Come To The Fairies' Ball

Come to the Fairies' Ball

From School Library Journal Grade 1-4-An enchanting picture book full of whimsy and magic. All the fairies in the woodland are invited by the royal court to the Fairies' Ball, and a tizzy breaks loose as everyone scrambles to pull together dazzling outfits. "Where are my boots?/And where is my crown?/And please tell me,/Where is my spider-web gown?" One fairy, however, sits home forlorn because her dress is too worn to wear to the ball. Luckily, the forest ants band together to encourage her to create one. The latecomer enters, the prince is captivated with her beauty and dances with her all evening. Sweet but expected, the following year, all are invited to the Fairies' Wedding Ball. Lippincott's paintings take the forefront in this book, while Yolen's clever verse adds to the unfolding pictorial drama. While the story line may not be entirely fresh, the illustrations are outstanding.-Adrienne Wilson, Edith Wheeler Memorial Library, Monroe, CT Copyright