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Tales of Pixie Hollow #23
Rosetta's Dress Mess
Rosetta's Dress Mess is the 23rd book in our Disney Fairies chapter book series, which features Tinker Bell's adventures with her fairy friends in Never Land.
Garden-talent fairy Rosetta likes one thing almost as much as her flowers—pretty dresses! She can never wait to check out the sewing-talent fairies' latest creations. When they decide to have a fashion show, the fairies even let Rosetta design a dress for it. She has so many wonderful ideas...until a conk on the head knocks her style sense right out of her! Now Rosetta is wearing a lampshade as a hat and her favorite color is drab. Has she lost her fairy flair forever?
Garden-talent fairy Rosetta likes one thing almost as much as her flowers—pretty dresses! She can never wait to check out the sewing-talent fairies' latest creations. When they decide to have a fashion show, the fairies even let Rosetta design a dress for it. She has so many wonderful ideas...until a conk on the head knocks her style sense right out of her! Now Rosetta is wearing a lampshade as a hat and her favorite color is drab. Has she lost her fairy flair forever?
128 pages, Paperback
First published January 10, 2012
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Laura Driscoll
166 books49 followersLaura Driscoll is the author of numerous first chapter and beginning reader books, including We Are Twins and The Bravest Cat! She lives in central Connecticut with her husband and two children.
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May 2, 2025
read May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025: 4 stars
December 10, 2023
In my quest to read all the Pixie Hollow tales in order to satiate my desperate need to be part of the niche of people that know all about Tinker Bell and her friends, further than the films show us, I've entered a rabbit hole and discovered that this -rather short- book journey isn't all of what the little fairies of Never Land have to offer.
If anyone will be kind enough to explain to me how to read the rest of the books (the order and all) I'd love it, but for now I think this is enough. They were all very cute stories and now I'll go back to my cave to obsessively draw all the characters.
If anyone will be kind enough to explain to me how to read the rest of the books (the order and all) I'd love it, but for now I think this is enough. They were all very cute stories and now I'll go back to my cave to obsessively draw all the characters.
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November 29, 2011Why is it I want to read this?
And what really bugs me is I used to have all the books in the series.... And yet they keep making more so I must buy more... Oh goodie...
And what really bugs me is I used to have all the books in the series.... And yet they keep making more so I must buy more... Oh goodie...
February 3, 2012
Another entry in the Disney Fairies series, this time focusing on Rosetta and love of fashion, which gets her into a little bit of trouble. After being invited by the sewing talent fairies to design a dress for their upcoming show, Rosetta is knocked in the head, and loses her fashion sense! It will take the combined efforts of her friends to come up with the perfect design and save Rosetta's fashion sense. As always, there's a strong message of friendship and loyalty woven throughout the book and a sense of staying true to who you are. There's plenty of silliness (Tink's plan to "fix" Rosetta got several chuckles from me) to go around. All in all, it's a charming entry into a solid series for early chapter book readers.
August 28, 2025
3.5 stars I started reading this series earlier this year because I was curious why the Royal Doulton figures differ from the movies—I didn’t realize they were inspired by an established series of books, I thought the books came from the movies. The challenge with reading the whole series is finding the books, particularly the later ones which must have had very small print runs as they start at over $100 for a used copy. I discovered a library about 15 minutes away had a copy of this book and one or two others in the series my own library doesn’t have, but it’s in another county. I could get their library card for $140/year, but instead decided to try out interlibrary loan. It took a little longer than a normal request, but within a week or two, the copy of this book from that other library was ready to pick up at my own library. Neat!
There does seem to be a stronger connection with the movies in this book as Rosetta is a character that I think originated in the movies. She’s also less likable in the books, a little too superficial and self centered.
[SPOILERS AHEAD]
In this story Rosetta is so obsessed with fashion, that she pushes her way into getting a sneak preview of a fashion show. When she offers unsolicited advice to each designer, offending them, one suggests she design her own. But an accidental blow to the head causes her to lose her fashion sense.
The resolution of the story works for the character, protagonist victorious. But it undermines any kind of lesson about respecting other people’s skill snd creativity. Though she does ultimately appreciate the other designs, this fairy world is built on each fairy having a specific talent and passion. The fact that the first time Rosetta makes a dress it turns out to be a big success devalues that concept. If her dress was imperfect, or if she needed to seek the clothing talent fairies to help make it, it would have driven the point home. Itvalso would have been a better realistic lesson for young readers that it’s normal for a first effort to be rough and flawed. But it makes a better story for her to succeed, so….
Anyway, the illustrations were pretty, and it’s a solid story.
There does seem to be a stronger connection with the movies in this book as Rosetta is a character that I think originated in the movies. She’s also less likable in the books, a little too superficial and self centered.
[SPOILERS AHEAD]
In this story Rosetta is so obsessed with fashion, that she pushes her way into getting a sneak preview of a fashion show. When she offers unsolicited advice to each designer, offending them, one suggests she design her own. But an accidental blow to the head causes her to lose her fashion sense.
The resolution of the story works for the character, protagonist victorious. But it undermines any kind of lesson about respecting other people’s skill snd creativity. Though she does ultimately appreciate the other designs, this fairy world is built on each fairy having a specific talent and passion. The fact that the first time Rosetta makes a dress it turns out to be a big success devalues that concept. If her dress was imperfect, or if she needed to seek the clothing talent fairies to help make it, it would have driven the point home. Itvalso would have been a better realistic lesson for young readers that it’s normal for a first effort to be rough and flawed. But it makes a better story for her to succeed, so….
Anyway, the illustrations were pretty, and it’s a solid story.
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December 31, 2025no real apology??
I hope it’s the wack on the head causing her to forget how feathers work lol
Tink and the stick LOLLLLL
she’s so eager I love her
certified menace lol
moral of the story: go doktor when concussed
I liked the top of the original dress. Not the weird like, evil queen lookin collar, but the rest
Fairies forget to eat a lot!! There’s a lot of missing meals in these books when engrossed in a task or whatever. Eat, fools!!
The skirt looks different in the room vs in the fashion show
I hope it’s the wack on the head causing her to forget how feathers work lol
Tink and the stick LOLLLLL
she’s so eager I love her
certified menace lol
moral of the story: go doktor when concussed
I liked the top of the original dress. Not the weird like, evil queen lookin collar, but the rest
Fairies forget to eat a lot!! There’s a lot of missing meals in these books when engrossed in a task or whatever. Eat, fools!!
The skirt looks different in the room vs in the fashion show
November 5, 2019
I can't believe that I just finished this series! It has been a lot of fun reading these over the last two years.
This book shows how even the best intention nitpicking can lead to friends feelings getting hurt - and how important it is to accept your friends help sometimes. I really appreciate how Rosetta had to learn that not everything is as easy as it appears.
This was one of the funnier ones - Tink and Rosetta's interactions usually make me laugh.
This book shows how even the best intention nitpicking can lead to friends feelings getting hurt - and how important it is to accept your friends help sometimes. I really appreciate how Rosetta had to learn that not everything is as easy as it appears.
This was one of the funnier ones - Tink and Rosetta's interactions usually make me laugh.
December 1, 2021
This was an interesting story, with time Rosetta learns the value of bring kind and not trying to improve someone else creations. With her Friends help she develops the perfect dress and got to enjoy the fashion show at the same time. This was a brilliant tale, and very enjoyable.
September 9, 2024
This is kinda nuts. Rosetta gets a concussion and loses and sense of fashion. Tinker bell lacks sympathy and decides that beating Rosetta with a floor board is the best solution to curing Rosetta’s concussion.
February 18, 2018
This book was a bit underwhelming as far as storyline went. There could have been more plotlines incorporated.
July 10, 2018
Review by K.P. : "I liked that it was fantasy. I wish that this library had the novels. Recommend to fantasy lovers."
July 27, 2022
Cutest book ever 😍 highly suggested, wonderful images. Love Disney Vibe always
September 23, 2025
I know I keep using the word delightful for these, but y'all they just are. And this one is another one of my favorites. I love Rosetta in the books. They almost get her right in the movies, but she's just better in the books.
In this flipped upside down world, Rosetta looses her sense of style and fashion due to a bump on the head. I think what I particularly enjoy about this story is how Rosetta focuses so much of her time on a talent that isn't hers. And throughout the series, she is such a girly girl who cares more about her appearance than seemingly anything else - even her own gardening.
This story lightly explores the ideas of thinking you're better than someone else, of belittling someone else's hard work and skill simply because you have a natural knack for or interest in it yourself, and of neglecting the calling and love we have for our true talents and purposes. Another great story to foster some great conversations with your kiddos.
I just love how Rosetta takes her own garden (and honestly ignores her love of gardening in light of the new sparkly idea of fashion) for granted and how her friends support her through this crazy experimentation period she goes on, but how they also remind her of her true love for gardening. It's also great to see that Rosetta can still be really good at and enjoy fashion while admitting that she was made to garden. Just because she's gifted with growing plants doesn't mean she doesn't have other interests and a unique personality.
Also as a total sidenote, Tink's WHOLE part in this story is the best!! It's the perfect comic line that fits so well with her personality. Loved it!
One of my favorites, for sure! One I waited a long time to read because it took forever to find this one to complete my collection!
In this flipped upside down world, Rosetta looses her sense of style and fashion due to a bump on the head. I think what I particularly enjoy about this story is how Rosetta focuses so much of her time on a talent that isn't hers. And throughout the series, she is such a girly girl who cares more about her appearance than seemingly anything else - even her own gardening.
This story lightly explores the ideas of thinking you're better than someone else, of belittling someone else's hard work and skill simply because you have a natural knack for or interest in it yourself, and of neglecting the calling and love we have for our true talents and purposes. Another great story to foster some great conversations with your kiddos.
I just love how Rosetta takes her own garden (and honestly ignores her love of gardening in light of the new sparkly idea of fashion) for granted and how her friends support her through this crazy experimentation period she goes on, but how they also remind her of her true love for gardening. It's also great to see that Rosetta can still be really good at and enjoy fashion while admitting that she was made to garden. Just because she's gifted with growing plants doesn't mean she doesn't have other interests and a unique personality.
Also as a total sidenote, Tink's WHOLE part in this story is the best!! It's the perfect comic line that fits so well with her personality. Loved it!
One of my favorites, for sure! One I waited a long time to read because it took forever to find this one to complete my collection!
April 5, 2012
My daughter Ella loves all the disney fairies series!
November 15, 2013
rosetta ends up making a dress at the end and takes an idea from everyone else's dress to add to hers making hers the most unique dress.
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