I love all the books from this author. So, it is opposite day at school and the clever and enthusiastic Dinopotomus is tasked to bring a big box of things. Opposite day means that they get to break the rules and disobey instructions, but only if they get it right. When Dinopotomus is tasked with a challenge, he has to put his thinking cap on to think the problem through and solve it. It is such a fun loving book for kids, they learn about opposites. The illustrations and bright and colorful. I enjoyed this book very much.
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 Rusum2024-06-30 22:16:572024-08-20 12:45:51Opposite Day for Dinopotamus (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Anantha Rusum
What a neat book. I found the little mini stories to be perfect for my ADHD soul. I found them to be perfect to help guide kids to jump further into studying other science topics. My grandaughter told me that she loves science and I think she would enjoy this book. It’s perfect with it’s little chapters. I love the answers at the end of the chapter. Amanda is a good character as she asks the perfect questions to delve deeper. We’ll be adding this to our library.
The Amanda Mini-Mysteries by Lois Wickstrom is a 42-page children’s chapter book that contains 12 very short ‘mysteries about ‘everyday things’ – teaching some interesting facts along the way Amanda and her best friend, Elaine, unravel and help explain these ‘mysteries’ through science, and a little imagination- and through all the different experiments they do. The story isn’t a fully illustrated book- but does have a few (comic-book-style) illustrations sprinkled throughout, usually at the beginning of every ‘mystery’, to help the reader visualize things, as well as keep things interesting. There are twelve mysteries to follow, which are: –Amanda and the Blue Blood This explains how/why blood appears blue beneath our skin –Amanda and the Wet Cracker Helps to explain a little about how digestion works, and the role saliva plays in it. –Amanda and the Flashing Light Touches a little of the speed of light and how scientists measure it –Amanda and the World’s Biggest Magnet Helps to explain a little about how birds (and some other animals) use the earth’s magnetic field to navigate- and how magnets can affect their sense of direction. Then reveals the ‘World’s Biggest Magnet’. –Amanda and the Dizzy Pencil Helps to explain how our inner ear helps us keep our balance, and why when we spin quickly, we lose our balance. As well as touching a little on the speed of sound. –Amanda and the Rainbows Explains photons, and how we see colours, and how different that is to how colourblind people, and animals, see. –Amanda and the Recorded Voice Touches on how we ‘hear’ our voice (internally), and why that sounds different to when we hear a recording of it. –Amanda and the Suntanned Sheet Explains how bleaching works, and how/why people tan in the sun, instead of bleaching. –Amanda and the Secret Spoon Chime Touches on how sound travels. How different sized spoons make different tones. And how to set up and perform your own ‘sound’ experiment. –Amanda and the Taste Flower Touches on how taste buds work –Amanda and the Snakelike Arms Explains how bellydancers can move and undulate their arms, and bodies, in a snake-like way. –Amanda and the Broken Balloon Touches on how plants make oxygen, and a little on how our lungs work
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 Hayes2024-06-30 00:01:082024-08-20 12:52:19The Amanda Mini-Mysteries by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Angela Hayes
The Amanda Mini-Mysteries by Lois Wickstrom. This is such a fun kids book filled with scientific experiments. Its a read that would better suit ages 9-12 and could be a fun family read. I read this with my 11 year old nephew and we both enjoyed it. Its about Amanda and her friend Elaine as they investigate mini-mysteries and find out why things turn out certain ways. If you love science and mysteries this book is for you and the child in your life. We really enjoyed it and will do some of the experiments mentioned. This book would make a great gift for a elementary teacher for her class.
Lulu, Zanie and Soara are best friends that do everything together – except recess! When it’s time for recess, Soara takes to the skies! She plays in the clouds and she twirls and bounces through the skies. No one else except for her best friends can see Soara when she flies at recess, and she always comes back in time for class…except for the day she follows the butterflies to the meadow. When she hears the recess bell ring, she flies high to see how to return to school, but there are so many schools and kids out for recess. When she spots her friends as they return to class, she knows she has found her way. Beautiful illustrations and a cute, quick, imaginative story for little minds.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shea Gilkersonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShea Gilkerson2024-06-29 07:40:582024-08-20 12:21:48Flying at Recess by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shea Gilkerson
The Amanda Mini-Mysteries is an educational, fun, illustrated set of different “science mysteries” as we get to learn along with Amanda and Elaine. Each mystery brings senarios like taste, hearing, sound, light and colors along with other things as Amanda and Elaine (along with myself) want to also learn the “why” things turn out the way they do.
This is a fun collection to read that is very engaging and also to learn new facts, which was neat. I love how the science is incorporated into each of the mysteries that Elaine and Amanda try to learn and solve.
Flying at Recess was another kids book written by Lois Wickstrom. I love how her books helps kids have imaginations. The pictures are illustrated beautifully. The book is full of colors. The details in the story is good. I would say this book is great for 7-9 year olds to read alone.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Melissa Finkhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMelissa Fink2024-06-28 13:55:082024-08-20 13:01:45Flying at Recess by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Melissa Fink
Want to learn about how to weather a hurricane? Oscar & Emmy live through one and tell us what it’s like. Also there’s information at the back of the book on actual hurricanes and then how to get through them. There’s also a pet disaster kit list at the back which I found interesting and useful. I think people will like this one, especially young children who are starting to read.
I enjoyed this book, I like that there are many different mysteries for Amanda to discover, this is what holds my interest. My favorite mystery was the “The World’s Biggest Magnet” I can’t lie, I laughed along with Amanda realizing that the magnet was on Elaine’s head, the reason she could never find the north wall. The art throughout the book is lovely, reminds me of the old newspaper cartoons. This is a great book to read with kids, to teach them many new things and how things work.
Opposite Day for Dinopotamus by Lois Wickstrom 4 Stars Cute read for my little ones, great learning opportunity about opposites and it created more talk after the book and questions with my 4 yr old on opposites for the day. Fun examples, good storyline and always great illustrations.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Andrea Salazarhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAndrea Salazar2024-06-27 20:32:292024-08-20 12:11:27Opposite Day for Dinopotamus (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Andrea Lopez Salazar
Flying at Recess by Lois Wickstrom 4 Stars Soara in introduced with her friends Lulu and Zanie where she does EVERYTHING with them. Except at recess, she flies!!! When the bell rings she has to be back in time for class.
Very Cute and imaginative story. My daughter M loved it cause she says she can do those things too. Loved the illustrations
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Andrea Salazarhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAndrea Salazar2024-06-27 20:12:422024-08-20 12:11:17Flying at Recess by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Andrea Lopez Salazar
The Amanda Mini-Mysteries is a unique science-based picture book that is interesting. It is a children’s picture book full of interesting facts not often thought about. This book is for those between the ages: 7-12. The book contains a collection of short stories full of mysteries, espionage, & science & nature and at the end of each story is an answer to questions within the story. Kids are curious and want to know everything and how it works that’s why “Why” is the most common question asked in the history of man. Join Amanda and Elaine her BFF as they discover, learn, and imagine together some of the strangest things. 42 pages of fun and learning.
“The Amanda Mini-Mysteries” series is a delightful and engaging collection of science-based mysteries that will captivate young readers’ curiosity and sense of wonder. Written by Lois Wickstrom, this series follows the adventures of Amanda and her friend Elaine as they investigate the whys and hows of everyday life.
Each mini-mystery presents a relatable problem or phenomenon that children may encounter in their daily lives, such as why blood looks blue on the back of their hand or why sheets don’t get tan in the sun. The mysteries are carefully crafted to be accessible and easy to understand, making them perfect for early readers or for reading aloud to younger children.
What sets this series apart is its unique approach to science education. Instead of presenting dry facts and figures, Wickstrom uses storytelling and imagination to make science fun and engaging. The mysteries are presented as puzzles to be solved, encouraging children to think critically and develop their problem-solving skills.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Crainhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Crain2024-06-27 14:29:042024-08-20 13:04:57The Amanda Mini-Mysteries by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jennifer Crain
I really love the way Wickstrom has introduced science and imagination to children in the Amanda Mini-Series. And it’s exactly what it sounds like…a bunch of short stories about Amanda and her friend Elaine solving mysteries. But not your typical whodunits…these are mysteries of the scientific sort. You can really see Wickstrom’s love for science and children through her writing and I love how relatable the characters are. I would say the audience for this book would be upper elementary. I loved the old-school illustrations too. Fantastic addition to your Wickstrom library! Reviewed by @meggs1717
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Megan Kimleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMegan Kimley2024-06-27 12:51:032024-08-20 13:04:24The Amanda Mini-Mysteries by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Megan Rea
5 Stars Opposite Day for Dinopotamus (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom
Opposite Day for Dinopotamus is a children’s book that children ages 4-8 can enjoy. Opposite Day for Dinopotamus is a cute children’s book that children learn about opposites. Whatever the teacher says the children have to do the Opposite. My son and I are huge fans of this author and we’ve read them all atleast twenty times. I highly recommend reading this book. We can’t wait to read more from this Author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Daughenbaughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Daughenbaugh2024-06-27 06:13:222024-08-20 12:09:22Opposite Day for Dinopotamus (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
SCIENCE FUN FOR CHILDREN! Follow along with Amanda as she uses science and imagination to solve mysteries with her friend Elaine. These aren’t your typical whodunits: Amanda is more interested in Why and How of things, and children will learn along with her. Jack Kershner’s joyous illustrations add humor and zest to these explorations and mysteries of daily life. Voted the most popular series in Child Life Magazine.
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.
What a great book to teach “little ones” about opposites!
Dinopotamus has an adventurous day at school…it’s “Opposite Day!” Wickstrom has created a great way to teach opposites to children. The illustrations are engaging, and the story keeps children’s attention. It isn’t your average book about opposites. It really makes children think, but it is also a fun book to read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christie Mitchumhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristie Mitchum2024-06-26 21:48:312024-08-20 12:07:05Opposite Day for Dinopotamus (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Christie Mitchum
Very quick read with cute illustrations. Love that the author uses easy examples of opposites as well as a more difficult example. My kids are really enjoying the stories by this author.
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 Harper2024-06-26 21:01:122024-08-20 12:05:39Opposite Day for Dinopotamus (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kelli Harper
Soara and her friends Lulu and Zanie do everything together, except Soara has the ability to fly. Her friends support her on her adventures, but when recess is over and they become worried Soara needs to hurry to get back to her friends and school.
A great book for using your imagination. The illustrations are beautiful in this story and Soara is a wonderful character.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Emily Heislerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngEmily Heisler2024-06-26 20:55:592024-08-20 12:05:14Flying at Recess by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Emily H
This is a cute read for young readers. We follow Soara who can fly! At recess she cannot be seen but her friends know where she is at. One day she flies farther than usual to follow the butterflies. We get to join her on her adventure and see if she can make ut back before recess ends. An adorable story that shows with imagination you can do anything. It is complete with beautiful illustrations. An absolutely fun read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ayla Eddyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAyla Eddy2024-06-26 20:31:472024-08-20 12:04:28Flying at Recess by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Ayla Eddy
Another wonderful story by an incredible author! I make a point to seek out this author’s books because my kids love them so much. I may be (a little) older than the targeted audience, but I’m a child at heart, so I end up having a blast too. Soara loves to fly around high in the clouds and spend time with the butterflies. Can you get lost when you’re flying? Find out with Soara and her friends. We played an imaginative ‘what if’ game after reading this and explored our own flying world at home. We loved the illustrations as they really add more depth to the story and kept both of my kids’ attention. Share this fun adventure with the young ones in your life at home, at school, or at daycare!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shannen Kernhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShannen Kern2024-06-26 20:09:112024-08-20 12:04:18Flying at Recess by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shannen Kern
My family loves it when I bring home books by this author! We always have such a fun time and great discussions. Opposite Day is exactly what it sounds like. The teacher wants everyone to try to do the opposite of what she says. But she doesn’t make it easy for them. This was a fun read that made both of my kiddos giggle as they acted everything out along with the story. It also prompted us to try and create our own Opposite game with more difficult instructions. Pick this up and share with the little ones in your life at home, at school, or at daycare.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shannen Kernhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShannen Kern2024-06-26 19:54:202024-08-20 12:03:27Opposite Day for Dinopotamus (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shannen Kern
Beautiful illustrations, unique names and fun story. Soara is special, she walks with her friends all the time but at recess something special happens and she flies. Though she is flying she still plays with her friends Lulu and Zanie making it seem like they have magic. Easy to read and unique story. The only rule is to make sure you’re back at school when recess ends.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ayla Phippshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAyla Phipps2024-06-26 16:50:162024-08-20 12:00:56Flying at Recess by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Ayla Phipps
Once again Lois Wickstrom shows her incredible talent not just in writing the story but in her fun illustrations. This series gives kids a confidence boost seeing hand drawn pictures and understanding they can do it too. Opposite day is always a fun day, but this book took it to the max or would it be the minimum? Hmmm. Every little thing was given in the opposite way, and I love how it showed that misunderstandings can happen to anyone, but Dinopotamus always has a friend to cheer him up. Easy to read for my seven-year-old and the inspiration he had on trying to say the opposite of everything he meant for the rest of the night.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ayla Phippshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAyla Phipps2024-06-26 16:27:162024-08-20 12:00:47Opposite Day for Dinopotamus (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Ayla Phipps
This is a great book to teach kids what opposites are. The illustrations show kids opposites and keep their attention. Its a quick easy read for most likely first graders.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Mitchellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Mitchell2024-06-26 14:13:182024-08-20 13:08:22Opposite Day for Dinopotamus (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Dawn Mitchell
The story is about a little girl named Soara and her three friends, Lulu and Zanie. These three friends are inseparable except at recess. At recess Soara can fly, but only at recess. While she is having fun flying, her friends become sad because they are playing alone. This one-day Soara is running late but finally makes it back, but she was late. This was a weird story. You don’t understand why she can fly in the first place and it just ends with her back in school and late. I just am not sure what the purpose of this book was but I am sure a child would think it was cool she could fly.
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Thought the book was well written and loved by a 5 year old. The book is about 3 friends….. Soara, Lulu and Zanie. Soara can only fly during recess but her friends miss playing with her at recess. Like playing ball her and swinging on the swings. When she hears the bell ring she knows she must get back in time before it’s too late.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Mulveyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Mulvey2024-06-25 19:49:072024-08-20 13:15:19Flying at Recess by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Michelle Mulvey
Opposite Day for Dinopotamus by Lois June Wickstrom. This is my favorite children’s author so I knew I had to read this cute book to my 6 year old nephew. He loved it. Its full of cute illustrations and always a a lesson is included. When Dinopotamus gets to school he learns its opposite day and the teacher tells them they will learn to tell the difference in opposites. They are given different shapes of letters and fonts that are so fun for the kids. This is probably best for kids ages 4-8 and would make a great gift for the child in your life.
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 Treadway2024-06-25 19:20:032024-08-20 13:14:34Opposite Day for Dinopotamus (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tausha Treadway
Opposite Day for Dinopotamus is a children’s book by Lois Wickstrom. While Dinopotamus is at school, his teacher informs the class that it is Opposite Day. Whatever the teacher says, the class must do the opposite. This book is a fun way to teach children about opposites. Plenty of fun examples show children examples of doing the opposite of what is said. There are also plenty of fun illustrations to enjoy.
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This is a brilliant story that teaches kids about opposites. This is something my daughter has struggled to understand a little bit, so reading this book was a fun and entertaining way to reinforce what she had already been learning. She found the book to be engaging and I could see she really connected with it. This author knows how to create stories that draw you in and provide a fun way to educate children. This book was an enjoyable story that we all loved to read.
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