Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Review: Verity Fairy: Sleeping Beauty

Verity Fairy: Sleeping Beauty

Verity Fairy: Sleeping Beauty by D.K. Publishing
My rating: 4 of 5 stars



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Publication Date: 1 June 2021

Publisher's Description

This delightful book with beautiful, illustrated characters is a magical retelling of the classic Sleeping Beauty fairy tale with a twist.

In this captivating interpretation of a classic fairy tale, children can rediscover the much-loved story of Sleeping Beauty while exploring the kingdom of the fairies--a place where all of the classic fairy tales coexist and intertwine. In this retelling of Sleeping Beauty, youngsters can follow Verity and her fairy friends in the Fairy-tale Kingdom and see how they help good prevail over evil, making sure everyone lives happily ever after. Verity means truth, and that is exactly what she does: she tells the truth, ALL the time, and it often gets her into a lot of trouble!

Gorgeous characters, simple text, and a splash of humor make Verity Fairy: The Real Story of Sleeping Beauty a captivating book to share. A perfect gift for every young child to enjoy, it will spark curiosity and imagination, while gently encouraging conversation around the difference between right and wrong.

 

My Thoughts

 I received an eARC courtesy of DK Children via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

Very simple and accessible. I like that there is something that kids can learn from the story (always a bonus) and I love the follow-up questions at the end to test comprehension. As for the story itself, it was overall very cute with a great number of illustrations throughout. Not sure how I feel about the lack of consequences for the fairies' choices (Verity's exclusion and Nissa's HORRIBLE reaction to it)-that might not send the right message....

For Libraries: This is a great addition for beginning chapter book collections.

 

My feelings are pretty much the same for Verity Fairy: Snow White

 

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