The Secret Fairy Handbook [Hardcover]

Penny Dann (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1997

As richly detailed and magical as the fairy world itself, this bedazzling book is chock full of treasures: a silvery paper tiara, a daisy chain bracelet, a shimmering pendant, a pair of fairy wings to wear, two pairs of stick-on earrings, and a paper doll fairy with clothes to cut out. Full color.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

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)

Review

These wonderful books are every little girl's wish come true. Pretty, enticing and full of fairy magic by Penny Dann, this is an irresistible series. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 20 pages
• Publisher: Little Simon (September 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689814585
• ISBN-13: 978-0689814587
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 6.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,827,710 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Wanna-be fairies will love it., October 19, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Secret Fairy Handbook (Hardcover)

My 3 year old daughter loves this book--we've read it no less than 100 times. The extras that come with it really add to the appeal, though some have a limited life-span. One caveat: Some of the underlying messages are a bit negative (in my very personal opinion) The "prettiest", most feminine fairy seems to get all the advantages--other fairies just GIVE her free things like dresses and jewelry (sadly not unlike real life). The one tom-boy fairy is always getting into trouble. As I read it to my daughter, I find myself editing it by making the two fairies "Nettle" and "Blossom" friends instead of adversaries. Nonetheless, here I am ordering a replacement copy for our very dog-eared edition.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Imaginative fun!, April 6, 2002

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kelley kirk (maitland, fl United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Secret Fairy Handbook (Hardcover)

This is such a sweet, imaginative book. I bought it for my almost four year old and she LOVES it! It has little envelopes with letters to remove and read (her favorite)! Plus there's a paper bracelet to make and wings and a tiara too! Highly recommend!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Oh, so precious., December 25, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The Secret Fairy Handbook (Hardcover)

My four-year-old received this adorable book for her birthday. It is magical and beautiful. We both love it! I highly recommend it. There are pop-ups and many paper things to pull out and play with, which is great, but definitely not great for an under four-year-old, unless you intend for it to be destroyed instantly.