A Fairy Went A-Marketing

This story of a lovely fairy's marketing day was originally published in 1918. This book's bright detailed pictures are a wonderful glimpse into fairyland. As the fairy indulges herself with thrilling purchases she remembers to treat all creatures with kindness. The fauna and flora in this book are beautifully detailed and the realistic snow-drops, bleeding hearts, trilliums, and thistles make you feel like you too are a-marketing with the fairy.

This book is charmingly written and beautifully illustrated. The pictures themselves are worth purchasing the book. My daughter originally checked this book out from the local library, and was so sad when we eventually returned it that I had to purchase it for her. It is a favorite bedtime story, with a terrific message about taking care of the earth and all its creatures. In face, my kids love this book so much that out of the hundreds of kids books we own, this one is read several times a week at bedtime.

Simple text and beautiful illustrations. One of the favorite bedtime stories for all three of my kids. I can't recommend it highly enough.

Both my 4-year-old and 1-year-old enjoy this simple, moving story about a kindly fairy. Henterly's illustrations are magnificent.

This wonderful book has provided hours of enjoyment and opened up a new world in the woods for my children. We are now sending it to other children that they too may enjoy the wonderful illustrations and ecologically sound text.