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The Very Fairy Princess (The Very Fairy Princess)
While her friends and family may not believe in fairies, Geraldine knows, deep down, that she is a VERY fairy princess. From morning to night, Gerry does everything that fairy princesses do: she dresses in her royal attire, practices her flying skills, and she is always on the lookout for problems to solve. But it isn't all twirls and tiaras - as every fairy princess knows...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
May 18th 2010
by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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Ahhh...the life of a fairy princess. I have two princesses and although I was unsure how to do the princess thing myself, our girls made up more than enough for my lack of knowledge, enthusiasm and creativity. My youngest wore tights, a dress and her crown just about every day of preschool and fairy wings have been snuck in the car more than once. So really, what I'm trying to say is that we can relate to this story and we really enjoyed reading it together. The illustrations are fun and I reall...more
My maiden name is Andrews and growing up that gave me one more reason to love Julie Andrews other than the Sound of Music, Mary Poppins, Beauty and the Beast and many many more things of my youth including the Princess Diaries. When I discovered a few years ago that Julie and her daughter co-authored several children's books I was excited, because having been entertained by Julie in my childhood I'm sure her books are delightful. I have read a few of them in passing and in my nanny years, but Th...more
Most celebrity authors suck. Whoopie Goldberg? Jay Leno? Madonna? PUH-LEEZ!
Julie Andrews is one of the few exceptions to the rule. Years ago, she published several excellent children's fantasy novels as Julie Edwards. She didn't need to trade on her celebrity--because her books were GOOD!
People will want this because of the celebrity name. But take away the celebrity name and you will still have a lovely little picture book. You may not be convinced that Gerry is a fairy princess, but you will b...more
Julie Andrews is one of the few exceptions to the rule. Years ago, she published several excellent children's fantasy novels as Julie Edwards. She didn't need to trade on her celebrity--because her books were GOOD!
People will want this because of the celebrity name. But take away the celebrity name and you will still have a lovely little picture book. You may not be convinced that Gerry is a fairy princess, but you will b...more
What little girl doesn't imagine being a princess? From morning until evening, Geraldine pretends to be a young royal who goes through each day doing the same as a princess, even though others may not believe in her. This is a beautiful children's story that will warm everyone's heart. Anyone can believe in something if they really feel it in their heart.
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I am usually very cynical of books written by "famous" people--most of the time they were not really worth it. At least in my opinion.
But, this one is very cute. My sister brought it over from the library for she and myself and my niece to read together. This is a "real" little girl who fancies herself a princess. She sometimes gets dirty but remembers to compliment her friends. She sometimes acts out a little bit in class but LOVES her teacher.
If you've got your own little princess, read this...more
But, this one is very cute. My sister brought it over from the library for she and myself and my niece to read together. This is a "real" little girl who fancies herself a princess. She sometimes gets dirty but remembers to compliment her friends. She sometimes acts out a little bit in class but LOVES her teacher.
If you've got your own little princess, read this...more
Jul 06, 2011
Mundie Moms & Mundie Kids
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5 of 5 stars
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This is such an adorable story with illustrations little girls will love. What little girl doesn't like to dress up and pretend they are a princess, or wear tu-tu's around the house and dance? Gerry knows she's a fairy princess and with her tiara, and fairy wings on, she's ready for what day has in store for her. This fairy princess knows her manners and always acts like a proper princess. Even while playing and getting dirty for trying to catch frogs.
Gerry's story takes us through her day of ge...more
Gerry's story takes us through her day of ge...more
Aug 16, 2010
Katieb (MundieMoms)
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5 of 5 stars
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This is such an adorable story with illustrations little girls will love. What little girl doesn't like to dress up and pretend they are a princess, or wear tu-tu's around the house and dance? Gerry knows she's a fairy princess and with her tiara, and fairy wings on, she's ready for what day has in store for her. This fairy princess knows her manners and always acts like a proper princess. Even while playing and getting dirty for trying to catch frogs.
Gerry's story takes us through her day of ge...more
Gerry's story takes us through her day of ge...more
Written by this dynamic mother and daughter duo, Gerry, the very fairy princess, teaches us all of the proper etiquette and behaviors of fairy princesses. The cute thing is, she is just highlighting all of the little things girls do in everyday life that make them fairy princesses. This is a perfect book for all of those sweet little princesses in your life.
The colored pencil illustrations give the story a more whimsical feel and the cover and sparkly illustrations will make you want to let you...more
The colored pencil illustrations give the story a more whimsical feel and the cover and sparkly illustrations will make you want to let you...more
Oct 25, 2010
Lisa Vegan
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
girly girls who like pink and princesses and who might have a bit of chutzpah too
Recommended to Lisa by:
Kathryn
I love Julie Andrews (that’s the way her author name appears on this book’s cover) and so I was thrilled when I heard about this book. She’s one celebrity author, here with her sometimes co-author daughter, who writes truly good children’s books. Mandy, a novel, is probably my favorite of them, but I’ve enjoyed several others too.
* Chandra: alert!: this book has fairy houses AND a (sort of) unicorn!!
So, I really enjoyed this. The girl in this book reminds me a bit of Eloise.
I think that the girl...more
* Chandra: alert!: this book has fairy houses AND a (sort of) unicorn!!
So, I really enjoyed this. The girl in this book reminds me a bit of Eloise.
I think that the girl...more
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Geraldine is a very fairy princess! She knows this because of a feeling deep down inside, and because when she behaves as a fairy princess does, she just feels sparkly. Some say fairy princesses don't have scabby knees or get their fingernails dirty, but that's the thing with Princess Geraldine, she knows that these are like honor marks, because true fairy princesses know that they have to work hard sometimes.
This all probably sounds very trite and "been there/done that" with all the books abou...more
This all probably sounds very trite and "been there/done that" with all the books abou...more
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This is probably a five-star book for fairy princess girls, but I'm not sure it has much to offer to anyone else. I know it's supposed to show us how we can celebrate ourselves, or believe in ourselves, or something, but ultimately it feels a little limited. I mean, pink clothes and drawing and singing and going to ballet class and exercising unicorns and sugar cookies with sprinkles? I'm way more interested in Gerry's trombone-playing girlfriend.
Has a lot of similarities to Eloise, Olivia, and Fancy Nancy - all of which I think are superior, but still a sweet, fun, enjoyable book.
This was a really cute story and great to read. I enjoyed how the little girl used her imagination and was very confident. She didn't allow anyone to tell her who or what she was. I also enjoyed this book because her parents encouraged her in using her imagination and being whateva she wants. This story is great for little children and helping them to see and believe that they too can be whoever and whatever they want to be.
You can never have enough Princess books, and both the girls and their mom's will enjoy this one. Illustrations have plenty of pink. I enjoyed the Fairy princesses ...
"have very refined taste
are very practical
are very supportive
know when to take charge
like to keep extra gifts on hand for special occasions
know that practice makes PERFECT
are very creative"
Lots of fun.
"have very refined taste
are very practical
are very supportive
know when to take charge
like to keep extra gifts on hand for special occasions
know that practice makes PERFECT
are very creative"
Lots of fun.
Connect with your inner sparkle with this enchanting little girl, Geraldine. She struts her stuff as she cavorts through her daily activiites exuding the qualities of a fairy princess. And, what may you ask are fairy qualities. You'll have to read it to find out. Illustrations: colored pencil, bright pinks, white, yellow and red.
Recommended for kids ages 5-9.
Recommended for kids ages 5-9.
This book sort of rambled on and didn't provide the zing or zang that makes a picture book pop (and I am not simply one to dismiss celebrity-penned books on the basis of their celebrity). Young ladies obsessed with all things princess and fairy will enjoy this but for those who have other interests, it may fall a bit flat.
Cute book for girls about the correct behaviors and actions of proper fairy princesses, and for once, not over-done or sparkly as a lot of girl picture books tend to be. The illustrations were funny, esp as they had the all-knowing older brother in the background of most images.
This is a really cute children's book about a girl who thinks she is a fairy princess, her sparkle, her love of pink, and how she tries in small ways to make the world a better place. I really recommend it if you have kids to read to, or if you are a kid at heart yourself :)
The ever-elegant Julie Andrews maintains her crisply impressive and poised demeanor with the writing of this book. The whimsical, stylistic flourishes create a story that empowers young girls to indulge their imagination and let their inner princess reign.
This story was another of our princess "branch-out" books. Jordan wasn't quite as captivated as I'd hoped her to be, but that may have been because, unlike me, she didn't mentally have the voice of Julie Andrews telling her the story. Quite cute.
I did not know until recently that Julie Andrews has been writing childrens books...I went immediately to the library to find some, this is the only one they had avaiable. It is very sweet and in my mind Julie Andrews was reading it me.
I thought I would like this because the author is Julie Andrews, but what a nice surprise for it to be such a sweet and good book, just right for all the very fairy princesses and the people who love them.
Great story with colorful illustrations. This story should make every girl feel like a pretty princess. This is a very girly book but there are some ways that you can make a boy appreciate this story also.
Oh sweet Julie Andrews and the life of a princess. What a great little story of how a princess should act. Great to read with a little girl before bed, or just a reminder of how you should act.
Fans of Pinkalicious or Fancy Nancy might like this alternative by Julie Andrews. Some of the text is overdone, but the message of every little girl having her own "sparkle" inside is a good one.
I read this because it was written by Julie Andrews and I am a fan of her fiction. This was cute but it reminded me quite a bit of Fancy Nancy books, maybe for an even younger audience.
Any self-proclaimed princess will enjoy following Geraldine as she goes through her rules to being a fairy princess. This book is girly, pink and perfect for any little princess to read.
I read this with Julianna for homework last night. Well, she read it to me, and then I read it to her. Anyway, I thought it was cute, but I think Julianna liked it more than I did.
Apr 19, 2013
April Evans
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5 of 5 stars
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I love Julie Andrews, so reading her book was great to begin with. She is a talented author. This book is about a girl who lets her personality sparkle. It is a very cute book.
I want this book! Notice I say I want it! Hannah loved it to, but I wish I could have the pictures and some of the sayings on my wall. "YOU JUST HAVE TO LET YOUR SPARKLE OUT!"
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