Zoey and Sassafras: Wishypoofs and Hiccups

The Zoey and Sassafras Series, Book 9

By: Asia Citro

Narrated by: Janina Edwards

Oh dear … when Pip shows up with a new look that’s just as much of a surprise to him as to Zoey and Sassafras, the trio knows something strange is happening in the forest. They retrace Pip’s steps only to see another magical friend change right before their eyes! It’s up to the team to figure out what is happening and how to change the magical animals back before things get any more serious …

Each story in the Zoey and Sassafras series features a new magical animal with a problem that must be solved using science. There isn’t a set formula for each book; Zoey sometimes needs to run experiments, while other times she needs to investigate a mystery, and yet other times she needs to do research. Zoey models how to keep a science journal through her handwritten entries in each story. Each story is complete with a glossary of the kid-friendly definitions for scientific terms used. The series highlights child-led inquiry science and the topics covered align with both Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards.

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Different narration

Narrator uses a slightly different style and it was hard to get into the story as a result. Zoey’s voice is calmer and lower pitched. So it kept registering as another character speaking and was confusing for me and my kid.

We both love her books <3

The performance is PHENOMENAL. The storyline is engaging for both, my son and myself. I like that its magic and science intertwined—it helps it feel more rounded out than if it were just one or the other. Thanks, Asia and Janina! Stellar combination 💕🙌🏽

I.L.T.A.B.T.W.T.A!!!!(I love this author but this was totally amazing)

sooooooo fun!! I am big fan of Carrie Firestone, Terri Libenson, and now Asia Citro too!!!!

review by my 5yo

um I like all the monsters and stuff that comes at her house. and I like the story MEOW!! Just I like it, I like all the stuff.

Really good

I liked the description and the vocab perfect for little kids to learn great book