But more often than not, her spells go a little bit awry and she doesn't get exactly what she's trying for. Sometimes Abby is frustrated by her mixed-up spells, but Elmo and all of her other Sesame Street friends are always delighted by what appears instead. This sweet story about perseverence, self-confidence, and friendship taps into the fairy craze and will appeal to any child who loves Sesame Street, fairies, and make-believe, and who believes in the power of magical spells. Joe Mathieu has illustrated scores of children's books in his long career, among them many, many Sesame Street titles.

• 12 pages
• Recommended reading level ages: 4-8