Review Detail

Reader reviewed by Julie M. Prince

Each night, after shes tucked in, Abigail goes on amazing adventures. Tonight, she dons her princess dress and crown, grabs her wand, and is ready to go.

Thanks to the help of Lord William, she arrives in a clearing just in time for the unicorn races. Princess Abigail watches with all the fairies and elves as colorful unicorns zoom through the night sky.

Afterward, there are cupcakes and goodies for all the magical friends to enjoy.

Clearly Purple Sky Publishing takes pride in packaging, because this is a gorgeous book by anyones standards. The glossy pages and sparkling, cushioned cover is sure to attract little girls at story time.

Linda Crocketts illustrations use a soft hand and an impressionist technique of blending color and light. She gives many of the faces, especially those of fairies, fine details that make me wonder if theyre rendered from photographs of real children.

The writing is full of adjectives and adverbs, making it syrupy sweet, but thats right in line with the charming, purply pink world of magic that the book seems to aim for.

This book will stand out on shelves.