The Fairiest Fairy

Reviewed by: Jill O'Connor - North Yarmouth Academy Library, Yarmouth, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: July 11, 2016

Review

This book about a less-than-perfect fairy will appeal to young readers, and with its singsong rhyme, it makes a nice read-aloud too. Beardshaw's illustrations are lush and vibrant. The young fairies all have a unique look and a nice healthy body type. Betty is a fairy who can't get anything right. She is no good at sprinkling dewdrops or opening flowers or painting rainbows. But she is good at helping others: Rabbit with the thorn in his paw, Blackbird who is too afraid to fly, and Butterfly with his tangled laces. And thanks to her care and kindness, these creatures befriend Betty and then help her with her fairy duties allowing Betty to win the honor of the "Fairiest Fairy" at the Fairy Ball. With its bright cover, gorgeous illustrations, and popular topic of fairies, along with a message of kindness, persistence and friendship, this book will be well-circulated in any collection with young readers.

Overall Book Score: very good