A Fairy Went a-Marketing [Hardcover]

Rose Fyleman (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up

A kindly fairy uses her purchases only for a short time, then releases them for their own good or the good of others.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Henterly adds elaborate pictures to this simple verse taken from Fairies and Chimneys by the late Fyleman. The artist has created a fairy-world of beauty with animals, plants, reptiles and small details making each double-page spread a breathtaking scene. The fairy-girl goes to market four times; whatever she buysfish, bird, gown or mouseshe sets free or gives away. Henterly's luminous drawings reveal an eye for the many fleeting details of naturethe curve of a squirrel's tail, the peeling bark of a birch tree.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 3 A gentle fairy purchases nature's treasures but keeps them for her own pleasure only briefly before she releases them or gives them away. The four stanzas of Fyleman's verse, originally published in 1918, are pleasant but not particularly memorable in themselves. What makes this picture book exceptional are the exquisite illustrations. The dainty fairy with butterfly wings moves gracefully among nature's small creatures. Using a different season as the backdrop for each short narrative stanza, Henterly creates a panorama of the year. Rich colors and exquisite detail help children see the natural beauty that surrounds them. Children and adults will savor such touches as the fairy's wasp nest letter holder and her caterpillar boots. This is a book for unhurried gazing and quiet sharing. Kathy Piehl, Mankato State University, Minn.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 2 pages
• Publisher: Dutton Juvenile; 1st edition (September 2, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0525442588
• ISBN-13: 978-0525442585
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,113,140 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful New Pictures for An Old Favorite, November 28, 2001

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Terrie (Little Chute, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Fairy Went a-Marketing (Unicorn) (Paperback)

This story of a lovely fairy's marketing day was originally published in 1918. This book's bright detailed pictures are a wonderful glimpse into fairyland. As the fairy indulges herself with thrilling purchases she remembers to treat all creatures with kindness. The fauna and flora in this book are beautifully detailed and the realistic snow-drops, bleeding hearts, trilliums, and thistles make you feel like you too are a-marketing with the fairy.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So beautiful it will bring a tear to your eye!, August 17, 2004

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M. A. Bechaz "bookaholic" (Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Fairy Went a-Marketing (Unicorn) (Paperback)

I can sum up this book in one word--exquisite!

Whilst there aren't actually a lot of words in it, every picture is definitely worth a thousand of them. What text there is, however, is poetic, poignant and full of worthy lessons for children about how rewarding looking after animals and nature can be, without being at all preachy. Tying in beautifully with those words, Jamichael Henterly's lush illustrations are some of the best I've ever seen--this illustrator's attention to detail will keep you looking at those pictures for hours, finding new and wonderful things all the while.

This may be a book for small children, but even if you don't have a child, read it anyway! It's like comfort food for the soul.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Illustrations, May 12, 2005

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Michelle L. Deblois "mldeblois" (Maine, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Fairy Went a-Marketing (Unicorn) (Paperback)

This gentle rhyming story is paired with beautiful illustrations. Story of the seasons and about being a compassionate person. A must-have in your library- especially if you love fairies!