From its petite format and shimmering blue interior to Angela Barrett’s exquisite illustrations, every detail of this little volume is perfectly suited to its small, but mighty subject. The Night Fairy makes an enchanting read-aloud story, as well as a gem to be treasured in the hands of readers of all ages. But, this fearless fairy quickly learns how skills like quick thinking, diplomacy, compassion, and acts of bravery can take her farther than her lost wings ever could. The Princess and the Crocodile Laura Amy Schlitz 4.04 1,672 ratings356 reviews Want to read Buy on Amazon Rate this book A Newbery Medalist and a Caldecott Medalist join forces to give an overscheduled princess a day off and a wicked crocodile a day 'on.' Princess Cora is sick of boring lessons. Between pesky squirrels, cagey spiders, and stubborn hummingbirds, Flory's got her work cut out for herself. But Flory is fierce and willing to do whatever it takes to survive. What she discovers is that the world is very big and very dangerous. After losing her wings in a run-in with a bat, she must learn to survive among the hungry daylight creatures of the Giantess’s garden. From 2008 Newbery Medalist Laura Amy Schlitz comes an exhilarating adventure and a thoroughly original fairy who is a true force of nature. Flory, a young night fairy no taller than an acorn and still becoming accustomed to her wings - wings as beautiful as those of a luna moth - is about to find out. The book’s heroine, Flory is certainly not your garden variety fairy.
Amazon Best Books of the Month, February 2010: You don’t have to be a follower of those mysterious winged creatures to love this unique fairy tale from 2009 Newbery Medal-winner Laura Amy Schlitz. Laugh-Out-Loud Favorites Only 9.99 with Purchase of Any Kids' Book The Night Fairy by Laura Amy Schlitz, Angela Barrett (Illustrator) 4.0 (21) Paperback 7.99 Paperback 7.99 eBook 6.49 Audiobook 0.
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