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The Glow in Loretta’s Garden ( Loretta’s Insects ) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Caralee Loonat

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another brilliant children’s book from this author one again. I really like how this author is able to bring subjects to children and make them interesting. I really do recommend these books for younger children. I have said it time and again I wish my children were little enough for these, and once I do eventually have grandkids will get these for them. The author is able to peak children’s interest whilst at the same time help them read and learn to enjoy reading. I highly recommend this author and all her books.

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The Glow in Loretta’s Garden (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Emily H

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

While Loretta is digging in the dirt she finds glowing larvae which she has the idea of putting in her ant farm to see what happens to them. After watching them she finds there are more than a few mysteries to these bugs.

I thought this was delightful. Loreta is a girl with a curious mind and having her see the larvae evolve into flying glowing insects was not only informative but beautifully illustrated. Another great story in the Loretta’s Insects series.

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The Glow in Loretta’s Garden (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Megan Conley

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wickstrom deserves countless accolades for bringing STEM to kiddos at such a young age in such a fun and easily understandable way. The Glow in Loretta’s Garden teaches young readers about the lifecycle of fireflies (or lightning bugs where I’m from ;)). The way Wickstrom is able to provide readers with a science lesson through storytelling is phenomenal. She’s able to weave her lessons throughout the story of Loretta and teach not only the academic side of it, but also an emotional component too. And the illustrations are bright and captivating and go along perfectly with the story. This is definitely another book you’ll want to add to your ever-growing Wickstrom collection.

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The Glow in Loretta’s Garden (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Julie Johnson

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have never heard the term “armadillo bugs” before reading this book! Even adults can learn more about insects, specifically fireflies, in this informative story. Spend some time with Loretta in her garden and you’ll learn about the life cycle of what I’ve always termed “lightening bugs” or fireflies.

This is another great addition to any personal or school library. There are STEM features of this book, which is a favorite aspect I have of this author. Be sure to check out her other books as well!

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The Glow in Loretta’s Garden (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shelly Kittell

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a cool story about firefly’s. I had no idea there were even armadillo bugs. It’s a nice introduction to the life cycle of the insect. Loretta stories are always interesting and full of fun science facts. Being an explorer makes Loretta cool to any child. Another fun science story to add to our family/homeschool library for story time.What a cool story about firefly’s. I had no idea there were even armadillo bugs. It’s a nice introduction to the life cycle of the insect. Loretta stories are always interesting and full of fun science facts. Being an explorer makes Loretta cool to any child. Another fun science story to add to our family/homeschool library for story time.

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The Glow in Loretta’s Garden (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Heather Bass

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have read a few books from this author to my niece and we love them. These stories are so fun to read but they are also educational. I like how the pictures go perfectly with the story as well. I can wait to read another book with my niece from this amazing author.

Loretta goes to make herself a flower garden but she finds these bugs that glow. She takes them home with her and she watches them. They are some that glow when they fly and some don’t fly. Will she find out the real truth of these cool little bugs?

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The Glow in Loretta’s Garden (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
The Glow in Loretta’s Garden (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom

The Glow in Loretta’s Garden ( Loretta’s Insects) is a fun children’s book that children ages 4-8 can enjoy. My son loved this book so much we’ve read it several times already. The illustrations are colorful and bring the story to life. Loretta is in her garden is digging in the dirt when she notices and something glowing. Loretta puts the glowing larvae in a box and continues watch it for several days. Fireflies are my favorite and my son loves to try and catch them. We truly enjoyed this book and highly recommend reading it to find what happens next. We look forward to reading more from this Author

The Glow in Loretta’s Garden (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tori Mitton

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/198380575-the-glow-in-loretta-s-garden” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”The Glow in Loretta’s Garden (Loretta’s Insects)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1695737781l/198380575._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/198380575-the-glow-in-loretta-s-garden”>The Glow in Loretta’s Garden</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/6347146771″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
One day Loretta is in her garden. She thinks she finds armadillo eggs. They are not! So she gathers them in her ant farm to watch them glow. A few weeks go by and nothing is happening the ant farm. Then one day she sees the glowing, so she takes the little ant farm out to the garden to release the bugs. She is able to determine the different types of fireflies, and makes a little light to play with the firefly’s.
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The Glow in Loretta’s Garden (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Nicole Thompson

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Lois Wickstrom, a beloved children’s author, delivers another charming and educational story in “The Glow in Loretta’s Garden.” Loretta’s back, exploring her garden and uncovering the fascinating world of fireflies. With a simple, engaging narrative and vibrant illustrations, this book captures the wonder of nature and the life cycle of these glowing insects.

Children (and adults!) will be captivated by the easy-to-follow story, learning about fireflies while enjoying the original and fun tale. The beautiful illustrations bring Loretta’s garden to life, adding a touch of magic to the learning experience.

Ideal for ages 4-8, “The Glow in Loretta’s Garden” sparks curiosity and encourages young readers to explore the wonders of their own backyards. If your family enjoys the Loretta’s Insects series, this latest installment is sure to be a favorite!

The Glow in Loretta’s Garden (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Crystal Brehant

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Loretta and her stories always make bugs seem less disgusting. They show a whole new side to them. You see their usefulness within nature and their purpose in the world. You and your child read an entertaining story, and learn along the way. There is always some useful information after the story as well. You can learn more about what you read. My 7yo son and I always love Lois Wickstrom books.

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The Glow in Loretta’s Garden (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Carrie Reed

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

An introduction to fireflies. Everyone loves catching fireflies when they are young, I like how Loretta is interested in the life of the fireflies and tries to watch them in her ant farm, until she has to set them free so they can fly and glow. Reading the information on fireflies at the end, I can see how Loretta was to be experiencing all the stages of a fireflies life but the wording didn’t translate well, and I was left kind of confused. My favorite part of the book is the information about the life of a firefly at the end, I was interested to know they are considered beetles, and that they glow in all stages of their life.

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The Glow in Loretta’s Garden (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Ayla Phipps

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beautiful watercolor illustrations that bring the pages to life. Lois Wickstrom is a treasure in the way she takes a very common thing, such as a kid interested in bugs and turns it into an informative story for all ages to enjoy. In the story Loretta finds “armadillo bugs” which is the name she gives one of the four stages of a fireflies’ life cycle. While at first Loretta took the bugs and put them in her ant farm to observe them, she later releases them back into her garden. She wants to find more of them but when she discovers the eggs, she respects nature and covers them back up until they hatch on their own. The life of fireflies at the end honestly was informative for the whole family and left us all with one question, There’s glowing turtles?

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The Glow in Loretta’s Garden (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Natalia Gonzales Castrejon

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The Glow in Loretta's Garden (Loretta's Insects)The Glow in Loretta’s Garden by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a great book! I definitely recommend to any kid audiences. I love fun little books. Most especially ones about fireflies! Fireflies are probably my most favorite bug species. This really was enjoyable. My son has really enjoyed books like these because they’re fun and he always learns about new kinds of bugs!

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The Glow in Loretta’s Garden (Loretta’s Insects Book #5) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Angela Hayes

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The Glow in Loretta's Garden (Loretta's Insects)The Glow in Loretta’s Garden by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

3 Stars

 

The Glow in Loretta’s Garden is the fifth book in the Loretta’s Insects series by Lois Wickstrom. This is another fun children’s illustrated storybook, full of interesting facts about insects- this time we learn about the lifecycle of fireflies. The added educational elements added an extra element of interest to the engaging adventure.
As we discovered previously, Loretta loves insects, and this time she discovers some glowing larvae while digging in her flower bed. She puts them in an empty ant farm and watches them do interesting things. What happens when they finally hatch? You really should discover all the interesting details for yourself – because what happens makes for a fun read.
This is not just a cute story, it also encourages children to learn while they read. I read this story with my grandson, but we wish the illustrations were better, as they are very simplistic and aren’t as bright, bold, or eye catching like a lot of Ms. Wickstrom’s other books- so they didn’t grab or hold his attention like the others have done.
As with the other books in the series, the ‘new’ cover is great, but unfortunately the illustrations inside the book aren’t up to the same standard. With better illustrations, this would have been an even better story, in our opinion.
Loretta’s Insects series contains (so far):
-Ladybugs For Loretta (Book #1)
-Bee’s In Loretta’s Bonnet (Book #2)
-Loretta’s Caterpillar (Book #3)
-What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Book #4)
-The Glow in Loretta’s Garden (Book #5)
Happy reading!

 

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The Glow in Loretta’s Garden (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jennifer Crain

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“The Glow in Loretta’s Garden” by Lois Wickstrom is a charming and beautifully illustrated children’s book that teaches the importance of gratitude and compassion.

The illustrations in the book are vibrant and engaging, capturing the beauty of nature and the wonder of Loretta’s enchanted garden. The message of the story is delivered in a gentle and uplifting way, making it a perfect read for young children.

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The Glow in Loretta’s Garden (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is yet another fun and entertaining story by one of our favourite children’s authors. The book was just as engaging and as the others we have read and this book took no effort at all to get in to. The illustrations were imaginative and added to the whole story. They are always what draws my kids attention to the book initially. The storyline was great and I enjoyed this book as much as my kids did. It is always nice to find a story we all like and can read multiple times and this book is one of them. I always enjoy books by this author and we are counting down until the next one.

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The Glow in Loretta’s Garden (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Loretta is taking us in the garden to see what we can find. To Loretta’s surprise, she finds armadillo bugs. What comes upon these armadillo bugs is quite a learning experience….going from little critters to something that glows….what fun!

This is a fun story for ages 4-8 with colorful illustrations. I love how this story comes full circle and I learn something new as well!

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The Glow in Loretta’s Garden (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Loretta is back in a new adventure where she is once again in her garden and this time she learns about Fireflies. The story is cleverly told, and children will learn the life cycle of Fireflies from glowing larvae to the beautiful glowing insects. The narrative is simple and easy to follow along.
The beautiful pictures as always bring the story to life. The story is original and fun and full of interesting facts and always opens discussions with my grandbabies who love Loretta’s stories and exploring the garden themselves.
The story is aimed at children aged between 4 – 8 years old.

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The Glow in Loretta’s Garden (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Nina Maes

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Great nature story of what we can find in our gardens. Fast read that keeps your mind busy. Great for story time or just fun reading for all ages. Love how this author taps into your imagination every time.

The Glow in Loretta's Garden (Loretta's Insects)The Glow in Loretta’s Garden by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great nature story of what we can find in our gardens. Fast read that keeps your mind busy. Great for story time or just fun reading for all ages. Love how this author taps into your imagination every time.

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When Loretta digs in the dirt to plant her flower garden, she discovers glowing larvae. Learn about the lifecycle of the firefly as she puts the larvae in her empty ant farm box and watches the larvae build tunnels and mud houses. After they hatch, she also learns the secret to their special flashing messages.

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What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Melissa Fink

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What Loretta's Katydid didWhat Loretta’s Katydid did by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another great book written by Lois Wickstrom. This book was about a grandma who bought her granddaughter a orange tree. The granddaughter got to learn how to care for the tree. She also had to learn about insects and how they eat. This was such a cute book. The illustration was good in it also.

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What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Cindy Rushin

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This author writes really cute stories for children. Every book includes some fun facts that teach children about the world around them. This series is about bugs and each one provides some knowledge and insight into whatever bug the book is about. I enjoyed finding out about katydids and how beneficial they are to plants. I recommend this book and author to any parent who has kids that love to read and learn.

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What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Heather Goodman

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What Loretta's Katydid didWhat Loretta’s Katydid did by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was such a fun and interesting book. My 8 year old loved it and it kept her attention the whole time. It was also educational in a fun way. I love these kind of books that give you a little information but in a fun and interesting way.

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What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shannen Kern

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What Loretta's Katydid didWhat Loretta’s Katydid did by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lois Wickstrom has done it again! My kiddos and I love her books, and we get so excited anytime she releases a new one. Bugs are especially popular in my house, so this was such a huge hit from the get-go! Both of my kids relate to Loretta as neither one ever wants to hurt insects. I think this was a great way to teach others how to problem solve without doing it the way it’s always been done. The illustrations are also so beautiful and really add to the story. Somehow we always walk away with valuable lessons as well as a great story time book. I highly recommend picking this up and sharing it with the kiddos in your life!

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What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tausha Treadway

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What Loretta's Katydid didWhat Loretta’s Katydid did by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom. I have loved every book in this series and so has my 5 year old nephew. In this book Loretta’s Grandma brings them an orange tree all the way from Florida. Loretta finds aphids on the tree which will kill it if they aren’t removed. Only problem is Loretta can’t see to kill them. When Loretta hears a strange sound coming from the tree her grandma tells her its “katydids” saying “katydids. She learns that Katydids eat aphids so the answer to her problem is here. These books are so informational even I have learned things from them. They also make great gifts!

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What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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What Loretta's Katydid didWhat Loretta’s Katydid did by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What Loretta’s Katydid Did was a cute, yet educational book. I read it with my seven year old, and he was able to read most of it himself. I enjoy this author, and her choice of illustrators. The book is very colorful and fun. After we finished the book, we looked up the words we learned. We looked up what aphids and katydid are, and what they look like. We watched a video to listen to what they sounded like (we don’t agree the katydid/katydidnt sound the author used). We discussed how it sounded like a cricket but looks like a grasshopper, and which family they fit in. I like that the book is educational, but fun.

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What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Rachel Moss

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a cute read! The lesson about Insects was interesting, and I think it would be helpful for younger children to see how different Insects help plants. The illustrations were very colorful and cute as well. I enjoyed reading this book and I look forward to reading it to my daughter when she gets older.

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What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Manda Kelly

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What Loretta's Katydid didWhat Loretta’s Katydid did by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Such a cute story. Very easy to read. Teaches kids some basic things about Science as well as basic plant care. My 2 yr old nephew let me read this to him and he sat still and engaged in the story. I would suggest this for a classroom library or just to have at home, for sure.

Review by @ Manda Kelly 2023

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What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kerry Baker

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What Loretta's Katydid didWhat Loretta’s Katydid did by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is yet another hit from a brilliant author. Our whole household looks forward to a new book from Lois Wickstrom and this one was no exception. We loved this book and the story that has been created. As usual, the pictures were engaging, the story was interesting and we enjoyed the characters we were reading about.
This book has been read multiple times, along with all the others, and we are already in countdown to the next book that we read from this talented author.

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What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Mary Espinoza

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What Loretta's Katydid didWhat Loretta’s Katydid did by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What Loretta’s Katydid Did is a really cute story about a girl who receives an orange tree from her grandmother but realizes it has a few problems. Loretta discovers that the orange tree has aphids, an insect that could kill it. Loretta decides since she loves insects that she’s going to keep the aphids, even though they can hurt the tree. Throughout the story, she learns about the aphids and how they can both damage and protect her tree.
I thought this story was a great learning tool for younger children. Lois has a knack for writing great children’s books that teach about different things and keeps it entertaining.

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Mary Espinoza, May 2023