Gwynne, Fair & Shining (Gold Ink Award Winner) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780989433426)

"Evoking the POWER of the FAIRY TALE--Stephanie Lisa Tara enchants and inspires young girls to believe in themselves no matter what: "Fair and Shining, was Gwynne, Now inside--and out Just believe in yourself...(That's what magic's about)"ALL ABOUT BELIEVING IN YOURSELF"Gwynne Fair & Shining by Stephanie Lisa Tara is a delightful story in rhyme...the message is powerful and encourages children to follow their hearts, their passions and to believe in themselves...the illustrator, Lee Edward Fodi has created a masterpiece in his twenty-four illustrations. The soft colors draw in the reader. The scenes are whimsical and inviting...Armchair Interviews says: Gwynne Fair & Shining is a winner. Children will want this read, over and over again."CHARMING BOOK"I love this book It is charming and endearing. Everyone at my house has read it and the youngest is 15 years old. My grandson asks me to read it to him. He is 3. The illustrations are precious. This book will be in our library for years to come."MARVELOUS..."...joys of old world story-poem verse, Stephanie Lisa Tara reinvents for us today, recalling a time now passed where tv and movies did not exist and parent and child spent long hours together in connective bonding before fairy tale books...a return to lyrical flow that takes its time with no need to rush, and words that spill off the tongue If you haven't read Stephanie Tara's other books, make a point of doing so. All ring at the same lovely pitch and all speak to the heart of connecting with children, speaking to them, inspiring them to dream, make new rules, think new ways A big bravo And, more, more, please "UPBEAT...GWYNNE, FAIR & SHINING..."Gwynne Fair & Shining is an upbeat children's picturebook with truly standout illustrations... the rhyming story tells of a young girl's magical journey and the importance of learning to believe in oneself. Author Stephanie Lisa Tara evokes the power of the fairy tale in this charming read-aloud story..."MAGICAL...GWYNNE, FAIR & SHINING FAIRYTALE"Who can resist a fairy tale with a happy ending? Let us welcome Gwynne, Fair & Shining by Stephanie Lisa Tara...the text is delightful verse and the artwork is magical. For someone who sees many such books, I can tell you this one stands out from the crowd."GWYNNE, FAIR & SHINING...GOOD ADVICE"In another pretty selection, Gwynne lives in a castle, toiling sadly every day and night. A magic flute rescues her from the drudgery as the book's rhymes create magic along with the glitter-encrusted illustrations. Good advice for young girls is found during Gwynne's transformation."JOYFUL VERSE...GWYNNE, FAIR & SHINING"Stephanie Lisa Tara's joyful verse will delight readers in her third book, Gwynne Fair & Shining...Lee Edward F di's illustrations propel readers through this magical, spinning, dancing adventure. Your young readers and listeners will be rooting for Gwynne as she battles belittling bullies and self-doubt to realize her dreams."

Author: Lee Edward Fodi, Stephanie Lisa Tara
ISBN-10: 0989433420
ISBN-13: 9780989433426
Publisher: Stephanie Lisa Tara Children's Books
Language: English
Published: 05/19/2013
Pages: 34
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.23lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.09d