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Lois Wickstrom is a former chemistry teacher, currently acts as Imagenie on YouTube. She likes to include accurate science details as integral parts of her stories. Her books include Nessie and the Living Stone, Nessie and the Viking Gold, Nessie and the Celtic Maze, Reluctant Spy, Grippy and Cormo's Magnet Activities, Amanda Mini-Mysteries, and the Orange Forest Rabbit mysteries. She is married to the love of her life, has two children and four grandchildren.
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Invisible Magic Wand ®
by Rafael Jacimin
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 830.
Language:
English.
Published: February 1, 2017
by
LookUnderRocks.
Categories:
Fiction » Children’s books » Concepts / Date & Time, Fiction » Children’s books » Family / Multigenerational
This year, when Grandpa puts Caspian’s special Unbirthday box under his bed, it’s empty.
Grandpa insists that he has given Caspian an Invisible Magic Wand® Caspian has to name it before it will work.
“Maybe,” says Caspian.
“Good name,” says Grandpa. “Nobody will get suspicious.”
Caspian’s hand tingles.
Loretta's Pet Caterpillar
by Lois Wickstrom
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 1,520.
Language:
English.
Published: January 1, 2017
by
LookUnderRocks.
Categories:
Fiction » Educational
Loretta finds a caterpillar egg on a milkweed plant. She watches over the egg, observes hatching, the maturation process, metamorphosis and migration. Book also has explanation of migration, sources of milkweed seeds, and how to recognize male and female monarch butterflies.
Hot Chocolate Underpants
by Rafael Jacimin
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 760.
Language:
English.
Published: October 6, 2016
by
LookUnderRocks.
Categories:
Fiction » Children’s books » Imagination & Play
On Caspian’s Unbirthday, his grandpa always gives him a silly present that just isn’t right for a birthday present. This year it’s brown underpants. Caspian is disappointed. Grandpa calls them “Hot Chocolate Underpants.” Then he spills cocoa on Caspian’s lap. Caspian glares at his grandpa. Grandpa smiles. Then Caspian’s butt twitches. The adventure begins.
Bees in Loretta's Bonnet
by Lois Wickstrom
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 1,380.
Language:
English.
Published: May 13, 2016
by
LookUnderRocks.
Categories:
Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Insects (except lepidopterans), spiders, etc., Fiction » Children’s books » Family / General
(5.00 from 1 review)
Loretta finds a leafcutter bee nest in her woodpile. She watches it. The bees hatch. The cut circles in the leaves and flowers on her rose bushes. She finds their new nest, and enjoys watching the bees in her garden. Illustrated instructions for building a bee nest included.
Ladybugs for Loretta
by Lois Wickstrom
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 1,660.
Language:
English.
Published: August 7, 2015
by
LookUnderRocks.
Categories:
Fiction » Children’s books » Nature & the Natural World / Environment
Through a loving relationship with her parents and her garden, Loretta learns about the life cycle of ladybugs.
Oliver, A Story About Adoption by Lois Wickstrom, illustrated by Priscilla Marden
by Lois Wickstrom
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 1,000.
Language:
English.
Published: November 14, 2011
by
LookUnderRocks.
Categories:
Fiction » Children’s books » Fiction
Oliver (an alligator like creature) is stuck in his room. His father sent him there for playing pirate in a tree that was too young to be climbed.
Oh, if only he still lived with his birthparents! What could he do if he were with them? Be a scientist? Or trapeze artist? Do other people wish
for other parents when they are angry with their own? What should Oliver do?
Rooster Under the Table
by Jean Lorrah & Lois Wickstrom
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 3,930.
Language:
English.
Published: October 4, 2011
by
LookUnderRocks.
Categories:
Fiction » Fairy tales
Once upon a time, in a land of magic, there lived a princess who did NOT want to marry. She wanted to have adventures like the knights, or rule a kingdom like her father. She didn't like sitting around in pretty dresses, eating daintily with fancy silverware, and speaking in a soft, ladylike voice. And those were the only things a queen, ever got to do.
This is not your classic folktale princess.
The Amanda Mini-Mysteries
by Lois Wickstrom
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 6,600.
Language:
English.
Published: October 3, 2011
by
LookUnderRocks.
Categories:
Fiction » Children’s books » Entertainment
SCIENCE FUN FOR CHILDREN! Follow along with Amanda as she uses science and imagination to solve mysteries with her friend Elaine. These aren't your typical whodunits: Amanda is more interested in Why and How of things, and children will learn along with her. Jack Kershner's joyous illustrations add humor and zest to these explorations and mysteries of daily life. Voted the most popular series in C
The Orange Forest Rabbit Mysteries by Lois June Wickstrom and Lucrecia Darling
by Lois Wickstrom and Lucrecia Darling
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 38,900.
Language:
English.
Published: September 14, 2011
by
LookUnderRocks.
Categories:
Fiction » Children’s books » Fiction
(5.00 from 1 review)
The Mystery of the Missing Meteor Field Carrots, The Orange Forest Rabbit's Carrot business is off to a thriving start. First a blue fireball crashes into his favorite carrot field. Then his carrots and his customers start disappearing. And a spy from Lucky Dog Carrots tries to steal the recipe for his maximally delicious carrot bread. Robes Pierre, his loyal puppy smells trouble.
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