Category Archives: Fairies

How to Ride a Dragonfly by Kitty Donohoe, illustrated by Anne Wilsdorf

Posted on April 28, 2023 by susanh579

How to Ride a Dragonfly by Kitty Donohoe, illustrated by Anne Wilsdorf. Random House, 2023. 9780593175644  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? It was such a … Continue reading →

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How to Catch a Garden Fairy by Alice Walstead, illustrated by Andy Elkerton

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Stephanie Tournas

How To Catch A Garden Fairy by Alice Walstead, illustrated by Andy Elkerton. Sourcebooks, 2023. 9781728263205 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review): 4 Format: Picture book ARC (publication date 3/23) What did you like about the … Continue reading →

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Fairy Science by Ashley Spires

Posted on October 5, 2022 by susanh579

Fairy Science by Ashley Spires. Tundra Books, c2019, 2022. 9780525581420 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Paperback What did you like about the book? Esther is a fairy who does not believe in magic.  … Continue reading →

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The Fog Catcher’s Daughter by Marianne McShane, illustrated by Alan Marks

Posted on June 26, 2022 by kyurenka

The Fog Catcher’s Daughter by Marianne McShane, illustrated by Alan Marks, Candlewick Press, 2022.  9781536211306  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4.5 Format: Hardcover Picture book What did you like about the book? Eily lives with … Continue reading →

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Nightmare in Savannah by Lela Gwenn, illustrated by Rowan Maccoll

Posted on March 20, 2022 by susanh579

Nightmare in Savannah by Lela Gwenn, illustrated by Rowan Maccoll. Mad Cave Studios, 2021. 9781952303265 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or starred review) 3 Format: Paperback graphic novel Genre:  Supernatural/Horror  What did you like about the book? The story … Continue reading →

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When I Was a Fairy by Tom Silson, illustrated by Ewa Poklewska-Koziełło

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Stephanie Tournas

When I Was a Fairy by Tom Silson, illustrated by Ewa Poklewska-Koziełło. Flying Eye Books, 2021. 9781838740207 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover picture book Genre:  Fantasy What did you like about the book? … Continue reading →

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The Fairy Song by Janis Mackay, illustrated by Ruchi Mhasane

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Stephanie Tournas

The Fairy Song by Janis Mackay, illustrated by Ruchi Mhasane. Kelpies Books, 2021. 9781782507475 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Paperback Genre:  Fantasy/picture book What did you like about the book? This charming fairy tale-like … Continue reading →

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William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, retold by Georghia Ellinas, illustrated by Jane Ray

Posted on August 6, 2021 by susanh579

William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, retold by Georghia Ellinas, illustrated by Jane Ray. Candlewick, 2021. 9781536217735 Rating: (1-5) (5 is an excellent or starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover Genre: Picture book What did you like about the book? There … Continue reading →

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In the Land of Fairies by Daniela Drescher

Posted on July 28, 2021 by susanh579

In the Land of Fairies by Daniela Drescher. Floris Books, 2021. 9781782507215 Format: Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or Starred review)  3 Format: Hardcover Genre: Picture book   What did you like about the book? In this third edition of … Continue reading →

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Twinkle’s Fairy Pet Day by Katharine Holabird, illustrated by Sarah Warburton

Posted on April 5, 2021 by kyurenka

        Twinkle’s Fairy Pet Day by Katharine Holabird, illustrated by Sarah Warburton, Little Simon, 9781534429192, 2021 (Originally published in 2016 as Twinkle Tames a Dragon – Great Britain) Format: Hardcover Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred … Continue reading →

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