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Cynthia Kern OBrien is the author of the "A True Story by Granny" Book Series:
• "I Used to be a Fairy": Be helpful and remember to look up!
• "The Tooth Fairy and the Baby Elf": Always be kind and apologize when you should.
• "I Don’t want to go to Preschool": Good things can come from new experiences!
Early on her book series became a Readers Favorite and multi-award-winning recipient: New York Big Book Award Distinguished Favorite, Independent Press Award, American Book Fest Parenting and Family Recommended, 2020 American Fiction Award Children’s Picture Book, Readers’ Favorite International Book Award, Winner and Story Monsters Approved, School Life Category, 1st Place Story Monsters Royal Dragonfly, Parenting Award, 1st Place Story Monsters Purple Dragonfly Award, Picture Books 6 & Older
OBrien finds inspiration for her writing in her grandchildren and their worldview, aspiring to teach young readers caring, and kindness for people, and animals of all stripes.
She resides in California with her husband and Yorkshire mix, Pickles.
Reviewed by Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers' Favorite
Chloe is very excited. When she woke up this morning, one of her front teeth was loose. She had to tell Granny right away. You see, Granny used to be a fairy and she was friends with Gwen the Tooth Fairy. Chloe was told to be patient; the tooth would come out in its own time. And it did, while Chloe and Granny were enjoying a picnic in the garden. In fact, it went flying into the flowers and was a challenge to find. Even the family dog pitched in to help. The drama didn’t end when the tooth was safely recovered. More adventures followed, some of which left Chloe in tears, which quickly changed to laughter. And the adventure really centered around the mischievous baby elves.
Cindy OBrien’s picture book story, The Tooth Fairy and the Baby Elf…a True Story by Granny, is a rollicking tale, full of fun, adventure, fairies and elves and a little girl named Chloe. The plot develops well and the characters are described with fun and care. The illustrations are lovely and set the tone for the story. Young readers will enjoy reading about Chloe’s Tooth Fairy adventures, and they’ll share a few laughs as they learn, as did Chloe, that things don’t always happen when and how they should. We have to adjust to changes and unexpected obstacles presented to us in life and find something humorous to make things all right again. This is a charming story, full of warmth, love and a little bit of humor and adventure.
