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I Don't Want to Go to Preschool, the Fairy Queen Calls
Good things can come from new experiences! The anxiety and emotion of going to school for the first time is normal, Parents can help ease the transition by implementing some creative strategies.
Share the Fairy Queen’s “Get-To-Do” list with Preschoolers and Kindergartners to jumpstart the excitement of learning, meeting new friends and creating new adventures! With a sprinkle of fairy dust your Preschoolers will be ready to join the fun.
This book quickly earned a Five Star Readers Favorite Award, a 1st Place Royal Dragonfly Award for the Parenting Category as well a Royal Dragonfly Winner in the Picture Books 5 & Younger category. A Story Monsters Approved Winner in the School Life Category, Independent Press Award Distinguished Favorite, American Fiction Awards Finalist and American Book Fest Parenting and Family recommended.
This beautiful book comes to life with illustrations from award-winning artist, Rosemarie Gillen
Share the Fairy Queen’s “Get-To-Do” list with Preschoolers and Kindergartners to jumpstart the excitement of learning, meeting new friends and creating new adventures! With a sprinkle of fairy dust your Preschoolers will be ready to join the fun.
This book quickly earned a Five Star Readers Favorite Award, a 1st Place Royal Dragonfly Award for the Parenting Category as well a Royal Dragonfly Winner in the Picture Books 5 & Younger category. A Story Monsters Approved Winner in the School Life Category, Independent Press Award Distinguished Favorite, American Fiction Awards Finalist and American Book Fest Parenting and Family recommended.
This beautiful book comes to life with illustrations from award-winning artist, Rosemarie Gillen
- GenresChildrens
48 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2021
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About the author
Cynthia Kern OBrien
4 books50 followersAmazon #1 Best Seller!
2023 TOP 3 Best Children's Book of the Year!
1st place NFPW (National Federation of Press Women),
1st Place CPW (California Press Women)
38 Award winning Author of: Marky the Magnificent Fairy, A Disability Story of Courage, Kindness, and Acceptance. Remember the family...
She is also the Author of her debut picture book series, “A True Story by Granny”.
OBrien finds inspiration for her writing in her grandchildren and their worldview, aspiring to teach young readers caring and kindness for people and animals of all stripes.
Story Monsters Ink® Ambassador & Book Reviewer
2023 TOP 3 Best Children's Book of the Year!
1st place NFPW (National Federation of Press Women),
1st Place CPW (California Press Women)
38 Award winning Author of: Marky the Magnificent Fairy, A Disability Story of Courage, Kindness, and Acceptance. Remember the family...
She is also the Author of her debut picture book series, “A True Story by Granny”.
OBrien finds inspiration for her writing in her grandchildren and their worldview, aspiring to teach young readers caring and kindness for people and animals of all stripes.
Story Monsters Ink® Ambassador & Book Reviewer
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February 10, 2021
Fairy princesses and elves are just what little girls love. Add to that the colorful pictures and you have a book that will be a favorite. The issue of starting school and the fears associated with that is addressed in a cute way. M.J. Evans, Award-Winning author of "PERCY-The Racehorse Who Didn't Like to Run"
October 6, 2020
Super cute children’s book about going to preschool. It takes the kids worries and turns them into fun things they get to do when they go! I loved the illustrations.
March 8, 2021
Picture Book received courtesy of Goodreads.com First Reads Giveaways
The first thing to make an impression should always be the cover of a book and this one is very eye-catching. I like that the characters are of different races and abilities. The first part of the book threw me a little because I hadn't read any of the other books. But as Granny was given her magic wand and summoned to the queen I began to like it better. Granny picked up the Tooth Fairy on her way to the Fairy Queen. The illustrations were wonderful.
When the baby elves told Granny and the Tooth Fairy, the two fairies put together a "Get To Do" list. The little ones could see what fun adventures they will have in pre-school. What a wonderful idea--a "Get To Do" list instead of a list of don'ts!
This is a great book for a child who is a bit apprehensive about leaving home for the first time. It's also good for those children who can't wait to get there. It's important that children know that everyone doesn't feel the same way about leaving home for the first time.
The first thing to make an impression should always be the cover of a book and this one is very eye-catching. I like that the characters are of different races and abilities. The first part of the book threw me a little because I hadn't read any of the other books. But as Granny was given her magic wand and summoned to the queen I began to like it better. Granny picked up the Tooth Fairy on her way to the Fairy Queen. The illustrations were wonderful.
When the baby elves told Granny and the Tooth Fairy, the two fairies put together a "Get To Do" list. The little ones could see what fun adventures they will have in pre-school. What a wonderful idea--a "Get To Do" list instead of a list of don'ts!
This is a great book for a child who is a bit apprehensive about leaving home for the first time. It's also good for those children who can't wait to get there. It's important that children know that everyone doesn't feel the same way about leaving home for the first time.
February 22, 2021
IT'S SO NICE TO BE NEEDED
A sweet and educational story about a group of three children in the Fairy Kingdom, who declare, "I don't want to go to preschool." The Fairy Queen will ask Wickers to go to Granny---a former fairy, turned human--for help.
Granny, aka Lula Pix, will accept her wand and fly to get the Tooth Fairy, Gwen. Together, they visit the children and explain the New Adventures and experiences they will have in Preschool.
Sing new songs
Make new friends
Hear new stories
Learn to read and count
Play new games
Go on new adventures
Children have reservations, just like adults about trying something new. It will be with the guidance of two fairies to show these children that there is nothing to fear and only good things to gain.
The story is fun to read and nicely illustrated.
I won a copy of this book during a Goodreads giveaway. I am under no obligation to leave a review or rating and do so voluntarily. I am paying it forward by passing this book along to a family member who I think will enjoy it too.
A sweet and educational story about a group of three children in the Fairy Kingdom, who declare, "I don't want to go to preschool." The Fairy Queen will ask Wickers to go to Granny---a former fairy, turned human--for help.
Granny, aka Lula Pix, will accept her wand and fly to get the Tooth Fairy, Gwen. Together, they visit the children and explain the New Adventures and experiences they will have in Preschool.
Sing new songs
Make new friends
Hear new stories
Learn to read and count
Play new games
Go on new adventures
Children have reservations, just like adults about trying something new. It will be with the guidance of two fairies to show these children that there is nothing to fear and only good things to gain.
The story is fun to read and nicely illustrated.
I won a copy of this book during a Goodreads giveaway. I am under no obligation to leave a review or rating and do so voluntarily. I am paying it forward by passing this book along to a family member who I think will enjoy it too.
February 11, 2021
A lovely little tale about being scared to start school, and how this can be overcome when someone shows you the fun you can have instead. The story also shows what a good feeling it is to be wanted and helpful to others. The diversity of the characters and the colorful illustrations can be a favorite for young girls just starting out in school.
January 25, 2021
Great written book.
October 8, 2020
Super cute! Thought the illustrations were adorable. I think it will be a great book for my goddaughter leading up to preschool :)
July 14, 2021
Leaving home for the first time isn't easy. And, of course, every kid feels differently about it but for all this new experience is an emotional moment in their lives. What I mean to say is, that this book really gives the variety of emotions the kids are feeling and shows to the little readers that is okay to feel in any way that you feel. I loved it!
July 10, 2021
Fun to read, great illustrations and full of adventures. The book is well written, with captivating characters and so magical that even a grown up like me wants to go back and start pre school now. Great read!
July 11, 2021
Educational and yet so entertaining story! The plot is written in a way to show kids that trying new things is fun. The author really did a great job!
July 12, 2021
A fairytale with so much magic and fun. I enjoyed the characters a lot. Definitely a 5-star children book!
July 12, 2021
A cute story book nice characters and story. I recommend it to the parents who find it hard to assure their kids that to be helpful is fun.
July 12, 2021
A sweet story with wonderful message! I love when children books are fun and in a way help parents with great life lessons and advice. This book is exactly this.
July 14, 2021
I Don't Want to Go to Preschool, the Fairy Queen Calls by Cynthia Kern OBrien is a nice story with great characters and a lot of magic. My kiddo enjoyed it and so did I.
July 19, 2021
What a wonderful book full of optimism and magic! Me and my kids loved it!
July 25, 2021
Wonderful story with amazing illustrations!
July 25, 2021
I Don't Want to Go to Preschool, the Fairy Queen Calls is a fantastic book that can be of great help to the little students-to-be who are afraid of this crucial step. I recommend it.
February 22, 2021
IT'S SO NICE TO BE NEEDED
A sweet and educational story about a group of three children in the Fairy Kingdom, who declare, "I don't want to go to preschool." The Fairy Queen will ask Wickers to go to Granny---a former fairy, turned human--for help.
Granny, aka Lula Pix, will accept her wand and fly to get the Tooth Fairy, Gwen. Together, they visit the children and explain the New Adventures and experiences they will have in Preschool.
Sing new songs
Make new friends
Hear new stories
Learn to read and count
Play new games
Go on new adventures
Children have reservations, just like adults about trying something new. It will be with the guidance of two fairies to show these children that there is nothing to fear and only good things to gain.
A sweet and educational story about a group of three children in the Fairy Kingdom, who declare, "I don't want to go to preschool." The Fairy Queen will ask Wickers to go to Granny---a former fairy, turned human--for help.
Granny, aka Lula Pix, will accept her wand and fly to get the Tooth Fairy, Gwen. Together, they visit the children and explain the New Adventures and experiences they will have in Preschool.
Sing new songs
Make new friends
Hear new stories
Learn to read and count
Play new games
Go on new adventures
Children have reservations, just like adults about trying something new. It will be with the guidance of two fairies to show these children that there is nothing to fear and only good things to gain.
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