An absolutely charming, bright, and genuinely funny book. I honestly haven’t come across something this delightful on NetGalley in months. It’s one of those rare picture books that feels instantly lovable.

Much of that magic comes from the Bear Fairy himself: a fluffy, chubby, hilarious fairy who is completely confident in who he is. He firmly believes that what matters most is not how others imagine a fairy should look, but staying true to yourself. The story delivers this message with warmth and humor, without being preachy, and the illustrations only add to its irresistible charm.

This was a funny story about a bear fairy, but it also contained an important lesson about not judging others and that looks can be deceiving.

Who gets to be a fairy? And who decides? That question is at the heart of this delightful, humorous and wonderfully illustrated book, in which a chip-loving bear fairy very much insists on his fairy status—an opinion to which two children, including a sceptical girl, eventually come around. Highly recommend.