My son is almost 4, and the paci is the only part of growing up he has fought me on. He only uses it at nap time and bedtime but even the mention of the pacis going away would through him into crying fits. However, this book (and explaining the paci fairy is friends with the tooth fairy and Santa Claus) changed the game. We did the process over about a month. Read the book every other night, then left 2 of his 4 paci’s the first night (the paci fairy left a note and a new book he’d been wanting about fire trucks) and then a couple days later he was ready to leave his final 2 pacis out (he got another letter from the fairy and a toy fire truck to go with his book). It was such an easy transition and now he just says night night to the paci fairy and his pacis before bed and out he goes.
The story itself is kind, understanding of the struggle, encouraging, and just what kids need – to know it’s a little scary/sad to give up being a baby, but equally exciting to be a big kid! I even teared up the first time I read it. Would recommend this story to anyone who asked.
“Clever and helpful book”
Nice story and illustrations, and helpful content for parents at the end. The book is cleverly written so that you can replace the printed word "paci" with whatever your kid calls the pacifier without affecting the story and rhyming pattern (my son calls his paci...
“Growing up is hard to do”
Pacita is the binky fairy that helps ease the transition of growing up and giving up your pacifier. You cannot see Pacita, but she is there to give caring words of love and affection. Her job is complete when the child no longer misses their binky. Reading this with...
“A cute little picture book about learning to give up your pacifier”.
This is a cute little picture book about learning to give up your pacifier. Its simple and sweetly illustrated. I highly recommend it for parents with little ones who won't give up their pacifier.
“A wonderful book to help parents and guardians to ween their children from using a pacifier”.
Pacita the Pacifier Fairy by Charlotte Attry is a wonderful book to help parents and guardians to ween their children from using a pacifier. The beautifully illustrated story encourages children to not use their pacifier anymore. Also, I enjoyed all the tips, advice,...
“I found myself wishing that this book had been in the world when my son was a toddler”
“As I was reading Pacita The Pacifier Fairy, I found myself wishing that this book had been in the world when my son was a toddler. This is a wonderful story that teaches small children (and their parents) how to find the bravery needed to part with their beloved...
“Pacita the Pacifier Fairy is a vibrant and essential book for parents who have toddlers and young children”
“Pacita the Pacifier Fairy is a vibrant and essential book for parents who have toddlers and young children, whether or not those children use a pacifier. This story about Pacita's magical powers will put your children--and you too!--on the path to a life without...
“A helpful, encouraging read for kids at a crucial life stage.”
A fairy encourages children to give up their pacifiers in Attry, Febvre, and Lawson’s picture book, illustrated by Huette (Rare Patients in the Waiting Room, 2012, etc.). Pacita, a dark-haired, light-skinned, humanlike fairy, visits anthropomorphic animal children...
“A precious tool in overcoming the binky!”
“Leaving behind the pacifier can be a daunting task for children and parents alike. Fortunately, Pacita the Pacifier fairy can come to the rescue. Beyond the clever story and engaging illustrations, the promise of giving up the beloved pacifier in exchange for a...