FINDING FAIRIES

Uncover the fantastic secrets of the fairy world through real-world mythology and how-tos (including crafts, recipes, songs, and games) for befriending the fay folk. Finding Fairies offers kids (of all ages) a distinctive, comprehensive guide to imaginatively engage with the hidden, magickal world we live in.

Finding Fairies is a lush, colorful, comprehensive guide that has charmed and intrigued kids and adults alike for over twenty years. This fully expanded and updated paperback edition of this perennial favorite once again brings the gorgeous illustrations of fay folk, their legends, their habits, and the secrets to befriending them all into a fun, interactive package for a new generation of fairy believers. You’ll discover how to play fairy games, make fairy food, plant a fairy garden, even throw a fairy party. This enchanting collection offers you over thirty unique ways to commune with our fairy neighbors, because if you know how to hobnob with a goblin or party with a sprite, you'll find yourself in good company!

Authors and world travelers Michelle Roehm McCann and Marianne Monson detail the fairy lore spanning six continents, while the original illustrations of David Hohn meld with a fully updated design to reflect the distinctive beauty and traditions of each culture’s fairies. Delve into the rich folklore and mythologies of many cultures, from the remote jungle waterfalls of Mexico to the scented peach groves of China to the hot savannas of Africa, reader's will learn that fairies can be discovered in every corner of the world, even in your own home.

Michelle Roehm McCann and Marianne Monson have been writing and editing children's books for over tweny years. Ever since they were little girls, they have been fascinated by fairies and spent years traveling the world collecting stories for this book. They both live in Portland, Oregon.

David Hohn studied illustration at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore. Finding Faries was his first picture book he ever illustrated. David owes an enormous debt of gratitude to all the fairies who stood still long enough for their portraits to be painted for this book.