Alice the Fairy

Written by David Shannon

A mischievous girl uses magic to transform her world, but can she master her fairy skills?

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40 pages· 378 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD510L

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Bookroo's summary

Meet Alice, a spirited girl with a knack for mischief and a magic wand. As a Temporary Fairy, she can make her dad a horse and claim his cookies, but mastering true fairy skills like floating her dog or tidying up with magic remains a challenge. Will Alice's imagination and determination be enough to become a Permanent Fairy? Dive into this whimsical tale of magic and mayhem, where every fairy-in-training will find a kindred spirit in Alice's enchanting adventures.

From the publisher

Caldecott Honor artist and bestselling author David Shannon’s warm and funny new picture book introduces Alice, a mischievous little girl with a No, David nose for trouble and a magic wand.Alice has a nose for trouble, but luckily she’s a fairy–a Temporary Fairy. She has a magic wand, fairy wings, and a blanket, all of which she uses to disappear, to fly, to transform her dad into a horse, and to turn his cookies into her own! There are still a few things Alice needs to learn to become a Permanent Fairy, like how to float her dog on the ceiling and make her clothes put themselves away, but she’s working on it–sort of. Here’s an endearing, funny story about a girl and her magical imagination, sure to delight every fairy in training!

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