Review by School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 2-A girl, convinced that all the world's magic has leaked away, is sad because she can't find any giants, fairies, goblins, unicorns, dragons, or genies. "Where is the fairy who'll grant me a wish?/And what happened to mermaids? Did they turn into fish?" Yet readers see what the child is missing: mermaids just under the water's surface, a broomstick flying behind her, a troll under the bridge, and enchanted creatures right under her nose. When she finally understands the power of believing in her own dreams, she discovers where giants hide and the magic that is all around her. By reading the pictures, young children will enjoy the visual joke and find satisfaction in figuring out the mismatch between the girl's narration and what is actually happening. The whimsical, detailed illustrations, dominated by bright red, yellow, and turquoise, add humor and capture the subtle message of the story.-Rachel Kamin, North Suburban Synagogue Beth El, Highland Park, IL (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
A girl challenges her belief in magic, wondering about the existence of mermaids, whether kissing frogs actually works, and "where giants hide." Worried that magic has "all leaked away," she soon realizes that she "can dream it alive"--a very adult-sounding shift in philosophy. Lighthearted illustrations in bold hues show fairies, unicorns, and trolls trailing the oblivious girl. Copyright 2010 of The Horn Book, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Review by Kirkus Book Review
(Picture book. 4-7)]] Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
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