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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace (Kingdom of Mir)Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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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…

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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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…

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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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.

Review by @xchellex

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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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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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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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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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Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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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

Stop That Lion is a good story for little kids. I read it with my 8 year old, and he enjoyed it, but i would say his age is the limit. My favorite was when I read the last page and looked over at him, and he was smiling and said she’s smart! The book is a take on the Lion and the Lamb story. There are two kingdoms side by side. One kingdom has sheep and the other has a lion. The lion keeps crossing over, and eating the sheep. The king asks for solutions to the problem, with the stipulation the solution must be fair. Several people fail, and then Winnie approaches the king with her solution. Initially, she is disregarded because she is a little girl, but she presents her case, and the king allows her to try. This teaches us that you sometimes need to rely on others when you’re in need, and should listen to all, without judgment. The illustrations are bright and colorful and aided the story along.

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Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jenni Bishop

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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

Ask any child if it’s ok for a Unicorn to poop on your doorstep and most of them will tell you yes and laugh their heads off especially little boys, just ask my grandsons. They thoroughly loved this book.
Unicorn, Don’t Do That! Is entertaining, funny, and cute.
The illustrations by Ada Konewki are delightful and paint a picture for little ones to enjoy. The book is aimed for children from the ages 4 – 8 years of age.

 

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Queen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kerry Baker

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

This is such a clever and well written book about fairies. From the moment you start reading it draws you into the story. My daughter in particular loved this story. She thought it was entertaining and she easily connected with it. As always, this author has done a brilliant job of weaving in educational topics without it seeming like she is trying to teach kids anything. It is always done with such ease.
This book has to be the one that has my favourite illustrations so far. I thought they were perfect and matched the story perfectly. Both kids engaged with them and I think it made them love the story even more. This is a brilliant story and is one that will be read again and again.

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Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kerry Baker

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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

This author does it yet again. This book is such a fun an entertaining story and it is engaging from the moment you start reading. Of all the books that we have read by this author I think this one has to take the award for most entertaining. Every one of us found the book amusing and my kids were right there with Unicorn as she heads to the party. They laughed their way through this book and it made me enjoy it even more.
Lois Wickstrom is a family favourite, and this is cemented even more with each and every book we read. This book just reinforces the fact and has been added to the collection of books we will continue to read multiple times.

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Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Megan Rea

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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

As most of Wickstrom’s story’s do…this one too has a moral to the story. Stega has to try a find a gift to bring to Benny’s party, but she eats every gift she finds along the way and eventually has to poop by the time she gets to his house and she can’t hold it anymore. So she poops right outside his house…but since she’s half unicorn it’s not like any other poop…it’s a rainbow! This is a funny and cute story for your littles that will have them laughing and begging for you to read it over and over again. This illustrations are fantastic and follow the story. Another great addition to your ever-growing Wickstrom collection.

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Unicorn, Don’t Do That! by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shelly Kittell

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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

Oh, this was quite entertaining. The pictures are colorful and can hold a child’s attention. The story brings on giggles and chats. We loved reading this. This is the current storytime favorite at our house.

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Stop that Lion (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shelly Kittell

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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 was a story that taught about being creative and listening. The young girl learned to ask the King questions first so that she could avoid giving the King her sheep. She wanted to solve his issue. No one else had been able to so they lost their most precious item. She taught the King about friendship. It turned out that he wanted to be friends with the other King. By giving him sheep as gifts, then it became important to keep the Lion out of his kingdom also. The problem was solved. I really enjoyed how the story teaches about problem solving. The pictures are colorful and help teach kids. The story teaches a wonderful lesson. I definitely recommend it.

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