🎀 Ruby's Bedtime Stories
I'm thrilled to share that Miss Ruby from Ruby's Bedtime Stories has featured a special reading of Fangs, Fairies & Follies: A Vampire's Epic Tooth Fairy Chase.
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🔍Sneak Peek
🫂 For Kids, Parents & Caregivers
Fang-tastic Quest
Nurture Bravery with Silas
Nurture Bravery with Silas
Join Silas and the Tooth Fairy
on an Unforgettable Adventure!
- Get a sneak peek inside a spooky castle and then help Silas to find the Tooth Fairy.
- Count how many different fairies Silas meets on his journey.
- Imagine what the slimy swamp feels like and what creatures might live there.
- Count how many times Silas tried something new.
- Why do you think Silas never gave up?
- Do you think the magical fairy dust tickled Silas’s face?
- Draw your version of the Tooth Fairy with her sparkly crown and wand.
- Share what you would do if you had magical fangs like Silas.
- Think about how Silas feels when he finally gets his fangs fixed.
Nurture Bravery with Silas
Nurture Bravery with Silas
Nurture Bravery with Silas
Help Your Child Overcome
Fears with "Fangs, Fairies & Follies"
- Encourage discussions with your child about never giving up, just like Silas.
- Highlight the positive message of determination and hard work winning out.
- Use Silas’s adventure as a bedtime story to comfort and provide plenty of giggles for sweet dreams.
- Have your child describe the expressions on Silas’s face and talk about why he feels that way.
- Discuss what bravery is and the importance and facing challenges head-on.
- Reinforce the idea that seeking help is a smart and brave choice.
- Engage in activities like drawing or role-playing scenes from the book to build confidence. Like trying something new or asking for assistance.
📘 For Teachers & Librarians
A Little Magic for Your Collection
A Little Magic for Your Collection
A Little Magic for Your Collection
"Fangs, Fairies & Follies"
as a Classroom Resource
- Incorporate the story into lessons about perseverance and problem-solving.
- Use the book as a prompt for creative drawing exercises about magical adventures.
- Highlight the story's rhyming scheme to teach phonetic awareness and rhyme recognition.
- Plan a themed day around the book with activities related to each scene (drawing, acting out parts, etc.).
- Use the story to explore concepts of magic, fantasy, and folklore in literature.
- Encourage students to create their own stories about a quest or adventure.
- Discuss the moral of the story. How does persistence and seeking help solve problems?
Enchanting Reads for Little Minds
A Little Magic for Your Collection
A Little Magic for Your Collection
"Fangs, Fairies & Follies"
for Your Young Patrons
- Create a themed display featuring the book, with related crafts and activities (tooth fairy, dentist, adventures, seasonal/Halloween, afraid of the dark).
- Recommend the book for children who enjoy stories about magic, adventure, mishaps and triumphs.
- Encourage kids to explore more about chasing their own dreams and/or learning more about vampires, fairies, and mythical creatures.
- Organize a reading event featuring "Fangs, Fairies & Follies" with costumes and interactive storytelling.
- Highlight the book's themes of determination and problem-solving in your library's newsletter.
- Invite a guest from a dental office to pass out toothbrushes.
- Use the book as a jumping-off point for discussions about the importance of a healthy smile.
👀 Closer Look
Front Cover
Front Cover
Front Cover
Back Cover
Front Cover
Front Cover
🌻Inspiration
🌻Author Note
Award-Winning Author Jaybie D. Releases New Children's Picture Book "Fangs, Fairies & Follies"
Austin, Texas, United States, September 2023 – Celebrated children's book author Jaybie D. is thrilled to announce the release of her latest picture book, "Fangs, Fairies & Follies."This comical adventure with unlikely characters is perfect for children ages 3 to 5. It follows the adventures of Silas, a lovable vampire on a quest to fix his flat fangs with help from the Tooth Fairy.
"Fangs, Fairies & Follies" is a playful, heartwarming, and fang-tastical rhyming story with vibrant artwork, making it an instant favorite to read again and again. Silas leaves behind his monster slippers and a comfortable castle for a grand adventure through places like a slimy swamp and snowy mountains, meeting a host of charming characters along the way. Through Silas's journey, children learn valuable lessons about determination, problem-solving, and the importance of seeking help when faced with challenges. Its underlying messages also resonate with parents and educators.
Key Information
- Title: Fangs, Fairies & Follies
- Sub-Title: A Vampire’s Epic Tooth Fairy Chase
- Author & Illustrator: Jaybie D.
- Genre: Children's Picture Book
- Ages: 3-5
- Page Count: 32
- Page Size: 8" x 10"
- LCCN: 2023913478
- Hardback: 978-1-961860-15-Paperback: 978-1-961860-17-9
- e-Book: 978-1-961860-16-2
- Awards: Golden Wizard Book Prize
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaybiedbooks/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095586218357
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/JaybieDBooks/
Author Bio
Jaybie D. is an award-winning author known for her engaging and heartwarming children's books, which celebrate creativity and positive messages. Jaybie D. offers free teacher lesson plans and videos to accompany her books at www.JaybieD.com.
Inspired by her family, friends, pets, and love for the spooky time of year, Jaybie D. crafts stories that resonate with both young and young-at-heart readers. Her books often highlight themes of self-improvement, teamwork, and positive transformation, making them valuable resources to educate, inspire, and entertain.
Author Quote
"Encourage kids to embrace challenges and never give up, just like Silas. With a bit of determination and help from friends, they can overcome any obstacle." – Jaybie D.
Samples
Sample Excerpt 1:
Once upon a time, in a spooky old castle,
A vampire named Silas, had quite the hassle.
He was a vampire, yes, with teeth white and long,
But something was amiss, his teeth were all wrong.
Sample Excerpt 2:
Silas was determined, he wouldn't give in,
He set off on a quest, with a wide vampire grin.
He searched high and low, through forest and glen,
Yet the Tooth Fairy eluded him again and again.
Sample Excerpt 3:
Silas felt a tingle, as the magic took hold,
And suddenly, his teeth were sharp and bold.
Now Silas's fangs were perfect, his smile a delight,
He thanked the Tooth Fairy with all of his might.