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Return to Fairyopolis (Flower Fairies) Review
With stunning pop-ups, lift-the-flaps, postcards, maps, glitter and more on every spread, this book brings all the fairy magic alive again! User Submitted Return to Fairyopolis (Flower Fairies) ReviewsNovember 18, 2008 Excellent series every daughter must own We started off the Flower Fairies series with "How to Find Flower Fairies" which so encompassed my 3 year old daughter's imagination we decided to complete the collection. Return to Fairyopolis is just as spectacular a pop-up from Ms. Barker. However it is probably good to note that the pop-ups are not as intricate and large as "How to Find Flower Fairies", however the art and craftsmanship do not fail. My daughter, at three years of age, is constantly wanting to read her fairy books. Something about these artworks captures the imagination. My daughter can sit there and be transfixed for quite some time. These books are a value at their suggested retail of $19.99 so being able to purchase them at Amazon's discounted price makes this even better. Get the series, give them to your daughter and have hours of fun exploring in the backyard with her. October 20, 2008 Has some charming features to captivate readers My favorite of these fairy books based on Cicely Mary Barker's illustrations is "How to Find Flower Fairies" which is filled with glorious pop-ups on each page [Garden Fairies, Tree-Top Fairies, Wayside Fairies, Marsh fairies etc]. It really brings the fairy world to life. Then there is Fairyopolis which is not so much a pop-up book but more of a collection of features such as lift-the-flaps, hidden notes, etc that still evoked the charming world of fairies as envisioned by the immensely talented Cicely Mary Barker [though the book itself was compiled by others based on her illustrations]. In this latest instalment titled "Return to Fairyopolis", I found that it was quite similar in layout to "Fairyopolis" but not as inspired. By going for the same, it seemed like the people who put it together were trying to ride on the popularity of the first book. That being said, this book does have charming features, new content and I especially liked the last two pages which is a full-color pop-up of the fairy world with sound effects. That to me was worth the price of the book [and it is sold at an appealing price here on Amazon].If you are a collector of Cicely Mary Barker's books and illustrations, or just a lover of all things fairy, then this will appeal to you. October 15, 2008 Fantasy for grandma to enjoy This is wonderful. A real escape! This is my book and I don't allow my grandchildren to play with it. August 20, 2008 Not as cute as the first Fairyopolis I enjoyed the first Fairyopolis and hope that my one year old daughter will enjoy them someday as well. I agree with the other reviewer that this series is an obvious rip-off of the Lady Cottington series, but the Spiderwick Field Guide is as well, and is absolutely adorable. A whole new genre seems to have emerged, such as that used in the Piratology book, etc, etc. The problem with this book is, I think, that the actual artist/author had absolutely no input (obviously, since she passed away years ago) and the publisher of this book has basically just used her artwork to create a rather dull story. It seems rather slap-dash, with really no thought put in to the story or the 3-D extras. They could've done much better. Perhaps someone had a deadline that had to be met? I would've gladly paid an extra $5 to $10 for more substance. That said, the artwork is still beautiful and the last two pages are fantastic! July 26, 2008 Very Nice I enjoyed this book just as much as the first one. It is done in very much the same vein and is a treat for the eyes. I love sharing it with my granddaughter. July 15, 2008 Fairyopolis Book Lovely book for big and little girls. Very good price and arrived well packed and speedily. June 24, 2008 wonderful This book is beautiful. Hides many secrets for you to find and my 10 year old loves it. I would give one as a gift to anyone who likes fairies. May 19, 2008 Even less innovation than before They have done it again, another theft from the ideas of better authors and publishers. The author/editors of Fairyopolis have clearly poured over Brian Froud's Lady Cottington series (especially the latest volume which includes numerous letters) and what a surprise! They have produced a book with a very similar conceit: a girl desirous to see something of the otherworld who writes to beloved mentors; letters, notes, marginalia, receipts and etc. included. Bravo, Fairyopolis! Another rip-off. Though I have a large collection of every possible book you can imagine on Faeries, I refuse to purchase books from this publisher who merely wait until better writers publish something, only to then copy their innovation in the most simplistic way. A poor lesson for children of any age. Barker's art remains lovely, too bad the family didn't keep up the copyright that would have prevent this publisher from using her art in such a shoddy way. PS, what in the world does "Fairyopolis mean?? Are they aware "polis" means " a city-state"? What can that possibly have to do with fairies?? Why didn't they call it Fairyology? Oh wait...someone else was already using the Ology name to make far better books. Better to create an absurd name, but then copy someone elses style and concept. Well done, Fairyopolis. May 15, 2008 A BOOK FOR ALL AGES not only did my kids love this book, they are 9, and 10, but i loved it also. It was a pleasure to read it with them. This book is definately a keeper. And the pictures are gorgeous, I wish i could frame them. April 10, 2008 Loved it I bought the first book when it first came out for a friend's daughter. She loved the first one but since she just celebrated her 16th birthday, I was a little hesitant to buy this one. I thought she might be too old for it. I was wonderfully wrong. She loves it and said it has renewed her interest in writing fairy tales. A winning combination: a happy young woman and an even happier older woman who got the book at a great price from Amazon. For more Return to Fairyopolis (Flower Fairies) reviews click here.
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