lils04's review against another edition
funny
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
bocker_enligt_angelica's review against another edition
3.0
Min dotter (snart 4 år) älskar de här böckerna så vi läser dem på kvällarna innan sänggång.
Som vuxen får man sig ett gott skratt då och då också.
Som vuxen får man sig ett gott skratt då och då också.
jenabrownwrites's review against another edition
4.0
If you have a transitional young reader in your life, you need the Fairy Mom & Me series in your life. It’s a magical adventure full of childhood exuberance.
“Mom calls me her Fairy in Waiting. I’ll have big sparkly wings and my own beautiful shiny crown, and I’ll be able to do magic just like Mom. I already know what my first spell will be. I’ll wish for a unicorn of my very own.”
~ Page 5
There are four stories in this book, all taking us through the adventures of Ella and her fairy mom. And my favorite part is the family activities in the back. With games, craft projects, and lots of space for drawing and using your imagination.
The shorter stories within the book are perfect for the transitioning reader as they can be broken down into shorter reading sessions without losing the overall plot of the book. They all interweave, making it easy for a parent or older sibling to help your reader piece together the stories and practice reading for longer bursts while keeping the narrative intact.
I also love how Kinsella uses today’s technology in her magical world, allowing kids to practice definitions and understanding more mature terminology. All while keeping the stories relatable and full of magic.
"One day I was watching Mom having her magic lesson with Fenella on FairyTube. She was learning about the Rainbow Effect.
The Rainbow Effect is very powerful and mysterious. When there is a rainbow in the sky, fairies have to be careful because their spells are extra strong and very hard to control.
That’s why there’s a Rainbow App on every Computawand. The app tells you when a rainbow is coming. All fairies have them except Granny. She doesn’t like apps or Computawands. She says, “Just look at the sky, dear.”
~ Pages 81-82
In all, this is an adorable book filled with a ton of relatable topics to talk about with the young reader in your life. It will encourage their reading, provide tons of giggles, and launch countless daydreams. I can’t wait to give it to my niece.
Thank you Rockstar Book Tours and Delacorte Press for including me on this tour and sending me this fun copy!
“Mom calls me her Fairy in Waiting. I’ll have big sparkly wings and my own beautiful shiny crown, and I’ll be able to do magic just like Mom. I already know what my first spell will be. I’ll wish for a unicorn of my very own.”
~ Page 5
There are four stories in this book, all taking us through the adventures of Ella and her fairy mom. And my favorite part is the family activities in the back. With games, craft projects, and lots of space for drawing and using your imagination.
The shorter stories within the book are perfect for the transitioning reader as they can be broken down into shorter reading sessions without losing the overall plot of the book. They all interweave, making it easy for a parent or older sibling to help your reader piece together the stories and practice reading for longer bursts while keeping the narrative intact.
I also love how Kinsella uses today’s technology in her magical world, allowing kids to practice definitions and understanding more mature terminology. All while keeping the stories relatable and full of magic.
"One day I was watching Mom having her magic lesson with Fenella on FairyTube. She was learning about the Rainbow Effect.
The Rainbow Effect is very powerful and mysterious. When there is a rainbow in the sky, fairies have to be careful because their spells are extra strong and very hard to control.
That’s why there’s a Rainbow App on every Computawand. The app tells you when a rainbow is coming. All fairies have them except Granny. She doesn’t like apps or Computawands. She says, “Just look at the sky, dear.”
~ Pages 81-82
In all, this is an adorable book filled with a ton of relatable topics to talk about with the young reader in your life. It will encourage their reading, provide tons of giggles, and launch countless daydreams. I can’t wait to give it to my niece.
Thank you Rockstar Book Tours and Delacorte Press for including me on this tour and sending me this fun copy!
jilljemmett's review against another edition
5.0
This is another great book in the Fairy Mom and Me series.
This story was very funny. Ella’s mom is a fairy, but she is always making mistakes with her magic. Sometimes her spells go wrong, like when a twirling spell made pigs and sheep dance. Another time, she installed a new spell app on her wand, which ended up granting all of Ella’s wishes, including giving her a unicorn. There were lots of pictures, depicting these spells going wrong, which were also hilarious.
I like that these stories show kids that adults can make mistakes too. Adults are constantly learning new things, just like kids. Ella’s mom makes mistakes with her spells, but Ella still admires her and wants to be a fairy when she grows up.
I really enjoyed this cute story.
Thank you Penguin Random House Canada for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This story was very funny. Ella’s mom is a fairy, but she is always making mistakes with her magic. Sometimes her spells go wrong, like when a twirling spell made pigs and sheep dance. Another time, she installed a new spell app on her wand, which ended up granting all of Ella’s wishes, including giving her a unicorn. There were lots of pictures, depicting these spells going wrong, which were also hilarious.
I like that these stories show kids that adults can make mistakes too. Adults are constantly learning new things, just like kids. Ella’s mom makes mistakes with her spells, but Ella still admires her and wants to be a fairy when she grows up.
I really enjoyed this cute story.
Thank you Penguin Random House Canada for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
beckymmoe's review against another edition
4.0
Reviewed on my blog, Becky on Books, on 2/4/20.
Fairy Unicorn Wishes is the third book in [a:Sophie Kinsella|6160|Sophie Kinsella|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1245821549p2/6160.jpg]'s Fairy Mom and Me series, but if you haven't yet read the first two books, no worries! Ms Kinsella has an intro at the beginning of the book (Meet Fairy Mom and Me) to introduce new readers to the world that she has created here with Ella Brooks, her (fairy) mom, dad, and baby brother Ollie.
The rest of the book is four different "fairy spells"--four short stories featuring Ella and her mom and at least one spell that--apparently, as usual--doesn't go exactly as it was intended to. They can be read in a single sitting with (or by) older children with a slightly longer attention span, or one at a time with younger children or when time is at a premium. The last few pages are a family activity guide that lets children and caregivers expand on the stories--there's a word search, a craft idea, drawing/decorating prompts, and a what do you think? question that will keep the stories fresh in readers' minds and allow them to use their own imaginations.
I've been reading Ms Kinsella's adult books for years, and hadn't realized that she'd started writing for children as well. The stories here were really cute, with a whimsy that adult readers of her books will recognize. Even though readers (probably) don't have their own fairy moms, it's easy to sympathize with Ella: she likes to spend time with her best friends, loves sparkles and unicorns, and worries about being different and the mean girl next door. The stories often have a message (work toward you goals, for example) but aren't overly didactic--it's easy to see how this book would appeal to 5- to 7-year olds and their caregivers.
Rating: 4 stars / B+
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Fairy Unicorn Wishes is the third book in [a:Sophie Kinsella|6160|Sophie Kinsella|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1245821549p2/6160.jpg]'s Fairy Mom and Me series, but if you haven't yet read the first two books, no worries! Ms Kinsella has an intro at the beginning of the book (Meet Fairy Mom and Me) to introduce new readers to the world that she has created here with Ella Brooks, her (fairy) mom, dad, and baby brother Ollie.
The rest of the book is four different "fairy spells"--four short stories featuring Ella and her mom and at least one spell that--apparently, as usual--doesn't go exactly as it was intended to. They can be read in a single sitting with (or by) older children with a slightly longer attention span, or one at a time with younger children or when time is at a premium. The last few pages are a family activity guide that lets children and caregivers expand on the stories--there's a word search, a craft idea, drawing/decorating prompts, and a what do you think? question that will keep the stories fresh in readers' minds and allow them to use their own imaginations.
I've been reading Ms Kinsella's adult books for years, and hadn't realized that she'd started writing for children as well. The stories here were really cute, with a whimsy that adult readers of her books will recognize. Even though readers (probably) don't have their own fairy moms, it's easy to sympathize with Ella: she likes to spend time with her best friends, loves sparkles and unicorns, and worries about being different and the mean girl next door. The stories often have a message (work toward you goals, for example) but aren't overly didactic--it's easy to see how this book would appeal to 5- to 7-year olds and their caregivers.
Rating: 4 stars / B+
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
librarygirlreading's review against another edition
4.0
Fairy Mom and Me is such a cute chapter book series. Each book includes 4 spell stories as well as fun activities in the back of the book. This series is perfect for Preschool to Younger elementary that are starting to read chapter books independently or would make fun read alouds at bedtime. Fairy Unicorn Wishes is book 3 in the series and it is just as cute as the previous books before it: Fairy Mom and Me and Fairy in Waiting. Each book starts with a Meet Fairy Mom and Me so you don’t have to read them in order. You can grab any book and start reading. I love that they include that introduction each time. The illustrations are in black and white and through out the book. This series would be a great gift for a birthday, holiday or would make for a really fun summer reading basket with some fun fairy items as well. I know my youngest loved making fairy gardens!
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