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Alice The Fairy (Hardcover)
by David Shannon (Illustrator)
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Story, Picture books, Ages 4-8, Children's books |
| Market price: ¥ 168.00
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¥ 158.00
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| MSL Pointer Review:
An endearing, funny story about a girl and her magical imagination which is really cute and enjoyable. |
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Author: David Shannon (Illustrator)
Publisher: Blue Sky Press
Pub. in: October, 2004
ISBN: 0439490251
Pages: 40
Measurements: 11.3 x 8.9 x 0.4 inches
Origin of product: USA
Order code: BC00259
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The story is told by an adorable, precocious, preschooler with a fanciful imagination who believes she's a fairy! Accordingly, her blond curls are topped with a tiara; she wears strap-on wings, and wields a magic wand. Admittedly, she's only a "Temporary" fairy because she hasn't passed all of the magic tests or attended "Advanced Fairy School" - prerequisites to "Permanent" fairyhood. Alice exuberantly demonstrates her current array of tricks in loosely drawn, humorous, child-like illustrations. This includes "changing" her dad "into a horse" (having him give her a ride on his back), making herself "disappear" (by turning off the lights or hiding under her blanket), and "turning" her "oatmeal into cake" with "fairy dust" (sugar). She even tries unsuccessfully to do advanced tricks like making her "dog float on the ceiling" or her "clothes get up off the floor and dances around and line up in the closet." She must also protect herself from the "wicked Duchess" (Mom) who once "locked her in the tower" (her room) and might to "poison" her with broccoli. Interesting story for little kids and highly recommended for ages 2 to 6.
Target readers:
Kids aged 4-8
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David Shannon is the author and illustrator of many highly praised books for children. Born in Washington, D.C., he grew up in Spokane, Washington. He graduated from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, with a fine arts degree, and then moved to New York City. His editorial illustrations have appeared in The New York Times, Time, and Rolling Stone, and his artwork has appeared on numerous book jackets. Shannon is a passionate baseball fan and softball player. He and his wife now live in Los Angeles.
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Alice has a nose for trouble, but luckily she's a fairy-a Temporary Fairy. She has a magic wand, fairy wings, and a blanket, all of which she uses to disappear, to fly, to transform her dad into a horse, and to turn his cookies into her own! There are still a few things Alice needs to learn to become a Permanent Fairy, like how to float her dog on the ceiling and make her clothes put themselves away, but she's working on it-sort of. Here's an endearing, funny story about a girl and her magical imagination, sure to delight every fairy in training!
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2006-12-30 00:00>
From the author of the fabulous "No, David!" series of books, here's one for the little girls. Alice is the most adorable, precocious girl, who dresses up as a fairy (and is therefore a "temporary fairy." One has to go to a special school to become a permanent fairy.) I was always amazed by the David books because the author perfectly captures what an active little boy is like (exactly like my little brother, also named David). He did it again this time by perfectly capturing a little girl (like many 2-5 year olds) who hates to eat broccoli and take baths (so she hopes to use her magic wand to turn her bath into strawberry jello.) My 4 year old daughter was in stitches over the content and the amazing illustrations. This book will definitely be high on my Christmas list to give to all of my daughter's friends this year. |
Kathy (MSL quote), USA
<2006-12-30 00:00>
I loved it the first time I read through it and I am still loving reading this to my children after having it for over a year. There hasn't been a week that goes by without my daughter or son requesting "Alice" or other David Shannon books. I love his style which is wonderfully expressive and my children love it for its childlike qualities. If you loved "No David" you'll love "Alice" as much if not more. I would recommend this highly as a gift for any special little one in your life. |
A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2006-12-30 00:00>
Alice is precocious, creative and confident! And she looks marvelous dressed up as a fairy. Little Alice is the first to admit that she is a "temporary" fairy because you have to go to a special school to become a permanent one - and she hasn't done that yet. Alice plies her magic by showing us how she can fly low and fast, change her dad into a horse and turn cookies meant for her dad into her own. Oh, my, what a beautiful crown she made for dad. But she is always watching out for the "wicked Duchess" (mom) who once locked her up in a room forever (but she got out). Alice the Fairy is a delightful book that all little girls will love. The illustrations are big, colorful and whimsical and ever so inviting. Armchair Interviews says: Alice the Fairy is a must read, must have for those special little ones in your life. |
A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2006-12-30 00:00>
We are big fans of the "No David" books and picked this one up. My daughter is 4 and can relate to the little girl with a wild imagination who believes she is a fairy! We both laughed at the way she makes herself "disappear" and how she changes the color of her dress. The only thing is that I can't stop my daughter from calling me the "Evil Duchess"! |
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