What Loretta’s Katydid did by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was such a fun and interesting book. My 8 year old loved it and it kept her attention the whole time. It was also educational in a fun way. I love these kind of books that give you a little information but in a fun and interesting way.
What Loretta’s Katydid did by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Lois Wickstrom has done it again! My kiddos and I love her books, and we get so excited anytime she releases a new one. Bugs are especially popular in my house, so this was such a huge hit from the get-go! Both of my kids relate to Loretta as neither one ever wants to hurt insects. I think this was a great way to teach others how to problem solve without doing it the way it’s always been done. The illustrations are also so beautiful and really add to the story. Somehow we always walk away with valuable lessons as well as a great story time book. I highly recommend picking this up and sharing it with the kiddos in your life!
Reviewed by @shannlynn
What Loretta’s Katydid did by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom. I have loved every book in this series and so has my 5 year old nephew. In this book Loretta’s Grandma brings them an orange tree all the way from Florida. Loretta finds aphids on the tree which will kill it if they aren’t removed. Only problem is Loretta can’t see to kill them. When Loretta hears a strange sound coming from the tree her grandma tells her its “katydids” saying “katydids. She learns that Katydids eat aphids so the answer to her problem is here. These books are so informational even I have learned things from them. They also make great gifts!
Fee, Fi, Fo, Grow! The Real Magic of the Beans by Lois J Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Lois Wickstrom has done it again! Another classic fairytale with a scientific twist! This is a fun retelling of the story of Jack and the Beanstalk. The illustrations are very well done and are wonderfully brilliant! This is a great bedtime story or really, an anytime story!!
What Loretta’s Katydid did by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What Loretta’s Katydid Did was a cute, yet educational book. I read it with my seven year old, and he was able to read most of it himself. I enjoy this author, and her choice of illustrators. The book is very colorful and fun. After we finished the book, we looked up the words we learned. We looked up what aphids and katydid are, and what they look like. We watched a video to listen to what they sounded like (we don’t agree the katydid/katydidnt sound the author used). We discussed how it sounded like a cricket but looks like a grasshopper, and which family they fit in. I like that the book is educational, but fun.
Reviewed by @way2gosmartguy
Fee, Fi, Fo, Grow!: The Real Magic of the Beans by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I have read and reviewed a lot of this author’s children’s stories and this was just as good as the rest. I like how the author is taking fairy tales and bringing a more studious approach to them. I also like how she brings the subjects to life and makes it easier for children to understand. I only wish my children were young enough to give these books to enjoy. I highly recommend these to all parents of young children. The series does make learning more fun and helps make a boring subject for some easy and enjoyable.
Reviewed by @caraleeloonat
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Fee, Fi, Fo, Grow!: The Real Magic of the Beans by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Fee, Fi, Fo, Grow!: The Real Magic of the Beans is Lois’s retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk but with a scientific twist. It is also another book in her Science Folktales she is famous for.
Jacqueline tries to do right by her family when she believes magic beans will help solve their problem. She finds that hers is not the only family who needs help.
The colourful pictures will delight young readers as they follow along with Jacqueline and learn about the beans and how to help everyone in need.
Another magical twisty fairy tale from Lois is just what you need for a birthday, special occasion or just because.
Reviewed by @jennadb
How to Make a Flying Carpet by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is an amazing little book for your little ones. It talks about science but makes it so much fun. I read this book to my niece and she thought it was so cool. She loved that the pictures went with the story so well.
Alex uses her imagination when a magnet breaks from the refrigerator. She learns of why it is called a magnet and she starts to create some fun things with them. I can’t wait to see what this author will write next to make science more fun.
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A Monster for Meg by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Absolute cutest story ever! Lois Wickstrom is amazing with every children’s story she creates. My girls loved this book the best by far and I’m with them!
The message was love yourself, love your siblings, and embrace your differences. Even with Meg being blind her sister, still treated her like any other sibling would. Trying to scare her, but also show her the importance of utilizing all your senses, especially when you’re lacking one. This book is such a great read encompassing valuable lessons. I recommended for all.
.•°*°•. BOOK SPOTLIGHT SHOWCASE .•°*°•.
Jacqueline’s Family is Hungry. She Doesn’t Want to Eat her Friendly but Dry Cow.
When Jacqueline trades the cow at the market for a few so-called “magic beans,” her mom tosses them out the window in a fit of anger. When Jacqueline discovers the beans really are magic, she climbs the giant beanstalk and learns that her family is not the only one suffering from hunger. Now Jacqueline wants to feed the family of giants as well as her own.Yes, the giant family has riches, but you can’t eat them. And she would never consider robbing them.
Will Jacqueline learn the real magic of the beans in time to feed everyone?
Click here to view the Book Trailer for Fee, Fi, Fo, Grow! (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom
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.
How to Make a Flying Carpet by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book would be a fun way to get a conversation started about magnetism. I like how it walks through different ideas of ways that magnets can be used. As always, Ms. Wickstrom has done a wonderful job presenting scientific information in a way that is engaging and educational at the same time.
What Loretta’s Katydid did by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a cute read! The lesson about Insects was interesting, and I think it would be helpful for younger children to see how different Insects help plants. The illustrations were very colorful and cute as well. I enjoyed reading this book and I look forward to reading it to my daughter when she gets older.
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A Monster for Meg by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book has to be one of my favorites written by Lois Wickstrom! The pictures are bright and colorful. I love how the pictures go with the words on the page. This book was about a blind girl who wanted to know what a monster was like. Her sister used her senses to describe it to her. I thought this was a great idea for teaching kids how to use their senses without eyes!
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What Loretta’s Katydid did by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Such a cute story. Very easy to read. Teaches kids some basic things about Science as well as basic plant care. My 2 yr old nephew let me read this to him and he sat still and engaged in the story. I would suggest this for a classroom library or just to have at home, for sure.
Review by @ Manda Kelly 2023
monster for meg by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I appreciated this book had a character whom is blind, something atypical for children’s picture books. I also loved the line “Monsters are so big they bump their heads on the ceiling….” opening up the discussion of what a child’s monster may look like and how everyone’s monsters can be different.
I also appreciated how Lois interweaves the use of other senses in order for the characters to play the “guess what a monster is” conversation or game they are entwined with. The ending is sweet, and overall, the story is fast-paced and engaging for kids of all ages.
What Loretta’s Katydid did by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book is yet another hit from a brilliant author. Our whole household looks forward to a new book from Lois Wickstrom and this one was no exception. We loved this book and the story that has been created. As usual, the pictures were engaging, the story was interesting and we enjoyed the characters we were reading about.
This book has been read multiple times, along with all the others, and we are already in countdown to the next book that we read from this talented author.
What Loretta’s Katydid did by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What Loretta’s Katydid Did is a really cute story about a girl who receives an orange tree from her grandmother but realizes it has a few problems. Loretta discovers that the orange tree has aphids, an insect that could kill it. Loretta decides since she loves insects that she’s going to keep the aphids, even though they can hurt the tree. Throughout the story, she learns about the aphids and how they can both damage and protect her tree.
I thought this story was a great learning tool for younger children. Lois has a knack for writing great children’s books that teach about different things and keeps it entertaining.
Mary Espinoza, May 2023
A Monster for Meg by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A Monster For Meg is a wonderful inclusive children’s book about Sue explaining to her little sister Meg about monsters using four senses because Meg is blind. This is an amazing story about the relationship between sisters and how you can use the different senses to explore the world around you.
A Monster for Meg by Lois Wickstrom is an excellent children’s book! This book is unique in that the main character, Meg is blind. Her big sister, Sue is trying to help her understand what a monster is like using other sense than sight. This way Meg can build an idea as to what monsters are like. Each time Sue describes the monster, Meg relates it to Sue so that she can fully understand what the monster is like. This is such an awesome book about the bond of two siblings and how they navigate Meg being blind. I love that this book represents a severely underrepresented population. I highly recommend this book!
What Loretta’s Katydid did by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Fantastic! This story has a lot of perspective on if we just let nature do what it needs. Characters are done so well. Recommend to everyone young and old. Fast paced, with a great sorry line.
Exceptional! This author is great! I love how her characters in the story have to use their words. Very insightful with different perspectives. This book is very descriptive and delightful. Recommend this other for story time to first time readers.A Monster for Meg by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Exceptional! This author is great! I love how her characters in the story have to use their words. Very insightful with different perspectives. This book is very descriptive and delightful. Recommend this other for story time to first time readers.
A Monster for Meg by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a cute children’s book. It is well written and will keep any child engaged throughout. This is about Meg and how she is blind. Her big sister shows her how important senses are at night. A story that will show you diversity and has a learning component as well. The pictures are bright, colorful and interactive for children. This is a great book for any child that likes to read fun books. I highly recommend this book.
Review by @bjwagner
How to Make a Flying Carpet by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I sometimes pick up books that my kids may like and I like to read them first. This one was very creative and adventurous. I really enjoyed the different ideas that the author brought to the pages. So good for little imaginations and letting their creativity flow.
A Monster for Meg by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Sue tries to explain what a monster is to her sister Meg. Meg is visually impaired. Meg decides that the traits that Sue describes sounds just like Sue. In the end. Sue says that monster hugs are really the best thing about monsters and she gives Meg a big giant monster hug. This book is very descriptive and the illustrations are great!
A Monster for Meg by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A Monster for Meg (Giants and Monsters) by Lois Wickstrom
4 stars
Monsters are scary especially for kids but Meg is blind so she doesn’t know what they look like. Her big sister Sue tries to describe them using her other senses in ways that Meg would understand. Every time Sue would say something, Meg would relate it to the way Sue would do something. It was funny. I think this story is fantastic in the way that it shows children how yo use their other senses. Most people rely on their sight so it was interesting to see how the author described the other senses. Filled with colourful illustrations, this is a book children will definitely enjoy.
Review by @Anna Hirsch
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A Monster for Meg by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This might be one of my favorite books by this author. I loved watching Sue explain to Meg why monsters were scary, and the Meg come back basically showing Sue that her and monsters were similar in some aspects. The art is beautiful, and the way Sue describes everything for her blind sister is a great way to show kids how to help when talking with someone who is blind.
A Monster for Meg by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This picture book will have your kids asking you to read it over and over again. This is my new favorite by Lois Wickstrom. The way she describes the monster but finds a way to compare it is brilliant. The story is out of the box and shows you an insight on how to see things in different perspectives. I recommended to several parents I know already!
A Monster for Meg by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
3.5 Stars
A Monster For Meg by Lois Wickstrom is an illustrated children’s story book with sisters, monsters, intrigue, fun, and a little drama- teaching us a few lessons along the way.
The illustrations are bright, colourful, and interesting- and the story was cute. I liked that even though Meg is blind, and her sister tried to scare her a little with ‘monster’ talk- Meg thought through the situation and was able to ‘see’ everything by using her other senses. She was able to think things through and use some logic.
But I have to agree with her, monster hugs are the best.
Happy reading!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
monster for meg by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
A Monster for Meg (Giants and Monsters) by Lois Wickstrom
A Monster for Meg is a beautifully done children’s book that my five year old son loved reading. The illustrations are very well done and makes it easy for children to follow along. Meg is blind and her sister sue explains monsters to her using different senses. My son loves this author and we usually read the story four or five times in a row. One thing that you take away from this story is even though one may not be able to see there are other ways one can interpret things. Meg may not be able to see but her hearing works just fine. We always look forward to reading this authors stories. Its perfect for readers ages four to eight. Let their imagination go wild. We can’t wait to read more from this Author.
What Loretta’s Katydid did by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A sweet story about a girl and her love for insects. Grandma comes for a visit and brings Loretta a special gift; a fruit tree.
Loretta decides she won’t kill any inspects that inhabit her tree. By doing so she learns about other insects, what they do and how they help her tree.