About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is facing a stinging disappointment, especially if they have been passed over for a role, award, or position they felt they deserved. It is a perfect tool for navigating the 'not fair' moments of childhood with grace and a bit of humor. In this story, Very Fairy Princess Gerry is devastated when she is cast as the Jester instead of the Crystal Princess in her ballet recital. Through Gerry's journey, the book explores themes of jealousy and resilience, eventually showing how she finds a way to shine in an unexpected role. It is a gentle, relatable choice for preschoolers and early elementary students who are learning that their identity and 'sparkle' come from within, not from the title they are given.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book handles jealousy and professional/creative disappointment in a secular, direct manner. The resolution is realistic and hopeful: Gerry doesn't get the princess role in the end, but she finds genuine joy in the role she has.
