Come to the Fairies' Ball Author:Jane Yolen, Gary Lippincott (Illustrator) The king has set forth an invitation to the fairies: come to the ball! And everyone is in a delightful tizzy, searching for their top hats, their boots, and their crowns -- and where-oh-where are those spider-web gowns? The fairies finally arrive, towed by swans, rowed by fish. One group of five got there fast on a wish. But one fairy is left be... more »hind, her only dress in tatters. What should she do? The resident ants offer her some wise words. In this whimsical rhyming picture book, with a slight nod to the tale of Cinderella, celebrated author Jane Yolen and award-winning illustrator Gary Lippincott create a magical fairy kingdom that will charm all who enter.« less
The king has sent an invitation, come to the fairies' ball. No magic but lots of magical creatures. A sort of Cinderella who does it all herself. The full page illustrations are in classical fairy style and absolutely delightful.