If You See a Fairy Ring: A Rich Treasury of Classic Fairy Poems [精装]

aIf you see a fairy ring, In a field of grass, Very lightly step around, Tiptoe as you pass. . . .a aWilliam Shakespeare A rich combination of enchanting verse and magical color illustrations make this a truly unusual and attractive book for younger children. The easy and accessible poemsaall of them written by major literary figuresashare a common theme: fairies and fairyland. Ingenious paper engineering produces illustrated images that change in their details as kids turn the pages. For example, a morning woodland scene becomes a moonlit fairy party when its gatefold is opened. The verses are by Robert Graves, William Shakespeare, Laura Ingalls Wilder, and several other memorable writers. Robert Graves offers the short, delightful verse, aIad Love to be a Fairyas Child,a and several poets, including Steven Kroll and Thomas Hood, present poems about fairies that visit children in their dreams. Laura Ingalls Wilderas aThe Sunshine Fairies,a and Juliana Horatia Ewingas aThe Rainbow Fairiesa associate fairy activities with nature and the weather. These are just a few of the many poems that adorn this fine little volume. It will delight and enchant younger children each time they turn its pages.

“If You See A Fairy Ring is stunning! It’s not necessarily a book for children, but it is a book that children will enjoy and love to read over and over again. Each poem has a ‘magic window’ that will wow the reader! The soft and inviting watercolor scenes will draw you in and transport you into the beauty, magic and wonder of the fairy world.” “It is simply one of the most beautiful books I’ve ever seen. Armchair Interviews says: If you love fairies, then If You See A Fairy Ring is a must have. And it makes a charming gift.”


—Andrea Sisco, Armchair Interviews, October 8, 2008