Monday 28 September 2015

A New Bedtime Story



Sophie loves everything princess and fairytale just now so as you can imagine there are quite a few options out there, but we have a favourite series and today we have just read the new instalment of the Fairytale Hairdresser.

The Fairytale Hairdresser and the Sugar Plum Fairy, by Abie Longstaff and Lauren Beard, is the next story in the series and this means a whole new fun adventure.

"The Prince of the Land of Sweets has gone missing! Could the wicked Mouse King and Queen be to blame?"



As we settled down to read the book, Sophie got really excited to see the cover was bright and glittery, I admit I too love glitter its so cute!  Throughout the book I could hear a lot of oohhss and aahhhs from my own little princess and she recognised some of the characters too. The funniest thing that happened was Sophie booing, she is quite the little drama queen! She was so into the book that I had to read it twice and then again at bedtime!



What I love most about this book is how it highlights the importance of being nice to your friends and by working together you can solve any problems that come your way. With Sophie being at nursery now, the book really did get the point of friendship across to her in a fun and cute way.



The illustrations through the book are colourful, eye catching and beautiful. Sophie said "they are pretty colours mummy" so the book as a whole got her seal of approval, and mines too!

I don't want to give too much away, and I honestly could talk  all night about the book, so I can only suggest heading to Amazon and buying a copy by clicking here priced at £5.24.

30 comments:

  1. I used to love reading with my children when they were little. The books are great for opening up conversations in an age appropriate way!

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    1. My son has started reading on his own now so I am glad Sophie still wants me to read to her! I agree with regards to opening up conversations x

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  2. Sounds a great book - and it must be good if you have to read it twice in a row.

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  3. I used to love fairies when I was small. Alas my boys are not so keen!

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  4. Sounds a very nice book I could see myself reading this to my daughter.

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    1. It is a very sweet story, your daughter would love it x

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  5. This sounds like a reallly useful book to have :-)

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  6. Aw I do miss bedtime stories - my two are a bit old now x x

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    1. My son told me tonight he doesn't need me to read to him. I wanted to cry lol. My little girl still likes a story at bedtime thankfully. x

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  7. It sounds like she really got into the story! I love it when it completely captures their imaginations

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    1. It's wonderful isn't it? The story is beautiful. I love it when I see them head for the books :) x

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  8. What a lovely sounding story, really pretty illustrations as well. x

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  9. The illustrations look so pretty! I do love kid's books, always cheer me up.

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    1. It is amazing how a kids book puts you in such a good mood. x

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  10. This looks like a great collection! We have just started reading to Lexie and always looking for new books to share!

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    1. It is a lovely collection with beautiful stories xx

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  11. ohh I love a book with a good message, thsi sounds nice. Mich x

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    1. It is great as the kids really take it in when its in a story like this x

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  12. I think Eliza would love this - anything with princesses is a hit

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  13. This looks like a lovely book which shares an important message.

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  14. I love books like this which make you want to read them again. This looks beautiful.

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  15. Oh how lovely! We have one of these books (different title) and POD absolutely adores it. Fabulously illustrated too :)

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    1. I love books like this as they are very sweet. At least with a childrens book you are guaranteed a nice ending! x

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