A review by roshreviews
The Moose Fairy by Steve Smallman

inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

4.75

 

Kids today are really lucky to have so many delightful reading options available to them. This book is no exception. 

Moose joins a secret fairy club but discovers that the rest of the members are much smaller in size. Can he fit in, or will his size get in the way of being a true fairy? 

The story is absolutely heart-warming. Children will love how Moose does his best to fit in, but soon learns that he just needs to be himself. The other little animals will also provide a lesson on how to accept others for their nature than their appearance. 

The author himself is the illustrator of this book, and that seems to create a magical impact. Such beautiful illustrations! They are vibrant and charming and sometimes even quirky. 

This will serve wonderfully as a read-aloud to early readers as there are ample opportunities for parents/guardians to act out the story. 

On an aside, I loved the author’s dedication to his grandchildren at the start of the book: “Be brave, be yourselves, and try to be the best “you” you can be!” What a fabulous bit of advice from a grandpa to his grandkids! 

Thank you, NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group, for the ARC of the book in exchange for an honest review.