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Alice The Fairy
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 h...more
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 h...more
Hardcover, 40 pages
Published
October 1st 2004
by Blue Sky Press
(first published September 1st 2004)
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Alice is a little girl who is completely fascinated with the magical world of fairies. She considers herself to be a "temporary fairy" because a "permanent fairy" must pass a lot of fairy tests. She tells the story in her own words so it's as if she's speaking directly to the reader. The illustrations and print style in this book resemble those of David Shannon's well known "No David!" books where he makes it look like a child wrote it, and even drew the pictures. From the very beginning of the...more
Alice does not consider herself to be a Permanent fairy, but is only a temporary fairy. She has not been able to pass all of her tests to become a permanent fair. She has all the attributes that a fairy must have, wings and wands. She uses her wand to change her dad into a horse, frogs into princes, her dad’s cookies into hers. She tries to make clothes for her dad, but that didn’t work so well. She can make herself disappear and reappear. She also has a magic mirror, magic dust, and can cast sp...more
This is a story about our temporary fairy Alice, who has not passed her permanent fairy tests. She tells you all the magical things she can do as a temporary fairy, which really aren't all that magical. This is a great book for students who are a fan of David Shannon books, and his art work. It is great to introduce reading strategies, since there are some difficult words such as temporary, permanent, and broccoli. Its for children who love a little humor in their books. It offers very interesti...more
Told from the perspective of young Alice, this story chronicles her days as a “temporary” fairy. Alice quickly turns the most ordinary of things into magic by using her vivid imagination and handy wand. A childlike font and illustrations help lend the authenticity to Alice’s voice in the story. The gouache and ink paintings have a certain child like style to them and even though the faces are fairly simple, they effectively carry across Alice’s joy at being a fairy. They are full of vibrant colo...more
Another David Shannon book, but this time through the eyes of a little girl named Alice. This book definitely appeals to a young girl audience and basically portrays a girl who wants to be a fairy. Alice is just a “temporary” fairy not a permanent fairy, which means she cannot do a lot of magic yet. She practices her magical powers on her father, her dog, and things throughout her house. I like to think of Alice as the female version of David Shannon’s mischievous character, David. Students in...more
Mar 03, 2009
Saharatos
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At first the story seems to be all about magic but when the reader really looks at the pages he or she discovers that the little girl is playing the part of a fairy. She is wearing strapped on wings and holding a home made wand. The girl runs about the house “making” things happen with her wand. She disappears, turns her dress red, makes her dads cookies hers, turns her dad into a horse and more! It is a delightful story about a young girl with a wonderful imagination and perspective appreciated...more
For any girl who has imagined herself as a fairy, or any parent who is raising a fairy in training. The perspective is so obviously from a "fun dad." And that leaves all the tough stuff to the mom, a.k.a. wicked duchess, who makes the fairy eat broccoli and rot away in time out after spilling juice on a dress. So if you are a mom seeking approval from your princess, this book will most likely hit a nerve. Otherwise, it has universal appeal in creative vistas of imagination and their overlay into...more
I love David Shannon books, of course it all started with "David!". However, I found this book in the library one day and I immediately knew the author because of the illustrations, they are so unique and that is what makes these books so great! They are so relatable and I think that little girls really feel like they are Alice. This little girl just pours out with imagination and the best part about it is that she really believes whatever she wants to. I think that this can give girls positive...more
I think that the concept of this book was super cute. Alice talked about how she wanted to be a permanant fairy but she was having a hard time trying to passs the test but she content with being a temporary fairy. I like David Shannon's illustations he draws his charcters were they can resemble different children. I would use this book in my class as a writing prompt on using different voices. I would have my studnets create a script of what they think happens when LAice tries to take the test t...more
I'll admit it, at first I was a little put off by David Shannon's illustrations, both in this and his No, David! series. They're kind of creepy, with lopsided arms and big spaces between the teeth and other adults I've spoken to have said the same. However, I've never heard a kid say anything of the sort, they just love his books. So I gave Shannon a chance.
Alice's story is telling you all about how she's a Temporary Fairy and all the things that means she can do (and some things that only Perma...more
Alice's story is telling you all about how she's a Temporary Fairy and all the things that means she can do (and some things that only Perma...more
This is fun fiction book for young children. This book is from the same author as the popular book, "No, David." This is a cute and fun book about a girl who dresses up like a fairy. She thinks she has magical powers with her wand. This book has fun illustrations. This book allows children to use their imagination with the words and the pictures in the story.
This book is geared for children 3-5.P
An activity that could be used with this book is have cut outs of wands. The students can decorate th...more
This book is geared for children 3-5.P
An activity that could be used with this book is have cut outs of wands. The students can decorate th...more
I like to tell my kindergarten friends Alice is David's (from No, David! and David Goes to School)sister. I think David Shannon is relying on his childhood memories to create the stories about David and Alice the Fairy. I love the way Alice describes he attempts to be a fairy and the childlike drawings compliment the book. Alice is a great character who gives us all permission to use our imagination the pretend to be whatever we want to be. Thank you David Shannon for such delightful books.
We love this book. We read it over and over and OVER again. It's the sweetest little story about a mischievous little girl,who shares her secrets of life as a temporary fairy. What I love about this book is that it's written from the character's perspective, who in this case is a little girl, much like my little one. I want my daughter to believe in things like magic wands and magic mirrors...that's part of what makes being a child so special...the ability to BELIEVE.
David Shannon is an amazing writer and illustrator. This book is good to talk about how this little girl changes up things to become a fairy. For instances, when she turns off the light, the author puts it in a way that the girl is using to turn off the light. Not only it is a cute book to read to the children, but it is an excellent book to talk about temporary and permanent by using context to figure out the meanings of the words.
This story is about a little girl who is just infatuated with fairies and their magical world. The story is written in a narrative way that makes it seem as though Alice, the little girl,is really talking to you, the reader. This story also shows good sequence of events and to also introduce students to various reading strategies since there are some difficult words included. The illustrations of the book are also very engaging because it sort of looks like a child drew and even wrote the book.
Dec 02, 2012
Brittney Pierce
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In order to be a fairy you have to have wings. You have to learn how to fly. Finally you need a magic wand to do cool things. I love this story because it engages the imagination of the reader. I even asked myself if I had a magic wand what would I do. I myself would probably stock my whole room up with nothing but delicious food. Children will love this story and I recommend it for boys and girls.
This book is about a little girl who likes to pretend she's a fairy. She turns everything into a part of her fairy world, and sometimes gets into a little trouble. This story reminds kids that pretending is okay, but hold on a little closer to reality. You white dress that you colored red, will not turn white again at the wave of a wand. The "Dutchess" (the mother) will not be happy.
This guy draws some freaky ass characters. The girl in this book reminds me of that Chucky bride doll. The stuff of nightmares.
The story is cute. The illustrations - the ones not people that is - are cool. Julia enjoyed the story well enough.
I think Shannon makes the characters look like that on purpose, with a specific plan in mind, but whatever he's thinking, it ain't working.
The story is cute. The illustrations - the ones not people that is - are cool. Julia enjoyed the story well enough.
I think Shannon makes the characters look like that on purpose, with a specific plan in mind, but whatever he's thinking, it ain't working.
Grace and I bought this book quite a few years ago and it's probably our favorite together book. We love it!!! Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the fairest of them all? Well, what you do know, it's you...Grace! (or it's me...mommy!) This followed by fits of giggles. Not to mention there's a great dog in the book.
This is a story written by David Shannon (Author of David series) about a young girl that is a temporary fairy. The girl relates each person in her life to fairy tale characters and is able to temporarily disappear with the help of her "magic" blanket. Humorous story students will find funny and easy to relate to.
I freaking love David Shannon's illustrations... enough said. No David! makes me laugh so hard every time I read it to a class, so I couldn't help but love Alice the Fairy as well, as I am quite partial to David Shannon. The facial expressions he draws on the children in his books are priceless.
Really an almost four stars. I like David Shannon even more after hearing him speak this summer.
And who wouldn't love this line ...
""One time, my mom made cookies for my dad. So I turned them in to mine." (Alice is talking about her magic wand and learning how to use it.)
And who wouldn't love this line ...
""One time, my mom made cookies for my dad. So I turned them in to mine." (Alice is talking about her magic wand and learning how to use it.)
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This book is similar to David Shannon's other book called "No, David". Alice, the fairy child is a temporary fairy and can do many "tricks" with her wand. She is working hard to learn all of her tricks. This book is excellent to make text-to-text connections.
Alice has such a great imagination and David Shannon's Art is amazing in this story. As I started reading it aloud, I stopped and went back ... Lily Tomlin's character Edith Ann was channeling me and that became the voice of Alice. I LOVE to read this book to kids!
Nov 18, 2011
Miriam
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2 of 5 stars
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At what age do girls pretend to be fairies? 3? 4? The voice seemed really uneven to me some of Alice's behavior seemed very young (or least I would hope so) but at other times the grammar, vocabulary, and especially the self-consciousness seemed much older.
This book is so cute. I love David Shannon's books but this is probably my favorite. The story is of a little girl pretending to be a fairy and all the magic she tries in her everyday world. It takes my kindergartners a little while to figure this one out.
I love, love, love this book! It is so cute and so imaginative. Alice a 'temporary' fairy and has to keep practicing in order to become a permanent fairy. She is very creative in using her magic.
The illustrations are fun to look at and way cute!
The illustrations are fun to look at and way cute!
My 5 year old and I (mostly I) absolutley love this book. From a mom's point of view it is so dang funny. The illustrations are so cute they make my laugh so hard I have tears rolling down my cheeks. This story is the epitome of my little girls.
Oct 18, 2012
Anna
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5 of 5 stars
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a temporary fairy. is written in handwriting not typed. loved the humor of the dad being the duke and mom being the dutchess. and how she connects everyday life to the life of a temporary fairy. read to 1st grade. 3rd grade could read on own.
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David Shannon is the author and illustrator of many highly praised books for children. Born in Washington, D.C., he grew up in Spokane, Washington. He graduated from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, with a fine arts degree, and then moved to New York City. His editorial illustrations have appeared in The New York Times, Time, and Rolling Stone, and his artwork has appeared...more
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