The Fairytale Hairdresser And The Sugar Plum Fairy

What do our readers think of The Fairytale Hairdresser And The Sugar Plum Fairy? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the magical setting, colourful illustrations and fun details to spot, especially Kittie’s helpful nature and the Land of Sweets. Some children find the wicked mouse characters frightening, but most describe the story as exciting and full of Christmas magic.

What does the Pageticker team say about The Fairytale Hairdresser And The Sugar Plum Fairy?

A sparkling Nutcracker-inspired adventure with a brilliantly inventive heroine at its centre. Kittie solves trouble with kindness, courage and a very well-stocked styling kit, while the busy illustrations offer plenty of fairy-tale details to spot. A sweet choice for children who enjoy magical rescues, ballet and a generous sprinkle of sugar.

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What is The Fairytale Hairdresser And The Sugar Plum Fairy about?

Kittie Lacey, Fairyland's finest hairdresser, is preparing for the winter ballet when the Prince of the Land of Sweets vanishes. Suspecting the wicked Mouse King and Queen, Kittie teams up with enchanted toys and uses her fairytale fashion skills to rescue the prince and save the magical evening.

About the author

Abie Longstaff is a much-loved author who writes magical stories for children. She is best known for her Fairytale Hairdresser series, where classic fairy tale characters visit a fun hair salon. Abie enjoys creating exciting adventures and loves to see her readers using their imagination and having fun with her books.

Discussion ideas around The Fairytale Hairdresser And The Sugar Plum Fairy

Kittie’s cleverness: What makes Kittie good at helping others, and which of her skills would you most like to have?

Working together: How do Kittie, the enchanted toys and their friends help one another, and why is teamwork useful when a problem feels too big?

Good and bad choices: What do the Mouse King and Queen want, and what could they have done differently?

Magic and imagination: If you could visit the Land of Sweets, what would you expect to see, hear and taste?