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Description
When her family decides to exchange homemade presents, self-proclaimed fairy princess Gerry gets started on gifts to show her family how much she thinks they sparkle. The coauthor is Emma Walton Hamilton.
Quick Summary
If your little one loves fairies and DIY crafts, this tiny holiday story will feel like a perfect fit. Gerry the self-styled fairy princess decides to skip store-bought gifts and instead whips up homemade presents for each family member, showing them just how much they sparkle in her eyes. The text is short and filled with simple sentences, making it a great choice for early readers who are just getting the hang of sounding out words, and the AR level of 2.3 means it's comfortably within reach for kids in kindergarten through third grade. Because the whole narrative is about a child's sweet intention to make others feel special, it's a gentle, heart-warming read that doesn't have any scary or heavy moments just lots of glittery imagination and holiday cheer. Parents will appreciate that the story gently reinforces the value of thoughtfulness over material things, while kids will love the bright, whimsical tone and the fun idea that a fairy princess can make presents out of anything. If you're looking for a quick bedtime story that still packs a lot of love, this one's a perfect match, especially for fans of early reader holiday books like The Christmas Kitty or any of the Fancy Nancy holiday titles.