To sum it up: A beautiful little girl named Lila lived in a simple house tucked deep in a magical forest. The only thing that made Lila different from the other kids in the town was that she could see and talk to the fairies that lived in the trees, flowers, and streams of the forest. From the moment Lila was born, everyone who met her was enchanted by her beautiful aura. Her parents were humble and worked hard. They were amazed by their daughter's amazing skills because she seemed to be having passionate talks with friends who weren't there at the beginning. As Lila got older, her friendship with the fairies grew stronger. They helped her learn the secrets of the forest. After being drawn to her kind heart and willingness to help, the fairies showed her the delicate beauty of their land, where fireflies danced in patterns and flowers sang in the wind. At the times she met the fairies, Lila was speechless with amazement. She sat under a big oak tree and listened to stories about old magic and immortal knowledge. She eagerly took in what they had to teach her. She became more connected to the forest and learned more about how complicated it was. Lila found a hidden area in the middle of the forest one sunny morning. It was centered around a tall old tree that was full of bright flowers. The fairies had given hints about what it meant, and when Lila got close, she touched one of the bright petals and felt a warm, tingling feeling. As the fairies appeared, their wings flashing with bright light, she learned what her fate was as the guardian of the old tree. Even though she was tired, Lila got to work. All of the forest's species, big and small, found a new balance while she watched over it. There was music in the woods, and both predators and prey lived together. More people came to the forest in search of magic as word spread about Lila's amazing link. Lila welcomed them warmly and taught them about compassion and how everything is connected. She also told them about the magic of the forest. Because of Lila's unwavering love and the fairies' direction, the forest went from being a dangerous place to stay alive to a safe place where all living things could thrive. Her legacy lives on, telling people of the power of love, wonder, and the beautiful world just beyond the everyday. She also encourages future generations to see the magic in the everyday. This is how the story starts: A little girl named Lila lived in a cute house that was tucked away in the middle of a beautiful forest. Lila was different from the other kids in her town. Being able to see and talk to the fairies that lived in the woods made her stand out from her friends and make her unique. From the moment Lila was born, it was clear that she was different in some way. Most men wouldn't guess that her curious eyes were hiding something strange from them. Her parents, who were simple and hardworking, were amazed by how smart and talented their daughter was. They were amazed as she laughed and talked with her friends who weren't there. As Lila got bigger, her friendship with the fairies grew stronger. She spent her days walking around the magical forest and listening to her ghost friends' sweet whispers. The fairies were drawn to Lila's pure and loving heart, and they then showed her the secret treasures of their world. They showed her how beautiful their world was, with fireflies whirling in perfect time with each other and flowers singing symphonies to the wind. All the time, Lila was amazed and thrilled when she met fairies. She was often seen curled up under the big oak trees, listening carefully as the fairies’ told stories of old-fashioned wisdom and beauty. They told her everything she needed to know about the forest, from the calming music that could calm even the most irritated spirits to the healing powers of certain plants. Lila devoured their lessons with a fierce hunger for knowledge. Her never-ending curiosity drove her to seek a deeper understanding. Lila was going deeper into the forest one sunny morning when she came across a faraway glen that was lit up with soft golden light. In the middle of it all was a tall, old tree whose branches were covered with sparkling flowers that gave off a lovely glow. The fairies had talked about this tree in low, polite tones, and Lila knew what they were talking about. Lila went deeper into the bush, and the path in front of her seemed to be full of hope. In front of them, in the old valley, tall trees whispered stories as their branches crossed each other like guards. She felt like her heart was racing as each step brought her closer to the magic that had drawn her there since she was a kid. The secret glen opened up in front of her like a scene from a dream, bathed in the soft, warm light of the sun. In the middle of this holy place, a beautiful tree with ethereal flowers on its old branches stood. The fairies had talked about this tree in low, polite tones, and when Lila looked at it, she couldn't breathe.

From 2008 Newbery Medalist Laura Amy Schlitz comes an exhilarating new adventure -- and a thoroughly original fairy who is a true force of nature. (Ages 7-11) What would happen to a fairy if she lost her wings and could no longer fly? Flory, a young night fairy no taller than an acorn and still becoming accustomed to her wings -- wings as beautiful as those of a luna moth -- is about to find out. What she discovers is that the world is very big and very dangerous. But Flory is fierce and willing to do whatever it takes to survive. If that means telling others what to do -- like Skuggle, a squirrel ruled by his stomach -- so be it. Not every creature, however, is as willing to bend to Flory’s demands. Newbery Medal winner Laura Amy Schlitz and world-renowned illustrator and miniaturist Angela Barrett venture into the realm of the illustrated classic -- a classic entirely and exquisitely of their making, and a magnificent adventure.

"Luminous, empowering, and full of heart-healing truths, this is a novel that belongs on every shelf."—Katherine Applegate, Newbery Award winning author For fans of Crenshaw and When You Trap a Tiger comes the extraordinary tale of a headstrong girl and the magical dictionary she hopes will explain the complicated feelings she can't find the right words for—or erase them altogether. Zia remembers the exact night the Shadoom arrived. One moment she was laughing with her best friends, and the next a dark room of shadows had crept into her chest. Zia has always loved words, but she can’t find a real one for the fear growing inside her. How can you defeat something if you don’t know its name? After Zia’s mom announces that her grouchy Greek yiayia is moving into their tiny apartment, the Shadoom seems here to stay. Until Zia discovers an old family heirloom: the C. Scuro Dictionary, 13th Edition. This is no ordinary dictionary. Hidden within its magical pages is a mysterious blue eraser shaped like an evil eye. When Zia starts to erase words that remind her of the Shadoom, they disappear one by one from the world around her. She finally has the confidence to befriend Alice, the new girl in sixth grade, and to perform at the Story Jamboree. But things quickly dissolve into chaos, as the words she erases turn out to be more vital than Zia knew. In this raw, funny, and at times heartbreaking middle grade debut, Bree Barton reveals how—with the right kind of help—our darkest moments can nudge us toward the light.

Kristen is in for a surpise when she sets out to build a fairy house in the woods.

Tender Morsels is a dark and vivid story, set in two worlds and worrying at the border between them. Liga lives modestly in her own personal heaven, a world given to her in exchange for her earthly life. Her two daughters grow up in this soft place, protected from the violence that once harmed their mother. But the real world cannot be denied forever—magicked men and wild bears break down the borders of Liga’s refuge. Now, having known Heaven, how will these three women survive in a world where beauty and brutality lie side by side?

Fairies are all around us - you just need to look carefully and you'll see signs of them everywhere. Written and compiled by the esteemed botanist Professor Arbour, prepare to be amazed as we discover everything there is to know about the natural history of fairies.