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

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

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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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Lois Wickstrom lives in a world where imaginary playmates are real. She doesn’t remember being born, so she finds unbirthdays are more exciting than the official once-a-year date on the calendar. She’s taken so many science classes that she believes science is the solution to almost every problem, including the dilemmas in fairy tales.

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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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What Loretta's Katydid didWhat Loretta’s Katydid did by Lois Wickstrom
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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What Loretta's Katydid didWhat Loretta’s Katydid did by Lois Wickstrom
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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What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Nina Maes

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Fantastic! This story has a lot of perspective on if we just let nature do what it needs. Characters are done so well. Recommend to everyone young and old. Fast paced, with a great sorry line.

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

Fantastic! This story has a lot of perspective on if we just let nature do what it needs. Characters are done so well. Recommend to everyone young and old. Fast paced, with a great sorry line.

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What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Maikalani Alexander

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

A sweet story about a girl and her love for insects. Grandma comes for a visit and brings Loretta a special gift; a fruit tree.

Loretta decides she won’t kill any inspects that inhabit her tree. By doing so she learns about other insects, what they do and how they help her tree.

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What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Amanda Glaspie

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

I love this authors story books and this story did not disappoint. Loretta is such an inquisitive child. I love that she questions what is happening and in turn, giving lessons that are fun and entertaining. The artwork is beautiful and gives wonderful visuals.

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What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Michelle Mulvey

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

Another cute read by this talented author. I have read many of these kids books and all of them have been enjoyable and definitely teach some lessons. This one teaches kids about certain insects and plants. Which are good and which are bad for the plant. Another great 4 star read

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What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom

What Loretta’s Katydid Did is a fun children’s book about Loretta a young girl who loves nature. This story teaches us about science and different insects and how not all Insects are bad. Loretta’s grandma comes for a visit and brings her an orange tree. Loretta notices aphids and doesn’t want to kill the insect but she wants to keep her tree healthy to. Loretta leaves them and watches as another Insect comes along, a katydid. I love how this author creates just vivid stories. My five year old son was inspecting all of our trees for different insects as we walked around our yard. I love how we even as adults learn something from her books as well. This is geared towards 4-8 year olds but id say older may enjoy as well. We look forward to reading more from this Author and can’t wait to see what Loretta is up to next.

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What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jules Herbert

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

A great easy read where your kids can learn about insects along with Loretta and her grandma. The story flows well, it will captivate your kids and the illustrations are wonderful.

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What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Lauren West

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

Cute kids story with some good lessons attached. Loretta’s love for nature and all within it show the joy all kids can experience outside. Both my 4 and 8 year old loved reading this book

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What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Stephanie Robb

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

A lovely story following Loretta as she learns about insects with her grandma. The illustrations and storyline were engaging and perfect for children.

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What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Wendy Rennewanz

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

What Loretta’s Katydid Did
by Lois Wickstrom
This is a cute book, Loretta’s Grammie Stella got her an orange tree, it had some insects on it and she learned about som of them and how they were helpful to the tree.

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What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Crystal Brehant

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

I love Lois Wickstrom’s stories about Loretta. She reminds me of my son. Loretta is an animal and bug lover and she will protect even the ones that are destroying her new orange tree. She needs to enter the science fair, but how can she when there are bugs eating and killing her plant? Find out what happens in this cute, informative story!

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What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Amanda Gonzalez

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

Loretta, a lover of insects, discovers her orange tree is infested with aphids. Because Loretta likes insets of all kinds, she leaves, them, even if they pose a risk to the little tree. Luckily, another insect takes up residence on the tree: a katydid. This children’s book is perfect for inquisitive minds! The illustrations are cute and follow the story well. Once again, I feel like I’ve learned something new from the author about the world of insects.

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What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Marie Collins

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

I… I love this! I was learning every step of the way. I didn’t even know what a katydid was before I read this story. I love the science behind it and how Lois wraps entire short stories around it. Thank you for the gardening lesson!! 😁❤️

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What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Hannah Porter

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

Another great read by Lois Wickstrom I read it tonight to my child before bedtime and tomorrow we’re going to go outside and observe some of the bugs in the backyard.
Also I’m not ashamed to say I didn’t know what a katydid was so I learned something new tonight too. And I would love an orange tree but I do not have a green thumb 🤣

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What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by La Toya Lewis

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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 fun children’s book about a young girl who receives an orange tree from her Grandmother. Loretta realizes her tree is in trouble from the aphids on it but does not want to kill them. When Loretta finds a Katydid on the tree a whole new adventure starts. This book is fun and encourages young people to learn via reading. The plot is fun and encouraging and the illustrations were cute and simple. This book would make a wonderful addition to your children’s book collection.

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What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Rayne East

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

Picture story book
This book would make a great addition to any 4-8 year olds collection. It has some great illustrations (especially the cover) and has a scientific mystery that will get imaginations racing. This is part of the Loretta’s Insects series and is as much educational as it is fun. Recommend.

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What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Anna Hirsch

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom
4 Stars

This series of books is so interesting. Children and adults alike will learn about different insects. It’s a very educational series. Loretta’s grandmother gives her an orange tree not knowing it is full of aphids. What is Loretta going to do? She doesn’t want her tree to die. A katydid finds the tree and takes care of the aphid problem. In this book we learn all about this special insect. Filled with colourful illustrations, the kids will be excited to learn as well.

Review by @Anna Hirsch
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