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How to Catch a Garden Fairy

A Springtime Adventure
By Alice Walstead
Series: How to Catch
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From the bestselling How to Catch series comes a springtime adventure where the How to Catch Kids discover a magical garden and set out to catch the elusive Garden Fairy. Filled with enchanting escapades, clever STEAM-inspired traps, and humour, this story invites young readers on a whimsical journey through a larger-than-life garden.
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Ideal for children aged 4-10, this how to catch tale is perfect for parents, educators, and young readers seeking a funny and engaging picture book. Great for read-alouds, classroom settings, or as a gift for special occasions like birthdays and graduations.

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From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes a new springtime treat to delight young readers and educators alike with STEAM concepts, hilarity, and chaos!

From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling series comes a new springtime adventure perfect for graduation—do you have the magic touch needed to catch a Garden Fairy?

When the How to Catch Kids stumble upon a trail of glitter and the entrance to an enchanted garden, they decide that they have to explore! Hoping to find the resident Garden Fairy to learn about her magical realm, our heroes set off on a whirlwind adventure through this larger-than-life garden. Young readers, parents, and educators alike will laugh along as the Garden Fairy dodges ridiculous STEAM traps and hilarious plans, and even interacts with some surprise How to Catch friends!

Perfect for kids ages 4-10, this funny picture book makes a delightful classroom, summertime, or bedtime read-aloud, Easter basket stuffer, and graduation or birthday gift!

In the garden lives a legend filled with magic, wit, and fun,
So grab your friends and set your traps, and catch this fairy before the day's done!

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781728263205

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 April 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Sourcebooks Wonderland

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Andy Elkerton

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 206.0mm

Height: 209.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 40

Collections

Alice Walstead Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Series: How to Catch Young Adult

About the Author

Alice Walstead is a children's book author who loves to make kids smile with her stories.

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