Little Renee of Sunshine and the Everkind Tales by Gael J.B. Orr - [Book Review]

Book Details:

Title: Little Renee of Sunshine and the Everkind Tales

Author, Illustrator: Gael J.B. Orr

Genre: Children's short stories, Fairy stories, Fantasy, Fiction

Publisher: Thistle and Star Ventures

Print Length: 76 pages

Source: A review copy from the author through Booksirens

Blurb:

Step into the glowing world of Everkind, where Little Renee of Sunshine and her fairy daughters discover that even small adventures can lead to big heart lessons. This collection brings together three magical tales filled with laughter, wonder, and gentle wisdom for growing hearts.

In A Recipe for The Whisperberry Pie, Peyton and Penelope learn that patience can be just as important as sugar when enchanted berries start singing and the pie takes on a life of its own.

In The Naming Tree, both sisters face teasing words and tangled feelings. With the help of a wise, shimmering tree deep in the forest, they learn how to understand hurtful names, choose kinder thoughts, and remember who they truly are.

In A Glade of Gentle Hearts, friends Tobin and Junie wander into a glowing clearing where gentleness becomes a brave and powerful choice, showing that kindness can guide even the trickiest moments.

These Everkind Tales are stories filled with kindness, belonging, and emotional strength. They invite children to slow down, breathe, and let their hearts shine from within. Filled with whimsy, emotional courage, and magical fairy charm, this collection is perfect for bedtime or storytime. A comforting read for children ages 4 to 12 and for anyone who believes that kindness and love are quiet kinds of magic.

A lovely gift for young readers who enjoy fairy worlds, whimsical adventures, and heart-centered tales they can return to again and again.

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My Review:

This book has 3 stories, which are warm and filled with kindness. These are great stories to read to kids during bedtime. They teach how to process their emotions liek when someone teases them/ when they get angry, how to show kindness. The stories are very sweet. 

I loved the first story, 'A Recipe for Trouble: The Whispreberry Pie' - It's funny and entertaining throughout. The second one - naming Tree felt lengthy. I think it suits kids more than 6+ yrs. The third one - The Glade of Gentle Hearts is a beautiful story which shows what kindness actually means. 

The illustrations are fantastic. I even love the designs on each page. There is a wonderful poem at the end. Also, a game to play with friends.

What is great?

It is great how these stories teach kids how to process emotions and how to show kindness. The illustrations are very well done, and they show the emotions well. The fairies look cute.

What might have been better?

Stories are lengthy, so little kids from 4 to 6 yrs age might get bored. 

My Rating: 4/5

About the Author:

Gael J. B. Orr writes stories that explore how kindness, belonging, and emotional strength shape who we become. She began writing fairy stories for the neighborhood children, who reminded her how much truth hides inside imagination. Each story in Little Renee of Sunshine and the Everkind Tales grew from real questions about belonging, courage, and how we come to define ourselves. Her work invites both children and adults to rediscover emotional intelligence through imagination, humor, and heart...and a whole lot of pixie dust!

Until next time,