Bøker av Laurel Lorenzini

This witch doctor's adventure is just beginning! In Witches Garden, readers will be transported to a world of magic and mystery, following the story of the witch doctor and her granddaughter. The witch doctor is a wise and powerful woman who runs her potion shop with the help of her pet cat and "invisible" lizard. But when her screaming strawberries go missing, and her granddaughter is studying abroad, she must find the culprit alone. Along the way, she meets various colorful characters, including a half-witch, half-plant. Will the witch doctor be able to find her missing strawberries and create enough ghoul flu potion for winter? Witches Garden is a fun book with elements of a modern fairy tale and unique details that make it memorable. The story is unpredictable and has mystery, suspense, and adventure. Laurel Lorenzini introduces readers to a magical place with familiar creatures, where they trade in wish clams, spells, and charms and have a delivery company. It is all creative, and learning about the residents and their daily troubles was entertaining. Mags is missing her granddaughter Bo, who has traveled for school, and her daughter Miriam, who disappeared. Her being overwhelmed with the work in her store made her a likable and familiar everyday person you might bump into on the street. The book has beautiful art that visually narrates the story and makes the book colorful and eye-catching. Children will be attracted to the colors and love seeing all the amazing characters and enchanted locations. I loved reading this book and recommend adding it to your children's book collection. - Reviewed by Doreen Chombu for Readers' Favorite (5-star review) The tone is playful with great attention to detail that Laurel Lorenzini uses to bring this eccentric world to life. From the quirky names of plants (booberry) to the different creatures, every detail works toward establishing the Halloween aesthetic of the town. Children will enjoy the different characters and will love getting to know Bill the Vampire, Haggle Tooth, and Clevis the Werewolf. Through these characters, you're able to see the importance that Mags has in the town and how she uses her garden to help people. Some also provide humor in the story such as a werewolf with a toothache, which will no doubt make children laugh. The illustrations are vivid, bright, and cheery images that fit the tone of the world that Lorenzini has created. These pair well with the zaniness of the characters and provide lovely peeks into the town such as Mags' shop, the different beings, and her role. Witches Garden is a charming children's chapter book that serves as a great foray into reading with a story that is lighthearted, quirky, and charming. - Reviewed by Liz Konkel for Readers' Favorite (5-star review) Laurel Lorenzini has created lovable and quirky characters. Witches and vampires, some of the beings that usually scare children, are given more helpful and cooperative roles in their community, reflecting more likable qualities. The illustrations by Gabriel San Martin pop off the pages and give more life to each part of the story. The narration is fast-paced, and a reader who is familiar with short chapter books will love learning about the harmonious atmosphere in Green Mist Bay. Readers will see examples of friendship, respect, releasing worry, and forgiveness throughout the pages, and the author leaves plenty of room for a series to develop. In the story, readers will learn who is stealing the screaming strawberries, but the mystery of Mags's daughter's disappearance is a subject Lorenzini can explore in another book. Children who enjoy tales about supernatural beings with a hint of mystery will like Witches Garden. - Reviewed by Courtnee Turner Hoyle for Readers' Favorite (5-star review)

This thrilling Halloween tale will have you spellbound! When Elydia and Amari, two daring young witches, decide to take matters into their own hands and add something to their mother's Halloween brew, they don't anticipate the chaos that ensues. Little do they know, this act of mischief will send their family on a journey of truth, forgiveness, and working together. Follow Elydia and Amari on their warm-hearted adventure and discover the power of family. Get your copy of this enchanting rhyming tale today!

This imaginative adventure book will take you on a wild journey! Follow four friends as they find themselves in a library with an escaped book-eating monster roaming the shelves. They'll have to work together to find a way to catch the monster before it devours all the books. But who will they turn to for help? A librarian of course! Join these four friends in their exciting adventure as they face the challenge of a lifetime. Buy now and join the four friends in their quest to save the library! "As a child, I often fantasized about characters who escaped from their books to live in our world, but I realized that if one of them were a monster, things would be unpleasant. In Library Monster and the Book of Pickles, this amusing nightmare comes true for four children, and I have to say I had a blast with them. Laurel Lorenzini described this scenario delightfully, setting the tale in a world that all children who love books will find pleasant and familiar - the library. The book is delightful to read and beautiful to admire because the illustrations are wonderful. I recommend it to all young readers who love to fantasize about the characters in their books and how they might behave if they ran away. I am sure they will have a lot of fun." - Reviewed by Astrid Iustulin for Readers' Favorite, 5- star review

When five mischievous alien friends come to Earth and ask for help learning about Christmas, their Earthling friends know calamities will ensue. But when it comes to spending time with loved ones of any shape or size, it doesn't matter if things go as planned. Join the adventure in this silly story to discover what happens when aliens try to learn about the most wonderful time of the year!

There are certain things students expect on their first day of school, but aliens are not one of them. When a group of mischievous alien visitors land on Earth, they find one brave student willing to show them around an elementary school. Although the aliens convince the boy that they will remain hidden, they can't help but get into trouble. Enjoy a laugh-out-loud story about friendship, courage, and out-of-this-world hijinks. This 5-star Reader's Favorite award-winning science fiction children's picture book is both adventurous and hilarious. Aimed for 5 to 8-year-old schoolchildren, younger children will also enjoy the colorful aliens and humorous pictures.

This heartwarming story of friendship will warm the heart of any reader. Two unlikely friends, Chicken and Mermaid, form an unbreakable bond despite the odds. When Chicken and Mermaid meet by chance, they never expect to become lifelong friends. But as they explore the wonders of friendship, a mocking seagull threatens to tear them apart. Will their bond be strong enough to survive the obstacles they must face? Follow Chicken and Mermaid as they discover the courage to take a stand and the power of true friendship in this sweet adventure.

When summer camp turns into an alien invasion, one brave camper is put to the test. With the wild, chaotic adventures brought by the five mischievous extraterrestrials, he must find a way to keep the campers safe while still having fun. Follow this light-hearted adventure full of humor and excitement as readers of all ages are captivated by the story.