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thisandthatwithkaren's review against another edition
5.0
Fairy Science by Ashley Spires is a a hilarious new picture book series, that introduces a charming, determined heroine as she learns about the world and celebrates the joys of curiosity and exploring science.
Esther is a fairy who does not believe in magic. She believes in Science. In fact she thinks fairy dust is just dandruff. She knows that she can convince the other fairies that science is real, it will just take the right experiment and test subjects.
I really loved this book and I will be buying a copy for my god-daughter. I liked how it showed, not everyone believes in science or scientific principle, but some do. (which is how it is in real life). I also loved it's adorable illustrations.
I requested and received an Advanced readers Copy from the publisher and NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Esther is a fairy who does not believe in magic. She believes in Science. In fact she thinks fairy dust is just dandruff. She knows that she can convince the other fairies that science is real, it will just take the right experiment and test subjects.
I really loved this book and I will be buying a copy for my god-daughter. I liked how it showed, not everyone believes in science or scientific principle, but some do. (which is how it is in real life). I also loved it's adorable illustrations.
I requested and received an Advanced readers Copy from the publisher and NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
natashalashala's review against another edition
1.0
The illustrations are cute, and I enjoy the idea of fairy science. However, it's made abundantly clear throughout the story that the author did no real research in regards to magic, fairies, and the cultures in which they come from. The perspective that science and magic are at odds with one another is at best propaganda, at worst breeds prejudice.
readingthroughtheages's review
4.0
A fairy who doesn't believe in magic, but in science.
Good connection to plants and growing.
Good connection to plants and growing.
rhodesee's review
4.0
I love this and my fairy obsessed 6 year old who proudly tells everyone she can that she is a scientist will too.
abigailbat's review
Esther the fairy is the one fairy who believes in science, not magic. She tries to convince her fairy friends that science is the way, but they prefer to believe in magic (they ARE fairies, after all). But when magic spells fail to save a wilting tree in the forest, Esther designs some experiments that come to the rescue. This is a humorous picture book that will appeal to young scientists.
jbrooxd's review
3.0
3.5 stars. Cute. I loved the illustrations. It's a classic magic vs. science story with a realistic ending. A couple fairies are convinced and choose to learn science. Great for science classrooms, read alouds, and family libraries.
radicalbradacal's review
5.0
Give this to all the truth-driven children in your life. The ones who want to know how things really work, and aren't content with answers like, "it's magic!"
libscote's review against another edition
3.0
Esther believes in the scientific method. All the other fairies believe in magic. Though Esther tries to show them the things she discovered through science, they still resolutely believe in magic. When a tree is wilting, can Esther show them how to really fix it?
Part of me felt like the book came down really harshly on believing in magic. However, in a day when people believe facts are optional, maybe in some ways we do have to come down harshly on what truth is. Additionally, how many fairy STEM books do you have? Especially with such cute fairies that have different shades of skin.
Part of me felt like the book came down really harshly on believing in magic. However, in a day when people believe facts are optional, maybe in some ways we do have to come down harshly on what truth is. Additionally, how many fairy STEM books do you have? Especially with such cute fairies that have different shades of skin.