Fairies and the Global Tree to the Rescue: A Tale of the Fairy Flu

When the Global Tree begins to rumble and shake, frightening the fairies of Fairyville Hollow, the fairies ask, "What's going on?" They are worried when so many at Fairyville Hollow are becoming ill. They seek help from the Global Tree, the Fairy Council, and their Fairy Godmother. The fairies are told by their elders to wear a mask and wash their hands and "pixie wings"--and no more travel till this ends. They are also told to help out their good Fairyville neighbors, but not to get to near. Will the advice they hear help them to stay safe from the "fairy flu"?

The story parallels today's health circumstances but in a version suitable for children. The story can be used as a platform for discussion with children age's four to nine. The timing of this book is no coincidence. The truth is--FAIRIES ARE HERE TO HELP! So what is the secret message they want to share with children around the world? Find out in this timely tale. The book includes back material regarding "Fairy Lore". The section includes topics such as the history of fairies, fairy wings, size, abilities, life-span, and what fairies like and dislike.

Carol is an award-winning author and Amazon bestseller. As an educator for over thirty years, she holds a Masters in Library and Information Science from Wayne State University and a Masters in Educational Technology from Michigan State University. However, her first degree was from Western Michigan University, majoring in English. Her mission is to bring awareness to the current issues of diversity, the environment, and social health.

Lori Taylor is a Michigan artist/author/illustrator. As a child growing up among the pines and ponds of Clarkston, Lori knew that drawing, writing, nature, books, and science would be her life. She is a freelance illustrator, has created many children's educational exhibits for Michigan nature centers, and selected as artist-in-residence for the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park and the Literacy Legacy Fund of Michigan. Her books were selected as a "Great Lakes, Great Reads" from the Historical Society of Michigan and her illustration has won awards at Michigan art fairs.