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David Shannon is one of my favorite children’s authors. I love sharing his books in story groups, one on one, and at birthday parties. His illustrations are playful and have a very distinct attitude. The characters that he brings to life whether David, Fergus, or Alice (there are many others!) feel like a loved child (or dog) in your own life. The wonderful marriage of his illustrations, characters, and tone will keep you giggling as you turn the page.
Alice the Fairy is no exception. Alice is a fairy but just a “temporary fairy”. She can’t fly yet, or hang her clothes up off the floor, and is slightly afraid of the dark. However, she is capable of making cookies that were once her dad’s into her own, which is quite the skill to have. What little one hasn’t become a fairy, princess, or super hero? Alice, like the children we all know, is so committed to her role. Her parents are the duke and duchess. Her bedroom is a tower. Mere sugar becomes fairy dust. And a construction paper crown with buttons, macaroni, and glitter is the grandest crown for the “duke”. This book is such a gem, and allows us all to take a peak into the life of an imaginative little girl, excuse me, I mean fairy.
Fairy Academy, one of our themed birthday parties was inspired by Alice the Fairy (or, just a way to read this book every party!) With the familiar frame of school, we introduce fabulously magical classes. The little girls, like Alice, will still be temporary fairies, but I think they, like Alice, should be temporary fairies forever.
Jenn, Imagination Celebrations
