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The Grumpy Fairies
The Grumpy Fairies is a funny picture book that teaches the value of getting out of a bad mood—delightfully illustrated and beautifully presented with a gold foil–accented cover.
Deep in the darkest forests, under rustling leaves, live the fairies. You probably think that fairies are good, kind, and sweet. Well, a lot of them are. These helpful fairies take care of the forest and they're happy to do it. But I'm sorry to tell you that some of the fairies, particularly the littlest ones, are GRUMPY .
I mean super grumpy.
I mean foot-stompy, frowny, bottom-lip-sticking-outy kind of grumpy.
I mean "it’s just one of those days" grumpy.
But these grumpy fairies better watch out. There's a goblin about, and grumpy fairies happen to be a his favorite food…
This wonderful, funny book will bring a smile to the smallest (and grumpiest) of children .
Deep in the darkest forests, under rustling leaves, live the fairies. You probably think that fairies are good, kind, and sweet. Well, a lot of them are. These helpful fairies take care of the forest and they're happy to do it. But I'm sorry to tell you that some of the fairies, particularly the littlest ones, are GRUMPY .
I mean super grumpy.
I mean foot-stompy, frowny, bottom-lip-sticking-outy kind of grumpy.
I mean "it’s just one of those days" grumpy.
But these grumpy fairies better watch out. There's a goblin about, and grumpy fairies happen to be a his favorite food…
This wonderful, funny book will bring a smile to the smallest (and grumpiest) of children .
32 pages, Hardcover
Published April 6, 2021
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April 20, 2021
The Grumpy Fairies by Bethan Stevens is a delightful little book about some creatures you probably hadn't though much about.
You always think of the sweet and kind fairies, don't you? We all do! They love nature and have little wings, are adorable and kid friendly! But did you know the littlest ones can be absolute terrors? Grumpy, mean, annoying and terrible?! This book introduces us to those grumpy fairies that we all forget about (which is a real shame, they deserve love too!).
This book was fun! I definitely liked it for a little romp in the magical, fictional world of fairies. I highly recommend it for someone looking for a book for fairy lovers.
The illustrations are very pretty and colourful. I thought they suited the story very well. I also really love the grump faces on those fairies. The expressions and body language are a ten out of ten!
Three out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley, Quarto Publishing Group and Frances Lincoln Children's Books for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
You always think of the sweet and kind fairies, don't you? We all do! They love nature and have little wings, are adorable and kid friendly! But did you know the littlest ones can be absolute terrors? Grumpy, mean, annoying and terrible?! This book introduces us to those grumpy fairies that we all forget about (which is a real shame, they deserve love too!).
This book was fun! I definitely liked it for a little romp in the magical, fictional world of fairies. I highly recommend it for someone looking for a book for fairy lovers.
The illustrations are very pretty and colourful. I thought they suited the story very well. I also really love the grump faces on those fairies. The expressions and body language are a ten out of ten!
Three out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley, Quarto Publishing Group and Frances Lincoln Children's Books for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
April 20, 2021
The Grumpy Fairies by Bethan Stevens is a delightful little book about some creatures you probably hadn't though much about.
You always think of the sweet and kind fairies, don't you? We all do! They love nature and have little wings, are adorable and kid friendly! But did you know the littlest ones can be absolute terrors? Grumpy, mean, annoying and terrible?! This book introduces us to those grumpy fairies that we all forget about (which is a real shame, they deserve love too!).
This book was fun! I definitely liked it for a little romp in the magical, fictional world of fairies. I highly recommend it for someone looking for a book for fairy lovers.
The illustrations are very pretty and colourful. I thought they suited the story very well. I also really love the grump faces on those fairies. The expressions and body language are a ten out of ten!
Three out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley, Quarto Publishing Group and Frances Lincoln Children's Books for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
You always think of the sweet and kind fairies, don't you? We all do! They love nature and have little wings, are adorable and kid friendly! But did you know the littlest ones can be absolute terrors? Grumpy, mean, annoying and terrible?! This book introduces us to those grumpy fairies that we all forget about (which is a real shame, they deserve love too!).
This book was fun! I definitely liked it for a little romp in the magical, fictional world of fairies. I highly recommend it for someone looking for a book for fairy lovers.
The illustrations are very pretty and colourful. I thought they suited the story very well. I also really love the grump faces on those fairies. The expressions and body language are a ten out of ten!
Three out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley, Quarto Publishing Group and Frances Lincoln Children's Books for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
April 19, 2021
A classic tale of grumpy fairies. What happens when a fairy becomes grumpy? Nothing gets done, they are unhappy about everything, they can't enjoy those that they love. And the worst part, they are good food for hungry goblins who like they food sweet and sour.
The illustrations make the classic come alive. Very much enjoyed this one.
A special thank you to Quarto Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.
The illustrations make the classic come alive. Very much enjoyed this one.
A special thank you to Quarto Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.
April 2, 2021
4.5 stars
The Grumpy Fairies was a hilarious book that lets us know it is okay to be grumpy at times! The fairies are extremely relatable, in fact I started laughing out loud the first time a fairy said “NO” and fell to the floor – this is the kind of week I have had. At that moment, I was that fairies!
I am always for book in my classroom that will help my children develop essential life skills and social-emotional is always a big one as we are not born knowing how to recognize, address and manage our emotions.
This book is very helpful and a great addition to any curriculums! I cannot wait to share this with my classroom.
Thank you, Quarto Publishing Group, Bethan Stevens and NetGalley for an advanced copy of The Grumpy Fairies in exchange for an honest review!
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The Grumpy Fairies was a hilarious book that lets us know it is okay to be grumpy at times! The fairies are extremely relatable, in fact I started laughing out loud the first time a fairy said “NO” and fell to the floor – this is the kind of week I have had. At that moment, I was that fairies!
I am always for book in my classroom that will help my children develop essential life skills and social-emotional is always a big one as we are not born knowing how to recognize, address and manage our emotions.
This book is very helpful and a great addition to any curriculums! I cannot wait to share this with my classroom.
Thank you, Quarto Publishing Group, Bethan Stevens and NetGalley for an advanced copy of The Grumpy Fairies in exchange for an honest review!
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April 1, 2021
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
I was immediately intrigued by the title, grumpy fairies? Most books about fairies have the fairies be happy, shiny, giggly, glittery. I think I have read a couple with fairies having different emotions, but general consensus for books seem to have them happy. So I was eager to get to read (plus that art was just adorable).
In this book we meet the fairies. Who live in a beautiful tree village in beautiful soft yellow/brown colours. Most of the fairies are happy and helpful, but we meet a group of tiny fairies who is GRUMPY, who DON’T want to help, who just want to lie around and grump. I had a big laugh about this grumpy group, especially since they had to drag some of their group along. Haha. And I just LOVED their facial expressions. Yep, these fairies are deep into grumpy mood!
During their walk outside they meet all sorts of animals who are all sugary sweet and the fairies have none if it. Which was kind of rude, but I also could relate. Haha, I know that if I am in a grumpy mood you shouldn’t talk to me, especially not with sugar and sweetness. But I do would have liked to see the birds/animals understand a grumpy mood and I would have liked the grumpy fairies to listen, even if just a bit.
I do worry a bit about the message this one gives. I mean, kids are going to be grumpy, adults are going to be grumpy. Yes, it is not a nice thing if done daily, but sometimes people just need to grump out. To threaten grumpiness with being eaten is a bit too far for me. Everyone is allowed to have grumpy days without having the threat of being nommed on. Maybe me. But it feels like you HAVE to be happy and good and all that. Maybe I just see the message wrong, but it is how it came across to me. Plus, hello, I would also turn a bit grumpy if everyone around me was 24/7 happy and sparkly and helpful. Haha. I mean even the animals are all syrupy and sweet.
I did love the art though! The expressions, the colours, how despite the grump everything is soft and fluffy in colours.
So I am a bit conflicted. Great art, love that there are grumpy fairies, but I just don’t like the whole you are being eaten if you are not sweet and helpful message.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I was immediately intrigued by the title, grumpy fairies? Most books about fairies have the fairies be happy, shiny, giggly, glittery. I think I have read a couple with fairies having different emotions, but general consensus for books seem to have them happy. So I was eager to get to read (plus that art was just adorable).
In this book we meet the fairies. Who live in a beautiful tree village in beautiful soft yellow/brown colours. Most of the fairies are happy and helpful, but we meet a group of tiny fairies who is GRUMPY, who DON’T want to help, who just want to lie around and grump. I had a big laugh about this grumpy group, especially since they had to drag some of their group along. Haha. And I just LOVED their facial expressions. Yep, these fairies are deep into grumpy mood!
During their walk outside they meet all sorts of animals who are all sugary sweet and the fairies have none if it. Which was kind of rude, but I also could relate. Haha, I know that if I am in a grumpy mood you shouldn’t talk to me, especially not with sugar and sweetness. But I do would have liked to see the birds/animals understand a grumpy mood and I would have liked the grumpy fairies to listen, even if just a bit.
I do worry a bit about the message this one gives. I mean, kids are going to be grumpy, adults are going to be grumpy. Yes, it is not a nice thing if done daily, but sometimes people just need to grump out. To threaten grumpiness with being eaten is a bit too far for me. Everyone is allowed to have grumpy days without having the threat of being nommed on. Maybe me. But it feels like you HAVE to be happy and good and all that. Maybe I just see the message wrong, but it is how it came across to me. Plus, hello, I would also turn a bit grumpy if everyone around me was 24/7 happy and sparkly and helpful. Haha. I mean even the animals are all syrupy and sweet.
I did love the art though! The expressions, the colours, how despite the grump everything is soft and fluffy in colours.
So I am a bit conflicted. Great art, love that there are grumpy fairies, but I just don’t like the whole you are being eaten if you are not sweet and helpful message.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
May 20, 2021
I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.
The Grumpy Fairies is a cute and funny children's book about a group of little fairies who don't want to help their grown up fairies with chores. They fund it boring and don't see why they should help.
When the forest animals ask them for help to do jobs, the fairies get grumpier and grumpier and are so absorbed in being grumpy that they don't hear or heed the animals warnings about a troll who likes to eat grumpy fairies until they come face to face with one!
This book will make children giggle and draw their attention to what will happen next. It is a great conversation starter to have with children too.
I loved the illustrations in this one and the fairies were cute and funny even though they were moody!
The Grumpy Fairies is a cute and funny children's book about a group of little fairies who don't want to help their grown up fairies with chores. They fund it boring and don't see why they should help.
When the forest animals ask them for help to do jobs, the fairies get grumpier and grumpier and are so absorbed in being grumpy that they don't hear or heed the animals warnings about a troll who likes to eat grumpy fairies until they come face to face with one!
This book will make children giggle and draw their attention to what will happen next. It is a great conversation starter to have with children too.
I loved the illustrations in this one and the fairies were cute and funny even though they were moody!
May 29, 2021
This is a story about Fairies, but not the sweet, goody two shoes fairies most books write about, but those who are grumpy, the ones who don't want to help everyone all the time. My granddaughter picked this book because she loves fairies. The illustrations in this book are delightful. The expressions on the fairies faces, the stomping and lying on the ground fairies are hilarious. When one of them shouts, NO, and falls to the floor, I couldn't stop laughing and asking my granddaughter if she was ever a grumpy fairy. Of course she said no, until the end when she sheepishly replied, sometimes. This is a great story to discuss emotions and feelings and that it is normal to have those feelings, but sometimes there are consequences. In this story grumpy fairies have just the right sweet/sour taste that the goblin in the forest enjoys. Don't worry, no grumpy fairies are eaten. This story is also a good one to predict what will happen next, what can the fairies do to be safe etc. A good story for families and kindergarten or early primary classrooms. The publisher generously provided me with a copy of this book upon request. The rating and opinions shared are my own.
April 3, 2021
Digital ARC provided by Netgalley
An extremely nice book to teach small children what grumpy means and which is the impact of being grumpy. The association of fairies with the idea with grumpy might attract the attention of children.
When children are upset and grumpy, they need empathy and connection before solutions or suggestions. The small fairies in the book through their aspect and behavior are easily to relate to for a small child and maybe by adults who in schema therapy discover they have a grumpy Inner Child as well.
When we can connect with that intention to listen, empathize and resolve, we're more likely to then remember to slow down, breathe and become honestly aware of our feelings, body language and tone of voice. We may identify that we've reacted from feelings of powerlessness and anger. This is what this book does. It is very useful for the parents to remember to come back to the present moment when they are reading this to a child and for sure this might be beneficial for additional research.
An extremely nice book to teach small children what grumpy means and which is the impact of being grumpy. The association of fairies with the idea with grumpy might attract the attention of children.
When children are upset and grumpy, they need empathy and connection before solutions or suggestions. The small fairies in the book through their aspect and behavior are easily to relate to for a small child and maybe by adults who in schema therapy discover they have a grumpy Inner Child as well.
When we can connect with that intention to listen, empathize and resolve, we're more likely to then remember to slow down, breathe and become honestly aware of our feelings, body language and tone of voice. We may identify that we've reacted from feelings of powerlessness and anger. This is what this book does. It is very useful for the parents to remember to come back to the present moment when they are reading this to a child and for sure this might be beneficial for additional research.
April 1, 2021
The pictures are cute, the concept is cute, but too much cuteness and too much of a heavy hand can make for what looks like a cleaver book, see a little off.
The basic concept is that child fairies are sometimes too grumpy to be helpful fairies. So what changes them is not that they get ungrumpy, but that they realize if they remain that way, they will be eaten.
So, they become helpful fairies, and that saves them.
see what I mean about being heavy handed?
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
The basic concept is that child fairies are sometimes too grumpy to be helpful fairies. So what changes them is not that they get ungrumpy, but that they realize if they remain that way, they will be eaten.
So, they become helpful fairies, and that saves them.
see what I mean about being heavy handed?
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
August 29, 2021
This funny picture book follows the story of a group of grumpy fairies who hate chores and won't help anyone... until a hungry goblin shows up!
I would recommend this book for whole class or group reading in KS1. It is easy to read in one sitting and it lends itself to learning activities with its descriptive language brought to life through illustrations.
Moral lesson of the book: the benefits of teamwork.
I would recommend this book for whole class or group reading in KS1. It is easy to read in one sitting and it lends itself to learning activities with its descriptive language brought to life through illustrations.
Moral lesson of the book: the benefits of teamwork.
April 10, 2021
They are not just grumpy..........
June 24, 2021
The tale about fairies being grumpy is a not so disguised excuse to teach children not to have tantrums and be nice all the time. It is a cute story, but every now and then we are all grumpy, so mixed feelings about the book's message.
May 2, 2021
The cover do not justice by the way!
The artstyle and the art sequence is amazing. It feels like a running commentary on tamper tantrums thrown by kids (who hasn't come across this scene!) but it feels like it's happening in a peach coloured world.
It's just beautiful. Yes, the kids are really grumpy in this storybook. And they all need to a goblin to make them understand it seems!
Things turned good but....
"But who knows how they'll feel in the morning."
Such a fun storybook.
Thank you authors and the publisher for the advance reading copy.
The artstyle and the art sequence is amazing. It feels like a running commentary on tamper tantrums thrown by kids (who hasn't come across this scene!) but it feels like it's happening in a peach coloured world.
It's just beautiful. Yes, the kids are really grumpy in this storybook. And they all need to a goblin to make them understand it seems!
Things turned good but....
"But who knows how they'll feel in the morning."
Such a fun storybook.
Thank you authors and the publisher for the advance reading copy.
June 21, 2020
In the wood, there live the fairies, tending to the wildlife. Well, most of them anyway. Because today, a few of them are quite grumpy, and that's a full-time job.
This one made me laugh and considerably lightened my mood, which was badly needed. We have beautiful pictures, an interesting world-building, and even a plot with a twist of usual tropes.
I don't really like the cutesy-fluffy-pink fairies little girls are bombarded with. Fairies only get interesting if there is more to them, like Tinkerbell who is so tiny she can only have one feeling at once and thus always goes all the way through with it, if it's smart or not. Or the fair folk, who are beautiful but appear more wise than their mishievous nature warrants.
In this case, we have grumpy little people I am sure everybody can relate to, and this concept is followed consequently to the very last sentence of this short but sweet book.
Don't let them tell you fairies are only for little girls dressed in pink and pick this up.
I recieved a copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.
This one made me laugh and considerably lightened my mood, which was badly needed. We have beautiful pictures, an interesting world-building, and even a plot with a twist of usual tropes.
I don't really like the cutesy-fluffy-pink fairies little girls are bombarded with. Fairies only get interesting if there is more to them, like Tinkerbell who is so tiny she can only have one feeling at once and thus always goes all the way through with it, if it's smart or not. Or the fair folk, who are beautiful but appear more wise than their mishievous nature warrants.
In this case, we have grumpy little people I am sure everybody can relate to, and this concept is followed consequently to the very last sentence of this short but sweet book.
Don't let them tell you fairies are only for little girls dressed in pink and pick this up.
I recieved a copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.
April 3, 2021
I didn't like this. I really wanted to -- the cover and the title are perfect and the illustrations overall are playful and funny. But the basic underlying message here to children is: chores are awful and you're likely going to feel grumpy about them. But, you shouldn't be grumpy because you might get eaten by a goblin. Just do your chores cheerfully and you'll be safe.
It's just too heavy-handed and there's something wrong about both points. (1) Why is the assumption that chores are inherently awful and that EVERY little fairy will hate them and complain? There are plenty of ways to make chores a family-affair and something that's fun! (2) Also - the resulting message is that the only motivation to not be a grumpy fairy is fear!
I think this is a missed opportunity here. Using grumpy fairies to send a positive message to children about negative emotions and how emotions overall are nuanced would have been lovely and welcome. As it is, this is just not a great message.
***Note: I was given a review copy of this book by Quarto Kids. Opinions are my own.
It's just too heavy-handed and there's something wrong about both points. (1) Why is the assumption that chores are inherently awful and that EVERY little fairy will hate them and complain? There are plenty of ways to make chores a family-affair and something that's fun! (2) Also - the resulting message is that the only motivation to not be a grumpy fairy is fear!
I think this is a missed opportunity here. Using grumpy fairies to send a positive message to children about negative emotions and how emotions overall are nuanced would have been lovely and welcome. As it is, this is just not a great message.
***Note: I was given a review copy of this book by Quarto Kids. Opinions are my own.
March 30, 2021
A very competent, quick read for the little'uns. Some fairies in the forest are so intent on being grumpy they ignore all requests for their gentle, fairy-like help. Until... A perfect book might have made more of the repeated lines of dialogue the critters they meet provide, but even if the target audience is given less compulsion to join in there is still pleasure to be had here. It's a good little story, and the moral is worn very lightly considering. What appears to be a debut book shows a lot of promise.
May 1, 2021
This is a delightful story full of whimsy and a valuable lesson about salvaging a day heavy with the grumps. As a parent to young children and former classroom teacher, I can see my own kiddos in these pages. Often helpful, eager to participate, and generally sweet children have bad days, too. While I would have loved to see a direct and deeper affirmation that all feelings are valid and sometimes we just need a bit of space to sort it all out, we enjoyed this story and I think you will, too.
Even the cheeriest, most helpful, and kind creatures can be grumpy. Readers meet the littlest of the fairies deep in the muck of cantankerousness. As their day unfolds and the chores begin, they are unhelpful and stomp into the forest in protest. The inhabitants of the forest attempt to make pleasant conversation and employ the fairies in typical tasks but they are met with rude remarks and uncharacteristically disagreeable attitudes. With each encounter, the creatures of the forest warn the fairies that there is a goblin about but absorbed in their own moods they do not listen. When they find themselves in a precarious situation with the aforementioned goblin their demeanor changes - is it for better or worse?
Enchanting, earthy watercolor illustrations fill the pages with warmth and unexpected depth as we make our way through the forest. Readers catch peeks of the peckish goblin subtly tucked into the background as a clever and fun way to engage them from one page to the next. Young children will easily relate to the frowny fairies entrenched in the naughtiness that often accompanies a crummy day and readers of all ages will enjoy this title.
Even the cheeriest, most helpful, and kind creatures can be grumpy. Readers meet the littlest of the fairies deep in the muck of cantankerousness. As their day unfolds and the chores begin, they are unhelpful and stomp into the forest in protest. The inhabitants of the forest attempt to make pleasant conversation and employ the fairies in typical tasks but they are met with rude remarks and uncharacteristically disagreeable attitudes. With each encounter, the creatures of the forest warn the fairies that there is a goblin about but absorbed in their own moods they do not listen. When they find themselves in a precarious situation with the aforementioned goblin their demeanor changes - is it for better or worse?
Enchanting, earthy watercolor illustrations fill the pages with warmth and unexpected depth as we make our way through the forest. Readers catch peeks of the peckish goblin subtly tucked into the background as a clever and fun way to engage them from one page to the next. Young children will easily relate to the frowny fairies entrenched in the naughtiness that often accompanies a crummy day and readers of all ages will enjoy this title.
April 26, 2021
Funny, charming (and what must be one of the most beautifully illustrated picture-books ever), this little gem will delight pre-school age children everywhere.
Deep in the woods, hiding under the leaves and tree roots live the fairies - (oh well, any child could tell you that!). But what they may not know, is that not all fairies hiding in the woods are kind and sweet, but some are actually, well, quite grumpy and distinctly unhelpful.
This fact alone is bound to be pretty interesting. What child hasn’t felt grumpy and unhelpful, and isn’t it special to be let in on the fact that all of us, even the most magical and beautiful fairies, experience ugly moods.
In fact, these grumpy fairies refuse to do chores, will not listen to warnings, and disrupt the balance of the day for all sorts of adorable woodland creatures.
But bad behavior has consequences and our grumpy fairies learn, through a not-so-gentle nudge from a nasty goblin, that being nice and helpful isn’t really so bad after all.
With its sweetly relatable story and lovely images, this book will surely help children recognize and relate to their own bad moods and the behaviors that may result, as well as provide ideas about managing and modifying their emotions as they arise.
(And it may make just make your next walk in the woods with your child a little more interesting!)
A big thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for an advance review copy of this charming book. All thoughts presented are my own.
Deep in the woods, hiding under the leaves and tree roots live the fairies - (oh well, any child could tell you that!). But what they may not know, is that not all fairies hiding in the woods are kind and sweet, but some are actually, well, quite grumpy and distinctly unhelpful.
This fact alone is bound to be pretty interesting. What child hasn’t felt grumpy and unhelpful, and isn’t it special to be let in on the fact that all of us, even the most magical and beautiful fairies, experience ugly moods.
In fact, these grumpy fairies refuse to do chores, will not listen to warnings, and disrupt the balance of the day for all sorts of adorable woodland creatures.
But bad behavior has consequences and our grumpy fairies learn, through a not-so-gentle nudge from a nasty goblin, that being nice and helpful isn’t really so bad after all.
With its sweetly relatable story and lovely images, this book will surely help children recognize and relate to their own bad moods and the behaviors that may result, as well as provide ideas about managing and modifying their emotions as they arise.
(And it may make just make your next walk in the woods with your child a little more interesting!)
A big thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for an advance review copy of this charming book. All thoughts presented are my own.
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April 28, 2022Genre: Childrens Fantasy Book
Bibliography: Stevens, B. (2021). The Grumpy Fairies.
Response: I read this book in ebook format on the website https://www.getepic.com/app/read/75943.
With an intuitive twist of fairies, these small forest helpers are grumpy and don't particularly like doing their jobs such as sweeping up animal poo and helping the bees collect nectar. Only until a goblin comes, looking for grumpy fairies to eat, do they change their tune and realize being helpful isn't so bad after all. With light, whimsical drawings and humorous writing, the fairies give a realistic tone, showing that not everyone is always 100% happy, which is great for children who are processing their emotions and also wondering why they also sometimes get angry. This book invites further conversation about emotions and finding solutions, while also providing a diverse cast of crabby fairies that students can look at and identify with. The ease of this book being accessible online is also very beneficial, too.
Bibliography: Stevens, B. (2021). The Grumpy Fairies.
Response: I read this book in ebook format on the website https://www.getepic.com/app/read/75943.
With an intuitive twist of fairies, these small forest helpers are grumpy and don't particularly like doing their jobs such as sweeping up animal poo and helping the bees collect nectar. Only until a goblin comes, looking for grumpy fairies to eat, do they change their tune and realize being helpful isn't so bad after all. With light, whimsical drawings and humorous writing, the fairies give a realistic tone, showing that not everyone is always 100% happy, which is great for children who are processing their emotions and also wondering why they also sometimes get angry. This book invites further conversation about emotions and finding solutions, while also providing a diverse cast of crabby fairies that students can look at and identify with. The ease of this book being accessible online is also very beneficial, too.
August 1, 2021
My 8 year old son enjoyed the cute expressions in the grumpy fairies beautifully illustrated by Bethan Stephens, which all too well reminded me of the rare occasions on which he is a grumpy fairy himself. This is another book for which suspending the adult-voice (which might say, "Why are we teaching kids that the reason to not be grumpy is to avoid being eaten by a smelly goblin?") is necessary for full enjoyment of the tale.
Young readers might appreciate the grumpy fairies' clever ruse to save themselves from being eaten, and the overall message that an adult-voice might approve (that helping others can improve your moods and that chores are often not so bad once you start them) is positive. I do wish there was some acknowledgement that it's okay to be grumpy sometimes...that moods can pass, and grumpiness is not always willful or selfish or a symptom of laziness. But that's my adult voice talking. My kid just enjoyed it for what it was.
Young readers might appreciate the grumpy fairies' clever ruse to save themselves from being eaten, and the overall message that an adult-voice might approve (that helping others can improve your moods and that chores are often not so bad once you start them) is positive. I do wish there was some acknowledgement that it's okay to be grumpy sometimes...that moods can pass, and grumpiness is not always willful or selfish or a symptom of laziness. But that's my adult voice talking. My kid just enjoyed it for what it was.
September 21, 2020
The Grumpy Fairies by Bethan Stevens was a sweet and colourful and well illustrated book, that was fun to read and any small child will love this especially as we all think fairies are sweet and very helpful to young children.
This is where this book is fun; these fairies were "foot-stompy, frowny, bottom-lip-sticky-outy kind of grumpy"
I had so much fun reading this with my young nephew - he loved it. A BIG hit with him and his class.
I highly recommend this book.........It made my day with the class. 5 Stars
Big Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books for a ARC This review contains my honest unbiased opinion.
This is where this book is fun; these fairies were "foot-stompy, frowny, bottom-lip-sticky-outy kind of grumpy"
I had so much fun reading this with my young nephew - he loved it. A BIG hit with him and his class.
I highly recommend this book.........It made my day with the class. 5 Stars
Big Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books for a ARC This review contains my honest unbiased opinion.
April 15, 2021
I received an electronic ARC from Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books through NetGalley.
These little fairies are very grumpy and don't want to do anything to help anyone else. They also refuse to listen when others try to share important information. This leads to them being caught by the goblin. They figure out how to save themselves by changing their attitude. This feels so good that they help everyone they hadn't on the way home. Will it last? Hard to say.
Terrific story to read as a family and talk about emotions and being able to change our attitudes. Young readers will relate to how these little fairies behave and recognize themselves at times.
These little fairies are very grumpy and don't want to do anything to help anyone else. They also refuse to listen when others try to share important information. This leads to them being caught by the goblin. They figure out how to save themselves by changing their attitude. This feels so good that they help everyone they hadn't on the way home. Will it last? Hard to say.
Terrific story to read as a family and talk about emotions and being able to change our attitudes. Young readers will relate to how these little fairies behave and recognize themselves at times.
July 11, 2021
Such a cute book! I bought this for my daughter as she has many of her own cute and grumpy moments and she really loves this book. It has become one of our bedtime books now and she is starting to remember and repeat some of the lines.
The story is about a group of small fairies who ate very grumpy and refuse to help the other fairies by doing their jobs. As they go off in a huff, and ignore the requests and warnings of other animals, they encounter a goblin who loves to eat only grumpy fairies!
It's a fun story with cute illustrations. I enjoy reading it to my daughter too so it's a big win for us!
The story is about a group of small fairies who ate very grumpy and refuse to help the other fairies by doing their jobs. As they go off in a huff, and ignore the requests and warnings of other animals, they encounter a goblin who loves to eat only grumpy fairies!
It's a fun story with cute illustrations. I enjoy reading it to my daughter too so it's a big win for us!
October 24, 2021
A cute and relatable story of grumpy little fairies - the ones who are a little sweet and a little sour. The one usually overlooked by the storybooks in favor of their sweeter, more helpful friends. A good book about exploring and expressing emotions (and helping out vs being snacked on by goblins!). The lesson is a little heavy handed at times, but it's a very relatable mood (even for the adults in the crowd!), and the adorable illustrations ice the cake. The fairies come in assorted skin tones and colorings, for a bonus. This would be a very fun one to read aloud with some OTT voices for the sulky fairies.
February 8, 2023
The Grumpy Fairies is about a group of fairies who are grouchy, lazy, and rude. While the illustrations are cute, I am not quite sure of the message this story gives that if you're grumpy, a monster will come eat you, or that it's not okay to have your emotions and be down. I think it would be a good idea to use this as a funny story and jumping off point for discussing how we can handle our emotions in a healthy way.
Note: I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley. I was not compensated in any other fashion for the review and the opinions reflected below are entirely my own. Special thanks to the publisher and author for providing the copy.
Note: I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley. I was not compensated in any other fashion for the review and the opinions reflected below are entirely my own. Special thanks to the publisher and author for providing the copy.
April 3, 2021
Last night I read this story to my 3 year old daughter as a bedtime book, and today all she can talk about is grumpy fairies!! She’s looking in the yard and trees to see if she can spot any lazing around. I also mentioned to her once (when she wasn’t listening to what I asked) that she didn’t want to be like the grumpy fairies and she immediately understood and started to help. This is a cute little story with a clear message. It’s well written in a way that was engaging to young readers and gives a lasting little fantasy. 🧚🏼♀️ I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving a free copy.
April 7, 2021
I didn't expect to like this one but it is a lot of fun and I think young children will really identify with the grumpy fairies. The fairies are grumpy because they keep getting asked to do chores, the moan and stomp around in a way that parents and young children will recognize. They are so busy being grumpy that they forget to heed the message of the woodland animals to look out for the troll. This repetitive part of the book will work great as a read aloud as the children call out the warning each time. I think this one would be a firm favourite with my preschoolers.
April 30, 2021
Thanks Bethan Stevens, Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books and Netgalley for the ARC of The Grumpy Fairies.
Whenever I think of fairies I think of friendly and fun ones. But never grumpy ones. So when I came across this book, I was eager to read it. These little fairies were grumpy indeed. I did not like them at first. Well,it's hard not to like them for long. After all they are fairies. I adored the characters, the coloured illustrations and of course the story. A good book for little ones.
Whenever I think of fairies I think of friendly and fun ones. But never grumpy ones. So when I came across this book, I was eager to read it. These little fairies were grumpy indeed. I did not like them at first. Well,it's hard not to like them for long. After all they are fairies. I adored the characters, the coloured illustrations and of course the story. A good book for little ones.
April 2, 2021
arc provided by the publisher via netgalley in exchange for an honest review
Who knew fairies got grumpy too? I think this funny, relatable story will thrill kids and might even encourage some mischief... at least until the end of the book when the message is revealed.
This had such beautiful art, I enjoyed it so I know kids will have a blast combing through every image and investigating every creature inside!
I definitely recommend this one!
5/5 ⭐️
Who knew fairies got grumpy too? I think this funny, relatable story will thrill kids and might even encourage some mischief... at least until the end of the book when the message is revealed.
This had such beautiful art, I enjoyed it so I know kids will have a blast combing through every image and investigating every creature inside!
I definitely recommend this one!
5/5 ⭐️
April 19, 2021
I received an eARC courtesy of Quarto Publishing Group/Frances Lincoln Children's Books via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
Be happy and helpful or die!
Seriously, though. The artwork-adorable! While the message and themes are certainly great and I do think this book ultimately has some good promise as a jumping off point to talk about emotions. However, I'm not sure how I feel about the fear-based direction that it takes. I shall have to ponder this one for a while.
Be happy and helpful or die!
Seriously, though. The artwork-adorable! While the message and themes are certainly great and I do think this book ultimately has some good promise as a jumping off point to talk about emotions. However, I'm not sure how I feel about the fear-based direction that it takes. I shall have to ponder this one for a while.
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