The Book of Fairies - Hardcover

by Susie Spikol (Author), Reina Metallinou (Illustrator)

Discover the enchanting world of fairies and how to find them in secret hiding places you would never expect.

Meet the Earth, Air, Fire, and Water fairies! From rainbows in bubbles to dandelion seeds on the wind, come meet the wee folk who enchant our everyday world. Wake with dainty Auroras who paint the sky each dawn. Let the rascally wind fairies dance up some mischief in your life and open your heart to the dear Brownies who keep your home tidy and your garden growing.

Search for secret fairy signs in snowflakes and the sparkle of a stone. Find out which animals are best friends to each fairy, which fairies have dragon blood in their veins, and how to spot these charming beings in your neighborhood. Which enchanted fairy are you most like?

Look inside and discover:

• How to make friends with the fairies that live around your home
• That pigs really do fly, with the help of a little pixie dust
• The best jokes to share with cheeky Knockers
• How to make a wish on a magical fairy feather
• A wildflower that opens the gate to the fairy realm

Author Biography

Susie Spikol is a naturalist at the Harris Center for Conservation Education in Hancock, New Hampshire. A lifelong animal lover, Susie now helps people of all ages connect with the natural world. She is the author of The Animal Adventurer's Guide (Roost Books, 2002) and Forest Magic for Kids: How to Find Fairies, Make a Secret Fort, and Cook Up an Elfin Picnic. You can find her at www.susiespikol.com.