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Crowned
Sleepy Sheep productions presents an epic tale of adventure and comedy with Quinn the Queen Fairy. Quinn, an adventurous dreamer, is a young fairy in search of a fairy King, so she can become the fairy Queen. Can she find a hero to sweep her off her feet? When a two-headed ogre invades the fairy's village, Quinn must find a way to become her own hero and save her friends and family. A timeless story for a new age with engaging games and fun fairy facts from the bestselling author, Julia Dweck with vivid Illustrations by Beth Trott.
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First published October 1, 2014
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Julia Dweck
34 books270 followersJulia writes children’s stories for digital and traditional publication. Her stories span the spectrum of humor, fantasy, and edutainment in rhyme and in prose. Julia’s background in elementary education affords her the opportunity to be in touch with what children want to read about and what makes them giggle. Julia collaborates with some of the leading artists in the world of children’s literature. Julia is also a designer of educational adjuncts for children’s literature, and has worked with such notable publishing houses as Penguin Young Readers.
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December 20, 2014
Crowned starts out with these three words “Believe in yourself.” That’s what this book is about.
Quinn is a fairy with the dream of becoming the fairy princess. So she makes all the preparations. She gets her dress ready. She prepares her sceptre. She puts her crown on her head and then tries to think how to find a hero to make her into a queen. She goes in search of one kissing all the frogs, looking in all the mirrors and all the other things princesses have done in fairy tales. She doesn’t find one.
So when she comes upon an ogre, she takes matters into her own hands and stands up to him herself. All the fairies in the land decide to make her queen because she is brave and smart.
It’s then that Quinn realizes that all she had to do was believe in herself and she could reach for her dreams herself. She didn’t have to wait for someone to fulfill them.
I really enjoyed the rhyming style of this story. It helps make the story flow and is fun to read.
The pictures are a delight! I think they were my favourite part of the book.
The lesson about believing in yourself is so important for young girls. Believe in yourself. You don’t have to wait for someone to do it for you, just believe in yourself and reach for your dreams.
The best part of Julia Dweck’s books is the messages they have to teach young children. I rated Crowned 5 stars out of 5.
Thank you to the author for providing a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review. A positive opinion was not required. All thoughts are my own.
This review was published on my blog Shelf Full of Books http://kathrynsshelffullofbooks.blogs...
Quinn is a fairy with the dream of becoming the fairy princess. So she makes all the preparations. She gets her dress ready. She prepares her sceptre. She puts her crown on her head and then tries to think how to find a hero to make her into a queen. She goes in search of one kissing all the frogs, looking in all the mirrors and all the other things princesses have done in fairy tales. She doesn’t find one.
So when she comes upon an ogre, she takes matters into her own hands and stands up to him herself. All the fairies in the land decide to make her queen because she is brave and smart.
It’s then that Quinn realizes that all she had to do was believe in herself and she could reach for her dreams herself. She didn’t have to wait for someone to fulfill them.
I really enjoyed the rhyming style of this story. It helps make the story flow and is fun to read.
The pictures are a delight! I think they were my favourite part of the book.
The lesson about believing in yourself is so important for young girls. Believe in yourself. You don’t have to wait for someone to do it for you, just believe in yourself and reach for your dreams.
The best part of Julia Dweck’s books is the messages they have to teach young children. I rated Crowned 5 stars out of 5.
Thank you to the author for providing a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review. A positive opinion was not required. All thoughts are my own.
This review was published on my blog Shelf Full of Books http://kathrynsshelffullofbooks.blogs...
December 23, 2014
Quinn is a fairy sprite who dreams of becoming queen. But how does one become a queen? All the books Quinn has ever read claim that damsels in distress are rescued by princes and then live happily ever after. Quinn’s search for a handsome prince is brought to an abrupt halt by a nasty two-headed ogre who threatens the safety of Fairy Land.
Can Quinn summon the queen inside her heart to outwit this evil foe?
Hott Review:
I really enjoyed this book. Julia Dweck’s verse coupled with Beth Trott’s amazing images takes readers young and old into a fairy world with the lovely Quinn.
It is so refreshing to remind our children that they can do big things too. That we don’t need to be rescued is something that in sadly lacking in the education of many. I loved this small and utterly fun push in te right direction!
Excerpt:
And suddenly, a dreaded sound,
As something wicked stomped the ground.
A gruesome ogre, wide and tall,
And both heads said, “I’m King of all!”
Now looking round, Quinn was alone.
How could she stop it on her own?
But fairies always locked their doors
When ogres came to settle scores.
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Author: Julia Dweck, Beth Trott (Ill)
Source: Sleepy Sheep Productions
Grade: A
Ages: 2+
Can Quinn summon the queen inside her heart to outwit this evil foe?
Hott Review:
I really enjoyed this book. Julia Dweck’s verse coupled with Beth Trott’s amazing images takes readers young and old into a fairy world with the lovely Quinn.
It is so refreshing to remind our children that they can do big things too. That we don’t need to be rescued is something that in sadly lacking in the education of many. I loved this small and utterly fun push in te right direction!
Excerpt:
And suddenly, a dreaded sound,
As something wicked stomped the ground.
A gruesome ogre, wide and tall,
And both heads said, “I’m King of all!”
Now looking round, Quinn was alone.
How could she stop it on her own?
But fairies always locked their doors
When ogres came to settle scores.
More…
Author: Julia Dweck, Beth Trott (Ill)
Source: Sleepy Sheep Productions
Grade: A
Ages: 2+
October 25, 2014
Julia has done it again...
This book is SO DELIGHTFUL!
And the illustrations are MAGNIFICENT!
Read how cute this book starts out...I LOVE the sing-song rhyming...
"In Fairyland, each loyal sprite
Helps choose a queen to rule the night.
A regal queen is much desired.
As noble leader, she’s admired."
Deciding she’d be great as queen,
Quinn wished for velvet gowns of green
To dazzle in the morning light
With gems and sequins shining bright."
And now that Quinn is all decked out...
She learns that a king must rescue every queen.
So she sets out to find a king...
She kisses a frog, bites and apple, consults a mirror, sets aside a slipper...
But then she meets "the King of all...A gruesome ogre, wide and tall."
VERY CUTE TWIST ON HOW SHE HANDLES THAT SITUATION :)
LOVE. LOVE. LOVE. JULIA DWECK BOOKS!
This is one of her best...of course I said that about all the others too...
But this one really is DARLING!
This book is SO DELIGHTFUL!
And the illustrations are MAGNIFICENT!
Read how cute this book starts out...I LOVE the sing-song rhyming...
"In Fairyland, each loyal sprite
Helps choose a queen to rule the night.
A regal queen is much desired.
As noble leader, she’s admired."
Deciding she’d be great as queen,
Quinn wished for velvet gowns of green
To dazzle in the morning light
With gems and sequins shining bright."
And now that Quinn is all decked out...
She learns that a king must rescue every queen.
So she sets out to find a king...
She kisses a frog, bites and apple, consults a mirror, sets aside a slipper...
But then she meets "the King of all...A gruesome ogre, wide and tall."
VERY CUTE TWIST ON HOW SHE HANDLES THAT SITUATION :)
LOVE. LOVE. LOVE. JULIA DWECK BOOKS!
This is one of her best...of course I said that about all the others too...
But this one really is DARLING!
December 13, 2016
**I was given a copy of this book by the author in return for an honest review.**
I love Quinn, and think she would make a great role model for little girls. The rhyming story is simple and easy to follow, and easy to read for young readers, as well. The illustrations are big and colorful, and simply adorable. Quinn shows that girls don't need to be "rescued" by boys, and that it's okay for them to be smart, brave, and independent.
There are a couple of activity pages at the end of the story as well. The one with various queens from history shows that there are/were REAL women like Quinn, which is a wonderful teaching point. The other, where children can find the hidden frogs, is fairly easy for the younger ones, and would aid in counting practice.
Highly recommended for anyone who has a young girl in their life.
I love Quinn, and think she would make a great role model for little girls. The rhyming story is simple and easy to follow, and easy to read for young readers, as well. The illustrations are big and colorful, and simply adorable. Quinn shows that girls don't need to be "rescued" by boys, and that it's okay for them to be smart, brave, and independent.
There are a couple of activity pages at the end of the story as well. The one with various queens from history shows that there are/were REAL women like Quinn, which is a wonderful teaching point. The other, where children can find the hidden frogs, is fairly easy for the younger ones, and would aid in counting practice.
Highly recommended for anyone who has a young girl in their life.
October 27, 2014
This book starts with “Believe in yourself” and is so true
That this is what we all should do
Take your dreams, your hopes and then
They’ll not be an if, but will be a when!
An inspirational tale for children young and old
With brilliant illustrations it is told
With fairies, ogres and Quinn who proves if you believe
There’s no limit to what you can achieve!
So parents, teachers and anyone who strives
To help children keep their dreams alive
Please go out and take a look
At this inspirational book
It is all told in rhyme
A winner for me, every time!
Thanks to the author who
Let me read it in exchange for this an honest review!
That this is what we all should do
Take your dreams, your hopes and then
They’ll not be an if, but will be a when!
An inspirational tale for children young and old
With brilliant illustrations it is told
With fairies, ogres and Quinn who proves if you believe
There’s no limit to what you can achieve!
So parents, teachers and anyone who strives
To help children keep their dreams alive
Please go out and take a look
At this inspirational book
It is all told in rhyme
A winner for me, every time!
Thanks to the author who
Let me read it in exchange for this an honest review!
November 13, 2014
Wonderful!!
Children are sure to enjoy this delightful rhyming book with it's vivid pictures, I sure did. Easy to follow, well illustrated, cute and just plain fun. A must for any young reader's library. A plus for any little Princess out there, proving we all have dreams and dreams can come true. And another plus it has a couple interactive games at the end children are sure to enjoy. Simply delightful! A definite must have and a great gift for Christmas!
*A Personal buy, as well as received for an honest review*
Rating: 5
Heat rating: N/A
Reviewed by: April R, courtesy of My Book Addiction and More
Children are sure to enjoy this delightful rhyming book with it's vivid pictures, I sure did. Easy to follow, well illustrated, cute and just plain fun. A must for any young reader's library. A plus for any little Princess out there, proving we all have dreams and dreams can come true. And another plus it has a couple interactive games at the end children are sure to enjoy. Simply delightful! A definite must have and a great gift for Christmas!
*A Personal buy, as well as received for an honest review*
Rating: 5
Heat rating: N/A
Reviewed by: April R, courtesy of My Book Addiction and More
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