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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.

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

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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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Baking a Bicycle (Invisible Magic Wand Book 7) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Darian Vester

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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 7 of the Invisible Magic Wand series, I’ve not read the others but after reading I went to check them out and I believe they don’t need to be read in order. I love how imaginative this story is and I think it will encourage kids to want to create something just like Caspian did. I also really like that he tried different techniques with his baking. I’m not 100% with the illustrations but the bright colors and large lettering are really nice.

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Baking a Bicycle (Invisible Magic Wand Book 7) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Elisha Johnson

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Baking a Bicycle: Invisible Magic Wand by Lois Wickstrom- 5 out of 5

This is a cute litte children’s book that has colourful illustrations. This book is the seventh book in the Invisible Magic Wand series. These books are feeding both the imagination, as well providing a few lessons for kids. Caspian bakes himself a bicycle for his unbirthday with his grandpa, but how you might ask. That is why these books are fun. They make you use you imagination and I recommend this series.

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

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

This Egg Won’t Hatch by Lois Wickstrom- 4 out of 5 stars

Cute children’s book. While Mama Warbler is waiting for her last egg to hatch she learns an important lesson about nature and the different ways that living things develop. The book has beautiful illustrations. Fun, easy to read book that children will find enjoyable. I recommend this book.

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This Egg Won’t Hatch by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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

I read This Egg Wont Hatch with my 7 year old son, and we both enjoyed it. He struggled with some of the words, but mostly read it himself. We had to google what a Warbler and a Cuckoo were, because he wasn’t familiar with either bird. We thought the cuckoo was really sweet and protective at first. Then we realized he’s mean and doesn’t want to share his food. What he did to timid chick was sad but we were glad it turned out okay. It was a cute little kid book. We are big fans of the author.

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Baking a Bicycle (Invisible Magic Wand Book 7) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Alyssa McLean

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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

My 4 year old like it! Especially the idea of an unbirthday present. The illustrations were cute and colorful. My son loves baking and now wants to also bake cookies into the shapes of his toys. It was filled with lots of imagination. We’ll be checking more books out by this author.

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Raining Fish and Frogs by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Raining Fish and FrogsRaining Fish and Frogs by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed reading this cute story about the wind and rain. This is an author that I have enjoyed every children’s book I have read by her. This is a story about how the wind empty’s the lake of fish and frogs. Just when you thought the wind could hold no more, it started raining. No, not the rain you are used to. This rain is full of fish and frogs. This is such a cute story with cute characters. There is great growth that adds to the story’s entertainment. I also enjoyed the illustrations that told a story without even reading the words. The pages are engaging and a story any child would enjoy reading. I highly recommend this child’s book.

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Baking a Bicycle (Invisible Magic Wand Book 7) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tanya Wall, November 2023

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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

It’s Caspian’s un-birthday which means something special will happen. This series of book always has a fun twist and an exciting adventure. This one isn’t any different. Caspian gets to make a bike by baking the pieces – one by one. What I love best, is that Caspian and his grandfather make so many memories together through their magic adventures.

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Baking a Bicycle (Invisible Magic Wand Book 7) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Megan Conley

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is another installment in the Invisible Magic Wand series and Wickstrom doesn’t disappoint! Caspian wants a bicycle for his un-birthday and is confused when his Grandpa gives him baking up dust. We follow along as Caspian (and Grandpa) try to figure out if he can bake up a bicycle. I love the bright illustrations and the premise of this book. Pick it up today and add it to your collection!
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Raining Fish and Frogs by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Julie Johnson

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A young man has a hankering for a breakfast of fried trout. What’s the best way to get it? Why, go to Lake Fish-or-Cut-Bait and fish for it yourself! Things got a little interesting for him when the winds picked up, and along with that, all the fish and frogs of the lake. The wind took the fish, frogs, and balls that it accumulated along the way into town until it could no longer hold everything. Then it started raining fish and frogs.

Super cute book about the science phenomena of a water spout. I love that this book was done in black and white (at least my copy was) with a colorful cover. The illustrations were very well done and made the story more entertaining. A great way to teach about this science feature, plus about the safety measures that should be taken should you be involved in or near a water spout.

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Baking a Bicycle (Invisible Magic Wand Book 7) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Dr. Anya Schultz

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Baking a Bicycle is another edition of the Invisible Magic Wand Books. In this edition, Caspian, this year for his Unbirthday wants a bike. However, his Grandfather asks what is so unusual about a bike, it doesn’t fit the unbirthday theme. The next day Caspian’s gift is “Baking up Dust”. He starts baking with Grandpa and sees that the baking is creating bike shapes, but how to turn that into something he can ride? What magic with this unbirthday bring? I do like this Invisible Magic Wand series because it provides a great way for kids to use their imaginations. The fact that they are also always family-oriented makes it feel warm, fun, and full of imagination. I would recommend this series to anyone who knows younger kids who love to play with their imagination.

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Baking a Bicycle (Invisible Magic Wand Book 7) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Carrie Reed

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love the Caspian unbirthday series. This book was so imaginative with baking a bicycle by molding the dough into parts and then of course it wouldn’t be a grandpa unbirthday present without a little magic. I love the art in this book, the vibrant colors and creativity.

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This Egg Won’t Hatch by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Carrie Reed

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

Adorable! It was sweet reading about mama warbler and her chicks. The cuckoo baby made me mad trying to steal food but I guess I understand since it was a bigger bird. I was happy to see the timid bird and mama able to finally bond. Lovely artwork.

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Raining Fish and Frogs by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Carrie Reed

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Great concept. I was excited based on the colors of the cover but was sad to see the inside is black and white. While that is also appealing, color usually catches children’s eyes. I do alway love the end of Lois Wickstrom books because, there is always a scientific lesson to be learned or something to teach, and in this case we get to learn about waterspouts. I think this book also gets kids interested in what trout would taste like.

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This Egg Won’t Hatch by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Candice Estes

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

This book is great for kids with anxiety, and to some extent even for those dealing with bullying and misinformation. Mama Warbler is waiting for her last baby to hatch. Sadly, the cuckoo that was the first egg in the nest to hatch is being selfish and is telling the last baby warbler that the outside world is no fun and is scary. The baby warbler doesn’t want to hatch because it’s afraid. The baby cuckoo is only thinking of himself. Thankfully, nature helps baby warbler along, and it realizes that the world isn’t as bad as they were lead to believe. This book has beautiful illustrations and is good for elementary age children.

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Raining Fish and Frogs by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tanya Wall, November 2023

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a cute book explaining the phenomena that can really happen – a tornado can form over a body of water and suck up whatever is in its way and then rain it out later. That must be where the saying “raining cats and dogs come from.” Lois Wickstrom always has a fun way to explain science to young readers.

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Raining Fish and Frogs by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars

 

Raining Fish and Frogs by Lois Wickstrom is a cute children’s story that has an interesting storyline, sweet illustrations, some adventure, a touch of drama, and even a science lesson at the back of the book.
This cute story is engaging and fun- and the illustrations are interesting and cute. I just wish they had been in colour instead of black and white, as the cover of the book really draws the eye with all the ‘fun’ colours’ and interesting detail. While the inside illustrations are of high quality, I feel that they lack the impact and interest that coloured illustrations would offer. I feel that colour offers so much in the way of capturing the imagination, as well as keeping little minds focused on the ‘adventure’.
But a charming read none-the-less.
Happy reading!

 

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Baking a Bicycle (Invisible Magic Wand Book 7) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Nina Maes

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Loved it! This author is awesome knows how to tap into the child’s imagination. Strong characters and storytelling is great. I highly recommend this author of readers of all ages.Baking a Bicycle: Invisible Magic Wand Book SevenBaking a Bicycle: Invisible Magic Wand Book Seven by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Loved it! This author is awesome knows how to tap into the child’s imagination. Strong characters and storytelling is great. I highly recommend this author of readers of all ages.

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