This is a beatiful book, full of gorgeous drawings, fold outs, and removable tidbits. My 9 year old boy loves it. I imagine that a girl would love it even more, as it is a bit feminine.
The story is great, a lady watches her friends house and gardens over an extended time and slowly becomes aware of the fairies that live there.
Along with the fanciful fairy tales and beatiful art, there are real facts strewn through the book about things such as plants and butterflies.
The one potential problem with the book is that it is written in a tiny cursive that even I, an experienced nurse used to reading doctor's writing, have had problems with in a spot or two. My son could not read it at all even though he knows cursive. I had to read it aloud to him.
It is an excellent read aloud for good quality time, and it has high entertainment value and a bit of educational value as well.
I'd give it a 5 for content, but because of the writing - which does add to the artistic look of the book but detracts from a child's autonomy in enjoyment, I'm giving it a 4 instead.