The Sun, the Moon and the Milky Way (2) (The Land of In-Between)

Step into a world where the stars, the earth, and kind souls show us the beauty and magical truth all around us and inside us.

Colorful illustrations set this meaningful chapter book apart! The pictures are as important as the words. The incredibly talented illustrator of this fairy adventure book lives in Ireland, a land rich in fairy lore! Some readers of all ages sigh with joy when they look at the pictures.

The fun characters value self-care, self-love, inclusion, forgiveness, and animal friendships. Three fairy friends explore the galaxy and hear a native folklore about how feathered Raven's grandpa stole back the sun. Amia is happy her friends have animal buddies and asks for support in finding hers after she dreams about a unicorn.

In the retold ancient Earth legend, Grandma Raven shares a secret and needs help finishing her good deed of bringing back the light to a dark world. Her grandson takes on the challenge in a Pacific Coast folklore of teamwork, determination, and forgiveness. Her brave grandson, the feathered Raven, sets out to bring back the light. Will her clues be enough? Will he ask The Great Wind for help?

Five questions or activities about the native folktale are included for teachers, homeschoolers, parents, or educators. These questions vary, embracing the child or student who is artistic, imaginative, factual, cosmos-minded, or family-focused.

A family or school can cherish this trilogy for generations.

[The story came through the author.]

Maria Forrest is a National Academy Best-Selling Author. She won an Editor's Choice Award for her chapter about balance and creativity in the November 2020 book Success, published by Celebrity Press. She has also researched and written about children, technology, and alternatives to TV.She appreciates hidden gifts, like those of a young, technical-savvy, nonspeaking adult who contributed: "Nature is the most magical fairy of all."Maria Forrest is a lifelong active learner. She studied native traditions while pursuing a Master's in Human Development and Family Life. She worked as a kindergarten teacher for decades, and the treasures closest to her heart are her fun, resourceful adult children.Her mission is to write meaningful spunky inspiring books with characters whose hearts grow for all those young at heart. If you like heart-warming books that don't preach, you might like this trilogy. Maria Forrest connects with nature during peaceful walks as the sun rises and seeks a unicorn to join her journey of wonder.

Ros Webb is an illustrator of children's books who has developed her own unique and quirky style that appeals to both young and older readers. She lives in the Irish mountains and is greatly inspired by her family, an Old English sheepdog, and a multitude of rescue cats.