“Zibs For Sale: a retelling of the Beauty and the Beast (I am an alien)” by Loise Wickstrom is an enthralling cosmic escapade tailor-made for elementary-age kids.
This narrative is brimming with excitement, guaranteed to keep your young readers on the edge of their seats. It offers a multitude of problem-solving opportunities, ensuring young minds stay engaged and eager to discover what lies ahead. Moreover, it presents captivating discussion points, transforming it into an educational odyssey!
However, there’s a slight twist—the connection to Beauty and the Beast might prove as elusive as a shooting star. While the story takes us on an otherworldly adventure, the link to the classic tale might leave you puzzled. Nevertheless, if you’re seeking the thrill of a cosmic journey, you’re in for an exhilarating ride into the unknown!
In a nutshell, “Zibs For Sale” is a cosmic adventure that’s bound to ignite the imaginations of young readers. It’s an excellent choice for those yearning for action, brain-teasing challenges, and a touch of the extraordinary. So, don your spacesuit and
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Nicole Thompsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngNicole Thompson2023-10-05 08:55:282023-10-10 08:20:15Zibs for Sale (I am an Alien) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Nicole Thompson
What an interesting tale. The girls go into space for alien fast food. They end up having to do dishes and repair a ship. I like the Fact that even though they have a chance to escape, they stay to do what they promised. It’s a neat story. Bright and colorful illustrations. I felt it taught a lesson about keeping your promise. The author does a nice job of teaching this.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2023-10-05 08:45:052023-10-10 08:20:07Zibs for Sale (I am an Alien) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shelly Kittell
Another adventure awaits with Shirl and Eee-ahh! Buzzing sound on Shirl’s radio one would think maybe that an alien would be trying to contact Earth. The familiar song to Eee-aah knows this is for Zibs. When Shirl and Eee-ahh travel to finally be able to eat some Zibs….Ba-Kerr is not to happy that they believe that Shirl stole her Zib…but we learn that teamwork is the way.
This is a fun children’s story that can be enjoyed for young and old. I love the colorful illustrations and always look forward to the adventures of Shirl and Eee-ahh. Learning to help one another is a lesson we can all learn….
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Eee-ahh takes Shirl to her favorite Outer Space Bakery. There are NO free samples.
It’s a folktale. It’s a STEM story. It’s an outer space adventure. Shirl has never tasted a Zib. Eee-ahh promises her they are the best tasting treat in the entire universe. But when Shirl accidentally steals one (she thought it was a tasting table), the baker traps her until she can repay her debt.
How do you pay a debt when the baker won’t accept Earth money?
Lois is a former high school chemistry teacher and former head science teacher at Science in the City Summer Camp in Philadelphia. She has also been an adjunct science teacher at University of South Florida. Since retiring, she continues to take science classes. Her class in Forensic Biology led to Little Red, The Detective, in which Red is studying fingerprint identification, so she can tell that “Grandma” isn’t who she says she is.
Lois has taken so many science classes that she believes science is the solution to almost every problem, including the dilemmas in fairy tales. She has invented what she calls Science Folktales. In each science-based tale, the protagonist achieves a better ending than the original because of learning scientific principles. She has turned some of these tales into plays.
She has also created a series of Mermaid Science stories, which make use of water science.
Lois is married to the love of her life. She has two children, four grandchildren and a dog.
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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58870215-mr-barsins-toy-emporium” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Mr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1630084968l/58870215._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58870215-mr-barsins-toy-emporium”>Mr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium</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/5884570555″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> Lily, Jack, Audrey all go to Mr barsin’s toy emporium. Except this isn’t a normal toy store. This is an imagination toy store. This is where as a child you let your imagination run wild. Lily chooses a sylph as her pet, Jack chooses a mermaid, and Audrey chooses a dragon. They all go through these missions, and having to choose to be with their families or stay with their pet. Toward the end a hurricane is coming in and everyone needs to evacuate. Mr Barsin tells them they have to choose to stay at the emporium with their pets or go with their families, but he needs the children so he can be more powerful. Mr Barsin is half dragon, and he needs all the energy from switching children into imaginary things. All three children come together to slay mr Barsin.<br />This was such a wild ride and so so good! Highly recommend!!<br /> <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/6813301-tori”>View all my reviews</a>
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Torimittonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTorimitton2023-10-03 11:33:372023-10-10 07:52:29Mr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium by Lois Wickstrom Tori Mitton
Mr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium by Lois Wickstrom- 4 out of 5 stars
Cute little chapter book. It follows four children while they are at a toy store where imaginary friends are real. This book is full of so much wonder and fascination. It really makes you appreciate the amazingly innocent minds of children. I highly recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Elisha Johnsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngElisha Johnson2023-10-02 19:54:152023-10-10 07:46:04Mr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium by Lois Wickstrom review by Elisha Johnson
What a wonderful children story Mr Barsins Toy Emporium turned out to be. Like always Lois Wickstrom brings us into an imaginary world that reminds children what to do and not do. She also shows a new side of her storytelling and gives us grief. She always writes the best and I always recommend her stories!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tonya Merritthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTonya Merritt2023-10-02 19:09:492023-10-10 07:45:47Mr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium by Lois Wickstrom- Review by Tonya Merritt
Mr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium is a chapter book designed for children between the ages of eight to twelve years of age. This book is a fantasy story that follows the adventures of several children as they discover magic, adventure, excitement, and perhaps a bit of danger while exploring Mr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium. In a magical room hidden from view is a place where all four seasons exist at once. In this room is where the elementals live, and each child is allowed to adopt one as their friend. Four children end up at the emporium for different reasons and each discover adventures with their new imaginary friend. Soon they are caught up in the fantasy worlds of dragons, gnomes, mermaids, and sylphs. This was an entertaining and fun storyline with interesting characters. I loved the illustrations that were sprinkled throughout the book. Anxious to see what this author comes up with next!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2023-10-02 18:00:182023-10-10 07:51:10Mr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium by Lois Wickstrom Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
Mr Barsin is an unusual man, he owns a toy emporium which to all intents and purposes looks like every other toy shop, but he wears a tuxedo, which is unusual, but he also doesn’t call his toy shop a toy shop and it seems to have popped out of nowhere, so when the youngsters who go to see what this new shop is all about, they are very surprised, especially when they see the murals painted on the outside and the multi-seasonal greenhouse within
Jack is a young boy who’s birthday is just around the corner, so when his parents and grandma take him on a special birthday cruise, he is super excited, especially when he sees a mermaid playing in the bay and waving to him, but he can’t wave back because his parents have hold of his hands Later on at his grandma’s house, they are about to tuck into their usual topsy turvy birthday tea when they see an advert for a new toy store and immediately go to get Jack a present. As soon a Jack and his family enter the store, they see aisles of toys, but Jack spots something else in the corner of his eye, so he goes running to investigate and his family follow him, even though they have no idea what he has seen and this is where he spots the mermaids and cannot wait to see if his mermaid is there.
Audrey is a young woman on a mission, she has learned to play alone and let her imagination run free, so when she explores the forbidden areas where she lives, she finds treasures and these lead her to start training to slay dragons. She has read all the old tales of brave knights, evil dragons and the heroic rewards they gain from slaying them, so when she sees the advert for a new toy shop, she is determined to find a dragon to slay inside. However, it seems that the path to the dragons lair isn’t as easy as she thinks and she comes upon other travellers getting in her way, or so she thinks until her dream comes true and she finds her dragon.
Lilly is a young girl who has had to move away from everywhere and everyone she knows with her father, but there are two special sylphs whom she is especially sad to have left behind, so when her father tells her he might have found someone who can help her to get them back, she is over the moon. When they duo visit Mr Barsins’ she is determined to find her friends and she has some magical help, but something is wrong and it seems that even though she wants to find her friends, Mr Barsin is determined that she doesn’t and that does not sit well with her and she has to find another way to find them.
Nick is a spoiled young boy whose naughty ways are frustrating his mum, but she can’t do much about it when he blames someone else, a bad gnome apart from play along and hope that it will help Nick learn to be good, however, this backfires when she agrees to buy a toy for the bad gnome and so goes to Mr Barsins’. The trip has somewhat of an unexpected outcome when Nick mother finds that instead of a new toy, he has found himself an even naughtier gnome and he refuses to leave without him.
These four youngsters went in to this toy emporium with one goal, but left with another in this magical tale where nothing is quite as it seems and mysteries lie in every forest and flower within this emporium of wonders, but are the gifts they leave with what they were wanting, or have these children put themselves into danger by seeking this place out? This is an engaging and fun twist on a magical toy shop which all ages can enjoy, even though some things may need explaining to younger audiences, it is a great way to learn.
This is another lovely children’s book by this author. Nothing is what it seems when it comes to Mr Barsin’s toy store, which makes this a very interesting and fun story for kids whilst also giving lessons here and there (e.g. the rules about wishing/bargaining statements). The story line was fun and placed a lot of focus on imagination, full of fantasy creatures and adventure. The characters each had their own stories leading them to the store and reflecting their reactions to the unfolding events. The writing style was great and flowed very well for the most part. The descriptions made it easy to picture the scenes unfolding and feel involved. Overall, this was an enjoyable story as an adult, an even better for the kids. A lovely story to read together and a reminder not to let the imagination fade.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rebecahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRebeca2023-10-01 16:59:582023-10-10 07:30:58Mr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras
This author is quickly becoming a staple in our home. My kids are drawn to the artwork in every book as well as the stories. This book is no exception to that. The imagination that goes into every page is fantastic. The way it makes my kid want to keep reading and turning pages is just awesome. I also find myself enthralled at the visions Lois Wickstrom manages to incorporate in every book. I can not wait to see what the next book will have in store for us.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kelli Harperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKelli Harper2023-10-01 03:23:492023-10-09 14:41:45Mr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium by Lois Wickstrom Review by Kelli Harper
This book is such a cute book! I got it for my 8 year old, but after reading it all together by 11 year old enjoyed it as well! I have gotten and read a few of this authors books and I must say that you can’t go wrong with any of her stuff. She’s such a wonderful children’s book author!! I can’t wait to read more with my kids from her. This small children’s chapter book takes place in Mr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium. This toy shop is a world a magical world where imaginary friends are real. The book follows four children in their quest for imagination and adventure. A world where it’s all four season and there are creatures all around. Lily, Jack, Audrey, and Nick are all drawn to the Emporium in different ways, but their stories slowly connect at the shop. The book is full of magic and adventures, but like everything there is a price to pay for the imaginary friends and it isn’t money! This book captures you in it’s grip and you just can’t wait to read it. It only took a couple days for my children and I to read and that was with us taking turns reading chapter by chapter.
This author does such a good using her imagination. You are immediately enthralled in several different stories of kids and a magic toy store. I love how she draws you in and keeps you interested until the last word. Come enjoy a magical experience.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Goodmanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Goodman2023-09-30 21:42:362023-10-09 14:38:55Mr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium by Lois Wickstrom Review By Heather Goodman
This book is an exploration of a child’s imagination, and what it’s like to lose it. This book follows Nick, Audrey, Lily and Jake as they are drawn to what appears on the outside to be just a plain toy store, but is really much more. The most important thing to remember in Mr. Barsin’s toy emporium is that nothing is as it seems. Mr. Barsin’s toy store has a hidden greenhouse only accessible through a door in a wall that isn’t real, that allows elementals of all kinds to live and be adopted by a child. Mr. Barsin has a rule, though: Only one elemental per child. He also doesn’t tell them all of the rules, such as statements like, “I’d give anything, if…” are taken literally and as a binding agreement. The children, as the only ones who can see the imaginary elementals (such as dragons, sylphs, mermaids, gnomes and others), select a new imaginary friend, and are allowed to take them home. Many of the children’s adult family members are able to see their imaginary friends after Mr. Barsin sprinkles sylph dust on them, allowing them to be a part of the fun and imagination, while others chose not to as they see it as silly and overindulgent of the child in question. Overall this was an interesting and unexpected book, that would be great for upper elementary age children.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Candice Esteshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCandice Estes2023-09-30 19:42:402023-10-09 14:34:28Mr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium by Lois Wickstrom by – Review by Candice Estes
Four children visit Mr. Barsin’s Toy Emporium to find imaginary friends. The twist: Mr. Barsin doesn’t ask for money in return for the imaginary friends…but something else. The author does an amazing job at creating a fun world where imaginary friends are real. The story follows the four children, each with a unique situation and personality. Fast-paced and magical, this book is full of fun and adventure.
This was a very fun little book. The exploration of a child’s imagination and how wonderful it can be was fascinating. I enjoyed the interesting world created by the author and the characters as well. I recommend this book to parents who have children that like to read and enjoy exploring new ideas and have great imagination.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Cindy Rushinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCindy Rushin2023-09-30 12:56:562023-10-09 14:36:19Mr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium by Lois Wickstrom Reviewed by Cindy Rushin
Mr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium by Lois Wickstrom. I absolutely love this author and always read her books! My nephews love them too! This one is really fun being about imaginary friends being real! There are 4 children Jack, Lily, Audrey and Nick are all going to the Toy Emporium to find their imaginary friends. There are Sylphs, mermaids, gnomes and dragons as imaginary friends and the kids all pick their favorites. The owner of the toy store doesn’t ask for money but he does ask for payment in a different form. The story helps kids and parents with grief, neglect and family dysfunction. Reading this as a family would be a great therapy for a lot of people. I love Mrs. Wickstrom’s books because not only are they great for kids but they are really good for a lot of adults too! These books make great gifts as well!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tausha Treadwayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTausha Treadway2023-09-27 14:04:232023-10-02 19:02:40Mr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium by Lois Wickstrom-Review by Tausha Treadway
Mr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium is an enchanting children’s story that takes place in a world where imaginary friends are real! Four children – Lily, Jack, Audrey and Nick – are drawn to the Toy Emporium to claim their own imaginaries. Soon they, and their families, are caught up in the fantastic world of mermaids, dragons, sylphs and gnomes. But while Mr Barsin doesn’t ask for money in exchange for the imaginaries, there is still a cost he expects to be paid.
This is an engaging “be careful what you wish for” story. It explores different family dynamics as well as challenges that children face, including grief and neglect. Parents try and do what’s best for their children, and don’t always get it right. There are many times when a child and/or their parents are in danger, so for sensitive readers it may be good to read this book together to reduce anxiety.
This book gets four stars from me! I’d recommend it to kids, and grown ups, who love to play with their imaginary friends!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Francis O'Sullivanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFrancis O'Sullivan2023-09-26 09:54:212023-10-02 19:02:27Mr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Francis O’Sullivan
This is one of those books that you wish could be real. So nicely written, it’s a great example of a true imagination. Friends, mystery, action, and drama, amazing and descriptive characters and scenes reall make this an overall great read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kasandrahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKasandra2023-09-25 11:20:032023-10-02 19:02:16Mr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kasandra Nunez
Another great kids book by this author. I really love how this author is able to bring the characters to life and help teach kids and build their imagination. I really like how the author is able to create a vivid world and broaden children’s imaginations and teaching them at the same time. I really wish that my kids were young enough to read these and I would definitely recommend these books to anyone with small children.
Excellent! I love this author; she knows how to tap into your imagination and run with it. Strong characters, storyline and very bold picturesque. Fast read, keeps you engaged to the end. Recommend for any new or older readers.Mr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 starsExcellent! I love this author; she knows how to tap into your imagination and run with it. Strong characters, storyline and very bold picturesque. Fast read, keeps you engaged to the end. Recommend for any new or older readers.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ninahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngNina2023-09-24 20:27:152023-10-02 19:01:55Mr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium by Lois Wickstrom by Nina Maes
This is an interesting read that will grab the imagination of young readers. The four young children have an adventure that they will always remember. The toy store and Mr. Barsin is a world full of magic and wonder. Each of the children have unique stories and they must come together on this journey. Just like in this author’s other books there are lessons to be learned. The children must find a way to work together and help each other to defeat Mr. Barsin. It was nice to see the children grow and find there way. Magic and friendship shine throughout this story giving young readers an exciting ride.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Gabrielle Leehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngGabrielle Lee2023-09-24 01:28:572023-10-02 19:01:46Mr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium by Lois Wickstrom Review by Gabrielle
I picked up this book thinking it is another picture book, but this one is for a slightly older audience, but enjoyable nevertheless. Four friends are drawn to a toy emporium for different reasons, they are all seeking something which they do not. The toy emporium holds the answers to their longings, imaginary friends, adventures, mystery, drama and danger lurking in the corner. It is a very creative story where the friends in the toy shop influence the real kids to do something good or evil. It was quite a cool tale, except that I felt the flow was not smooth at times. There were abrupt changes in the narrative. But overall I enjoyed it.
What a cute and magical story. It kind of reminded me of being young and having an imaginary friend. With great and vivid story telling, wonderful world building, and so many awesome characters, you can’t not enjoy this story… I absolutely recommend this story for an older class, maybe 2nd grade and up. But younger kids would definitely like this story being read to them, also.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Manda Kellyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngManda Kelly2023-09-23 19:36:492023-10-02 19:01:23Mr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium by Lois Wickstrom Review by Manda Kelly
Mr. Barsin’s Toy Emporium by Lois Wickstrom is a great little children’s chapter book. Again, this is another book that is a little different from most of her other works as it doesn’t contain any illustrations. It is also a much longer story. What we get is an interesting fantasy story with adventure, imaginary friends, paranormal creatures, friendship, action, suspense, intrigue, mystery/mysteriousness, imagination, drama, and a little danger. What will we find at Mr. Barsin’s Toy Emporium- join Jack, Audrey, Nick, and Lily on an adventure they won’t ever forget… Happy Reading…
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2023-09-20 23:43:182023-10-02 19:00:45Mr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Angela Hayes
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56692110-rocketship-made-of-stars” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Rocketship Made of Stars: Naming Constellations (I am an Alien)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1610863895l/56692110._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56692110-rocketship-made-of-stars”>Rocketship Made of Stars: Naming Constellations</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/5856237703″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> Me and my daughter loved this book. Eee-aah went to school with shirl so she could hear stories from the teacher. And everyone got to learn about constellations and their names. I love at the end how there are actual constellations so we can go out at night and try to find them! <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/6813301-tori”>View all my reviews</a>
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Torimittonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTorimitton2023-09-20 17:18:422023-10-07 12:08:29Rocketship Made of Stars (I am an Alien) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tori Mitton
I enjoyed this book as an adult, definitely a middle school aged book. I liked that Lily, Jack, Audrey and Nick were able to form a friendship over their battle to keep their imaginary friends and defeating Mr. Barsin. It seemed like Lily’s Sylphs and Audrey’s dragon were the only imaginary friends that wanted to help and weren’t trying to force their human friends to do something bad. Very imaginative and fun story.
This is an atypical story concerned with a toy store for atypical toys. There is nothing mundane or ordinary in this story. What you will find are interlocking tales of families working together and children learning to make difficult choices. Characters learn to work together, sometimes reluctantly, to help themselves and others out of a catastrophic situation amidst a hurricane evacuation. Themes include man versus man, man versus self, and man versus nature.
There are many times I read a Lois Wickstrom book and wonder how simple and meaningful they are. Especially when you write for young children, a trivial topic can make such a huge difference to their lives. In this book Shirl and her alien friend Eee-ahh, head to school together where the topic of discussion is Constellations. Eee-ahh shows different planets and connects the dots so easily to show the children different constellations. This is such a cool book to engage in conversation with any kid. Would highly recommend it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Anantha Rusumhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAnantha Rusum2023-09-18 22:53:422023-10-07 12:00:48Rocketship Made of Stars (I am an Alien) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Anantha Rusum
Well I thoroughly enjoyed this well written and imaginative tale. The author brings to life magical creatures such as dragons, mermaids, gnomes, and sylphs to life. Four children with nothing seemingly in common all arrive to the toy store on the same day. I thought the author did a great job of developing the characters of not only the four children, but their families as well. The imaginaries were also quite charming and interesting as well. This is definitely a great middle grade read, I definitely enjoyed the action and adventure that the children’s imaginations lead them on and the surprise twist ending definitely had be on the edge until the final page. Absolutely a great story for anyone, young or old, with an imagination!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Haller-Dorishttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Haller-Doris2023-09-18 21:38:002023-10-02 18:59:59Mr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium by Lois Wickstrom- Reviewed by Amanda Haller-Doris
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