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The Tiptoe Guide to Tracking Fairies
Could a tulip be a good place for hide-and-seek? Could a bit of dandelion fluff be a pillow? They could be, if fairies live nearby. This book invites kids to have a backyard adventure searching for the telltale signs of fairies who might be residing all around them. Not only can children "search" for fairies in the book's unique blend of art and photography, but they will also be encouraged to discover the wonder and magic in nature, whether in a backyard or a local park. The Tiptoe Guide to Tracking Fairies is a perfect title for summer!
32 pages, Paperback
First published April 15, 2007
About the author
Ammi-Joan Paquette
22 books86 followersAmmi-Joan Paquette has never met a ghost, mummy, monster, skeleton, or witch — as far as she knows. This book, she says, was inspired by a game she used to play with her sister: "Most of the details have been lost to time, but I still remember the shivery thrill I got when we played it. So, I drew on that same energy to write a spooky picture book, which eventually became A Ghost in the House." In addition to writing, Joan is also a literary agent representing authors of children’s books. She lives outside Boston with her family.
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March 29, 2011
I heard about this adorable story a few months ago and jumped at the chance of sharing it with my daughters before its paperback release in a few weeks. This picture book is filled with gorgeous illustrations, and the story is sweet and whimsical.
As a homeschooling family, nature study is very important to us and an integral part of our children’s education. Now that it is warmer outside, birds are singing, and plants are blooming again, this story was the perfect catalyst for my daughters to go on their first outdoor exploration. We cuddled together, shared the story, and they took off to the backyard, hunting for their own fairies to discover!
While my thirty-year-old Mom’s opinion is helpful, the praise that is most beneficial comes from the author’s intended audience. Here is my children’s honest opinions:
Cali, five years old: That story was awesome! When they found the fairies at the end, it was the best!
Jordan, six years old: I thought the story was great because it had fairies that are very girly. When the fairy found her slipper, it was my favorite part. I also liked it when they found the secret message. Then she turns to her sister and says, Let’s go look for some clues! Let’s go look for fairies!
Need I say more? This story would make a wonderful Easter gift for the children in your life. It is already available in hardcover and the paperback edition will hit the shelves April 15th.
I was granted the opportunity to review this book via NetGalley and Tanglewood Publishers.
As a homeschooling family, nature study is very important to us and an integral part of our children’s education. Now that it is warmer outside, birds are singing, and plants are blooming again, this story was the perfect catalyst for my daughters to go on their first outdoor exploration. We cuddled together, shared the story, and they took off to the backyard, hunting for their own fairies to discover!
While my thirty-year-old Mom’s opinion is helpful, the praise that is most beneficial comes from the author’s intended audience. Here is my children’s honest opinions:
Cali, five years old: That story was awesome! When they found the fairies at the end, it was the best!
Jordan, six years old: I thought the story was great because it had fairies that are very girly. When the fairy found her slipper, it was my favorite part. I also liked it when they found the secret message. Then she turns to her sister and says, Let’s go look for some clues! Let’s go look for fairies!
Need I say more? This story would make a wonderful Easter gift for the children in your life. It is already available in hardcover and the paperback edition will hit the shelves April 15th.
I was granted the opportunity to review this book via NetGalley and Tanglewood Publishers.
May 3, 2011
My almost 6 year old daughter really enjoyed this book! It was easy for her to read and the pictures were amazing! She wanted to head outside and look for fairies right away. We enjoyed looking at all the things from nature like acorns and dandolion fluffs that we have in our backyard.
I thought the fairies were very cute and girly. The fairies were drawn over real photographs of children and my daughter thought that was fun. She wants me to put fairies over her in a picture now...anyone familiar with photoshop? :)
This was a cute story for elementary ages girls. The pictures were pretty, appropriate and colorful. It's a great book for spring and summer!
I thought the fairies were very cute and girly. The fairies were drawn over real photographs of children and my daughter thought that was fun. She wants me to put fairies over her in a picture now...anyone familiar with photoshop? :)
This was a cute story for elementary ages girls. The pictures were pretty, appropriate and colorful. It's a great book for spring and summer!
August 30, 2022
3,25 sterren - English hardcover
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December 2, 2020
I wish I could like this book more. The book consists of photographs and a collage of faeries. I am a big fan of Cecily Mary Barker so it's hard not to compare everyone to her faeries.
The drawings of the faeries aren't that great. It would be more magical if it were completely drawn and the fairies more graceful.
The drawings of the faeries aren't that great. It would be more magical if it were completely drawn and the fairies more graceful.
November 19, 2009
This is an okay story about fairies. The concept of overlaying illustrations of fairies on top of photographs is an interesting one, but it's not executed all that well. The narrative is a bit dull, too. I expected so much more from a story like this.
May 25, 2021
What a wonderful adventure if you are interested in fairies. This gives you ideas on what to look for when your are looking for fairies on your own walk. It increases the imagination of the child you are with. It makes me want to look for fairies on my next walk.
May 5, 2010
Lovely book for little girls. I am going to have to get it for the girls. Great book to inspire an afternoon to go fairy hunting!
January 5, 2010
ADORABLE!!!!! I can't WAIT to read this to someone.
October 30, 2017
This book will probably appeal to kids who love fairies. I think it could be read right before taking kids outside for an outdoor “fairy-seeking” adventure.
Mix of photography and illustrations is fun.
Mix of photography and illustrations is fun.
October 24, 2018
It's a cute clever book about how to track faeries and how to spot some fairy clues. There are photographs with cute illustrations done on them. I really enjoyed the illustrations, but overall the book was okay.
October 5, 2017
cute concept. Oddly Illustrated
December 30, 2019
It was a really nice book with beautiful illustrations everything sparkled and was soooo pretty. My favorite part of the book is at the end you can name all the fairies.
December 11, 2020
No, the illustrations are creepy and ugly.
August 2, 2021
Delightful book showing children searching for fairies. Encourages little ones to explore outdoors. Who knows what they’ll find.
January 20, 2024
I am not really a big fairy fan, and this book also combines photos of real life children and places with illustrations of fairies, and they didn't really seem to be cohesive to me.
March 20, 2012
THIS REVIEW ON B'S BOOK BLOG!
I received an e-copy from NetGalley and Tanglewood for review.
A very cute book!
The Tiptoe Guide to Tracking Fairies isn't a story book. It doesn't have main characters or any stories at all. It's just, as the title suggests, a "guide" to tracking fairies. So you shouldn't expect to read a story about a little girl trying to catch fairies or whatever.
However, this book is still very fun to look at! There are pictures on every page, and there's also some text. The text only acts like a guide which talks about places where fairies are found. What I really like is that there are usually two to four pictures of the same place. In that case, the first picture is always a real photo taken with a camera which shows children's fingers pointing to something like a rock or a pile or grass, and then the next pictures will be the that of the same place zoomed-in, in different angles, with colorful little fairies edited in.
I especially like the drawn fairies! The colorful illustrations are very well done and blend in perfectly with the real photographs. Details are extraordinary.
I guess this book tries to tell us that fairies or magical things are everywhere around us, we just have to "really look". ;) I really like it!
I received an e-copy from NetGalley and Tanglewood for review.
A very cute book!
The Tiptoe Guide to Tracking Fairies isn't a story book. It doesn't have main characters or any stories at all. It's just, as the title suggests, a "guide" to tracking fairies. So you shouldn't expect to read a story about a little girl trying to catch fairies or whatever.
However, this book is still very fun to look at! There are pictures on every page, and there's also some text. The text only acts like a guide which talks about places where fairies are found. What I really like is that there are usually two to four pictures of the same place. In that case, the first picture is always a real photo taken with a camera which shows children's fingers pointing to something like a rock or a pile or grass, and then the next pictures will be the that of the same place zoomed-in, in different angles, with colorful little fairies edited in.
I especially like the drawn fairies! The colorful illustrations are very well done and blend in perfectly with the real photographs. Details are extraordinary.
I guess this book tries to tell us that fairies or magical things are everywhere around us, we just have to "really look". ;) I really like it!
June 7, 2013
"What better way to celebrate the wonderful world of nature all around us than a hunt for local fairies? Children learn to spot the tell-tale signs of fairies in residence in this delightful mix of photos and illustrations. Then children can take their tracking skills outside to discover the magic in their own backyard. A perfect book for spring or summer!" (www.goodreads.com)
First off this is not a storybook. There is no plot no story to follow. It is a guide book to an adventure in your own yard. Anywhere you look there may be a fairy. It becomes a new game to play outside all while paying attention to nature. Maybe a fairy is sleeping in the dandelions? Or riding on the back of a squirrel. You never know where you may find a fairy so you have to keep your eyes open and pay attention. Lucy loves running around the yard now hunting fairies.
First off this is not a storybook. There is no plot no story to follow. It is a guide book to an adventure in your own yard. Anywhere you look there may be a fairy. It becomes a new game to play outside all while paying attention to nature. Maybe a fairy is sleeping in the dandelions? Or riding on the back of a squirrel. You never know where you may find a fairy so you have to keep your eyes open and pay attention. Lucy loves running around the yard now hunting fairies.
July 8, 2011
The idea of mixing nature photographs and art is pleasing to the eye. There are definitely some nice shots especially one of the chipmunk looking like he is smiling. Although there were some that weren’t so great either.
There is a nice idea going here with the pictures but the words just don’t fit the flow of the images. I wanted to feel more whimsical and magical. The words just fell a little flat. If the prose flowed a little better together I think this book would have made a better guide. I think some of the words have to be reworded to give it more a magical feel.
There is a nice idea going here with the pictures but the words just don’t fit the flow of the images. I wanted to feel more whimsical and magical. The words just fell a little flat. If the prose flowed a little better together I think this book would have made a better guide. I think some of the words have to be reworded to give it more a magical feel.
May 17, 2011
I am reviewing this book for Net Galley.
This book talked about some places where fairies could be found. I loved the drawings of the fairies. I liked that it showed children looking for the fairies because it shows an active participation of the hunt for fairies. I would have liked it better if the children were drawn as well, but then again, the real pictures of children could show the child that fairies can be found in the everyday world which may have been the intent of the book.
This book talked about some places where fairies could be found. I loved the drawings of the fairies. I liked that it showed children looking for the fairies because it shows an active participation of the hunt for fairies. I would have liked it better if the children were drawn as well, but then again, the real pictures of children could show the child that fairies can be found in the everyday world which may have been the intent of the book.
July 26, 2011
I really liked the fairy animations. I'm not sure how I felt about mixing photography and illustrated fairies...it felt a little disjointed, especially whenever there were pictures of real kids. I was amused by the playful expressions of the fairies, but the story wasn't as engaging as the little illustrated creatures. It was okay, but not quite up to my usual fantasy snuff.
*Taken from my book reviews blog: http://reviewsatmse.blogspot.com/2011...
*Taken from my book reviews blog: http://reviewsatmse.blogspot.com/2011...
September 5, 2015
Received copy from Netgalley for honest review. I liked the concept of using real pictures with animation drawn in. The story is cute and the real ocean life facts was fun! Kids will love this book! I enjoyed this book and the story and pictures were well done. Using the real life images will make kids imaginations go wild. I can see kids at the beach listening to conch shells and exploring to see if they can find mermaids. Read it with your kids!
August 8, 2011
My daughter loves fairies so this was a book perfect for her. Real photographs have illustrations of fairies added to them. The fairies were playing hide and seek, sleeping, making treats and riding on the back of a chipmunk. By far our favorite pictures were those that had the chipmunk in them.
This is a great book for any fairy loving young girl who has a great imagination.
This is a great book for any fairy loving young girl who has a great imagination.
November 3, 2011
Despite the boy photographed as the main character in this book, this is very much for girls. Although the narrative is a bit dull, the illustrations were beautiful; they used a mixture of drawings and real life photos. This story would be great for young girls to read.
4/5 stars
4/5 stars
August 5, 2009
Nice for the very young fairy fans. The photography with illustrations makes it seem more "real".
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December 10, 2009"fairies, drawings added to photographs"
May 8, 2011
I like the idea, and the photo illustrations give the existence of fairies some credibility, but I unfortunately did not like the greeting-card style of the renderings of fairies. Eh.
June 30, 2011
As the title suggests this is a guide to locating fairies in your backyard. K-2 fairy enthusiasts will appreciate these cute winged creatures. Drawn fairies worked into photographs.
December 11, 2012
I know this sounds hard, but frankly I would have left the children out of the otherwise beautiful photographs. They took a way from the whimsy. Just my opinion.
January 7, 2013
The girls really enjoyed this one. I liked the mixture of photography and drawings and that it taught the names of shells and sea creatures.
February 8, 2013
perfect for every little girl. it will have them sneaking around the garden in search of fairies in no time
** thanks to NetGalley & the publishers for this copy!
** thanks to NetGalley & the publishers for this copy!
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