The Tiptoe Guide to Tracking Fairies [Hardcover]

Ammi-Joan Paquette (Author), Christa Uzner (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up | Grade Level: P and up

What better way to celebrate the wonderful world of nature all around us than a hunt for local fairies? Children learn to spot the tell-tale signs of fairies in residence in this delightful mix of photos and illustrations. Then children can take their tracking skills outside to discover the magic in their own backyard. A perfect book for spring or summer!

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2—This story informs readers that fairies are just about everywhere, if they know how to look. The art is composed of photographs juxtaposed with cartoonlike drawings of the magical creatures. For example, an image of a field of tulips, with fairies peeking out here and there, is accompanied by text that reads, "Fairies love flowers. These tulips would be just right for playing hide-and-seek. Curled up inside, a fairy could not be spotted by anyone." Paquette encourages readers to help the sprites by doing things like blowing dandelion fluff to make a pillow or moving a rock to make a pool. A positive quality of this book is that it seeks to inspire children to notice the magnificent natural world in their own backyard or neighborhood.—Linda M. Kenton, Pickleweed Public Library, San Rafael, CA END

From Booklist

Fairies have hiding places, and this “guide” shows their many admirers how to find signs that they are in the neighborhood. Primarily composed of pictures that mix original art with photographs, the book portrays fairies playing hide-and-seek in tulips; sleeping on dandelion fluff pillows; and riding bareback on a chipmunk. The text’s personal tone invites children in—“It’s a perfect day for tracking fairies!”—and there is a lot to see. Kids will enjoy spotting the fantastical creatures hiding here and there amongst the flora and fauna of the outdoor settings, but the cartoonish look of many of the fairies may disappoint. More successful is the way the book finds fairy uses for natural items like acorns and flowers. Fairy lovers may find this guide will spark their own imaginations and writings. Preschool-Grade 2. --Ilene Cooper

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Tanglewood Press (May 12, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 193371820X
• ISBN-13: 978-1933718200
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 10.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #866,007 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Twist On Fairies, May 21, 2009

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Susan VanHecke "www.susanvanhecke.com" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Tiptoe Guide to Tracking Fairies (Hardcover)

Does the world really need another book about fairies? Yes, if it's Ammi-Joan Paquette's charming The Tiptoe Guide to Tracking Fairies. Combining a backyard adventure with a fairy hunt, kids are encouraged to find the wonder in nature as they search for those ever-elusive fairies.

Especially delightful are Christa Unzner's winsome illustrations, seamlessly blending art and photography. Impish little sprites frolic in, amongst, and with flowers, spiderwebs, acorns, even chipmunks, teasing readers to imagine new fairy hideaways every time they step outdoors.

The Tiptoe Guide to Tracking Fairies got a double thumbs-up from my six-year old daughter, good stuff considering she's not particularly fairy-inclined...

~ Susan VanHecke, author, An Apple Pie For Dinner (Marshall Cavendish)

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely Fairies - Lovely Book, April 27, 2009

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J.C.Phillipps (Hartford, CT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Tiptoe Guide to Tracking Fairies (Hardcover)

The TipToe Guide to Tracking Fairies is a wonderful book to spark the imagination of any little adventurer. The story teaches the reader how to find the clues that fairies leave behind, while the illustrations - photographs with illustrated fairies - help children place the fantastic creatures into their own real world. The only problem is that your little one will have a hard time sitting still long enough to read it all the way through - they'll be eager to rush outside and look for fairies! Lovely, lovely book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fairies ARE Everywhere, January 8, 2010

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Nancy Viau - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Tiptoe Guide to Tracking Fairies (Hardcover)

Many picture books have the ability to ignite imagination, but it's a rare one that asks that the child set her imagination free outside in the backyard. THE TIPTOE GUIDE TO TRACKING FAIRIES will encourage even the most obstinate, unbelieving child to turn off the TV and video games and begin a journey to search out those sneaky fairies that are hiding everywhere. Ammi-Joan Paquette has a delightful way with words, and I can't wait to see what she comes up with next.