Clotilda.

by Jack Kent

Tommy doesn't believe in a fairy godmother's magic so he gets a donkey's head while his sister gets the fairy godmother and three wishes.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Fiction, Magic

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1969

About the author

John Wellington "Jack" Kent (1920 – 1985) was an American cartoonist and prolific author-illustrator of children's books. He is perhaps best known as the creator of the comic strip King Aroo. In addition to his own books, he illustrated more than twenty books by other authors.

Reviews

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jack Kent is seriously under-appreciated. This would only need a bit of refresh to be repackaged and appealing to today's readers. I get a very strong impression that Bob Graham, author of April and Esme: Tooth Fairies and many other wonderful books, was influenced by this.

[Vivian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Speaking of "transformation", as we are doing this week in our library story times, provides a perfect excuse to share this favorite story about a skeptical little boy who experiences some unpleasant changes and his big sister who runs interference for him when a tiny fairy godmother grants three wishes.

[Crystal Marcos · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everyone could use a little magic in their life. It helps if you believe in it too. This is a another great book by Jack Kent. It is a fun story about a fairy godmother who just wants someone to believe in her. She will prove to you that she is magical. Complete with a cute little song.

[Capn · Rating 5 out of 5]

A free loan from OpenLibrary. If I could afford a hard copy, I'd buy one.
Poor Clotilda is an out-of-work fairy godmother. A brother and sister come across her. Mild violence, some stubborness, and then smart-ass kid gets given an ass's head. Sensible sister kindly gives up a wish to undo that (rather fitting) piece of magic. Brother remains unimpressed by Clotilda, but has at least learned to mutter under his breath and get out of range of her wand. I mean - that's just glorious.
I was going to write out Clotilda's uplifting "magic is everywhere" song (which she sings into his donkey ears), but I already returned the book so someone else could read the scan. :) It's a quickie - take a look now yourself for a grin. :)

[Keeley · Rating 3 out of 5]

In Clotilda, two children who encounter a sad fairy godmother sitting on a flower. She is sad because she doesn't have any kids to look after. The boy, Tommy, insists that Clotilda isn't a fairy godmother because he believes they aren't real. Clotilda performs multiple acts of magic to show her true fairy godmother powers.

[Brooke · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was given this book when I was about 4. I have passed it on to my daughter who also enjoys it.

[Karen Norbut- McElhany · Rating 4 out of 5]

Delightful

[Derin Attwood]

This was a lovely story to read to children, and both of mine loved it.

[Alice · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25 stars This book made me smile! A sweet fun little classic! Fully enjoyed this !