The Secret Fairy's Handbook

by Penny Dann

Warning! Don't attempt to transform yourself into a fairy without first reading this exclusive guide! The Secret Fairy Handbook, dictated to Penny Dann by "the Fairies" themselves, has everything you need to become a proper fairy and twinkle with the best of them at the Fairy Queen's Ball. You'll require a formal invitation, of course, as well as a bracelet made of daisies, a dazzling raindrop necklace, and a pair of sparkly earrings. Luckily, these are all provided (in irresistible little envelopes and lift-the-flap pockets), along with a secret recipe for Fantastic Fairy Fizz. And last, but certainly not least, proudly don your silver fairy wings and shining tiara--now you're ready for the ball! Little fingers will spend hours with this sweet handbook, popping up fairy scenes, discovering tiny hidden treasures, decoding the secret perfume formula, and dressing a paper doll in gowns made of petals. The illustrations are so delightful and the secret fairy surprises so delectable, even those "too old" for fairies may find themselves squeezing into a pair of glittering wings. (Ages 4 to 10)

Genres: Childrens, Fantasy, Fiction

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book!! When I was little I was obsessed with fairies... Okay.. Still am.. Anyways adorable book! <3

[Mills · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 Stars. Not a literary masterpiece but very charming.

[KaitandMaddie · Rating 4 out of 5]

The girls enjoyed the paper fairy and her clothing.

[Ms. Biesecker]

Category: Engineered books
Author: Penn Dann
Illustrator: Penn Dann
Title: The Secret Fairy’s Handbook
Publication date: 1997
Brief annotation: A “how to” handbook on how to be a proper fairy before attending the Fairy Queen’s ball. Includes lots of interactive and removable extras including a paper daisy bracelet, raindrop necklace, stick-on earrings, tiara and wings.
Themes: fairies, royalty, dances, invitations, treasure, secret world
Ways to use the book with children: Critical thinking skills (working through all the small pop ups, envelops, flaps, etc., figuring out riddles, finding treasure)