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A child's practical guide to fairies, containing references to creatures of folk tale and a sprinkle of authority that makes you wonder whether, just maybe, these little sparks of magic are actually out there in the wild places of the world waiting to be found. The opening chapters encourage exploration, with the direction to look for fairie friends out nature, to be a good steward to the rocks and growing things which are their home, and to guard hope and patience in the search. Fairies are shy little things, and if they choose to remain hidden, there's plenty of other wonders in the world to be discovered.

Then, the heart of this book lies in the descriptions of fairies. Pixies, glimmerings, salamandras, and many many more - these fairies take inspiration from tales across cultures, from green meadows to icy mountains to the watery seas. Each entry includes a full page illustration and a general description, including which other animals and fairies are their favorite friends and how to find them. Some fairies live in the deep wilderness, while others make their home just out of sight - on a beach, in the sparks of a fire, there waiting for those who dare to look.

Pick this up for the fairy lovers in search of a practical guide, or for anyone who could use a spark of creativity, a curious spirit, and a special little reason to explore the natural wonders outdoors.