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My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic #6
My Little Pony: Fluttershy and the Fine Furry Friends Fair
Fluttershy is shocked to discover that her pet bunny, Angel, wants to enter the annual Fine Furry Friends Fair herding contest! Who's ever heard of a bunny herding cows and sheep? Fluttershy agrees to train him, but their first practice is a disaster. Fluttershy is too afraid of failure to continue, until all her friends bring something special to help out.
© 2015 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.
© 2015 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.
144 pages, Paperback
First published January 6, 2015
About the author
G.M. Berrow
116 books59 followersGillian M. Berrow (G.M. Berrow) is a writer and television industry professional living in Brooklyn, New York. When she was little, she aspired to become either a princess or a magical pony. Things seem to be right on schedule.
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January 22, 2015
Fluttershy is my favorite character on my little pony. I have the whole collection plus rainbow rocks and threw the mirror equestria girls. Fluttershy and her bunny want to go to a pet fair but no one believes. It was not very long.
December 27, 2020
◇I Reccomend this book for Young Children.
◇It is a quick read and an easy read .I liked this book.
◇Good Reccomentation for kids.
■Summary : Fluttershy's pet bunny Angel wants to enter a sheep herding competition but how can Angel bunny do it ? Fluttershy don't want to do it either but she can't let her pet down !
◇It is a quick read and an easy read .I liked this book.
◇Good Reccomentation for kids.
■Summary : Fluttershy's pet bunny Angel wants to enter a sheep herding competition but how can Angel bunny do it ? Fluttershy don't want to do it either but she can't let her pet down !
March 24, 2015
So freaking cute. I love my little ponies and these chapter books are great. Perfect for kids and hard core fans. :D futtershy is a total sweetie! This, like the others, would've made a really fun episode. And I think they were spot on with fluttershy's voice. I wonder if well see more of these or if they'll end now that each of the mane six have a story.
Its just a nice quick little read with a sweet plot and a lesson.
Fluttershys journal entry: "today I learned that when competing, the most important thing is to have fun. And not to worry so much about what I look like or others ponies may think. You just have to try your best."
(Did I do good on that?)
And there was a larping joke in this. Haha. Little pony peep. :D
Its just a nice quick little read with a sweet plot and a lesson.
Fluttershys journal entry: "today I learned that when competing, the most important thing is to have fun. And not to worry so much about what I look like or others ponies may think. You just have to try your best."
(Did I do good on that?)
And there was a larping joke in this. Haha. Little pony peep. :D
December 20, 2021
A refreshing and encouraging read filled with a beautiful message to be who you want to be and to try new things.
Fluttershy’s name speaks for itself. She’s a shy pony but friendly to a fault which can cause some to take advantage of her. Talking a walk with Angel, her bunny one day leads them in front of a tent of performing bunnies. Unfortunately Angel’s hope to join are cut short but in an attempt to redeem himself, he tries instead to herd sheep’s like Applejack and Winona. They are an odd pair and with the help of their friends are able to learn the skill of herding.
Everypony is different and so are their needs and circumstances. Although it may seem like Fluttershy cheated in the competition, I would disagree. It makes sense to start small with what one is comfortable with. The effort, dedication and enjoyment is what makes one an accomplished winner in my opinion, and I felt Fluttershy displayed these qualities perfectly in this story.
The mane six are the best and I wish it were possibly to find such friends in real life. They are supportive, caring and always going one step ahead to help make things work. I was especially surprised by Rainbow Dash in this book. Although Rainbow Dash is the opposite of Fluttershy to a certain degree, she was the one encouraging Fluttershy the most.
I enjoyed this book for its display of emotions and strong message. Compared to the other books in this series, the message was clear and relevant to the pony so the connection was instant. Definitely recommended to anypony who needs a bit of encouragement and inspiration!
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Fluttershy’s name speaks for itself. She’s a shy pony but friendly to a fault which can cause some to take advantage of her. Talking a walk with Angel, her bunny one day leads them in front of a tent of performing bunnies. Unfortunately Angel’s hope to join are cut short but in an attempt to redeem himself, he tries instead to herd sheep’s like Applejack and Winona. They are an odd pair and with the help of their friends are able to learn the skill of herding.
Everypony is different and so are their needs and circumstances. Although it may seem like Fluttershy cheated in the competition, I would disagree. It makes sense to start small with what one is comfortable with. The effort, dedication and enjoyment is what makes one an accomplished winner in my opinion, and I felt Fluttershy displayed these qualities perfectly in this story.
The mane six are the best and I wish it were possibly to find such friends in real life. They are supportive, caring and always going one step ahead to help make things work. I was especially surprised by Rainbow Dash in this book. Although Rainbow Dash is the opposite of Fluttershy to a certain degree, she was the one encouraging Fluttershy the most.
I enjoyed this book for its display of emotions and strong message. Compared to the other books in this series, the message was clear and relevant to the pony so the connection was instant. Definitely recommended to anypony who needs a bit of encouragement and inspiration!
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February 4, 2024
Fluttershy and Angel Bunny go to see a performance put on by the Flim Flam brothers, two known con artists who keep trying their luck in Ponyville for some reason. This time their act does not appear to be a scam: they have assembled a "bunny cabaret" made up of talented bunnies who can perform special skills such as playing instruments and cooking.
The first thing that annoys me here is that the animals are far too cognizant in this book. The ponies are anthros, and I get that in a cartoon they have to communicate with their pets somewhat, but THEY ARE STILL PETS. They should mostly be limited to pet-like activities.
Anyway, Angel of course wants to join in, and the Flim Flam brothers humiliate him onstage by stating he doesn't have any special talents. Angel is depressed.
Fluttershy and Angel then go to see Applejack and Winona practice herding (they are going to perform in a big herding competition at the upcoming Fine Furry Friends Fair.) Angel decides that he wants to be a herder like Winona. Fluttershy takes him up on this, and they practice every single day even though neither of them has any skill in herding, and the animals they are dealing with are way too big to be herded by a bunny.
So here's what the lesson SHOULD be: Angel is forcing himself to be good at something he has no natural talent for or interest in, just because he wants recognition and validation. He should be focusing on what makes him happy rather than quickly trying to cultivate a special skill.
Instead, at this point the entire story is rewritten. It turns into Zootopia, in that Angel apparently loves herding, and that he can beat any odds if he works hard. They win second place in the competition (after Applejack) by bringing in the tiny ewes from the Crystal Empire. Fluttershy is glad she's supporting Angel because he's doing what he loves.
All of these books seem to have the same problem! The morals are RIGHT THERE, but the author changes what she's doing at the last minute! It's honestly so annoying even though I have found the series to be entertaining so far.
I have officially completed the Mane Six books, so I may just take a break now, but I'm curious if the rest of the series is any better/worse.
The first thing that annoys me here is that the animals are far too cognizant in this book. The ponies are anthros, and I get that in a cartoon they have to communicate with their pets somewhat, but THEY ARE STILL PETS. They should mostly be limited to pet-like activities.
Anyway, Angel of course wants to join in, and the Flim Flam brothers humiliate him onstage by stating he doesn't have any special talents. Angel is depressed.
Fluttershy and Angel then go to see Applejack and Winona practice herding (they are going to perform in a big herding competition at the upcoming Fine Furry Friends Fair.) Angel decides that he wants to be a herder like Winona. Fluttershy takes him up on this, and they practice every single day even though neither of them has any skill in herding, and the animals they are dealing with are way too big to be herded by a bunny.
So here's what the lesson SHOULD be: Angel is forcing himself to be good at something he has no natural talent for or interest in, just because he wants recognition and validation. He should be focusing on what makes him happy rather than quickly trying to cultivate a special skill.
Instead, at this point the entire story is rewritten. It turns into Zootopia, in that Angel apparently loves herding, and that he can beat any odds if he works hard. They win second place in the competition (after Applejack) by bringing in the tiny ewes from the Crystal Empire. Fluttershy is glad she's supporting Angel because he's doing what he loves.
All of these books seem to have the same problem! The morals are RIGHT THERE, but the author changes what she's doing at the last minute! It's honestly so annoying even though I have found the series to be entertaining so far.
I have officially completed the Mane Six books, so I may just take a break now, but I'm curious if the rest of the series is any better/worse.
July 4, 2020
Wow. Okay, so I praise every single other book in this series for being an original story not in the show, and this book follows in that tradition. The authenticity of each pony's voice and the story really made me imagine this as a real episode of MLP playing out in my head. I love the adorable illustrations, Angel's attitude, the Mane Six's care for Fluttershy, and the morals that you can do anything as long as it makes you happy, whether you're as shy as Fluttershy, or people think you won't like they did with Angel Bunny. G.M. Berrow is such an amazing writer, I can't believe it.
August 17, 2021
Really cute story. We are really into my little pony in my house and so I found all the pony books for story time! Mommy can you please log out soon so we can read our book?! Such a great thing to hear him say! Love that he is soooo excited about these books!
February 8, 2022
So far the best book from these series (I read Trixie and Bon Bon ones). It was sweet, heart warming story and it wasn't much straight lined, so I genuinely had no idea where the story will lead. Nice.
October 30, 2019
I 👍 flutershy because I got a plush toy
June 4, 2020
My Little Pony - Fluttershy ja Pörröisten ystävien päivät
June 8, 2020
Friendship is kindness.
February 1, 2022
I liked that she found out that the fine furry friend's fair was not a big deal.It was just for fun.
November 16, 2022
rainbowdash is kinda mean lol but she’s my bae.
January 19, 2024
i'm the real fluttershy and i approve this message
March 15, 2026
fuck flim and flam i hate them
May 19, 2015
3.5 stars. Another read-on-a-whim. I was curious how well-written these media tie-ins for the juvenile market are, and this one was better than I expected. The cartoon is very popular, and seems to translate well to books. I don't think this was adapted from an episode, I think it's an original story. The book had a bit of character depth--not a huge amount, but more than expected. The plot was cute and not entirely predictable--shy, animal-loving Fluttershy tries to boost her pet bunny's confidence. After being rejected by a traveling bunny circus, he decides he wants to enter a sheep-herding competition, and she doesn't know how to tell him bunnies can't herd sheep without hurting his self esteem. I thought the moral was going to be about finding what you're true gifts are that are unique to you. But it turned out to be perseverance, and how to overcome a lack of self-confidence.
Chapter headers have simple line drawings of Fluttershy, but I think it would have been better with color illustrations or as an episode, as there were good visuals but the descriptions weren't strong enough for me to picture things. For a fan of the series, I think this is worth reading, and it's a strong enough story to be worth a young reader's time.
Chapter headers have simple line drawings of Fluttershy, but I think it would have been better with color illustrations or as an episode, as there were good visuals but the descriptions weren't strong enough for me to picture things. For a fan of the series, I think this is worth reading, and it's a strong enough story to be worth a young reader's time.
June 10, 2015
From Refracted Light's Middle Grade Monday feature:
What was the book about (without giving away what happens)?
The book is about a pony and her bunny. The bunny wants to be amazing. Will his dreams come true?
Did you enjoy this story? Why?
I liked this story, because Fluttershy has to compete in a competition.
Was there a particular character that you liked the most?
I love Fluttershy. She is so kind and pretty.
Which character did you like the least?
I liked all of the characters.
Was there anything about the story that you didn’t like or that confused you?
The part I didn’t like was Flim and Flam not letting Angel bunny in the bunny (and frog) show.
Did you learn anything from this book? Was there a moral to this story?
The moral is when you are worried about a competition, that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun.
Did you like the way the book ended?
Yes.
Do you like the cover?
Yes. The cover is pretty and shiny.
Would you recommend this book to your friends?
I recommend this book to people who love ponies.
What was the book about (without giving away what happens)?
The book is about a pony and her bunny. The bunny wants to be amazing. Will his dreams come true?
Did you enjoy this story? Why?
I liked this story, because Fluttershy has to compete in a competition.
Was there a particular character that you liked the most?
I love Fluttershy. She is so kind and pretty.
Which character did you like the least?
I liked all of the characters.
Was there anything about the story that you didn’t like or that confused you?
The part I didn’t like was Flim and Flam not letting Angel bunny in the bunny (and frog) show.
Did you learn anything from this book? Was there a moral to this story?
The moral is when you are worried about a competition, that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun.
Did you like the way the book ended?
Yes.
Do you like the cover?
Yes. The cover is pretty and shiny.
Would you recommend this book to your friends?
I recommend this book to people who love ponies.
December 14, 2015
My least favourite entry to the series. Angel decided that he wants to be a sheepdog so Fluttershy complied and entered herding contest with him. Basically they cheated, Yup, cheating. There's nothing to show kindness from Fluttershy at all.
January 9, 2015
Adorable.
January 18, 2015
A fun read if they follow the MLP series. A good step up if they also like the the Fairy series by Daisy Meadows.
February 26, 2015
It's "Babe" meets "My Little Pony" is another adorable chapter book. Totally loved this one!
December 1, 2015
Inara's Review: It wasn't that interesting in the beginning, but then it got much better at the end.
March 20, 2016
Not much to say about this one. A typical MLP type book.
August 17, 2016
Read with my ten year old daughter. These books are perfect for the tween age group. The vocabulary is a little challenging so it helps with comprehension and learning new words
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January 6, 2017great, amazing, fun, funny
April 22, 2016
So fine ;). I loved it.
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