The Fairy-Spotter's Handbook [Hardcover]

Rosalind Kerven (Author), Wayne Anderson (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up

From a rustling in the shadows to strange echoes of laughter and a glimpse — or was it? — of an elusive shape flitting away, these may be signs a fairy is nearby. This whimsically illustrated guidebook shows that fairies come in all sexes, sizes, and temperaments and includes brief folktales, sketches of various types of fairies and their habits, and tips for staying in their good graces.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Provides an interesting view on the possible worlds created through human imagination and looks at many diverse and fascinating aspects of fairy life with hugely detailed magical illustrations to pore over. Riveting Reads SLA --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

About the Author

Rosalind Kerven trained as an anthropologist and has edited and reviewed children's books for a number of years. She has written many collections of myths and legends, and several children's novels. She lives in Morpeth, Northumberland. Wayne Anderson has illustrated over 20 books for children. He was overall Winner of the V&A Illustration Award for Gnomes and Gardens, written by Nigel Suckling, and Highly Commended for The Tin Forest, by Helen Ward. To visit Wayne Anderson's website click here --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books (January 21, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1845071522
• ISBN-13: 978-1845071523
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,653,709 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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