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Little girls love fairies and if you are looking for a way to encourage their interest in reading and writing then offering a selection of books based around fairy themes is a wonderful start.
There are a number of versions of the fairy theme available in books, from the modern Tinkerbell based Disney Fairies theme to the more traditional Cicely Mary Barker Flower Fairy books. All books can be enjoyed either by older readers reading alone or through parent reading time and are a wonderful window to both a girl's imagination, love of the earth and their interest in reading.
Tinkerbell was once a simple side-kick to Peter Pan, the hero of James Barrie's immortal 1904 play and 1911 book. When Disney released the animated film Peter Pan in 1953 he would have no idea that one day Tinkerbell would be in a movie all her own that spawned sequels and numerous books, toys and ornaments. The Disney Fairies line took flight with the release of the Tinkerbell direct to DVD movie in 2008, the first of five planned Disney Fairies films.
There are a number of books based around Tinkerbell, Vidia, Lilly, Rani and the rest of the fairies. The first and most famous was Fairy Dust and the Quest for the Egg by Gail Carson Levine. The book and its sequel Fairy Haven and the Quest for the Wand have sold millions of copies and are recommended for older, more confident readers.
Random House began releasing a series of smaller chapter books under the banner of Tales of Pixie Hollow. These books are smaller and easier to read though still recommended for competent readers. Comic company Papercutz is also releasing comic interpretations of the Disney Fairies, in the same vein as their Geronimo Stilton comics.
If you are looking for similar more contemporary interpretations of Fairy culture then try the Rainbow Magic series of books by Daisy Meadows, the Fairy Realm series by Emily Rodda, Nina Fairy Ballerina by Nicola Slater or the Emily Windsnap series of Mermaid books by Liz Kessler.
Moving away from modern interpretations of the fairy and back to a more traditional approach, the Flower Fairy series is based on Cicely Mary Barker's original Flower Fairy illustrations, stories and rhymes first published in the early 1920's. Cicely Mary Barker was heavily influenced by Kate Greenaway and her images are of beautiful children-like fairies in natural settings.
The publishers have hired contemporary authors to reinterpret the tales of various flower fairies and while the images and stories are a little more old-worldy than the more recent interpretations by Disney and Co. they offer an earthy balance. The stories all deal with events that happen entirely within the flower fairy world, which is a very earthy, nature-based setting.
Readers learn about the seasons and the plants that favour particular growing circumstances and how specific changes in the environment effects other aspects of that ecosystem. But it is all very subtle and totally within the natural context of the story.
If you prefer the more traditional approach, also try the Fairy Chronicles series by J.H. Sweet. Fairy stories appeal to young girls not only because they are pretty and dance and sing but also because of an inbuilt female connection with the earth. By nurturing a young girls' love of fairies you can not only help them connect to the earth but also enhance their love of reading and writing.
Inger loves stories and loves to write. As a librarian in a previous life she also has an insatiable thirst for general knowledge. You can visit her latest website which takes a look at new Learning Toys for kids including the Leapster Explorer and the VTech V Reader.
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Celtic Thunder: Celtic Thunder: The Show $13.99 Celtic Thunder: Celtic Thunder: The Show |
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Celtic Thunder: Storm (DVD) $32.91 This performance of the stage musical CELTIC THUNDER: STORM interweaves cultural aspects of immigrant life, true love, and tradition into a single show-stopping show. The performance features vocalists like Keith Harkin and Ryan Kelly in the leading roles. |
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Celtic Thunder: Heritage (DVD) $30.85 This musical release from Celtic fusion band Celtic Thunder captures a performance recorded live in front of an enthralled crowd. Some of the songs featured in the concert include "My Love is Like a Red Red Rose", "Just a Song at Twilight", "Black is the Color", "Gold & Silver Days", "Skye Boat Song", "A Place in the Choir", and more. |
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Celtic Thunder: It`s Entertainment! (DVD) $46.08 This musical release from Celtic group Celtic Thunder explores the band`s story through interviews and backstage footage, and features live performances of favorite tracks like "Take Me Home", "Life With You", "Standing On the Corner", and more. |
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Celtic Thunder: The Show (DVD) $26.52 Singer/songwriter Phil Coulter and Sharon Browne team up for this celebration of song. Some powerful vocalists bring classic tracks such as Dire Straits` "Brothers in Arms" and "Nights in White Satin" by the Moody Blues to life. The tracklisting also includes standards such as "The Raggle Taggle Gypsy" and "Come By the Hills." |
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Celtic Thunder Christmas: Various Artists $13.99 Celtic Thunder Christmas: Various Artists |
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Celtic Thunder $17.95 (The Music). By Celtic Thunder. By Phil Coulter. Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook. Softcover. 106 pages. Published by Hal Leonard |
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Storm $15.99 Celtic Thunder Ltd (Dvd):001590209 |
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Voyage $15.99 Celtic Thunder Ltd (Dvd):001647209 |
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Celtic Thunder: The Show $16.98 Format: DVD Color: Color Rating: Not Rated Genre: Performing Arts Year: 2008 Release Date: 2008-03-18 |
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After The Thunder (CD and DVD) $8.99 After The Thunder (CD and DVD) |
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ITS ENTERTAINMENT BY CELTIC THUNDER (CD) $26.03 Artist: CELTIC THUNDER Genre: World Music Release Date: 9FEB2010 |
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Celtic Thunder [Book/Cd] $16.16 Hal Leonard Celtic Thunder arranged for piano, vocal, and guitar (P/V/G) |
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Celtic Thunder - Heritage $17.99 By Celtic Thunder. Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook. Softcover. 122 pages. Published by Hal Leonard |
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Celtic Thunder - Celtic Thunder $25.21 No Information Available |
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TAKE ME HOME BY CELTIC THUNDER (CD) $26.03 Artist: CELTIC THUNDER Genre: World Music Release Date: 14JUL2009 |
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Celtic Thunder, Heritage (Paperback) $26.92 Matching folio to Celtic Thunder`s 2011 release that features a combination of traditional songs, covers, and originals. 18 songs in all, including: Amazing Grace * Black Is the Colour * Galway Girl * Home from the Sea * Kindred Spirits * My Love Is like a Red Red Rose * and more. |
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Celtic Thunder (Paperback) $25.64 Not a group but a show, Celtic Thunder is a collection of traditional and contemporary Celtic music at its finest. Featuring five male vocalists, the show was first staged in Dublin of August 2007, and has since been a mainstay on PBS stations. Our songbook includes 18 tunes arranged by Phil Coulter: Caledonia * Come by the Hills * Heartland * Ireland`s Call * The Island * Lauren and I * The Mountains of Mourne * Remember Me * Steal Away * and more. |
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Texas Thunder Soul 1968-1974 (2CD+DVD) $11.49 Texas Thunder Soul 1968-1974 (2CD+DVD) |
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CELTIC WOMAN BY CELTIC WOMAN (DVD) $25.99 Artist: CELTIC WOMAN Genre: Music Video Pop/Rock Rating: NR Release Date: 1MAR2005 |
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Thunder $10 Thunder |
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Last Christmas $6 Last Christmas - Celtic Thunder |
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Let It Snow $6 Let It Snow - Celtic Thunder |
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Midnight Well $6 Midnight Well - Celtic Thunder |
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Wichita Lineman $6 Wichita Lineman - Celtic Thunder |
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Working Man $6 Working Man - Celtic Thunder |
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Belfast Polka $6 Belfast Polka - Celtic Thunder |
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Voyage (Bonus Tracks) $15.99 Celtic Thunder Ltd:001647102 |
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Christmas $18.49 Celtic Thunder Ltd:001476202 |
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