention and the way the wording is written give the eyes something different to look at.

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What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jamie Burns

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What Loretta’s Katydid Did By Lois Wickstrom is a great book to spark an interest in trees and insects. Loretta’s grandmother comes into town to visit her and gives her an orange tree. Loretta notices various insects on the orange tree which might not be healthy for her tree. However, she leaves the insects on the trees and begins to witness the insect food chain as other insects are attracted to the tree. This is a great book to help children learn that not all insects are bad, most insects have a big job to help take care of the ecosystem. I know most kids do not like spiders, but this story includes one that eats insects that were on the tree. This can spark a great conversation about not always liking insects but knowing that they have an important job. This book would be a great introduction to food chains or to introduce the concept of a science fair. Wickstrom does a fantastic job of integrating science into her books.

The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jamie Burns

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The Empty Box is the first book in the Invisible Magic Wand series by Lois Wickstrom. It is February 14th, which is Caspian’s Un-Birthday. Each year like clockwork, his grandpa gives him a silly present. Only this year, there is NOTHING in the box… Or at least that is what he thinks at first until his grandpa tells him about his present- an invisible wand that allows him to control time. The wand can be used to speed up time or to slow time down. Wickstrom creates a fascinating magical power for the wand which I would not mind using myself. I can just see children using their imaginations to try to use their own invisible wand. I know that I would have taken the idea of a time-controlling wand and let my imagination run wild when I was little. If you know a child or adult who loves magic and using their imagination, they would love this book!

To find out how Caspin will use his wand, read The Empty Box today!

Saving the Gingerbread House by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hansel and Gretel are on a picnic in the woods with their dad when they hear a tapping sound coming from nearby. Their dad tells them not to go far because there is a witch living in the woods nearby. He goes on to explain to Hansel and Gretel that the witch wants to enter the most beautiful house contest. Hansel and Gretel go off to explore where the sound is coming from and discover that it is only from a woodpecker. They try to return back to their picnic but now they are lost. As they wander through the woods, they stumble upon a gingerbread house with animals eating it. When they decide to start nibbling on the gingerbread house as well an old lady comes out and tells them to stop. Have the children ruined her chance to have the most beautiful house?

This was a cute, toned down version of Hansel and Gretel and I really enjoyed it. I loved that the children were on a picnic in the woods with their dad and exploring nature. It was definitely not as scary as the version I recall hearing as a child. The characters were wholesome and both Hansel and Gretel were typical, inquisitive children who needed to discover for themselves where a strange sound was coming from. The witch in this tale was only wanting to be rewarded for her hard work of making her house beautiful. Another fantastic story by this author with beautiful illustrations that really bring the story to life.

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Chicken Little Investigates (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tanya Wall, March 2023

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Chicken Little Investigates: a science folktale (Science Folktales)Chicken Little Investigates: a science folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

We all remember the story of Chicken Little from our childhood. This is a story that follows the same pattern but has a bit of a different take. Chicken Little gets hit in the head by a fallen acorn. Once he investigates what hit him, he shares his news with several of his friends. They all test out the theory with something of thier own idea. Together they head to see the King to find a name for their theory. On they way, they meet up with a fiesty old fox who tricks them into coming to his house to be a bit to heat. Luckily for them, they are ingenious and use their clever brains to outsmart the fox and get to the King’s palace. This is a cute story, with great illustrations to make a good read aloud for small children!

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