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Things are Shaking (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Gabrielle

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Things are ShakingThings are Shaking by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Caspian and his cousin are enjoying a fun breakfast with their grandfather and when he uses his magic wand his cousin insist on getting one of her own. As the three enjoy their breakfast and the wands when something starts to happen and the shaking starts. This is a quick read and shows how the three are able to help each other using their own wands. It is a nice way to show communication and how to help others. The only part that I did not like was the way the cousin demands her own wand at the start of the book and she is given it. Otherwise, this is a nice story to show young children how easy it is to help others.

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Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jamie Truex

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Bees in Loretta's Bonnet (Loretta's Insects #2)Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Once again Lois Wickstrom impressed me with another cute children’s story. Not only was it entertaining, but also educational. I learned something new and my 4 year old granddaughter is now interested in bees. We plan to make the project that is at the end of the book. I remember having a favorite author as a child and I believe Lois Wickstrom is my granddaughter’s. I definitely recommend you picking this book up for your child or grandchild.

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The Dwarves’ Dilemma (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jennifer Reimer

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Dwarves' Dilemma, TheDwarves’ Dilemma, The by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a good kid’s story. With Characters that we all know about, but with a little different tale to it. A story about that you should treat others that you would like to be treated. Teaching values, morels are a great thing to understand and learn. The pictures in the book were amazingly drawn and the colors were bright and really brought the whole book together. And the educational part about how mirrors work was very interesting to learn. It was a very enjoyable little book.

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Things are Shaking (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Karen Pearman

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Things are ShakingThings are Shaking by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the next book in the “Invisible Magic Wand” story, and I found it to be just as cute as the other stories have been. I love that this gives children the opportunity to use their imagination to figure out how to get out of certain situations. This book involved two of the magic wands and an earthquake. This is a perfect book to give parents a chance to discuss natural disasters with their kids and ways to get out of the home should it happen. Again, the illustrations are perfect for the story. Once again the colors just pop off the page and are so vivid. That to me makes it easy to see what is going on in the story and helps set the narrative. Terrific book for kids.

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Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Bees in Loretta's Bonnet (Loretta's Insects #2)Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet is a delightful story that is educational but also entertaining. It teaches children about bees, well the non-stinging type. I’m allergic to bees so these type of bees sound right up my alley for my garden.
Loretta sure loves her insects. In this book she finds a bee nest but no bees. She is on the hunt to find them. Lois once again incorporates learning into her story. There are instructions for creating your own Leafcutter bee nest and lure bees to your garden to allow bees to hatch.
The colourful illustrations bring the story to life as we journey along with Loretta and learn about nature. The story is for children 3 – 8 years. My son and his sons are going to try this out now that they had read this story.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Wonderful and informative fun as we learn about bee’s in the eyes of Loretta. As Loretta is trying to get some wood for her family from the woodpile, Loretta notices something unique in between the wood. Loretta learns about bee’s and how they can help benefit her garden in the spring and summertime.

Fun story, very good illustrations and engaging for any age! Highly recommended!

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Things are Shaking (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Things Are Shaking (Invisible Magic Wand)Things Are Shaking by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Things are Shaking (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom

Things are Shaking is a super cute children’s book about a magical wand. My four almost five year old son loved this book and all the amazing illustrations. This story will have your impact going wild. Caspian has an invisible magic wand and now his cousin wants one to and this is when things start shaking. This is a cute children’s book that is intended for readers ages four through eight but can be enjoyed by any age group. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. We look forward to reading more from this Author.

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Things are Shaking (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Amy Dean

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Things are ShakingThings are Shaking by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When one sibling has something fun, of course their sibling wants the same! Grandpa to the rescue for yet another magic wand to help speed up and slow time down. What an adventure for my child to read!

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Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Nina Maes

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Great story! It talks about how we need to coexist with nature. I just love this author and how she relates to children with different topics. I enjoy reading these aloud with my niece, and how my older children like to listen in. I would recommend this author to any and all care givers of children.
Bees in Loretta's BonnetBees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Lois J. Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great story! It talks about how we need to coexist with nature. I just love this author and how she relates to children with different topics. I enjoy reading these aloud with my niece, and how my older children like to listen in. I would recommend this author to any and all care givers of children.

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Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Bees in Loretta's BonnetBees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Lois J. Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom

Bee’s in Loretta’s Bonnet is a wonderfully written children’s book that children of all ages will enjoy reading. This author is one of my son’s and I favorite authors. He enjoys her books and we read them over and over again. One of the things I love most is her books are fun and educational and each one has a different message. Loretta is a young girl eho loves nature and learning things about nature. In this book Loretta has a arm full of wood and when she drops it a long tube which is called a leafcutter bee’s 0 nest. Read along as she learns the importance of a leafcutter. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next . We look forward to reading more from this Author.

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Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Bees in Loretta's Bonnet (Loretta's Insects #2)Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I found this story to be entertaining and informative. Miss Loretta gets a lesson in bee habitats. The story is fun, age appropriate. It gives just enough information to not overwhelm but to make the child want to learn more. My grandson will be studying gardening and insects. This book will be going in that unit with hopes it will encourage him to learn more. Engaging, fun and a great read.

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Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom

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When Loretta drops her armload of firewood on the hearth, a mysterious tube falls from between the logs. A leafcutter bee nest. As she looks for the bees, she wonders where they all went. She finds their new nest and watches as the bees hatch. Backmatter includes illustrated instructions for a homemade bee nest to attract these efficient garden pollinators to your yard.

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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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Pardon Me Please by Lois Wickstrom Review by Deborah White

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Pardon Me, PleasePardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a great Thanksgiving story for children about how a turkey can be eaten for Thanksgiving or pardoned. I recommend this book to families who make want to share with their little ones that there are traditions but also that each person is allowed to deviate from those traditions if they see fit.

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Things are Shaking (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Deborah White

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Things are ShakingThings are Shaking by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lois Wickstrom writes yet another great children’s story. The stories spark imagination and inspire readers to think outside of the box. This book is part 2 of a 6 part series of story stories all designed to give readers a new perspective. I enjoyed reading this just as I have enjoyed all of the stories I’ve read by Lois.

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Things are Shaking (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Amanda Gonzalez

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Things Are Shaking (Invisible Magic Wand)Things Are Shaking by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book two of The Invisible Wand series, this story is a continuation of Caspian’s story after he receives his invisible magic wand. When Caspian uses his wand in front of his cousin, she wants one too. Luckily, Grandpa has one for her and that’s when things get fantastical: everything starts to shake. For children ages 4-8, this book centers on a family with the ability to use wands that control time. The story is short and to the point with well-paired illustrations that are easy to comprehend. The subliminal message about earthquakes/safety during one such event was placed into the story well.

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Things are Shaking (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Chelsea Foster

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Things are ShakingThings are Shaking by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I thought this book was a very cute and adventurous story. I love the relationship the story describes of caspian and his grandfather. It was also silly including the illustrations and just the overall story was adorable.

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Things are Shaking (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Nicole Thompson

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My 4-year-old grandson was absolutely enamored with this tale, Things Are Shaking by Lois Wickstrom! In this escapade, Caspian’s cousin Belinda also longs for a magic wand. However, how can they come to the rescue when everything starts to tremble? Will they be able to rely on their magic wands? This narrative is delightful and stimulating. The illustrations are vibrant, bringing the narrative to life and keeping little readers hooked. We will certainly be enjoying other Caspian stories, as well as this one!

Things are Shaking (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Paula R Sayers

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Things are ShakingThings are Shaking by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Caspian has a magic wand that his Grandpa gave him. Caspian’s sister Belinda decides she wants a magic wand too. An earthquake begins and they need to get out of the house.

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Things are Shaking (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Things are ShakingThings are Shaking by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When Caspian shows his cousin Belinda how his invisible magic wand controls time, she wants one too. Grandpa just happens to have a spare one which he gives to Belinda and just as she starts learning how to use it the house starts shaking. An earthquake is causing books to fall from the shelves, furniture to fall over, and the clock to fall off the wall. Caspian, Belinda, and Grandpa must find a way to get themselves to safety.

This is a cute book for kids to learn about what happens during an earthquake and a bit about earthquake safety. The invisible magic wand allowing Caspian and Belinda to control time is a cute touch. The beautiful illustrations throughout the book really pull the story together and bring it to life.

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Things are Shaking (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Things Are Shaking (Invisible Magic Wand)Things Are Shaking by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is just one of many books that I have read by this author and enjoyed. Her writing skills and attention to detail give so much life to her stories. They are engaging and great books for any child. This is a story where an earthquake shakes things up and a magic wand is left to fix things. I enjoyed the characters because they are creative and unique. The pages are colorful and interactive. The author did a great job of bringing this story to life. This is a great children’s story that I highly recommend.

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Things are Shaking (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Megan Conley

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Things are ShakingThings are Shaking by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the cute story of Caspian’s cousin Belinda getting her magic wand, but things go a bit wonky when she tries to wiggle time. Just like in Wickstrom’s other books, there is a lesson to be learned and I appreciate that. I enjoy the pacing of her books and the illustrations are nice as well.

Reviewed by @meggs1717

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Things are Shaking (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Things are ShakingThings are Shaking by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was such a cute read. My kids absolutely loved it. Continuing in the invisible wand books following Caspian and his grandfather, we meet Belinda his cousin. She wants her own wand as well just like Caspian. When she is given her own want, everything starts shaking and falling all over the place! Can the two cousins make it out of the shaking house? Or will things become much worse? Read to find out in this wonderful tale of Caspian and the invisible wand!

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Things are Shaking by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Things are ShakingThings are Shaking by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Caspian is back with his Invisible Magic Wand and this time, he is showing it to his cousin Belinda, he shows her how it can control time and Belinda asks Caspian’s Grandpa for one of her own, but when he goes to get one for her, an earthquakes hits and shakes the house! Will Caspian and Belinda be able to use their Invisible Magic Wands to escape the earthquake? This is a children’s book which is both magical and educational, with fun illustrations and something everyone can enjoy.

Reviewed by @roxsannel

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Things are Shaking (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Anantha Rusum

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Things are ShakingThings are Shaking by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Things Are Shaking is the second book in the Invisible Magic Wand series by Lois Wickstrom. Caspian is back with his magic wand and his adventures.
Caspian shows his cousin Belinda, the invisible magic wand gifted to him by his grandpa. She wants one too. Grandpa had one spare to give her right on time. An Earthquake hits and it is up to Caspian, Belinda and Grandpa to use their magic wands . Caspian shows how he can control time using the wand. Can Belinda and Caspian control time, and save themselves and others from the Earthquake?

The picture book is filled with bright illustrations and the children will love the story line. I look forward to reading more books from this author.

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Things are Shaking (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Rayne East

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Things are ShakingThings are Shaking by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Shake, rattle and roll!
This brilliant picture story book is the second book in the Invisible Wand Series. Caspian is back, bringing his cousin, grandpa and of course his trusty wand. What are they going to do when there is an earthquake?
This engaging story has terrific illustrations and has embedded educational aspects. Aged for 4-8 year olds it would make a fun addition to any class or home library.

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Things are Shaking (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by LaliLovely

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Things are ShakingThings are Shaking by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As with all the Caspian books, this cute story has such a fun premise. My kids loved coming up with their own ideas of what they would do with a magic wand that changed time, & I loved that their imaginations & creativity were sparked.

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Things are Shaking (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tanya Wall, January 2023

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Things are ShakingThings are Shaking by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Last year Caspian received a Magic Wand from his grandfather. It could speed up and slow down time. In this story, his cousin Belinda asks for a Magic Wand because she wants to be able to do the same. It is pretty cool to speed up time through things you might not like so much and slow down time to enjoy the things you love. Speeding up time through an earthquake, getting out of the house safely, and running fast are just some of the things Belinda does in her adventure.
As always, Lois Wickman’s books are a great read for children!

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Things are Shaking (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jamie

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Things are Shaking is the second book in the Invisible Magic Wand series by Lois Wickstrom. I have always enjoyed reading and how it opens a world of imagination for children. Even as an adult, I wish I could have a magic time-controlling wand to slow down time. When I am enjoying something, it always seems time speeds by at triple speed so, I would love to be able to slow it down some. I can only imagine all the adventures this book can spark for children who use their imagination and pretend that they have magic wands just like in the book.

This book is about how Caspin can use his magic wand to control time. He shows his cousin, Belinda how he can use his wand and she demands a wand. Grandpa gives her one just as an earthquake begins shaking the house. Can Caspin, Belinda, and Grandpa use the wands to get to safety? Find out by reading the book, Things are Shaking!

Things are Shaking (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Nakyshia Leger

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Things are ShakingThings are Shaking by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

My seven-year-old loves Caspian’s stories! In this adventure, Caspian’s cousin Belinda wants a magic wand too. But what happens when things start to shake? Can Caspian and Belinda save the day with their magic wands? This story is cute and engaging. The pictures bring the story to life and keep little readers engaged. We will be reading this, and other Caspian stories more!

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Things are Shaking (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kerry Baker

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Things are ShakingThings are Shaking by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What can I say except this is yet another hit for this serious. My daughter gets so excited every time I tell her we have a new book to read by this author and I can see why. As usual this book was well written, engaging for the whole family and pure entertainment, even while touching on more serious subjects. The author does an amazing job at connecting with audiences of all ages – I enjoyed this book just as much as my 2 year old did! We have read this book multiple times and can wait to read whatever comes next.

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