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Dory Fantasmagory #4
Dory Fantasmagory: Head in the Clouds
A loose tooth leads to hilarious hijinks with the tooth fairy in book four of the wonderfully imaginative Dory Fantasmagory series
Dory has her first loose tooth, and, with her usual over-the-top excitement, she cannot stop talking about the tooth fairy. Naturally, this drives her brother and sister crazy. But it also sparks a serious jealous streak in her nemesis, Mrs. Gobble Gracker, who wants all of Dory's attention to herself.
But Mrs. Gobble Gracker has decided to steal the tooth fairy's job, and flying around in a tutu from Rosabelle, she heads for Dory's house. It's time for Dory to come up with a serious plan to get the tooth fairy her job back.
The fourth installment in the wildly popular Dory Fantasmagory series delivers laughs on every page as Dory teams up with her pals, real and imaginary, to save the tooth fairy for all the world's children--and get her dollar!
Dory has her first loose tooth, and, with her usual over-the-top excitement, she cannot stop talking about the tooth fairy. Naturally, this drives her brother and sister crazy. But it also sparks a serious jealous streak in her nemesis, Mrs. Gobble Gracker, who wants all of Dory's attention to herself.
But Mrs. Gobble Gracker has decided to steal the tooth fairy's job, and flying around in a tutu from Rosabelle, she heads for Dory's house. It's time for Dory to come up with a serious plan to get the tooth fairy her job back.
The fourth installment in the wildly popular Dory Fantasmagory series delivers laughs on every page as Dory teams up with her pals, real and imaginary, to save the tooth fairy for all the world's children--and get her dollar!
160 pages, Hardcover
First published March 6, 2018
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Abby Hanlon
34 books271 followersAbby Hanlon is the author and illustrator of Dory Fantasmagory, a series of chapter books for five to nine year olds, published by Dial/Penguin Random House. The first book in the series was named a Best Book of the Year by Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, and Parent's Magazine. It won a Golden Kite Honor for Fiction and is an American Library Association Notable Book. The sequel, Dory and The Real True Friend won a 2015 Cybil award. The books have been translated in twenty-four languages and are Junior Library Guild selections.
Abby has a bachelor's from Barnard College and a master's degree in childhood education from the City College of New York. Abby has taught creative writing and first grade in the New York City public school system. Her debut picture book, Ralph Tells a Story (2012), is widely used by elementary school teachers. Abby illustrated the picture book, Chester Van Chime Who Forgot How to Rhyme, written by Avery Monsen (2022). Chester Van Chime is a 2023 Bank Street College Best Books pick and a Good Housekeeping Best Kids’ Books of 2022 selection.
Abby lives with her family in Brooklyn, NY.
Abby has a bachelor's from Barnard College and a master's degree in childhood education from the City College of New York. Abby has taught creative writing and first grade in the New York City public school system. Her debut picture book, Ralph Tells a Story (2012), is widely used by elementary school teachers. Abby illustrated the picture book, Chester Van Chime Who Forgot How to Rhyme, written by Avery Monsen (2022). Chester Van Chime is a 2023 Bank Street College Best Books pick and a Good Housekeeping Best Kids’ Books of 2022 selection.
Abby lives with her family in Brooklyn, NY.
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March 2, 2018
Dory Fantasmagory: Head in the Clouds – Review & Blog Tour
About: Dory Fantasmagory: Head in the Clouds is a children’s chapter books written by Abby Hanlon. It will be published on 3/6/18 by Dial Books, an imprint of Penguin Publishing Group, hardcover, 160 pages. The genres are middle grade, juvenile fiction, and chapter books. This book is intended for readers ages 6 to 8 and grades 1 to 3. This book comes from a series called Dory Fantasmagory and is the 4th in the series.
My Experience: I started reading Dory Fantasmagory: Head in the Clouds for my 6 year old as a story time on 2/25/18 and finished it that same day. This book is an excellent read. My son likes the humor. My son especially laughs a lot when Rascal’s imagination enemy, Mrs. Gobble Gracker wanting to be a tooth fairy because she looks so ugly. He also likes Rascal’s description of what she thinks the tooth fairy looks like. He giggles at Rascal and Melody’s fall after their licorice cleaning adventure. My son also likes Rascal’s trap to catch the tooth fairy. My son couldn’t put down this book and we read it in one go.
This book is told in the first person point of view following Dory (Rascal), a girl with a big imagination and a sense for adventures. Her older brother’s name is Luke and older sister’s name is Violet. She wears their hand-me-downs and they think she gets away with everything and embarrass them. This book starts out with Rascal protesting to wearing Violet’s hand-me-down coat. She does everything to avoid wearing it, even lies. Then her mom’s friend’s daughter Melody came for a visit and they have an adventure with the licorice. Next Rascal experiences her first baby teeth getting loose. Her brother and sister were annoyed with her for her constant talks with the tooth fairy and add their own definition of what the tooth fairy does. With that, Rascal’s imagination sparkle even bigger and farther. Each chapter there is an imagination adventure mixed with Rascal’s everyday life with her family and friends.
This book is very well written. I like Rascal’s banana and dish soap phone calls. I like how her friends play along with her imagination as if they too see Mrs. Gobble Gracker. I like the topic of loose tooth and tooth fairy because my son recently have his own experience. My 6 year old doesn’t use the terms “what the heck, stupid, and dumb” and I would have love it if these words were substituted out with ugly, yucky, or oh boy. I like that there is consequences for lying because it’s a recent topic I tried to remind my son with. I like that this book is easy to read and filled with wild adventures. My son likes the stories in this chapter book and it will definitely be a re-read for us. I highly recommend everyone to read this book and if your kids are 6 years old and younger, do read it for them like I did and substitute out those few bad terms.
Pro: imagination, humor, illustrations, comics style communications, siblings, fast paced, page turner, easy to read,
Con: bad words for young age
I rate it 5 stars!
***Disclaimer: Many thanks to Penguin Young Readers for the opportunity to read and review. I appreciate the invitation to host a blog tour for this book! Please be assured that my opinions are honest.
xoxo,
Jasmine at www.howusefulitis.wordpress.com for more details
About: Dory Fantasmagory: Head in the Clouds is a children’s chapter books written by Abby Hanlon. It will be published on 3/6/18 by Dial Books, an imprint of Penguin Publishing Group, hardcover, 160 pages. The genres are middle grade, juvenile fiction, and chapter books. This book is intended for readers ages 6 to 8 and grades 1 to 3. This book comes from a series called Dory Fantasmagory and is the 4th in the series.
My Experience: I started reading Dory Fantasmagory: Head in the Clouds for my 6 year old as a story time on 2/25/18 and finished it that same day. This book is an excellent read. My son likes the humor. My son especially laughs a lot when Rascal’s imagination enemy, Mrs. Gobble Gracker wanting to be a tooth fairy because she looks so ugly. He also likes Rascal’s description of what she thinks the tooth fairy looks like. He giggles at Rascal and Melody’s fall after their licorice cleaning adventure. My son also likes Rascal’s trap to catch the tooth fairy. My son couldn’t put down this book and we read it in one go.
This book is told in the first person point of view following Dory (Rascal), a girl with a big imagination and a sense for adventures. Her older brother’s name is Luke and older sister’s name is Violet. She wears their hand-me-downs and they think she gets away with everything and embarrass them. This book starts out with Rascal protesting to wearing Violet’s hand-me-down coat. She does everything to avoid wearing it, even lies. Then her mom’s friend’s daughter Melody came for a visit and they have an adventure with the licorice. Next Rascal experiences her first baby teeth getting loose. Her brother and sister were annoyed with her for her constant talks with the tooth fairy and add their own definition of what the tooth fairy does. With that, Rascal’s imagination sparkle even bigger and farther. Each chapter there is an imagination adventure mixed with Rascal’s everyday life with her family and friends.
This book is very well written. I like Rascal’s banana and dish soap phone calls. I like how her friends play along with her imagination as if they too see Mrs. Gobble Gracker. I like the topic of loose tooth and tooth fairy because my son recently have his own experience. My 6 year old doesn’t use the terms “what the heck, stupid, and dumb” and I would have love it if these words were substituted out with ugly, yucky, or oh boy. I like that there is consequences for lying because it’s a recent topic I tried to remind my son with. I like that this book is easy to read and filled with wild adventures. My son likes the stories in this chapter book and it will definitely be a re-read for us. I highly recommend everyone to read this book and if your kids are 6 years old and younger, do read it for them like I did and substitute out those few bad terms.
Pro: imagination, humor, illustrations, comics style communications, siblings, fast paced, page turner, easy to read,
Con: bad words for young age
I rate it 5 stars!
***Disclaimer: Many thanks to Penguin Young Readers for the opportunity to read and review. I appreciate the invitation to host a blog tour for this book! Please be assured that my opinions are honest.
xoxo,
Jasmine at www.howusefulitis.wordpress.com for more details
March 28, 2018
IMHO, every Dory book is perfection.
March 5, 2018
I hope Dory stays around for awhile because we need more characters like her. And Mrs. Gobble Gracker. We need her too.
March 8, 2018
Wonderfully ridiculous!
May 9, 2018
Dory remains one of our favorite characters, and I always look forward to reading these with my daughters. This series consistently makes us all laugh out loud. Here hoping for a few more!
February 3, 2025
Visai smagi ir linksma ši Dorės nuotykių dalis :)
February 24, 2021
My little girls LOVE these books and they are pretty amusing, although I heavily edit how mean the older siblings are when I read them aloud.
October 1, 2025
can’t stop won’t stop Dory
July 4, 2020
I liked how she lost her tooth.
February 20, 2021
Ant viršelio parašyta, kad knyga 6-9 metų vaikams. Visai su tuo sutikčiau. Knyga tinkama pradedantiesiems skaitytojams, bet tinka ir klausytis, kaip skaito tėvai (iš nuobodulio nemirsite - tikrai smagi knyga).
Knyga yra kažkelinta serijoje, tačiau tai netrukdo įsivažiuoti į istoriją. Dorė - jauniausia sesutė su laaabai lakia vaizduote, per kurią nuolat prisiviria košės. Šioje knygoje Dorė nenori vilktis striukės, jai kliba dantis, o piktoji ponia Raja Rajuonė ketina tapti dantukų fėja. Bet galbūt tam sukliudys tikroji dantukų fėja?
Tikrai gražiai parašyta knyga, su perėjimais nuo tikrovės iki vaizduotės žaidimų ir atgal. Skaičiau garsiai penkiametei ir aštuonmečiui, pastarajam patiko labiau. Perskaičiau per du ar tris vakarus - jei vaikas skaitytų pats, užtruktų ilgiau. Bet vis vien atrodė, kad labai jau greitai viskas pasibaigė.
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Na štai, aštuonmetis perskaitė knygą pats. Labai patiko, juokėsi iš pokštų, ir mes vis juokavom, kad reikia sūnui greičiau tą klibantį dantį išrauti, kad galėtume po pagalve pakišti keptą kiaušinį :) Užtruko beveik mėnesį. Tekstas labai gerai pataiko į tai, kas tokio amžiaus vaikams įdomu, nėra nei per sudėtingas, nei per lengvas - pati ta knyga ugdyti skaitymo įgūdžiams.
Knyga yra kažkelinta serijoje, tačiau tai netrukdo įsivažiuoti į istoriją. Dorė - jauniausia sesutė su laaabai lakia vaizduote, per kurią nuolat prisiviria košės. Šioje knygoje Dorė nenori vilktis striukės, jai kliba dantis, o piktoji ponia Raja Rajuonė ketina tapti dantukų fėja. Bet galbūt tam sukliudys tikroji dantukų fėja?
Tikrai gražiai parašyta knyga, su perėjimais nuo tikrovės iki vaizduotės žaidimų ir atgal. Skaičiau garsiai penkiametei ir aštuonmečiui, pastarajam patiko labiau. Perskaičiau per du ar tris vakarus - jei vaikas skaitytų pats, užtruktų ilgiau. Bet vis vien atrodė, kad labai jau greitai viskas pasibaigė.
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Na štai, aštuonmetis perskaitė knygą pats. Labai patiko, juokėsi iš pokštų, ir mes vis juokavom, kad reikia sūnui greičiau tą klibantį dantį išrauti, kad galėtume po pagalve pakišti keptą kiaušinį :) Užtruko beveik mėnesį. Tekstas labai gerai pataiko į tai, kas tokio amžiaus vaikams įdomu, nėra nei per sudėtingas, nei per lengvas - pati ta knyga ugdyti skaitymo įgūdžiams.
May 5, 2021
Dory gets funnier and funnier! I love this series!
May 1, 2018
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This latest adventure of Dory Fantasmagory, “Head in the Clouds,” is full of all sorts of new predicaments for this one-of-a-kind character and her world of imaginary friends.
First, Dory battles with an overly bunchy coat. Then she keeps getting stuck playing with Melody, who cries soo much, and has a penchant for cleaning. And then Dory gets a loose tooth which turns into a quest to rescue the tooth fairy (who apparently has ditched the traditional tooth fairy get-up for a more practical swimsuit). Oh, and all the while, she’s still got to keep that troublemaking, imaginary Mrs. Gobble Gracker out of the way. 🌥
Abby Hanlon has so perfectly captured the imagination of a child, with Dory (Rascal) flitting from one wild idea to another. The writing in this book is so witty and goofy in just the right way to appeal to kids in that early elementary age, and the kid-like doodles running through the pages add that extra bit of fun to really make the story come alive. I think my girls and I were laughing the hardest in the part where Dory is trying to write her apology letter to her teacher for lying. (“How do you spell ‘sorry’? How do you spell ‘bunchy’? How do you spell ‘fake family’? How do you spell ‘electric can opener’?). ⛅️
Just a heads up for sensitive kiddos: there’s a sub-plot that runs through the books about Mrs. Gobble Gracker, a character (kind of like Dory’s boogieman), that sneaks in her room and wants to bring her into her cave...and maybe also wants to eat children. Yet, this is handled in such a funny way (I mean, this time around, Mrs. Gobble Gracker is trying to take over as Tooth Fairy) that it lends itself so well to great conversations about fears and our imaginations and how things don’t have to be scary if we can make them fun instead. 🌤
Thanks to the #kidlitexchange network for the review copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
This latest adventure of Dory Fantasmagory, “Head in the Clouds,” is full of all sorts of new predicaments for this one-of-a-kind character and her world of imaginary friends.
First, Dory battles with an overly bunchy coat. Then she keeps getting stuck playing with Melody, who cries soo much, and has a penchant for cleaning. And then Dory gets a loose tooth which turns into a quest to rescue the tooth fairy (who apparently has ditched the traditional tooth fairy get-up for a more practical swimsuit). Oh, and all the while, she’s still got to keep that troublemaking, imaginary Mrs. Gobble Gracker out of the way. 🌥
Abby Hanlon has so perfectly captured the imagination of a child, with Dory (Rascal) flitting from one wild idea to another. The writing in this book is so witty and goofy in just the right way to appeal to kids in that early elementary age, and the kid-like doodles running through the pages add that extra bit of fun to really make the story come alive. I think my girls and I were laughing the hardest in the part where Dory is trying to write her apology letter to her teacher for lying. (“How do you spell ‘sorry’? How do you spell ‘bunchy’? How do you spell ‘fake family’? How do you spell ‘electric can opener’?). ⛅️
Just a heads up for sensitive kiddos: there’s a sub-plot that runs through the books about Mrs. Gobble Gracker, a character (kind of like Dory’s boogieman), that sneaks in her room and wants to bring her into her cave...and maybe also wants to eat children. Yet, this is handled in such a funny way (I mean, this time around, Mrs. Gobble Gracker is trying to take over as Tooth Fairy) that it lends itself so well to great conversations about fears and our imaginations and how things don’t have to be scary if we can make them fun instead. 🌤
Thanks to the #kidlitexchange network for the review copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
April 24, 2018
First sentence: My name is Dory, but most people call me Rascal. I have an enemy named Mrs. Gobble Gracker--you might have heard of her. She has been trying to catch me and bring me to her cave. But today I have a problem that's even bigger than Mrs. Gobble Gracker. It's this coat.
Premise/plot: In this fourth book in the series, Dory gets her first loose tooth. What kinds of things will she imagine about the tooth fairy? And where will her imagination lead her?!
My thoughts: I enjoyed this imaginative chapter book. My favorite part of the series remains the illustrations. They are super fun. For example, the book opens with a map of Dory Land that is partially inspired (perhaps) by the Candy Land game board.
The first two chapters of this one are about a BUNCHY COAT and how it is the coat's fault that she lies again and again and again to her teacher. (Her parents don't buy that excuse, but they give the coat away anyway). The remaining chapters focus on a LOOSE TOOTH and Dory's speculations on the tooth fairy. Her siblings have her convinced that the Tooth Fairy is like Santa Claus, she only leaves money to GOOD children. She leaves EGGS or OMELETS for BAD children. And wouldn't you know Dory HATES eggs. Can she get on the good side of the tooth fairy? Perhaps she'll have the chance to explain when she "meets" the tooth fairy at the local grocery store.
There's never a dull moment if it's spent in Dory's company.
Premise/plot: In this fourth book in the series, Dory gets her first loose tooth. What kinds of things will she imagine about the tooth fairy? And where will her imagination lead her?!
My thoughts: I enjoyed this imaginative chapter book. My favorite part of the series remains the illustrations. They are super fun. For example, the book opens with a map of Dory Land that is partially inspired (perhaps) by the Candy Land game board.
The first two chapters of this one are about a BUNCHY COAT and how it is the coat's fault that she lies again and again and again to her teacher. (Her parents don't buy that excuse, but they give the coat away anyway). The remaining chapters focus on a LOOSE TOOTH and Dory's speculations on the tooth fairy. Her siblings have her convinced that the Tooth Fairy is like Santa Claus, she only leaves money to GOOD children. She leaves EGGS or OMELETS for BAD children. And wouldn't you know Dory HATES eggs. Can she get on the good side of the tooth fairy? Perhaps she'll have the chance to explain when she "meets" the tooth fairy at the local grocery store.
There's never a dull moment if it's spent in Dory's company.
April 30, 2018
*Thanks to the @kidlitexchange network for the review copy of this book - all opinions are my own.*
This eccentric little book arrived in the mail last week and I had planned on reading one chapter each night with my 5 and 7 year old girls; however they immediately fell in love with Dory and begged me to read chapter after chapter until we turned the last page a few days later. They even convinced me to order the other three books in this series - they love it so much!
Dory is the picture perfect example of that one quirky friend you have who says the weirdest things and always makes you laugh. For us, that happens to be Miss I. I think she could relate to Dory on many levels, and seeing the little sketches throughout the book helped her visualize this silly little character. Dory’s crazy antics and witty, random comments were hysterical; and also maybe not the best idea before bedtime. The giggles were in full force as we followed Dory and her friends (real and imaginary) through an adventure to find the tooth fairy. Even though this is the fourth book in the series, we picked up on the characters and story line easily. The format of this chapter book is also very welcoming for grades K-3; with lots of fun doodles to break up each page. We cannot wait to read more about our new friend Dory!
This eccentric little book arrived in the mail last week and I had planned on reading one chapter each night with my 5 and 7 year old girls; however they immediately fell in love with Dory and begged me to read chapter after chapter until we turned the last page a few days later. They even convinced me to order the other three books in this series - they love it so much!
Dory is the picture perfect example of that one quirky friend you have who says the weirdest things and always makes you laugh. For us, that happens to be Miss I. I think she could relate to Dory on many levels, and seeing the little sketches throughout the book helped her visualize this silly little character. Dory’s crazy antics and witty, random comments were hysterical; and also maybe not the best idea before bedtime. The giggles were in full force as we followed Dory and her friends (real and imaginary) through an adventure to find the tooth fairy. Even though this is the fourth book in the series, we picked up on the characters and story line easily. The format of this chapter book is also very welcoming for grades K-3; with lots of fun doodles to break up each page. We cannot wait to read more about our new friend Dory!
March 17, 2018
This is the funniest in the Dory Fantasmagory series so far. Losing teeth is an important topic for primary grade students. Evil Mrs. Gobble Gracker, and Dory's brother and sister, Luke and Violet are still making Dory's imagination soar uncomfortably. What happened to her lost tooth, and what trick is Mrs. Gobble Gracker up to in the Tooth Fairy business? You can't read this without laughing out loud. Author Abby Hanlon really paints a true picture of how young kids really think. This Dory Fantasmagory will never sit on the library shelves. A sure fire winner!
June 7, 2019
Imogen: I kind of liked when I got to see the tooth fairy call mr. nuggy. I liked how ms. Gobble Gracker got a present with not real wings. And I liked how Dory was crying about her tooth and when she got the awesome coat she found candy. I liked that Luke and Violet got all crazy about Dory.
I kind of want to get money for losing my tooth and I hope I lose a tooth tomorrow. I kind of like that you get money, so I’m going to try to fall asleep because that means I’ll have money.
I kind of want to get money for losing my tooth and I hope I lose a tooth tomorrow. I kind of like that you get money, so I’m going to try to fall asleep because that means I’ll have money.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 27, 2022
هزار تا قلب برای دُری عزیزم. :))
در این کتاب در کنار ماجرای لق شدنِ اولین دندانِ دُری، او دروغ گفتن را هم یاد گرفته.
پینوشت: دیروز کوبیدم رفتم پردیس کتاب که کتابِ دوم داس مرگ را بگیرم، فقط یکی موجود بود. قانون اینجا هم این است که اگر از یک کتاب فقط یکی مانده نمیشود امانت گرفتش. بعد آمدم کتاب سوم دُری را ببرم دیدم آن هم فقط یکی مانده. :]
در این کتاب در کنار ماجرای لق شدنِ اولین دندانِ دُری، او دروغ گفتن را هم یاد گرفته.
پینوشت: دیروز کوبیدم رفتم پردیس کتاب که کتابِ دوم داس مرگ را بگیرم، فقط یکی موجود بود. قانون اینجا هم این است که اگر از یک کتاب فقط یکی مانده نمیشود امانت گرفتش. بعد آمدم کتاب سوم دُری را ببرم دیدم آن هم فقط یکی مانده. :]
August 11, 2020
Pri Dorke platí, že čím menej jej súrodencov v príbehu, tým lepšie. A už aj Pažravica Žravica začína byť sympatická.
March 8, 2018
It is rare for books to capture the rich reality of kids' inner lives but Hanlon nails it with her refreshing Dory Fantasmagory series. The sibling rivalries. The classroom hijinks. The recess games. The fibs. The all-encompassing worries that seem unimaginably absurd to adults. Most of all, Hanlon understands the central and vital role of imaginary play. It's all here and kid readers respond to it with the joy of finding oneself reflected in fiction. Thank you, Abby Hanlon, for another foray into the world of Dory. I can't wait to share this with my students!
January 28, 2023
دری فانتاسماگوری(اسمشم جالبه😍، نه؟) در ابرها💭 ( یا همان سر به هوای خودمان)
که البته ترجمه شده دری و دندان شیری 🙄
با همراهی خانم گراکل، فرشته دندان و محافظ دری جناب ناگی (با حفظ سمت همسر فرشته دندان😁)
من که خیلی دری رو دوست دارم و ازش خوشم اومده
دوست دارم نظر بقیه رو هم راجع بهش بدونم
که البته ترجمه شده دری و دندان شیری 🙄
با همراهی خانم گراکل، فرشته دندان و محافظ دری جناب ناگی (با حفظ سمت همسر فرشته دندان😁)
من که خیلی دری رو دوست دارم و ازش خوشم اومده
دوست دارم نظر بقیه رو هم راجع بهش بدونم
April 29, 2018
#kidlitexchange #partner Thank you, @kidlitexchange network for the review copy of this book! Opinion is my own 😍 I love Dory! Excellent series for fans of Junie B., Judy Moody, Katie Kazoo, etc. (or any spunky main character). Dory makes me giggle and reminds me of many of my K-2 friends! 👍🏻👍🏻❤️📚 #bookreview #booksiread #series #chapterbook
September 4, 2021
I think I love this series as much as my daughter does!
January 16, 2024
Another laugh-out-loud book with my 7-year old. We are both all in with this series now!
May 9, 2018
Ah-Dory-ble! I love this series. Every time a new book comes out, my kids grab it nd devour it in one sitting.
(Updated review)
Dory is back! When this book showed up in my mailbox, I didn't even get it out of the package before one of my kids ran off with it.
She finished it a short while later and brought it back to me, only to have another kid run off with it.
When the second kid brought it back, I read it.
It's no wonder kids love this series so much. I laughed out loud the entire way through the book. Dory's imagination cracks me up. She's this little girl who gets fixated on things (like not wearing puffy coats) and will go to great lengths to get her own way.
Her imaginary/real adventures are so funny. She says and does things that I see my own kids say and do, which is probably why I find these books so hilarious. Dory feels like a real kid. A creative kid with a wild imagination and an adventurous spirit.
How could you not love her?
This book is about puffy coats, the tooth fairy, and Mrs. Gobblegracker, of course.
It's perfect for kids in the 6-8 age range who are starting to read chapter books but still want lots of illustrations, simple vocabulary, and a larger text size.
Source: The publisher sent me and ARC (advanced reader copy) of this book.
(Updated review)
Dory is back! When this book showed up in my mailbox, I didn't even get it out of the package before one of my kids ran off with it.
She finished it a short while later and brought it back to me, only to have another kid run off with it.
When the second kid brought it back, I read it.
It's no wonder kids love this series so much. I laughed out loud the entire way through the book. Dory's imagination cracks me up. She's this little girl who gets fixated on things (like not wearing puffy coats) and will go to great lengths to get her own way.
Her imaginary/real adventures are so funny. She says and does things that I see my own kids say and do, which is probably why I find these books so hilarious. Dory feels like a real kid. A creative kid with a wild imagination and an adventurous spirit.
How could you not love her?
This book is about puffy coats, the tooth fairy, and Mrs. Gobblegracker, of course.
It's perfect for kids in the 6-8 age range who are starting to read chapter books but still want lots of illustrations, simple vocabulary, and a larger text size.
Source: The publisher sent me and ARC (advanced reader copy) of this book.
July 28, 2022
Another great one
November 17, 2020
We have really enjoyed all of the Dory books. This one is no exception. In this story, Mrs. Gobble Gracker pretends to be the tooth fairy. My husband and I didn't find as much funny in this story, but my kids still really enjoyed it. We read a chapter a night and it's perfect. I read it to both my 6 and 3 year old and the BOTH love it. Although, in Kindle format, some of the pictures are really small and hard to read what the people are saying - which takes away a bit from the fun and why these stories are so funny.
One thing that, as a parent, I didn't like, was how my LYING Dory does in this book. She began lying about her coat at school. She got in a little trouble for that, but she went on lying a couple more times in the book and never received any consequences. And then this book just kind of ended. We all sat there confused as to why it was just suddenly over. I would have liked one more chapter that kind of wrapped up the lessons in this story - perhaps this is where the author could have reminded us that lying was BAD and have Dory repent a little about lying so much.
Otherwise it's a typical fun story about Dory and her imagination.
One thing that, as a parent, I didn't like, was how my LYING Dory does in this book. She began lying about her coat at school. She got in a little trouble for that, but she went on lying a couple more times in the book and never received any consequences. And then this book just kind of ended. We all sat there confused as to why it was just suddenly over. I would have liked one more chapter that kind of wrapped up the lessons in this story - perhaps this is where the author could have reminded us that lying was BAD and have Dory repent a little about lying so much.
Otherwise it's a typical fun story about Dory and her imagination.
January 20, 2023
سر به هوا بودن، یعنی حواست آن دوردورها باشد و توی دنیای خودت خیالبافی کنی.
در ایران مترجمها و ناشران نه تنها حقوق صاحب اثر را با جلب رضایت او و ناشر اصلی رعایت نمیکنند، بلکه در عنوان کتاب هم دست میبرند!
این بار اول نیست، بار آخرشان هم نخواهد بود. فرقی ندارد کتاب کودک باشد، ناداستان باشد یا رمان... وقتی قانون، حقوق صاحب اثر را به رسمیت نمیشناسد، خلافکاران جولان میدهند و زبانشان هم همیشه دراز است.
دری و دندان شیری، عنوانِ فارسی و مندرآوردی است که خانم شبنم حیدرپور به عنوان مترجم برای چهارمین عنوان از پنجگانهی «دری خیالباف» یعنی «هد این د کلاودز» انتخاب کرده است.
دری، نام شخصیت اصلی این پنجگانه است. دختری کوچولو و بامزه، اما همه وروجک صدایش میکنند.
دری دو دنیا دارد: واقعی و خیالی. در نتیجه دری یک خیالباف است، و ما در هر عنوان داستان متفاوتی از ماجراهایش خواهیم خواند.
این کتاب از هفت فصل به هم پیوسته تشکیل شده و من از تماشای نقاشیها و خواندن ماجراهای دری لذت بردم. پندهای خوبی در کتاب نهفته بود و اطلاعات خوبی در اختیار گروه سنی مختص به خود (در ایران +۷ درج شده) قرار میدهد. این کتاب برای کودکان نوشته شده اما کمی بزرگترها، بزرگترها و حتی خیلی بزرگترها هم میتوانند با تماشا و خواندنش از آن لذت ببرند.
سیام دیماه یکهزار و چهارصد و یک
در ایران مترجمها و ناشران نه تنها حقوق صاحب اثر را با جلب رضایت او و ناشر اصلی رعایت نمیکنند، بلکه در عنوان کتاب هم دست میبرند!
این بار اول نیست، بار آخرشان هم نخواهد بود. فرقی ندارد کتاب کودک باشد، ناداستان باشد یا رمان... وقتی قانون، حقوق صاحب اثر را به رسمیت نمیشناسد، خلافکاران جولان میدهند و زبانشان هم همیشه دراز است.
دری و دندان شیری، عنوانِ فارسی و مندرآوردی است که خانم شبنم حیدرپور به عنوان مترجم برای چهارمین عنوان از پنجگانهی «دری خیالباف» یعنی «هد این د کلاودز» انتخاب کرده است.
دری، نام شخصیت اصلی این پنجگانه است. دختری کوچولو و بامزه، اما همه وروجک صدایش میکنند.
دری دو دنیا دارد: واقعی و خیالی. در نتیجه دری یک خیالباف است، و ما در هر عنوان داستان متفاوتی از ماجراهایش خواهیم خواند.
این کتاب از هفت فصل به هم پیوسته تشکیل شده و من از تماشای نقاشیها و خواندن ماجراهای دری لذت بردم. پندهای خوبی در کتاب نهفته بود و اطلاعات خوبی در اختیار گروه سنی مختص به خود (در ایران +۷ درج شده) قرار میدهد. این کتاب برای کودکان نوشته شده اما کمی بزرگترها، بزرگترها و حتی خیلی بزرگترها هم میتوانند با تماشا و خواندنش از آن لذت ببرند.
سیام دیماه یکهزار و چهارصد و یک
January 24, 2019
If anyone doubts that Abby Hanlon was a teacher, just see page nine for evidence.
Dory Fantasmagory is the kind of funny that makes you laugh out loud when you are reading to yourself in a quiet room.
In this winter adventure, the fantasmagory kingdom grows when Luke and Violet try to trick Dory into being afraid of the tooth fairy. Of course she believes them and then runs wild with her own story- even believing that she sees the tooth fairy in the grocery store. It's also up to Dory to stop the evil Mrs. Gobble Gracker from stealing the tooth fairy's job.
I love the accuracy of the sibling relationships and the school days. I love the little details like what books the kids are reading, and look at the pictures well for a little added humor- like Dory's mom on page 118. And I love how sometimes we see Dory's interpretation, and yet there are hints of what is really going on. I just really adore these books.
Dory Fantasmagory is the kind of funny that makes you laugh out loud when you are reading to yourself in a quiet room.
In this winter adventure, the fantasmagory kingdom grows when Luke and Violet try to trick Dory into being afraid of the tooth fairy. Of course she believes them and then runs wild with her own story- even believing that she sees the tooth fairy in the grocery store. It's also up to Dory to stop the evil Mrs. Gobble Gracker from stealing the tooth fairy's job.
I love the accuracy of the sibling relationships and the school days. I love the little details like what books the kids are reading, and look at the pictures well for a little added humor- like Dory's mom on page 118. And I love how sometimes we see Dory's interpretation, and yet there are hints of what is really going on. I just really adore these books.
August 20, 2020
Dory is forced to wear a “bunchy” winter coat and loses her first tooth.
Dory, also known as Rascal, rebels when her mother sends her to school in a puffy winter coat. Throughout the day, she tries unsuccessfully to lose it, which lands her in hot water.
Later that afternoon, while playing live action Candy Land with a neighborhood girl named Melody, Dory knocks her tooth loose. Dory is very excited, but when her imaginary nemesis Mrs. Gobble Gracker overhears all the talk about the Tooth Fairy, she decides to kidnap the Tooth Fairy and take her place. Dory must save her tooth from Mrs. Gobble Gracker and rescue the real Tooth Fairy, which she does with a little help from Melody.
As someone who was raised Old School, I was unsympathetic to Dory's tantrum about having to wear a coat that she didn't like, and I was disappointed that she was given a different one. When I was growing up, if someone didn't like his/her winter coat, then s/he would get a different one next year until then it was tough beans because money doesn't grow on trees.
Dory, also known as Rascal, rebels when her mother sends her to school in a puffy winter coat. Throughout the day, she tries unsuccessfully to lose it, which lands her in hot water.
Later that afternoon, while playing live action Candy Land with a neighborhood girl named Melody, Dory knocks her tooth loose. Dory is very excited, but when her imaginary nemesis Mrs. Gobble Gracker overhears all the talk about the Tooth Fairy, she decides to kidnap the Tooth Fairy and take her place. Dory must save her tooth from Mrs. Gobble Gracker and rescue the real Tooth Fairy, which she does with a little help from Melody.
As someone who was raised Old School, I was unsympathetic to Dory's tantrum about having to wear a coat that she didn't like, and I was disappointed that she was given a different one. When I was growing up, if someone didn't like his/her winter coat, then s/he would get a different one next year until then it was tough beans because money doesn't grow on trees.
July 19, 2018
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Have your kids ever said, ‘I don’t want to wear that?! It is itchy, bulky, ugly, hot...!’ That is Dory from page 1! ✨Dory Fantasmagory Head In The Clouds ☁️ by Abby Hanlon is the fourth book in the series. Dory is a funny character. She had us laughing from the first pages by not following one thing in the morning routine at school. ✨Your kids will definitely enjoy the silly adventures Rascal (Dory) goes on to make sure the tooth fairy is safe. She has many imaginary characters in her life. Some are a little mischievous! The relationship she has with her siblings is very relatable! 🍭We loved the Candyland references as it is one of our favorite games!
We already ordered the other books in the series! .
Have your kids ever said, ‘I don’t want to wear that?! It is itchy, bulky, ugly, hot...!’ That is Dory from page 1! ✨Dory Fantasmagory Head In The Clouds ☁️ by Abby Hanlon is the fourth book in the series. Dory is a funny character. She had us laughing from the first pages by not following one thing in the morning routine at school. ✨Your kids will definitely enjoy the silly adventures Rascal (Dory) goes on to make sure the tooth fairy is safe. She has many imaginary characters in her life. Some are a little mischievous! The relationship she has with her siblings is very relatable! 🍭We loved the Candyland references as it is one of our favorite games!
We already ordered the other books in the series! .
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