Elaine Kaye (1)

Smiles and delight abound as I embark on a mystery adventure with Thistle and her fluttery friends. I immediately fell in love with them all.

We have a mystery to be solved. Thistle’s dad is missing.

As the gang investigates, Elaine Kaye’s creative writing made it so easy for me to visualize them fluttering through the forest. Each fairy has a uniquely cute personality. I want to meet them again. I want to hang out with them. If I physically stepped into the book, could I be a fairy too?

The message fits the story and blends in seamlessly.

I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of Bad Fairy Strikes Again by Elaine Kaye.

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I have read numerous books by Elaine Kaye and have found them to by very entertaining. These children’s books are short and sweet, just like the cover. I highly recommend them to everyone, young and old alike.

Bad Fairy got her name because she always seems to get caught when she breaks the rules. I feel for her, because she is just doing what young fairies do, just like human children, and her misdeeds are minor.

I love the cute names Elaine Kaye has given her characters and they drew me in to her fairy world. I enjoyed watching them grow and learn.

The fairy world Elaine Kaye has created gave me many smiles and lessons that can apply to the real world, told in a fun children’s way. Sometimes we all need a little reminder of the simple things in life that we can do to make them better.

I love the fairy world Elaine Kaye has created and I highly recommend her work.

I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of Bad Fairy by Elaine Kaye.

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I've read several of the books in this series and appreciate the author's quick, simple and down-to-earth story telling...and that while telling a tale, which kids enjoy listening to. While it's not necessary to read any of these before hitting this book, I did find that there is little to no introduction concerning Gregory or his bear, Sammy, in this one. So, I would recommend grabbing up one of the others in the series first to give kids a heads-up on the characters. Still, this is a cute Christmas tale and can be read alone, too.

There's a noise in the room...or was there? Sammy's certain he heard it, and sure enough, they find Santa standing there. He read Gregory's letter and wants to grant his wish, but doing so will include an exciting adventure.

I love this pair of characters. Gregory is a very average, curious boy, who is caring and, above all, loves his bear, Sammy. The idea of having the stuffed animal and him go on adventures together is something I could have related to very well as a kid...and something my own kids have enjoyed as well. The story is pretty short and just right for a cuddle in the chair or bedtime read. I do recommend this one as a read-aloud, since the text is a little much for first readers. Those who have a good handle on words won't have any trouble with it, though. I do wish that one or two sections were a bit more built out and not quite as rushed, but for a short dab into Christmasy thoughts, it's a fun read.

The story stays on a very traditional, Santa path, which I also appreciate. It awakes the Christmas feeling and fits well with the excitement kids have for the holidays. Plus, those who dream of Santa will wish they could join Gregory on his adventure.… (mere)

I adored this cute mystery of The Missing Alphabet and enjoyed the colorful illustrations and adventure Gregory Green embarks on with his fellow students, working together, searching, thinking, collaborating…I believe it will have children thinking and I could picture your child on your lap, bouncing in eager anticipation to begin their own search for The Missing Alphabet, an interactive story that will delight children of all ages.

I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of The Missing Alphabet by Elaine Kaye.

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