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The Empty Box by Lois Wickstorm review by Heather Bass

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand)The Empty Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This little kid series is too cute. I read this book to my niece and she absolutely loved it. She loves the pictures as well as the story.
Caspian is having another unbirthday and he can’t wait to see what his grandpa got for him this year. When he opens his present he doesn’t see anything inside. Caspian doesn’t know it but there’s magic everywhere including time. Will his magic help him or will he not believe enough?
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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jamie Burns

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The Empty Box is the first book in the Invisible Magic Wand series by Lois Wickstrom. It is February 14th, which is Caspian’s Un-Birthday. Each year like clockwork, his grandpa gives him a silly present. Only this year, there is NOTHING in the box… Or at least that is what he thinks at first until his grandpa tells him about his present- an invisible wand that allows him to control time. The wand can be used to speed up time or to slow time down. Wickstrom creates a fascinating magical power for the wand which I would not mind using myself. I can just see children using their imaginations to try to use their own invisible wand. I know that I would have taken the idea of a time-controlling wand and let my imagination run wild when I was little. If you know a child or adult who loves magic and using their imagination, they would love this book!

To find out how Caspin will use his wand, read The Empty Box today!

The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Sharon Funkhouser

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand)The Empty Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This sweet story of an un-birthday tradition between a little boy and his beloved Grandpa teaches little ones the importance of savoring time (and cake!). The whimsical illustrations contribute to the illusion of using what was initially a disappointing un-birthday present (a seemingly empty box) to learning how to wield the power of his “magic wand” (or, his imagination).

Very sweet story!

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Heather Goodman

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand)The Empty Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is such a cute book. It’s got a great meaning behind it too. You just have to believe in yourself. The graphics are wonderful and the story is inspiring.

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Cindy Rushin

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand)The Empty Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a very cute book. This author writes really nice children’s books. This series about Caspian and his grandfather is full of fun and makes good use of a child’s imagination. I highly recommend this author and this series to anyone with young kids. I think they will enjoy this book and hopefully it will inspire them to continue reading.

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The Empty Box: Invisible Magic Wand by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand)The Empty Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

February 14th has rolled around again and Caspian is just waking up, he is as excited as always to see what this years Unbirthday present from his Grandpa is, but when he opens the box and finds that it is empty, he is more than a little disappointed. When he goes down to breakfast, he is still a little sad, but when his Grandpa asks if he liked his Invisible Magic Wand, Caspian is confused, that is until his Grandpa explains how to use it.

When he has done this, Caspian’s Grandpa tells him that he can use it to either speed up, or slow down time, so what adventures will Caspian go on with his invisible Magic wand today and can it grant his wish to win a basketball game? This is another lovely addition to this series of whimsical books, where magic is real and anything is possible on an Unbirthday!

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Megan Conley

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand)The Empty Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It’s Caspian’s UnBirthday again and Grandpa has surprised him with another magical UnBirthday gift. But this time Caspian’s gift box is empty! Did Grandpa forget? Follow Caspian on this magical adventure as Grandpa teaches him how to use his UnBirthday gift.
I love the illustrations in Wickstrom’s books and she’s able to always teach the readers a lesson in her own unique way.

Reviewed by @meggs1717

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Rayne East

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand)The Empty Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Imaginative children’s book
This cute children’s picture story book is the first in the Invisible Magic Wand series. We meet Caspian on his unbirthday as his grandpa gives him his ‘silly’ present. This year is different. What follows is a fun, magical adventure. The book has brilliant illustrations which capture key moments and is easy to read. This would be a great addition to any home library.

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Nina Maes

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Lovable stories! These books are fully of imagination and trust. I love how this book has family traditions, that are being shared. Full of dream and hopes and fun, characters and stories are equally great. I recommend this book to everyone who loves to read.

The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand)The Empty Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lovable stories! These books are fully of imagination and trust. I love how this book has family traditions, that are being shared. Full of dream and hopes and fun, characters and stories are equally great. I recommend this book to everyone who loves to read.

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand)The Empty Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Every year on Caspian’s Unbirthday his Grandpa puts his present under his bed. This year Caspian finds an empty box as his present and is disappointed. Then Grandpa tells him that inside the box is an invisible magic wand that will only work when he names it. Once Caspian learns how to use his invisible magic wand he is able to control time. If he wants something to go quickly, he is able to speed time up. If he wants to enjoy something longer Caspian can slow time down and stretch it out. This comes in handy when Caspian wants to make the school day go by faster, or when he wants to really enjoy eating his favorite dessert.

This was another wonderful book by this author who has once again written a super cute and fun book for children. I loved the idea of an invisible magic wand and being able to speed up or slow down time. If I had an invisible magic wand when I was in school I would have done the same as Caspian and sped up the school day so that it went by faster. Caspian has a lot of great adventures with his invisible magic wand both at school and at home. The story was entertaining, and the illustrations really brought the story to life. A cute story for children of all ages.

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kerry Baker

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand)The Empty Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is another family favourite in our household and I’m really not surprised that it is by the author. All of her books are so fun and engaging and this one is no exception. Both my kids enjoyed this book and, as usual, we have already read it multiple times. Another successful book and I look forward to the next.

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Amanda Gonzalez

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand)The Empty Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A cute adventure centering on a boy named Caspian and his grandfather. Every year, he gets a special gift from his grandfather on his Unbirthday that has special, magical properties. When Caspian gets what seems to be an empty box he soon discovers the gift within will not only change his special day but his life. I love how the book is easy to read and had such a fantastical aspect to it that leads the reader to expand their imagination! The illustrations are easy to follow and reflect the story as it takes place.

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand)The Empty Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a great children’s story by an author that makes her stories come to life with her writing skills. The pictures are interactive and help pull your children into the story. There is always a great meaning behind this author’s books. This book is no different. A story where a magic wand can control time. You don’t want to miss what happens with this wand. This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites of this series. I highly recommend this children’s book.

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand)The Empty Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Cute story with our friend Caspian and his adventure of what present he will get on this Unbirthday from his grandfather.

When Caspian opens up his special box from his grandfather for his Unbirthday, he notices that his box is empty. What magic awaits for Caspian with his day and the time. Grandpa teaches Caspian all about time, does this magic help Caspian make a basket during his basketball game?

This is a good story, I love the magic of time…..and the story is enjoyable for any age. As an adult I wish I had a little magic of time :).

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by La Toya Lewis

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand)The Empty Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand) by Lois Wickstrom is another cute and fun children’s story. Caspian is celebrating his unbirthday and receives another fun, silly gift from his grandfather. The box is empty when Caspian opens it but his grandfather says it is an invisible magic wand.

This book has a great lesson and cute illustrations. My sons really enjoyed the story. I feel like it really helped us fire up our imaginations. It also helped reinforce the lesson of waiting for rewards. I highly recommend this book to young children.

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jade Brunton

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand)The Empty Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was very cute! The lesson of imagination in this book is wonderful and it is not limited to age. The relationship between Caspian and his grandfather and mother is very nice to see. I like how Caspian was a sceptic at first but his grandfather assured him that if he just used his imagination, he would enjoy his present.

Reviewed by @jaderockslife

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand)The Empty Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story was absolutely adorable. When Caspian receive’s his unbirthday present from Grandpa, it’s nothing that he expects. The box is empty! When Grandpa explains that it’s an invisible wand and that it needs a name before he can start using it. He then learns that he can manipulate time and absolutely loves it. The times that he stretches out so he can enjoy them longer and how he can quicken time is a learning curve but he catches on pretty quickly. It is such a cute story, that my son loved reading and I’m sure he will be reading over and over again!

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Heather Hoke

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand)The Empty Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This one wasn’t my favorite. However, I still enjoy Caspian stories so much! His grandpa is such a imaginative character! And I loooooooove the “unbirthday gifts”.

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tonya Merritt

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand)The Empty Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you have never read Lois Wickstroms’s books you are definitely missing out. Caspain’s Unbirthday has arrived again and this year Grandpa forgot and gave him an empty box. Whether your child can read on their own or you are still reading them books, both of you will enjoy following Caspain on his Unbirthday and learn what magic can happen.

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jennifer Crain

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand)The Empty Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an adorable story about a kid who receives a magical unbirthday present. The illustrations are engaging and the story line keeps you wondering what trick Caspian is going to try next with his gift.

I enjoyed how much the author left the gifts to the imagination- things that may be possible, but haven’t been invented yet, which stretches mine (and any young reader)’s imagination.

From a social emotional stand point, the book offers readers a chance to discuss delayed gratification and disappointment at an age-appropriate level. The story line is realistic with a touch of magic.

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Anna Hirsch

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand)The Empty Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom
4 Stars

It’s Caspian’s unbirthday again. What will Grandpa give him this year? An empty box? No, an invisible magic wand! How cool is that? This is a cute story following Caspian and his adventures at school with his wand. This is a fun story filled with colourful illustrations and silly endeavours. Geared towards children aged 4-8. They will love it!

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Sandra (Crandomblog)

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand)The Empty Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The illustrations in the book were super bright, well drawn, and adorable. For Caspian gets an invisible magic wand from his grandpa for his unbirthday. This story was absolutely adorable and it made both of my kids happy with the story. They are both demanding that we celebrate their unbirthdays now as well. I thought that this story was cute for many reasons, but I really appreciated the family in this one.

My oldest kid: I think the drawings are a little creepy for some reason, I think it’s the cheeks. The story was fun and I wish that I could do magic. Can we do an unbirthday for me this year? I would love to be able to make time go by quicker when I am at school.

My youngest kid: The drawings are cute not creepy! I bet I could find an invisible wand. I like that the main character of this story was a boy.

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series Book #1) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Angela Hayes

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand)The Empty Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

The Empty Box is the first book in the Invisible Magic Wand series by Lois Wickstrom. It is a cute children’s story that has a fun storyline, colourful illustrations, entertaining antics, and adventure- with a touch of magic…
This is Caspian’s unbirthday and Grandpa always gives him something silly to celebrate. But this year the box he leaves under Caspian’s bed is empty. Did grandpa forget to put a present inside? Follow along to find out what Caspian finds inside the box…
With interesting characters, this quirky story was engaging, imaginative, and fun to read.
Happy reading!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Stephanie Robb

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another incredible gem of a book from this author. A wonderful story following Caspian and his wonderful Grandpa. Every year on his unbirthday his grandpa gives him a special unusual present this year it’s an invisible magic wand.

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Julie Johnson

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand)The Empty Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It’s Caspian’s Un-Birthday and Grandpa has gifted him with a box. Only problem is, it’s an empty box! Grandpa tells Caspian that there’s a wand inside and that he needs to name it in order for it to work. Once Caspian gives the wand a name, his world becomes so much more interesting!

I love the adventures that Caspian and his Grandpa have! I wish I’d have had a Grandpa like him! Lois Wickstrom writes engaging stories for youngsters and I have loved all her books so far! The illustrations are also very vivid and appealing.

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Melissa Saxton

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand)The Empty Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Caspian and his Grandpa are back for another “unbirthday”. What is Caspians gift?
He is initially frustrated as the box grandpa gave him was empty. His grandpa however tells him there is an invisible magic wand!! But Caspian has to name it before it would work. Fun things happen after this with magic lessons and fun lessons with “time”.
This is another cute series with a lot of imagination perfect for the preschool kindergarten aged child. My daughter thought this was great and wanted me to get her a wand too!

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Caspian and Grandpa are back in the Empty Box part of the Invisible Magic Wand series. Grandpa gives Caspian what appears to be an empty box for his Unbirthday but it contains so much more, a magic wand.
The illustrations by Nicolas Milano are bright and colourful and make the story come alive. The story is age appropriate for children between 3 – 8 years. The storyline is creative and interesting.
Time travel is possible for Caspian thanks to his Grandpa and he can’t wait to get started. An original and entertaining picture book story that kids love. Follow along on this new adventure for Caspian as he learns what his magic wand can do.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Carrie Reed

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand)The Empty Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This episode of Caspian’s unbirthday is very fun. I love the imagination in these books and the magical unbirthday presents. I think all kids would like to squeeze time to have their cake last longer too. I really enjoy the art in this book as well as the story of the invisible magic wand and look forward to more of Caspian’s unbirthday presents.

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tausha Treadway

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand)The Empty Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom. This is such a cute series. In this addition Caspian receives a empty box for his “unbirthday” from his Grandpa. He tells Caspian that its a invisible sword and he has to name it before it will work. This book is full of fun and imagination with Caspian and his Grandpa. Would be a great gift for the youngster in your life.

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