Sienna, the Cowgirl Fairy: Trying to Make it Rain - Second Edition

by Alayne Kay Christian, Brian Martin (Illustrator)

Overview

An award winner from the time it left the pen, this is the first book in the Sienna, the Cowgirl Fairy chapter book series. Sienna is not your normal cowgirl. She’s half human and half fairy! But Sienna wants nothing to do with fairies. When her ma sends her to fairy camp instead of cowgirl camp, she ain’t none too happy. Not only must she deal with cliquish fairies who reject her spunky spirit and outspoken ways, she must also noodle out how to help Mother Nature end the Texas drought. Can Sienna balance cowgirling with some tried ’n’ true fairy skills to both fit in and make it rain?

This is a book about perseverance, friendship, and teamwork. In addition to being delightfully entertaining, this book may help children learn tolerance with the message that people who appear to be different from you can be very much like you. It may also help children who are struggling with identity or self-acceptance. A fun book for children with interest in cowgirls, fairies, magic, horses, rainmaking, or Texas.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780981493862
Publisher:	Blue Whale Press
Publication date:	05/31/2018
Series:	Sienna, the Cowgirl Fairy , #1
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	168
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.39(d)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

About the Author

Alayne Kay Christian is an award-winning children's book author. She is the creator and teacher of a picture book writing course, Art of Arc. Her picture book "Butterfly Kisses for Grandma" and Grandpa received the Mom's Choice Awards gold medal and an IPPY Awards silver medal. She is a professional picture book and chapter book critique writer, and she works in Julie Hedlund's 12 x 12 group as a critique ninja. Alayne is a graduate of the Institute for Children's Literature and she has spent the last ten years studying under some of the top names in children's literature.

Brian started his career as an internationally syndicated cartoonist following his graduation from the Savannah College of Art and Design. During that time, he also created his own comic strip, Creek. He quickly channeled his love for his work as a professional illustrator and comic cartoonist into storytelling and writing of children's picture books. To date, Brain has illustrated over 20 published children's books, including his first authored and illustrated book, "Lippy Lisbey's Monster Lie". Brian will gladly tell anyone that being a children's book illustrator has been an amazing experience for him, and as a result, he is constantly looking for opportunities to bring stories to life for both children and parents to enjoy. When Brian isn't busy making art, he can be found playing with his four kids in historic Richmond, Virginia.

Editorial Reviews

“A rollicking mash-up of whimsy and toughness. Sienna has a strong voice and a big heart. My children enjoyed riding along with her on this adventure!” Hannah Holt, Author

“Kids need great role models...and girls, especially, need to find strong female characters in the books they read. Sienna, the Cowgirl Fairy to the rescue!!!!! This fun-filled action-packed chapter book will delight every girl and plenty of boys, too. The boot-stomping antics never stop as Sienna tries to adjust to Fairy Camp. And when she sets her sights on making it rain, it's her biggest challenge ever. This is definitely a page turner that kids will enjoy reading as well as listening to. I can't wait for the sequel!” Vivian Kirkfield, Author

“This story is for anyone who has ever felt like they don't quite fit in.” Tonya Calvert, Author

“A cowgirl fairy? What's not to love? I immediately fell in love with Sienna's unique voice and strong personality. Readers will get hooked following the adventures of this strong willed, but loving character. The melding of cowgirl and fairy is flawless and is relatable to children who sometimes have trouble figuring out who they really are. On top of all of that, readers learn a little science! I can't wait to read the next installment!” Ellen L., Author

“This is a good story about girl-power and how working together with others can help solve problems that may seem too big for one person (or one kid in this case) to tackle.” Teresa Robeson, Author

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