Annie and Snowball and the Magical House

Annie and Snowball #7

by Cynthia Rylant, Suçie Stevenson (Illustrator)

Annie goes on a play date and builds a fairy house in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read story from the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award–winning creators of Henry and Mudge.

Annie is thrilled when Sarah invites her over to play. Sarah’s house is full of frilly things and frilly things are Annie’s favorite things. Annie and Sarah explore the garden and, using their imaginations, construct a magical house perfect for fairies and fun-loving little girls.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Fiction, Friendship, Juvenile

40 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2010

About the author

Cynthia Rylant is an American author, poet, and librarian whose deeply felt books for children and young adults have made her one of the most beloved voices in contemporary literature. Writing across picture books, novels, short stories, nonfiction, and poetry, she has published more than one hundred works, many of them rooted in memory, family, solitude, and the emotional landscapes of ordinary life. Her fiction often draws from her upbringing in West Virginia and reflects the textures of Appalachian life with unusual tenderness and clarity.
Raised in modest circumstances, Rylant spent much of her childhood with her grandparents in a rural setting that later became central to her imagination as a writer. Those early years, marked by hardship as well as warmth, shaped the emotional honesty and quiet resilience that define her work. She later studied English and library science, and after working as a waitress, librarian, and teacher, she began publishing books inspired by the world she had known so intimately.
Among her most acclaimed works are Missing May, which received the Newbery Medal, and A Fine White Dust, a Newbery Honor Book. She also earned Caldecott Honors for When I Was Young in the Mountains and The Relatives Came. For younger readers, she became especially well known through the enduring Henry and Mudge series, as well as other popular books and series that combine gentleness, humor, and emotional depth.
Rylant's writing is distinguished by its compassion for lonely, searching, or overlooked characters, and by its reverence for animals, nature, and small human connections. Whether writing about grief, wonder, childhood, or belonging, she brings a lyrical simplicity that resonates across generations. Her books continue to offer comfort, recognition, and beauty to readers of all ages. She remains a singular literary presence in children's literature and beyond today.

Reviews

[Alex · Rating 3 out of 5]

Annie made a new friend. Her name was Sarah. They wanted to build a fairy house. It was made of leaves, pebbles, petals, wood, and berries. When they were finished, they had milk and cookies.

[Anthony · Rating 3 out of 5]

Annie and her pet bunny snowball spend the afternoon at Annie's new friend Sarah's house. Annie and Sarah spend time in the garden building a fairy house for fairies to enjoy a tea party. Annie enjoyed her visit with her new friend Sarah.

[Casey · Rating 1 out of 5]

I normally like her books, so I was surprised at this one. Icky, “off” and boring are the words I came up with to describe this. I do like her work though so I’m thinking/hoping it was just one bad book

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Annie builds a fairy garden at her friend Sarah’s house. A book with everyday magic.

[Abby Tsai · Rating 5 out of 5]

Annie was very happy that Sarah invited her to her house. She likes making fairy house with Sarah. They are best friends. They have cookies and milk.

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book had a definite cutesy, feminine vibe that my seven-year-old son found disturbing. He preferred the Mr. Putter series MUCH more.

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although we love books by this writer/illustrator team, this one wasn't our favorite. It was too cutesy and it really didn't lead anywhere. Our girls loved the illustrations and pointing out how dirty the girls got in their fancy dresses.

[Brandy Gilbertson · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a very beginner chapter book for kids. Encourages imagination and creativity from kids. Shows them that they can create things out of objects around them in the environment and have a lot of fun.

*Book from text

[Jessica · Rating 2 out of 5]

Annie and Snowball go to Annie's friend Sarah's house. Annie and Sarah make a fairy house. When Annie goes home, her dad has eaten all the sparkly cookies Sarah's mom gave him. Not my favorite in the series. I don't really like fairies.

[Randie D. Camp, M.S. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun story about friendship and play.

[Edward Creter · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another sweet bunny story which has Annie and her pet bunny Snowball at a friend's house to play teahouse. A treat for some, but too simplistic for most.

[Nichole · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jude read

[Brooke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great series. Beginning readers.

[T.M. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emily grew from this one.

[Danette · Rating 3 out of 5]

2/25/19 Read with Julia.
6/6/19 Read with Julia.

[Tiffany · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super cute!