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Marshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom

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


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

~ AMAZON ~

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

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Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom

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Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom
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Genre – Kids
Page Count – 26
Cover Designer – Ada Konewki


Benny is having a house-warming party. Stega wants to give him a gift.
On the way to Benny’s new cave, Stega fills a bowl with berries. They’d make a great gift. But, they smell so good. Plus she’s hungry. She eats them. All of them. Now, all she has for a present to give Benny is the empty bowl. As she nears the door of his cave, Stega gets the tummy rumbles. She’ll never make it to the woods. She has to go. Right there! Right now!
Fortunately, Stega is half unicorn.

~ AMAZON ~

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

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Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom

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Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom
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Genre – Kids
Page Count – 22
Cover Designer – Timna Green


The Kingdom of Sher and the Kingdom of Mir were good neighbors.
But the Kingdom of Sher had a lion. And the farmers in the Kingdom of Sher raised sheep. Every night, the lion from the Kingdom of Sher sneaked into the Kingdom of Mir and ate sheep that belonged to families who lived there. The King proclaimed a contest to Stop the Lion. The servants announced the rules: The winning solution must be fair! The winner will be the King’s Royal Advisor. Losers must give the King their most precious possession.
Winnie doesn’t want to lose her pet sheep, Paley. She wants to save her kingdom. Will the King try her idea?

~ AMAZON ~

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

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Queen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom

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Queen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom
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Genre – Kids
Page Count – 32
Cover Designer – Ada Konewki


I’m writing a story about the Queen of the Fairies.
She’s a good fairy. But I’ll also have to write about the bad fairies. They don’t like being left out. If I leave them out, they’ll play mean tricks on me. What if the bad fairies find out I’m writing this book, and they don’t like what I write?
They might steal this book. Then what will I do?

~ AMAZON ~

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

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The Hidden Present (Invisible Magic Wand) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shannon Fowler

The Hidden Present (Invisible Magic Wand)The Hidden Present by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This author is quickly becoming one of my favorite children’s authors. This story is a quick and cute read. It is book 8 in the Invisible Magic Wand series. We continue to follow Caspian on a little adventure using his mind and his “Inquisitive Indicator”. Every year Caspian has an unbirthday and his Grandpa leaves him a gift. This is the first year there is no gift. Caspian quickly learns other ways of finding things. The pictures are adorable and fitting for the story. I look forward to the next adventure with Grandpa and Caspian.

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The Hidden Present (Invisible Magic Wand) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Donya Pedigo

The Hidden Present (Invisible Magic Wand)The Hidden Present by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am in love with this series! These are cute stories filled with wonder, allowing a child to open their imagination to amazing possibilities! The Hidden Present, like the rest of the series, can be read as a standalone book, but I’d encourage you to check out the rest of the series as they are all well-written and include beautifully rendered illustrations. I must say this book is by far my favorite yet!

It’s Caspian’s unbirthday again, but our young hero is surprised when he wakes up and can’t find his unbirthday gift. Could it be that his grandpa forgot his unbirthday? Caspian goes on the lookout for his present and his grandpa to see what’s going on. It’s on this hunt that Caspian finds what I think is his coolest unbirthday gift yet; The Inquisitive Indicator. Read this cute story and find out just what this new gift is and what all it can do!

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The Hidden Present (Invisible Magic Wand) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tausha Treadway

The Hidden Present (Invisible Magic Wand)The Hidden Present by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Hidden Present (Invisible Magic Wand) by Lois Wickstrom. These are the best books and I always get them for my nephews. They love them. They are 6 & 10 years old. Its the continuing story of Caspian and the fun relationship he has with his grandpa. Caspian’s grandpa started leaving Caspian unbirthday presents under the table at different times but this year when he wakes up on his unbirthday there isn’t a present there. What he does find is a Inquisitive Indicator that will help him find it. With the indicator in hand he begins the search for his present and along the way finds all kinds of fun things. These are the cutest reads for kids of all ages and they would make great gifts for families or teachers for their classroom!

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Code Dog by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Crystal Brehant

Code DogCode Dog by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you haven’t read a Lois Wickstrom book before, know you will always go on some sort of adventure. This story follows three kids going on an adventure to find a time capsule to win a prize! One of the kids, Timmy, has to take care of a dog to help out a lady who is injured. Along the way, you’ll discover a lot of really cool things about Cody, the dog. This is a really great book for kids starting out reading chapter books. It is very easy to read and follow along with. I also enjoyed it as an adult.

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Code Dog by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

Code DogCode Dog by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This story was cute once you got into it, but it was a bit all over in the beginning. Give it a chance and get into it some and you will see that it all comes together! Timmy, Beth and Arthur are working on a science project in the woods. A lot of things are going on at once here. Beth is trying to get a soil sample, Arthur is writing a song, and Timmy is looking for a monster in the woods. When they’re heading back towards the well, they get a call about their teacher getting surgery and needing someone to watch over her dog. Her dog Cody can wag her tail in Morse code! How cool is that?! Super fun! At the same time their teacher lets them know about a hidden map to a 200 year old time capsule! There are clues on the map, but no X that marks the spot! Deciphering the clues will take time, but they only have a week! If they find it in time they get a $1000 reward, but what they don’t know is that it holds a 200 year old secret that someone wants kept quite! Danger follows them and they don’t even know it!! Follow these three in their adventure to find a town’s treasure. Super cute story and of course I’d recommend it! I’d say this book is good for any child ages 6-12.

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The Glow in Loretta’s Garden ( Loretta’s Insects ) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Caralee Loonat

The Glow in Loretta's Garden (Loretta's Insects)The Glow in Loretta’s Garden by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another brilliant children’s book from this author one again. I really like how this author is able to bring subjects to children and make them interesting. I really do recommend these books for younger children. I have said it time and again I wish my children were little enough for these, and once I do eventually have grandkids will get these for them. The author is able to peak children’s interest whilst at the same time help them read and learn to enjoy reading. I highly recommend this author and all her books.

Reviewed by @caraleeloonat
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The Hidden Present (Invisible Magic Wand) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Gillian Fawell

The Hidden Present (Invisible Magic Wand)The Hidden Present by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a cute little book that reminds us that everything is not always as it seems and that birthdays (or unbirthdays!) are not always about presents. Sometimes they are more than that! What role will Caspian’s grandpa play this time? Has he forgotten Caspian’s unbirthday? Share this delightful tale with a little one in your life and find out!

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Code Dog by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Angela Hayes

Code DogCode Dog by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

3.5 Stars

 

Code Dog by Lois Wickstrom is an intriguing little children’s adventure chapter book. Unlike most of her other books this doesn’t contain any illustrations, but is original and imaginative as I would have expected from Ms. Wickstrom.
As I mentioned above, this is an intriguing adventure with plenty of mystery, action, investigation, suspense, sci-fi elements, a sprinkle of drama, high stakes, a time crunch, lessons, investigation, and a little danger.
When A 200year-old time capsule goes missing and an intriguing map falls into their hands, Timmy, Beth, and Arthur find themselves thrust into an adventure that non of them will soon forget. Add in a special dog named Cody who understands and uses morse code- and this story takes off. What happens makes for a fun read.
It is a much longer story than any of her picture books, so it’s great for reading a chapter or two before bedtime.
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Lois Wickstrom!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Code Dog by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Laura Jones

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Code Dog by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Krista Moulthrop

Code DogCode Dog by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a great little mystery book for kids. Keeps you reading and wanting to know what happens the entire time. And a dog that speaks in code? Really cool. The writing was great, suspense and ending were great. Would definitely recommend it to kids getting into reading chapter books. Definitely will be on the look out for more from this author.

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Code Dog by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Ayla Eddy

Code DogCode Dog by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An exciting children’s mystery read that is a fast paced and fun read. The characters are well written and easily relatable. Reading along with them it feels like the reader is part of the gang solving the mystery. A good story for young readers to get lost in or for reading aloud for bedtime. 

It follows three young children named Arthur, Beth, and Timmy along with a dog named Cody as they try to solve a mystery. A 200 year old time capsule is gone from where it should be. If they find it in time they could win $1,000. Working together will the dynamic team find what is missing and earn the money?

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The Hidden Present (Invisible Magic Wand Book 8) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

The Hidden Present (Invisible Magic Wand)The Hidden Present by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Caspian is back and it is again his unbirthday, the day when his Grandpa leaves a special box under his bed with his present in it, but unlike all the years before, there is no box under his bed.

Has he got the wrong day, or has his Grandpa forgotten this year? Caspian is determined to find out, so he goes downstairs and this is where he finds an Inquisitive Indicator on the kitchen table.

Where will this Inquisitive Indicator point and will it lead to his Grandpa and another adventure? This is a fun story with a bit of a mystery and plenty of adventure as another exciting unbirthday comes to pass.

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The Hidden Present (Invisible Magic Wand) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Hannah Porter

The Hidden Present (Invisible Magic Wand)The Hidden Present by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I swear Lois Wickstrom is like my new favorite, go to author when me and my little ones are looking for a new and exciting book to read. Her imagination knows no bounds. It is truly always a pleasure to read her work and this story was no different. Just like her other characters, it’s fun to see the adventures Caspian gets into on his unbirthday. This year he was sad when he didn’t find the box in the usual spot but what he did find was way better. I’m not gonna lie, I super duper wish that the Inquisitive indicator was real 😂 I definitely need one. I can’t wait to pick up more amazing work from this author.

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Code Dog by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Natalia Gonzales Castrejon

Code DogCode Dog by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book. It is a chapter book so I do recommend for an older elementary student. But it is still a great read! I’m on the road for work a lot and I read this book in between pickups and it really kept me entertained.

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Code Dog by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Julie Johnson

Code DogCode Dog by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a super fun chapter book about Timmy, Beth, and Arthur, three friends who are on the hunt for a 200 year old time capsule. They have a super cool dog named Cody that knows Morse Code. Together the band of friends are on a quest to crack the codes and decipher the map that they’ve been given.

This is a great book to either read aloud as a family or to have on your shelf for your reader(s)! There is a sci-fi component to this story for added enjoyment! A must have for your personal or school library!

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The Glow in Loretta’s Garden (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Emily H

The Glow in Loretta's Garden (Loretta's Insects)The Glow in Loretta’s Garden by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

While Loretta is digging in the dirt she finds glowing larvae which she has the idea of putting in her ant farm to see what happens to them. After watching them she finds there are more than a few mysteries to these bugs.

I thought this was delightful. Loreta is a girl with a curious mind and having her see the larvae evolve into flying glowing insects was not only informative but beautifully illustrated. Another great story in the Loretta’s Insects series.

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Code Dog by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jenni Bishop

Code DogCode Dog by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Code Dog is a fun children’s Sci Fi adventure story where three friends decide to find a hidden secret. This 170-page adventure story is geared toward older children in elementary and middle school 8 – 12 years old.
Journey along with Timmy, Beth, and Arthur as they follow the clues to find a 200-year-old time capsule that is missing, and the time is running out. The three friends are on the case, but they aren’t the only ones.
This twisty tale has frozen maps, money on the line, science projects that are incomplete, songs are not written, and a dog who understands Morse code and surprising discoveries are made along the way.
Lois’s writing style is simple to follow and inviting, there are many good thing to learn along the way. Code dog is another unique and charming tale.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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The Hidden Present (Invisible Magic Wand) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Julie Johnson

The Hidden Present (Invisible Magic Wand)The Hidden Present by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It’s Caspian’s Unbirthday again and he’s looking for the box that Grandpa leaves him each year under his bed. There’s only one problem…the box isn’t there. He walks into the kitchen and finds a compass, otherwise known as an Inquisitive Indicator. It points to a note that leads Caspian on an adventure.

This series is a great one to add to your personal library! The illustrations are very vivid and make the story more interesting to young readers. I love the closeness that Caspian has with his grandfather and their special traditions together!

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Code Dog by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tanya Wall, March 2024

Code DogCode Dog by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Louis Wickstrom writes a great short chapter book again! Code Dog is a is tailored for young readers, featuring short, engaging chapters perfect for keeping young minds captivated. The story follows three adventurous children and their Morse code-tapping dog as they embark on a thrilling quest to uncover a centuries-old time capsule. This book offers a family-friendly tale that entertains and educates. It would be a good book for classroom library for grades 3 and up.

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Code Dog by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shelly Kittell

Code DogCode Dog by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a fun story! Three children and morse code tapping dog. They are out to solve the mystery of finding the time capsule. I loved the whole premise of the story. The characters are fun and exciting. The story does a great job of grabbing the child’s attention. I found myself even engaged. It’s a fun family story to read together also. I have enjoyed seeing the author branch out into these chapter books. They are fun, family friendly and so entertaining.

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The Glow in Loretta’s Garden (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Megan Conley

The Glow in Loretta's Garden (Loretta's Insects)The Glow in Loretta’s Garden by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wickstrom deserves countless accolades for bringing STEM to kiddos at such a young age in such a fun and easily understandable way. The Glow in Loretta’s Garden teaches young readers about the lifecycle of fireflies (or lightning bugs where I’m from ;)). The way Wickstrom is able to provide readers with a science lesson through storytelling is phenomenal. She’s able to weave her lessons throughout the story of Loretta and teach not only the academic side of it, but also an emotional component too. And the illustrations are bright and captivating and go along perfectly with the story. This is definitely another book you’ll want to add to your ever-growing Wickstrom collection.

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Code Dog by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jennifer Crain

Code DogCode Dog by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Overall, “Code Dog” by Lois Wickstrom is a thrilling and engaging children’s mystery book that will keep young readers entertained from beginning to end. The story follows three adventurous kids as they embark on a mission to find a missing time capsule, using their problem-solving skills to decipher clues and crack codes along the way.

The characters are well-developed and relatable, making it easy for readers to connect with them and become invested in their quest. The fast-paced plot keeps the reader guessing as the kids race against time to uncover the hidden secrets of their town.

Wickstrom’s writing style is clear and engaging, making the story easy to follow for young readers. The inclusion of puzzles and codes adds an interactive element to the book, inviting readers to participate in solving the mystery alongside the main characters.

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Code Dog by Lois Wickstrom

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Page Count – 242
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Their teacher was searching for the Time Capsule and broke her hip. Now, she’s in the nursing home, awaiting surgery. Timmy agrees to take care of their teacher’s dog until she’s well. It’s up to Timmy, Beth and Arthur to solve the clues and find the Time Capsule. They also have a science project to complete and they are writing songs for their band.

~ AMAZON ~

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

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The Hidden Present (Invisible Magic Wand) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Cindy Mayberry

The Hidden Present (Invisible Magic Wand)The Hidden Present by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another Home Run! This is another adventure between Grandpa, Caspian, ànd his unbirthday. Caspian is so excited to see what he will find next. As usual his grandfather had planned another adventure. Follow the clues, Caspian! This author has amazing talent in writing children’s books. Kids everywhere need this book/series in their library. All of these authors’ books are open for conversation. Which in turn has parents and children talking. I love this series and the adventures set about.
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The Glow in Loretta’s Garden (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Julie Johnson

The Glow in Loretta's Garden (Loretta's Insects)The Glow in Loretta’s Garden by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have never heard the term “armadillo bugs” before reading this book! Even adults can learn more about insects, specifically fireflies, in this informative story. Spend some time with Loretta in her garden and you’ll learn about the life cycle of what I’ve always termed “lightening bugs” or fireflies.

This is another great addition to any personal or school library. There are STEM features of this book, which is a favorite aspect I have of this author. Be sure to check out her other books as well!

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