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Freddie found a fairy, tangled in a tree.
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Freddie is desperate for a pet, so when he rescues Bessie-Belle and she offers to grant his wishes he knows just what to ask for. The only problem is that Bessie-Belle can't hear very well, and Freddie tends to mumble. Whatever can they do? Luckily the Fairy Queen is on hand to explain . . . A delightful tale full of Julia Donaldson's trademark rhyme and wit, with a subtle message about hearing impairments.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Another Donladson classic.
This book is the product of the Waterstone's illustration competition - hence a new collaboration for Donaldson with a new illustrator. The story is Donaldson rhyme which has timeless appeal to children and adult readers.
What I like most about this story is the fact that it features a hard of hearing fairy whose diasbility is the source of a number of errors in her spellcasting. Poor Freddie gets very disappointed as his wishes fail to materialise as he expects. However, Freddie does learn the importance of speaking slowly clearly and facing his audience which is a vital lesson for everyone, even when their listener does not have hearing difficulties. It has led to some pertinent discussion in our house on speaking clearly and being patient in order to be understood.
Personally, I don't like the pictures as much as in some of Donaldson's other stories (I would describe them as a cross between Quentin Blake and Lauren Child - perfectly good compared to most picture books) but I am still rating this as a five as the story is so readable, and has such an important message which all childen and adults can benefit from hearing again and again.
This book is the product of the Waterstone's illustration competition - hence a new collaboration for Donaldson with a new illustrator. The story is Donaldson rhyme which has timeless appeal to children and adult readers.
What I like most about this story is the fact that it features a hard of hearing fairy whose diasbility is the source of a number of errors in her spellcasting. Poor Freddie gets very disappointed as his wishes fail to materialise as he expects. However, Freddie does learn the importance of speaking slowly clearly and facing his audience which is a vital lesson for everyone, even when their listener does not have hearing difficulties. It has led to some pertinent discussion in our house on speaking clearly and being patient in order to be understood.
Personally, I don't like the pictures as much as in some of Donaldson's other stories (I would describe them as a cross between Quentin Blake and Lauren Child - perfectly good compared to most picture books) but I am still rating this as a five as the story is so readable, and has such an important message which all childen and adults can benefit from hearing again and again.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book for my little girl who has just turned 2. She loves the story and frequently requests it as her bedtime book. The illustrations may not be to everyones taste - I love them as there is so much going on and loads of discussion and inference that can take us beyond the moral story. My wife, on the other hand, isn't a fan. The story itself has a lovely message that will be more meaningful for my daughter as she grows up but there's enoght in the story as it is to engage her - tree clibing, fairies, magic wands and pets! A perfect cocktail for anyone from 2 - 5.
Beware the one star comments as they are critical, not of the product, but of the delivery difficulties they have had.
Another essential tale in the Julia Donaldson collection.
Beware the one star comments as they are critical, not of the product, but of the delivery difficulties they have had.
Another essential tale in the Julia Donaldson collection.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Julia Donaldson is fast becoming one of my daughter's favourite authors, and she isn't even old enough to speak yet. Of all those whose work is read to her at bedtime, Donaldson's invariably provokes the most smiles and chuckles. It won't be long though before she's able to make sense of the pleasing sounds that she's hearing, and when she does, it's stories like this one that her mother and I want her to absorb, and hopefully take to heart.
Short and sweet, "Freddie and the Fairy" tells of a hearing-impaired fairy, Bessie-Belle, who struggles to grant the wishes of the eponymous Freddie because he's constantly mumbling; covering his mouth; or even turning away when he's telling her what he wants. At first, the effect is comic, with Freddie being gifted a net instead of a pet; a bat instead of a cat; a louse instead of a mouse; and so on. However, such a string of failures saddens Bessie-Belle, and so it falls to the Fairy Queen and her "Three Golden Rules" to teach the well-meaning but insensitive protagonist that a little compassion and consideration is to everyone's benefit - especially his. Or at least, "very nearly"...
Intriguingly specific and just on the right side of preachy, "Freddie and the Fairy" is an enchanting little morality tale that holds its own against some of the author's longer, better-known works.
Short and sweet, "Freddie and the Fairy" tells of a hearing-impaired fairy, Bessie-Belle, who struggles to grant the wishes of the eponymous Freddie because he's constantly mumbling; covering his mouth; or even turning away when he's telling her what he wants. At first, the effect is comic, with Freddie being gifted a net instead of a pet; a bat instead of a cat; a louse instead of a mouse; and so on. However, such a string of failures saddens Bessie-Belle, and so it falls to the Fairy Queen and her "Three Golden Rules" to teach the well-meaning but insensitive protagonist that a little compassion and consideration is to everyone's benefit - especially his. Or at least, "very nearly"...
Intriguingly specific and just on the right side of preachy, "Freddie and the Fairy" is an enchanting little morality tale that holds its own against some of the author's longer, better-known works.
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Another Donaldson hit
My daughter is deaf and I heard about the book from another parent who recommended it. Freddie helps the fairy out of a bit of a fix, and so she promises to grant all his wishes... Read more
Published 3 days ago by TopCat
Deaf Awareness for kids
This is a smashing book for teaching children the basics of deaf awareness, using meaningful situations. Very useful for young children.
Published 13 days ago by Mrs A Mackell
such a lovely insight & understanding.
This is a beautiful rhyming story, with funny mistakes that the fairy (called Bessie Belle)makes because she can't hear very well and Freddie mumbles. Read more
Published 19 days ago by Kathleen Doherty
Brilliant little story!
This is a great read with a lovely little message in the story that everyone can learn from. I have had requests to read this story almost every night since Christmas from both my... Read more
Published 24 days ago by J Perks
teaching children tolerance
This is the most amazing book, teaching very young children about patience, tolerance and disability. It is beautifully written and with delightful illustrations. Read more
Published 1 month ago by twinkletoes
Freddie and the Fairy - great read
We bought the book "Freddie and the Fairy" to read with our grandchildren and their cousins; all of those who have read or had it read to them have thoroughly enjoyed it and we... Read more
Published 8 months ago by James Jeminah
lovely book but i not the drawing
it is a lovely book - and julia donaldson has prooved her talent in numerous books - but the drawings of this book are not very appealing for a 2 year old one.... Read more
Published 9 months ago by fangal
A lovely message
A lovely simple story with a great message for children. As a Childminder this is great as an equal opportunities resource and with Julia Donaldson's usual talent for storytelling... Read more
Published 16 months ago by MrsMummy
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