AH! What a CUTE read. I love finding books that my daughter and I can enjoy together. This was such a fun read- I loved ladybugs as a kid and thanks to this book I know how I kept killing them. 😂 I had no idea they stay dormant during the winter. I love not only reading with the kiddo- but learning with her! I’m excited to find a new author that my baby and I can share books with. She’s 4 and she loved it! (:
This was a really cute read. It is a very informational children’s book about ladybugs. This is not a book for younger children, I think it would make more sense to older children. The illustrations were cute as well. I look forward to reading this to my daughter when she gets older and understands more about ladybugs and science and has more comprehension when it comes to things like that.
5 Stars Ladybugs for Loretta (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom
Ladybugs for Loretta (Loretta’s Insects) is a cute children’s book that is fun for any age and adults will enjoy reading it as well. This is one author I never hesitate to read whatever she writes. My four year old enjoys her books just as much as I enjoy reading them to him. Her stories are fun to read the illustrations are also fun to look at . Each one of her stories teach them something. This one we follow along with a mischievous girl named Loretta who lives with her parents in a cabin in the mountains of Colorado. . Loretta loves the ladybugs that protect her garden but where do the ladybugs go in the winter? I highly recommend reading this children’s book and learn about ladybugs. My son loves books and this author gets big credit. We look forward to reading 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 Daughenbaugh2022-12-30 19:54:452023-01-06 22:02:30Ladybugs for Loretta (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
This was an adorable children’s book about a little girl with a great love of nature. The pictures were fun and eye catching and the story was sweet. This is such a great story to teach you children about an important part of gardening and how much fun the outdoors can me.
This story is so fitting for my life at the moment. My daughter has just discovered bugs and is in the naturally curious phase and this book really seemed to hit on that. We both loved learning new things about ladybugs and it really sparked my daughters imagination. Loretta was just the perfect character for this story and the author really brought her to life. This author just seems to get better with every book we read and she is really solidifying herself as a family favourite. This is definitely going to be a book that is read multiple times and I can’t want to see what we pick up next.
Loretta is an inquisitive girl. She often spends time outdoor and in her family’s garden. On one of her many outings, she finds some dormant ladybugs not understanding that it is their nature to be still during the colder climate. As the winter progresses, she eagerly waits to bring the ladybugs outside to see what will happen.
I really enjoyed this one and learned quite a bit about ladybugs. I thought the way the story read it was one you could ask questions about, and I think children will definitely be engaged and curious about the science of the weather as well as ladybugs. Beautifully illustrated.
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 Heisler2022-12-30 13:18:242023-01-06 21:30:00Ladybugs for Loretta (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Emily H
Pardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Codi Parham
You learn something new every day. One thing I love about Wickstrom is that her books are usually educational. I learned facts about Turkeys that I never knew before. This book is a great read for humans and animals of any age.
This is the fourth book in the series by this author. It’s quirky and enjoyable and the kids loved it. I love when they are so into a book they forget all else.
The illustrations were fun and colourful and it was a great read. Highly recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Galeazzihttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Galeazzi2022-12-29 23:15:432022-12-30 08:04:40The Sneaky Kitten (Invisible Magic Wand Book 4) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Michelle G
Ladybugs for Loretta (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom. I loved this sweet book about Loretta who is a little girl who is very inquisitive and likes to check things out. She finds a bunch of ladybugs and decides that she is going to save them during the winter. Loretta and her mom decide to put them in the refrigerator so they can put them in their garden in the spring. The only problem with that is when they wake up they begin to make a huge mess in the house. They put them back in the fridge and wait until Spring then another problem occurs…they run out of room in the fridge. Finally its Spring and they can put them in their garden. This is such a fun, cute book and really informative as well. I didn’t realize all the stuff about Ladybugs that I learned in this book. Would make a great gift for the child in your life!
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25799832-ladybugs-for-loretta” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Ladybugs for Loretta” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1435330323l/25799832._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25799832-ladybugs-for-loretta”>Ladybugs for Loretta</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/5200747648″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> Loretta was out collecting pine needles for her strawberry mulch, when she came across ladybugs. Her mother told her that ladybugs are friends and they will help with spring harvest. That year they had the best harvest, and as winter approaches, the ladybugs go and hide away to help again next year.<br />Lois did another amazing book! Between the descriptions of the story and the art of the book. It was such a cute and quick read. We really enjoyed this one. <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.pngTorimitton2022-12-29 12:02:042022-12-30 07:56:11Ladybugs for Loretta (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tori mitton
I have read a couple books by this author and I think this is my favorite so far. This children’s story is actually semi-”normal” for this author and provides children with a lot of information. Loretta is a little girl who loves to be mischievous, who one day stumbles upon a group of ladybugs all huddled together. She decided to bring them home where she learns that ladybugs stay in one spot and don’t eat while it is cold. So, Loretta decides to store them in her refrigerator to keep them to help her garden grow in the spring. However, everyday she was bringing more and more ladybugs home and the fridge had no more room left. Finally, though, spring came and it was time for the ladybugs to do their job in the garden. That summer they had the best crops their garden had ever seen, but when winter came, once again they would go under a rock till the next spring. I actually learned something reading this book. I always knew that ladybugs were great for the garden. I went to a college that lived near a farm and each spring we would be bombarded with ladybugs in our dorm rooms because they used the ladybugs to keep all their plants healthy. However, I did not know about their habits in the winter. I found it strange and intriguing that Loretta kept the ladybugs in the fridge and they would be just fine once it was warm again. I love when I can read something that would teach my children and me something new and useful!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dr. Anya Schultzhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDr. Anya Schultz2022-12-28 13:00:242022-12-30 07:35:40Ladybugs for Loretta (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Dr. Anya Schultz
I enjoy Lois Wickstrom’s books not only the adult in me but also for my great niece’s and nephew as well. As we open up the book, we learn that Loretta and her family have a big garden to take care of so they can have food for the winter. Loretta tries hard to make sure no critters take their food from the garden. Loretta finds these ladybugs and we journey to find out how ladybugs are beneficial to gardens.
This story really captures learning all about ladybugs, even I learned things I did not know myself and curiosity. The story is enjoyable for all ages.
This is a cute story about a mischievous little girl who falls in love with ladybugs and wants to save them all. Loretta as a character is true to a child’s view point. The reader cheers her on as she finds more ladybugs. Never thought about putting ladybugs in the refrigerator before, and the story gives the reader information about them on story form. The illustrations are beautifully painted watercolour scenes!
Another amazing book by this author. I love the lesson it teaches children. The illustrations were beautifully created. This is a great book for parents with multiple children. They will really learn to get along and have fun while doing it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jerricka Brownhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJerricka Brown2022-12-24 07:24:442022-12-30 06:32:37Super Enemies by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jerricka Brown
This was a really cute story. Caspian’s adventure with the frisbee and the kitten was nice. I have read other books by this author and have enjoyed them all. This author writes books that many children, especially those with an active imagination will enjoy. I recommend this book and author to anyone with young children who love to read.
I enjoyed this book. I think it would be a fun book for kids to learn about ladybugs and then afterwards go outside and find some. The facts about ladybugs in this book is very education even to me, as an adult. I didn’t know that ladybugs were alive in the winter and lived in an almost state of rest until the weather warmed. It is also nice to see the little girl, Loretta, so interested in her garden and being outside playing.
What a fun and cute story. My kids loved the pictures in the book, it made it easier for them to follow along also, the pictures also help get their imagination working and thinking about things that could happen next. We really like this author in this house. We can’t wait to see what else she has next for us.
I liked the idea of this story, however I also felt somewhat confused as it seemed to jump from one thing to the next and a little hard to follow. Also the kitten’s name was “Stuck” and it was stuck in a tree so that was a bit confusing. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was a cute book! I have read others in this series and I enjoyed this one as well. When the main character Caspian and his grandpa are on a walk they discover something that makes him go home and get ready for an adventure where he meets a new furry friend! The book is very colourful and keeps your attention as you read each page. As a teacher of young children under the age of 5 this book is great for learning about adventures and that sometimes you don’t always succeed on what you intended to do! Overall I would highly recommend this book to parents and caregivers of young children.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sarah Devereauxhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSarah Devereaux2022-12-20 05:12:342022-12-30 05:49:50The Sneaky Kitten (Invisible Magic Wand Book 4) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Sarah Devereaux
This book is fun and teaches kids all about Ladybugs and their habits. How ladybugs help the gardens and where they go when it’s too cold for them. It is super cute and will help teach children to love ladybugs. Let’s just hope none of them want to store them in the fridge like Loretta. This book is educational and very fun. This author does a fabulous job teaching children through her stories.
This is the 4th book in the Invisible Magic Wand Series. Though it can be read as a standalone book, it would add context to the story if you read the other books in the series. I really enjoy Lois Wickstrom’s writing and have read several books by them to my family. As always, the colorful images help guide the reader through Caspian’s adventure. These imaginative stories not only help a child to use their imagination but to also try and figure out ways to solve problems in everyday life.
What would you do if you saw a kite in a tree? Well, Caspian decides to go get his magical hot chocolate socks that Grandpa had given him for his unbirthday. Using those “magic” socks, Caspian starts on an adventure where he follows a cat that might not just be your average cat after all. This is a cute, fun read that might take a little more imagination than some of the other books in the series as it’s a little harder to see how things correlate. That being said, I think it’s just another way to get children to see just how far their imagination can go. I can’t wait for more books from this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Donyahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDonya2022-12-19 18:34:082022-12-30 05:46:22The Sneaky Kitten (Invisible Magic Wand Book 4) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Donya Pedigo
I have read many books by this author and this one was another great children’s book. I still wish my children were young enough for this but alas they are all grown. I definitely would recommend this author’s books for anyone with small children. Each book I have read has been entertaining and educational. I like how the author is able to catch the reader’s imagination. Definitely a great children’s books author. Highly recommend her books.
This is a charming picture book. It definitely involves a lot of using your imagination. I loved the story line of the boy and his grandfather. I also loved the illustrations, which really add to the storyline. I definitely recommend this as a fun bedtime story for elementary aged children.
When Caspian spots a kitten stuck in a tree, he wants to rescue the kitten. He goes home and puts on the Hot Chocolate Socks that he received for his Unbirthday from his Grandpa. He sets off on his flying broom to rescue the kitten from the tree. When Caspian gets back to the tree the kitten takes off in a flying saucer.
This was a cute little story about trying to rescue a kitten from a tree. The illustrations were beautiful and helped to bring the story to life. The general idea of saving the kitten from the tree was good, but I thought it was odd to pour hot chocolate on the socks. I also got a bit lost and confused at the end of the book when the flying saucer suddenly appeared. Kids would probably find the kitten to be funny with his antics. Overall, it was a cute story.
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 Barnes2022-12-19 09:19:052022-12-19 10:37:07The Sneaky Kitten (Invisible Magic Wand Book 4) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
Cute and colourful Another stand out magical adventure from this author. The Sneaky Kitten brings a fun storyline with amazing illustrations and imagery. Even though the writing is simple there is so much more within the pictures. As with the previous books in the series, Caspian and his grandpa are having a magical time with a very mischievous kitten. The story will very easily provoke imagination and discussion among young readers.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rayne Easthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRayne East2022-12-19 06:22:312022-12-19 10:35:57The Sneaky Kitten (Invisible Magic Wand Book 4) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Rayne East
The illustrations in this book are cute. Having read books by this author before I knew to expect a fun story for children. The author did not disappoint. Caspian uses another one of his Un-birthday gifts to deliver a cute tale about an alien kitty. Grandpa joined him and off they went on an adventure.
This book was so interesting! I learned many new things about ladybugs. I really love children’s books that teach as well as entertain. I thought I knew about ladybugs. Turns out that there is always more to learn about anything. The words had me interested and the illustrations had me amazed. The illustrations were different than I have seen lately but so beautiful!! Will definitely be recommending, even gifting if possible.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Stanleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Stanley2022-12-18 23:10:472022-12-19 10:31:58Ladybugs for Loretta (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Heather Stanley
Ladybugs for Loretta is the first book in the Loretta’s Insects series by Lois Wickstrom. It is a fun, fact-based, interesting, educational, and entertaining illustrated children’s storybook. This is not only a fun bit of an adventure, we get to learn all about ladybugs along the way. The story is cute, and also inspires children to learn while they read. I enjoyed reading the story with my grandson, but the illustrations didn’t quite grab his attention like most of her other books do. Still a fun read though. 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 Hayes2022-12-18 22:04:462022-12-19 10:31:37Ladybugs for Loretta (Loretta’s Insects Book #1) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Angela Hayes
Loretta is a little bit mischievous and loves to garden. Loretta wants to make sure that her garden is very fruitful and sees the ladybugs in her garden. She will do what she can to protect them through all seasons of their lives.
I learned some new things about ladybugs reading this book! I love Lois Wickstrom books and the lessons that are included within. Any of her books would make a great gift for the young (or even not-so-young) reader in your life!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Julie Johnsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJulie Johnson2022-12-18 21:10:062022-12-19 10:30:07Ladybugs for Loretta (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Julie Johnson
This adorable book is sure to capture all kids attentions. From the imagery to the imaginative story, it’s fun for all ages! It provides a heartwarming relationship and an adventurous animal bond.
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