it was terifice

It took me years to work out why my mother gave this book to ME in particular. And I've only just worked out - aged 69 - that of course the fairy doll has no existence outside Elizabeth's mind. She is the child's inner strength that she only needs to find for everything to be all right.

Just as much a fairytale as a doll coming to life.

I was familiar with Godden's The Story of Holly and Ivy, but it wasn't until after I started reading this and getting Holly & Ivy vibes that I realized the author was the same. If you love her more famous story, you will also enjoy this one. (The siblings are a bit too mean, though.)

I read this to my 8 year old daughter after she had had a very rough morning picking fights with her older brother and responding poorly to all instructions I gave her. It seemed a fitting time.

I need to find a copy of The Fairy Doll for my own library

I loved this book because I could totally relate to Elizabeth. There are hints that Elizabeth has dyspraxia, which I have. When I was younger, I was stressed a lot because I had trouble with my motor skills, which made me stand out at school. And I am still slower at some things. But I learned that embracing your flaws and discovering your hidden talents can help you.

The fairy doll on the top of the Christmas tree becomes real to little Elizabeth. After years of not measuring up to her older siblings, Elizabeth is given the fairy doll to keep during one year. Her creativity in making a house in the forest for the doll is inspiring and reminder of the joys to be found out of doors.

Loved the little 'ting' that would ring in Elizabeth's head and give her inspiration for new challenges. Her great grandmother is a patient and thoughtful family member --reminding Elizabeth so much of her doll. Hmmmm.

The pastel, whimsical illustrations in my edition were the artwork of Adrienne Adams. Lovely!

Loved this book.

A wonderful story I wish I read as a child. It helps to understand your inner voice and improves confidence so much. Loved the magical elements of the story and that the Fairy doll was an integral part of Christmas. Loved little Elizabeth, she is four when the story begins and does have a great imagination and a loving heart

My daughter and I enjoyed this book as read aloud before bedtime. With only five short chapters, we got through it quickly. The youngest child, poor Elizabeth, wallows in a whole lot of low self-esteem, thanks to her unkind older siblings. The fairy doll, given to her by her great-grandmother, helps her access her inner strength and builds her self-confidence. Our favorite parts were the delightful descriptions of the home Elizabeth creates for her little doll. This book held many similarities to Godden's more well-known The Story of Holly and Ivy.