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From the creator and artist of Raggedy Ann and Andy, this d ... Read more

From the creator and artist of Raggedy Ann and Andy, this delicately designed book was first published in 1917 by Voland Company of Chicago and has been restored to its original luster in this edition. Decorating each page are whimsical, jewel-like, full-color illustrations — among the most memorable examples of the "Sunbonnet" period of children's book illustrations from 1905-1920. Minimize

Toy inventor Nicolas meets widowed ornithologist Ingrid and ... Read more

Toy inventor Nicolas meets widowed ornithologist Ingrid and her son Raul on a plane. Not long after his encounter, Nicolas and Ingrid are married and living an idyllic existence in a beautiful old house in the Catalan countryside. The imaginative Nicolas tells Raul stories about the enchanted world of fairies as they explore their neighbouring forest, blurring the line between reality and fiction. One day Raul chances upon a woman in the forest - could she be the fairy he`s been seeking? "Part whimsical fable and part affectionate human comedy, The Education of Fairies is a slight and effervescent, but charming and thoughtful demythification of a "happily ever after" romantic ideal." - STRICTLY FILM SCHOOL Minimize

Book Description: "A fairy (also fey or fae or faerie; coll ... Read more

Book Description: "A fairy (also fey or fae or faerie; collectively, wee folk, good folk, people of peace, and other euphemisms) is the name given to an alleged metaphysical spirit or supernatural being.The fairy is based on the fae of medieval Western European (Old French) folklore and romance. Fairies are often identified with related beings of other mythologies (see list of beings referred to as fairies). Even in folklore that uses the term "fairy," there are many definitions of what constitutes a fairy. Sometimes the term is used to describe any magical creature, including goblins or gnomes: at other times, the term only describes a specific type of more ethereal creature.Fairies are generally described as human in appearance and as having magical powers. Their origins are less clear in the folklore, being variously the dead, or some form of angel, or a species completely independent of humans or angels. Folklorists have suggested that their actual origin lies in a conquered race living in hiding, or in religious beliefs that lost currency with the advent of Christianity. These explanations are not always mutually incompatible, and they may be traceable to multiple sources. Much of the folklore about fairies revolves about protection from their malice, by such means as cold iron (fairies don't like iron and will not go near it) or charms of rowan and herbs, or avoiding offense by shunning locations known to be theirs. In particular, folklore describes how to prevent the fairies from stealing babies and substituting changelings, and abducting older people as well. Many folktales are told of fairies, and they appear as characters in stories from medieval tales of chivalry, to Victorian fairy tales, and up to the present day in modern literature." (Quote from wikipedia.org)Table of Contents: Publisher's Preface; Preface; Notes On Welsh Pronunciation; The Lady Of The Lake; Arthur In The Cave; The Curse Of Pantannas; The Drowning Of The Bottom Hundred; Elidyr's Sojurn In Fairy-land; Rhys And Llywelyn; Lowri Dafydd Earns A Purse Of Gold; The Llanfabon Changeling; Why The Red Dragon Is The Emblem Of Wales; Llyn Cwm Llwch; The Adventures Of Three Farmers; Cadwaladr And His Goat; The Fairy Wife; Einion And The Lady Of The Greenwood; The Green Isles Of The Ocean; March's Ears; The Fairy Harp; Guto Bach And The Fairies; Ianto's Chase; The Stray Cow; Bala Lake; The Forbidden Mountain; Tudor Ap Einion; The Fairy Walking Stick; Dick The Fiddler's Money; A Strange Otter; Fairy Ointment; Pergrin And The Mermaiden; The Cave Of The Young Men Of Snowdonia; Einion And The Fair Family; St. Collen And The King Of Faery; Helig's Hollow; Owen Goes A-wooing; The Fairy Reward; Why Deunant Has The Front Door In The Back; Getting Rid Of The Fairies; The Mantle Of Kings' Beards; Pedws Ffowk And St Elian's Well; Magic Music; Sili Go Dwt; Another Changeling; A Fairy Borrowing; Treasure Seeking; The Richest Man; St. Beuno And The Curlew; The Cat Witches; The Swallowed Court; What Marged Rolant Saw; Ned Puw's Farewell; Pennard Castle; The Man With The Green Weeds; Goronwy Tudor And The Witches Of Llanddona; Robin's Return; The Harper's Gratuity; Six And Four Are Ten; Envy Burns Itself; The Bride From The Red Lake; A Fairy Dog; Grace's Well; The Fairy Password; St. Winifred's Well; The Ancients Of The World; Nansi Llwyd And The Dog Of Darkness; An Adventure In The Big Bog; The Pwca Of The Trwyn; Johnny Gethin And The Candle; Fetching A Halter; Dai Sion's Homecoming; Melangell's Lambs; Syfaddon Lake; The Power Of St. Tegla's Well; The Men Of Ardudwy; The Parti-coloured Cow; Striking A Corpse Candle; Hu Gadarn; The Devil's Bridge; The Martyred Hound; Twm Of The Fair Lies; Black Robin; Llyn Llech Owen; A Ghostly Rehersal; A Phantom Funeral; Why The Robin's Breast Is RedAbout the Publisher: Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Clas Minimize

Made of stone resin and these measure 3"-4" My Little Kitch ... Read more

Made of stone resin and these measure 3"-4" My Little Kitchen Fairies by G.G. Santiago are an adorable line of mischievous fairies designed exclusively for Enesco. Searching for a kitchen to live in as she pleases, It's through tiny keyholes that this little Fairy squeezes. She'll hide amongst your china, until you turn your back, But be careful of this Little Fairy, for mischief is her knack. She watches pots boil over, distracting you with ease, Changing your favourite recipes, if she so does please. This Little Fairy can be sneaky - for when you think she's gone, You might spot her in the cupboards, early in the dawn. Sometimes napping in your teacups, or wandering to and fro, Making it her comfy home, and happy doing so. Your kitchen will be cozy, the true heart of your home, When visited by a fairy, you will never be alone. Artist and designer GG Santiago is widely respected in the world of fine collectibles for the special quality of her work, which combines genuine emotion, compassion and exquisite detail in all her images. Her latest collections of whimsical figurines, My Little Kitchen Fairies, became a phenomenal success, touching so many hearts with a true essence of the mischievous delight. She works comfortably in many media as both an illustrator and a sculptor. Her numerous accolades include a prestigious Award of Excellence from Collector Editions magazine. Santiago shares her studio-home in rural Indiana with husband Jesse and son Jaime, surrounded by gardens and woodlands. She is a genuine animal lover and her dozen pets, including dogs, cats, birds and fish, make her household a lively one. Minimize

A great smaller fairy house with amazing details! It can b ... Read more

A great smaller fairy house with amazing details! It can be used in either a fairy garden landscape perhaps under an old oak tree or among your favorite fairy flowers. This fairy house is also a good choice for container fairy gardens which will sit on a porch, patio, an old birdbath or wherever your imagination takes you! Minimize

Sprinkled with pixie dust and sequins this teal fairy dress ... Read more

Sprinkled with pixie dust and sequins this teal fairy dress up is sure to have extra magic within! This shimmery spandex is embellished with teal and purple flowers with the most beautiful gems at the center. The knee length, layered tricot skirt is sewn directly into the leotard, making it perfect for daily wear or use. The dress has no velcro or zippers to frustrate your little one or snag the fabric. She can easily put it on and take it off herself as the bodice is made of a very stretchy fabric. This not only helps with ease of dressing, but also to accommodate a variety of sizes. As with all of our dresses, it is washable, wearable and made to last! Wings not included. Minimize

Large canvas fairy art embellished with glitter make the mo ... Read more

Large canvas fairy art embellished with glitter make the most attractive pieces of art in any room! Ready to hang, these charming pieces are a part of the Glittered Enchanted Fairies Collection. Countless hours are spent designing and creating by hand this unique line of collectables. Enchanted Fairies have taken rare vintage images from the early 1900's and reproduced them on canvas. With their whimsical and nostalgic motifs, see how these whimsical and delightful fairies beckon you to their magical world of fantasy and fun! Minimize

This kit combines Lupatelli's incredible deck with  in-dept ... Read more

This kit combines Lupatelli's incredible deck with  in-depth studies of The Fairy Tarot. The suits correspond to traditional Tarot, but reflect the fairy lifestyle (Acorns, Hearts, Leaves, and Bells). Some of the Major Arcana are renamed in honor of fairy history (for example, Justice becomes The Dryad and Temperance becomes The Sylph). According to myth, this deck was created by the Great Magician of the Fairies of the Enchanted Realm in order to help the undisciplined fairies learn appropriate behavior. The Great Magician wove magic into the cards; they could, when consulted properly,  show seekers their problems and provide possible solutions. Kit includes 78 full-color cards and 160 page book. Minimize

Book Description: "A fairy (also fey or fae or faerie; coll ... Read more

Book Description: "A fairy (also fey or fae or faerie; collectively, wee folk, good folk, people of peace, and other euphemisms) is the name given to an alleged metaphysical spirit or supernatural being.The fairy is based on the fae of medieval Western European (Old French) folklore and romance. Fairies are often identified with related beings of other mythologies (see list of beings referred to as fairies). Even in folklore that uses the term "fairy," there are many definitions of what constitutes a fairy. Sometimes the term is used to describe any magical creature, including goblins or gnomes: at other times, the term only describes a specific type of more ethereal creature.Fairies are generally described as human in appearance and as having magical powers. Their origins are less clear in the folklore, being variously the dead, or some form of angel, or a species completely independent of humans or angels. Folklorists have suggested that their actual origin lies in a conquered race living in hiding, or in religious beliefs that lost currency with the advent of Christianity. These explanations are not always mutually incompatible, and they may be traceable to multiple sources. Much of the folklore about fairies revolves about protection from their malice, by such means as cold iron (fairies don't like iron and will not go near it) or charms of rowan and herbs, or avoiding offense by shunning locations known to be theirs. In particular, folklore describes how to prevent the fairies from stealing babies and substituting changelings, and abducting older people as well. Many folktales are told of fairies, and they appear as characters in stories from medieval tales of chivalry, to Victorian fairy tales, and up to the present day in modern literature." (Quote from wikipedia.org)Table of Contents: Publisher's Preface; Introduction; The Three Green Men Of Glen Nevis; Nursery Stories; The Story Of The White Pet ; The Milk-white Doo ; The Croodin Doo ; The Cattie Sits In The Kiln-ring Spinning ; Marriage Of Robin Redbreast And The Wren ; The Tempted Lady ; The Fause Knight And The Wee Boy ; The Strange visitor ; Rashin-coatie ; Stories Of Animals ; The Fox Outwitted; The Fox Troubled With Fleas; The Fox And The Bag-pipes; The Fox's Stratagem; The Fox And The Wrens; The Fox And The Cock; How The Wolf Lost His Tail; Frog And Crow; The Grouse Cock And His Wife; The Eagle And The Wren ; The Wren's Presumption; The Two Foxes; The Bee And The Mouse; The Two Mice; Alexander Jones; Fairy Tales; The Fairies Of Scotland ; The Fairy And The Miller's Wife ; Sir Godfrey Macculloch ; The Laird O' Co' ; Habitrot ; The Tulman ; The Isle Of Pabaidh ; Sanntraigh ; Water Fairies ; Fairy Transportation ; The Poor Man Of Peatlaw ; The Fairy Boy Of Leith ; "mind The Crooked Finger" ; The Two Young Ploughmen ; The Smith And The Fairies ; The Lothian Farmer's Wife ; Redemption From Fairy Land ; The Fairy And The Bible-reader ; Thom And Willie ; The Gloaming Bucht ; The Fairy's Song ; The Faithful Purse-bearer; The Brownie, The Bogle, The Kelpy, Mermen, Demons; The Scottish Brownie ; The Brownie Of Bodsbeck ; The Brownie And The Thievish Maids ; The Bogle ; The Doomed Rider ; Graham Of Morphie ; The Fisherman And The Merman ; The Mermaid Wife ; The Seal-catcher's Adventure ; The Mermaid Of Knockdolion ; The Young Laird Of Lorntie ; Nuckelavee ; The Two Shepherds ; Fatlips ; The Silly Mutton; Witchcraft; Macgillichallum Of Razay ; The Witch Of Laggan ; The Blacksmith's Wife Of Yarrowfoot ; The Miller Of Holdean ; Ronaldson Of Bowden ; The Farmer's Wife Of Deloraine ; Laird Harry Gilles ; The Missing Web ; The Witches Of Delnabo ; The Brazen Brogues; Comic Tales; The Wee Bunnock ; The Tale Of The Shifty Lad, The Widow's Son ; Lothian Tom ; The Ploughman's Glory; Or, Tom's Song; The Witty Exploits Of Mr. George Buchanan, The King's Fool ; Literary Tales ; The Haunted Ships ; Elphin Irving ; Cou Minimize

In an utilitarian age, of all other times, it is a matter o ... Read more

In an utilitarian age, of all other times, it is a matter of grave importance that fairy tales should be respected. Charles Dickens The golden age of fairy painting lasted between 1840-1870 when fairies found expression in most of the Victorian arts - paintings, illustration, literature, theatre, ballet and music. The Victorians wanted desperately to believe in fairies because they represented a way to escape the intolerable reality of living in an unromantic, materialistic and scientific age. Fairy painting had a strong literary background. The books of the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen perfected the Victorian consciousness. Shakespeare was an even more important source in particular with The Tempest and A Midsummer Night's Dream. Another influence was the Victorian obsession with the supernatural, spiritualism and the unseen world. Minimize

Do you believe in fairies? You will with all the smiles, fr ... Read more

Do you believe in fairies? You will with all the smiles, frogs, and sparkly dust all over the place. Down came the good fairy. And my how good she looked with her flowers, petals, and jewels adorning shimmery fabric! Little Bunny Foo Foo won't be boppin' any field mice on the heads now. Using Velcro, petals, flowers, jewels and skirt pieces, simply attach to the base skirt and top. Mix and match skirt tiers, layered petals, jewels and flowers to create and recreate your own good fairy. All ShailieTM dress kits can mix & match creating endless designs! NO SEWING REQUIRED. A bright idea! What kind of girl doesn't love playing dress up? Admit it, you do too. Now, what girl wouldn't love designing and playing in her own dress up creations? Style Paige LLC created ShailieTM (shay-lee) when a young mother couldn't find toys for her daughter, Paige, which inspired the same creative energy for girls that her son's toys did for boys. ShailieTM allows girls to design, create, wear... and then switch it up and do it again! ShailieTM was born offering sleeves, skirts, tops, and accessories of various styles, colors, and lengths. Girls can mix and match to create endless looks on their very own life size designer dress form, making their creations a cinch to wear and model with friends. Let the fashion frenzy begin! Minimize

[This is the Audiobook CD Library Edition in vinyl case.] [ ... Read more

[This is the Audiobook CD Library Edition in vinyl case.] [Edited and Adapted by Rosemary Kingston] [Read by Marguerite Gavin] Here is a wonderfully timeless collection from the best sources of fairy tales, including Hans Christian Andersen, Charles Perrault, the Brothers Grimm, and Antoine Galland (translator of The Thousand and One Nights). The fairy tales in this collection include: *Puss in Boots, *Rumpelstiltskin, *The Frog Prince, *Cinderella and the Glass Slipper, *Jack and the Beanstalk, *The Wild Swans, *Snow White and Rose Red, *The Spirit in the Bottle, *Little Red Riding Hood, *The Three Bears, and many others that are sure to be familiar to children and adults alike. Minimize

Ethereal and enchanting, the fairy has captured the imagina ... Read more

Ethereal and enchanting, the fairy has captured the imagination of people around the world, appearing on everything from stationery to tattoos. Recognizing the growing interest in these mystical creatures, David Riche, creator of the hugely successful Web site fairyartists.com, has compiled this collection of fairy artwork by artists from Japan, Europe, and the United States. Some childlike, some sensual, some mysterious, these portraits provide ideal motifs for body art, stickers, greeting cards, and other applications. Working in many different mediums, artists such as Linda Ravenscroft, Myrea Pettit, and Josephine Wall capture the magic that makes the fairy such a captivating figure. With beautiful full-color reproductions of each piece, this volume will bring joy to the hearts of fairy lovers everywhere. Minimize

How can a fairy'sblessing be such a curse?At her birth, Ell ... Read more

How can a fairy'sblessing be such a curse?At her birth, Ella of Frell was the unfortunate recipient of a foolish fairy's gift--the "gift' of obedience. Ella must obey any order given to her, whether it's hopping on one foot for a day and a half, or chopping off her own head! But strong-willed Ella does not tamely accept her fate. Against a bold backdrop of princes, ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, and fairy godmothers, Ella goes on a quest to break the curse--once and for all. In this incredible debut novel comes the richly entertaining story of Ella of Frell, who at birth was given the gift of obedience by a fairy. Ella soon realizes that this gift is little better than a curse, for how can she truly be herself if at anytime anyone can order her to hop on one foot, or cut off her hand, or betray her kingdom'and she'll have to obey? Against a bold tapestry of princes, ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, and fairy godmothers, Ella's quest to break the curse once and for all and discover who she really is is as sharply funny as Catherine, Called Birdy and as richly poignant as Beauty, and has all the marks of a classic in the making. 00 Rebecca Caudill Young Reader's Book Award, 99-00 Black-Eyed Susan Award (Gr 6-9 Cat), 00 CA Young Reader Medal (Mid. School/Jr. High Cat.), 01 Blue Spruce Award Masterlist (YA Cat.), and 00 Indiana Young Hoosier Book Award (Grades 6-8 Cat.) 2000 List of Popular Paperbacks for YA and 00 Judy Lopez Memorial Award Honor Book Minimize

The Papo toy line features beatifully crafted figurines of ... Read more

The Papo toy line features beatifully crafted figurines of knights, pirates, castles and enchanted creatures. Papo toys come in a wide variety of colors, all hand painted and bursting with imagination. With Papo Knights toys, a world of medieval castles, brave knights, and fierce dragons comes to life. With Papo toys, your children will enjoy hours of imaginative play in wondrous worlds of conquest and battle, chivalry and horse play. Papo toys encourage your kids to use their imagination to create their own magical kingdom. Minimize

A great smaller fairy house with amazing details! It can b ... Read more

A great smaller fairy house with amazing details! It can be used in either a fairy garden landscape perhaps under an old oak tree or among your favorite fairy flowers. This fairy house is also a good choice for container fairy gardens which will sit on a porch, patio, an old birdbath or wherever your imagination takes you! Minimize

Low Cost Shipping! Metapot.com charges shipping based on we ... Read more

Low Cost Shipping! Metapot.com charges shipping based on weight, not the quantity of items. Shipping is only $6 for orders under a pound and only increases by $1 for each extra pound.Life springs up all around the spot where this enchanting fairy has come to rest. A newborn fawn lies at her feet while flowers bloom all around her and grass begins to break through the glittering ice and snow. Standing 7 1/4 tall and measuring 4 1/2 at the widest stretch of her wings, her detailed green and scarlet clothes blend seamlessly with both her glorious wings and the plant life bursting forth all about her. Minimize

Our enchanting fairy retreat is the perfect home for your M ... Read more

Our enchanting fairy retreat is the perfect home for your Magic Cabin Fairies and friends. The Fairy Forest Home looks like a real woodland nest, as it's made from natural elder wood branches as framework between solid pine "floors." Handcrafted in Vietnam, it easily assembles in 10-15 minutes and can be draped and accessorized with our 11-piece Fairy Forest Accessory Set which includes seasonally colored silk gauze, China silk, plant-dyed wool rope and roving, a silk gauze fairy hammock, 2 miniature baskets, and a wee bird's nest - all for creating a secret forest hideaway where your fairy can live and play. A magical miniature playhouse for ages 3 and up. Magic Cabin Fairy Dolls and 3-Piece Accessories Set (850105)are sold seperately. Available Styles: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter (Shown). Sizes: Forest Home approx. 27"H x 18" dia., Silk Gauze 45" x 30", China Silk 36" sq., Wool Rope 4 meters, Roving 25 gms. Fairy Forest Home Collection- Save $8.98 when you buy the Home and Accessory set together. Only $130. WARNING CHOKING HAZARD. Not for under 3 yrs. Minimize

[Products Material] high-quality short plush material, shea ... Read more

[Products Material] high-quality short plush material, shearing super- soft, plush fabrics, etc. [Product Description] people can wear to walk into a free performance figures, lively and sweet lifelike form. Permeability has good, clear line of sight, the features are easy to clean, clothes can be added enterprises, such as the image of . [Usage] performances, advertising, corporate LOGO display [Applicant Scope ] First, commercial Street, children's playground, pedestrian street, parks and public photo Second, a variety of commercial fairs, Expo Three, the Enterprise Shopping Center, publicity, promotional activities Fourth, the entertainment, theme park campaign Fifth, a variety of large-scale gatherings, birthday parties, opening ceremonies, sporting events, weddings, carnivals Sixth, kindergartens and public welfare activities . Minimize

Tall as an eyelash, quick as a plane was the tiniest fairy, ... Read more

Tall as an eyelash, quick as a plane was the tiniest fairy, Penelope Jane. Penelope Jane de la Fesser, a flying French fairy, is just the perfect size to live in the right-hand dresser drawer of her very best friend, five-year-old Carrie. When this eyelash-tall fairy decides one day to go to school with Carrie, she doesn't let her tiny size stand in the way of getting into some really big trouble! But when the whole school is suddenly in danger, Penelope Jane musters a lion's share of courage in order to save the day. Includes the words and music to the original song "How to Be Strong" by Grammy Award-winning singer Rosanne Cash. Minimize

When Celia Lovejoy's parents announce that her grandmother ... Read more

When Celia Lovejoy's parents announce that her grandmother is coming to live with them, Celia is delighted. Now while her parents work at their toy company, she can spend time with Grammy instead of going to bossy Paul's house. When her grandmother tells stories about the fairies living in the woods behind Celia's house, her parents are quick to dismiss it. "Just a lot of nonsense," says her father with a wave of his hand. Her mother reminds her that a ten-year-old girl is too old to believe in magic. But if there are no fairies, how to explain the glimmers of light she sees from her balcony at night? And why does she dream of a fairy girl begging for help? All of the answers are in the woods, if only Celia is brave enough to find out. An engaging story sure to delight readers everywhere. Minimize

Wings, wands, ribbons, flowing fabric, and shiny sparkles h ... Read more

Wings, wands, ribbons, flowing fabric, and shiny sparkles help create the perfect world for a fashionable fairy.  Create your own enchanted fairy fashions with My First Fairy Portfolio. With Eye Design’s My First Portfolio series, your budding designer’s imagination will run wild as she creates a dream world all her very own. Each kit comes with 15 pages of how-to ideas, 40 pages of model figures, 200 accessory stickers, 24 pages of fabric-patterned paper, and 2 pages of reusable, plastic stencils. And the purse-shaped cover lets her take her fantasy fashion collection wherever she goes. Fun and stylish, the Eye Design kits contain all the components necessary to design and dream for hours.   Minimize

Just as seashells house the sound and spirit of the sea, so ... Read more

Just as seashells house the sound and spirit of the sea, so too the forest houses the sound and spirit of the legendary fairies. A 1997 Parents' Choice Gold Award winner, Kristen's Fairy House takes its viewers on a quiet journey of many unexpected discoveries. Young Kristen ventures into the peaceful surroundings of an island off the coast of Maine with her talented Aunt Tracy, a storybook artist. Together they explore a wonderful woodsy land dedicated to the creation of fairy houses. As the week--and Kristen's own fairy house project--progresses, the two share simple moments of heartwarming pleasure: a cozy campfire, a breakfast of blueberry pancakes, a late-night waltz in their quaint cottage. The entire movie is shot as a documentary, narrated in retrospective prose by Kristen. Throughout the story, she learns the importance of viewing the world with an artist's eye, appreciating beauty in the smallest packages. Its simple style, harmonious score, and inviting scenery make this short feature tremendously enjoyable for youngsters old enough to ponder the reality of fairies and adults young enough to let them. The videotape package includes a handout, illustrated by Aunt Tracy, that describes tips for building a fairy house like Kristen's. Upon viewing, kids will probably want to dig right in and build their own. --Liane Thomas Minimize

An enchanting guide for anyone who's ever dreamt of being a ... Read more

An enchanting guide for anyone who's ever dreamt of being a fairy! Did you know that fairies can be short, small, fat, tall, or thin? Whatever they look like, all fairies are very clever and very magical. And have you ever wondered where fairies live? This offbeat and highly amusing guide describes the essentials for any child who decides to become a fairy: a magic wand, flying shoes, a cloak of invisibility, glitter, and a regal expression. This book offers masses of practical information. Within these pages, readers will discover everything they need to know about fairy outfits and clothes, equipment and accessories. There's even detailed information on magic and spells. Young fairies might choose the spell for good luck or the one for making general mischief. And be sure to check out the pages on wands and flying practice, both critical to a successful career as a fairy. You will also find out about fairy godmothers and the code of conduct that fairies must obey. Full of imagination and a quirky sense of humor that will hit kids' funny bone, this is a hugely entertaining book on the upside-down world of fairies. And there could be no better person to illustrate it than Lucy Loveheart, who must have been a fairy once herself. (20021004) Minimize

Ever since Newbery Honor author Gail Carson Levine introduc ... Read more

Ever since Newbery Honor author Gail Carson Levine introduced the magical village of Snettering-on-Snoakes in the faraway Kingdom of Biddle, young readers have been laughing their way through her hilarious retellings of famous and not-so-famous fairy tales. Now, for the first time, the six beloved Princess Tales are together in one magnificent volume: The high jinks begin in The Fairy's Mistake, which pokes fun at a meddlesome fairy whose plans for good go terribly awry. In The Princess Test, the author spoofs the notion that a pea can prove a person's pedigree. Princess Sonora and the Long Sleep features a genius of a princess, a hundred years of snooze, two princes, and a flock of balding sheep! Cinderella is a boy in Cinderellis and the Glass Hill, and the glass slipper is a glass hill. In For Biddle's Sake, Parsley tries to forget her beloved prince and get used to life as a Biddlebum Toad. The road to happily-ever-after isn't easy when a baker's son and a princess fall in love in The Fairy's Return. Elements of the classics are woven into these not-so-typical retellings of "Toads and Diamonds," "The Princess and the Pea," "Sleeping Beauty," "The Princess on the Glass Hill," "Puddocky," and "The Golden Goose." The fresh and funny twists on favorite fairy tales will win the hearts and capture the imaginations of young readers everywhere. Minimize