Though there's nothing unusual about a fantasy series that stars a plucky protagonist, this introductory entry serves as a solid selection for transitioning readers. Impish Maybelle shines in each of her energetic drawings her doll clothes and patterned wings convey her exuberant personality. Beaky's animated illustrations extend the breezy narrative. Though Hailey is an active participant in the fairy's misbehavior at first, her growth in empathy reveals a developing maturity. Hailey's engaging narration is developmentally egocentric and appropriately child-centered. The classmates' realistic dialogue supports the lighthearted tale. Barnholdt focuses on fledgling friendships and dreaded partner assignments to successfully capture elementary school's complex dynamics. Unfortunately, the sprite's childish antics only bring trouble at home and tension at school as Maybelle is visible only to Hailey, her misguided attempts to help the child backfire.
High-spirited Maybelle hopes her energetic escapades will endear her to the youngster and earn her acceptance from the Department of Magic. In 2003, Sendak received the first Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, an annual international prize for children’s literature established by the Swedish government.Spunky Hailey Twitch meets her match when an overeager fairy befriends her. In 1970 he received the international Hans Christian Andersen Medal for Illustration, in 1983 he received the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award from the American Library Association, and in 1996 he received a National Medal of Arts in recognition of his contribution to the arts in America.
He received the 1964 Caldecott Medal for Where the Wild Things Are and is the creator of such classics as In the Night Kitchen, Outside Over There, Higglety Pigglety Pop!, and Nutshell Library. Maurice Sendak’s children’s books have sold over 30 million copies and have been translated into more than 40 languages.
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