The Very Fairy Princess Sparkles in the Snow

By Emma Walton Hamilton

Illustrated by Christine Davenier

On Sale: Oct 15, 2013
Page Count: 32 pages
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN-13: 9780316219631

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From the mother-daughter team of musical icon Julie Andrews and author Emma Walton Hamiltoncomes another tale of Very Fairy Princess Geraldine, star of the #1 New York Times bestselling series,who is ready for the most WONDERFUL Winter Wonderland festival ever!

The Winter Wonderland Festival is just around the corner, and Gerry knows this is her moment to SHINE. She’s the most enthusiastic singer around, so she’s certain her music teacher will choose her to perform the solo. She takes every opportunity to show him her VERY best voice-during rehearsal, during lunchtime, and even during recess. When a professional singer is given the solo instead, Gerry is crushed…but as the snow begins to fall, she finds a way to get her SPARKLE back!

The mother-daughter team of Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton adds a sparkly seasonal story to their #1 New York Times bestselling series.

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The Very Fairy Princess

Praise for The Very Fairy Princess:
#1 New York Times bestselling series!

"The mother-daughter team successfully demonstrates an understanding of that magical stage of childhood in which determination, desire and dreams can transform reality." I>Kirkus Reviews

"Geraldine radiates noblesse oblige, heedless energy, and a sense of destiny—she's Eloise crossed with Hillary Clinton." I>Publishers Weekly

"[Geraldine] lets kids know it's not necessary to be prim and proper to be a 'real' princess; princesses who just want to have fun will find plenty of that here." I>Booklist

Praise for The Very Fairy Princess Takes the Stage:

"Davenier's expressive illustrations match Geradline's energy and mood on every spread, fluidly conveying the heroine's lovable imperfections." I>Publishers Weekly

Praise for The Very Fairy Princess: Graduation Girl!:

"Davenier's lithe illustrations infuse the story with warmth and quiet emotion; Andrews's and Hamilton's heroine continues to charm." I>Publishers Weekly

Praise for The Very Fairy Princess: Attitude of Gratitude:

"Readers will have no trouble coming up with ways to incorporate a bit of gratitude into their lives, and Gerry's breezily confident narration and Davenier's airy artwork are as appealing as ever." I>Publishers Weekly

"Exudes optimism and cheerfulness...a touch of sass adds humor to the gentle story."
The Washington Post

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Julie Andrews

About the Author

Julie Andrews’s legendary career encompasses the Broadway and London stages, as well as multiple films, television shows, album releases, concert tours, directing assignments, and the world of children’s publishing. In 2000 the title of Dame Commander of the British Empire was bestowed upon her by Queen Elizabeth II for lifetime achievements in the arts and humanities. Her many other honors include a Kennedy Center honor in the fall of 2001. She was married to film director Blake Edwards for forty-one years, and the couple have five children, ten grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Emma Walton Hamilton is an award-winning writer, producer and arts educator. Together with her mother, Julie Andrews, she has written over thirty books for children and young adults. Emma is on the faculty of Stony Brook University’s MFA in Creative Writing, where she serves as director of the Children’s Lit Fellows and the Young Artists and Writers Project.

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