Influenced by writers and artists from the Victorian era, this lovely anthology introduces children to all kinds of fairies: elves, pixies, leprechauns and hobgoblins. The collection of stories, poems and snippets of fairy lore come from Britain and Ireland. AGES: 6-10 ? Imaginative development: Thoughtfully crafted and teeming with magic and adventure, each of these stories will inspire young readers to imagine and act out adventures of their own ? A gift for young faery-lovers: With fascinating historical and literary details about faery customs and lore ? Story CD: Narrated by the author, the audio casts its own spell and will transport young readers to a world of pixies, dragonflies and faery magic AUTHOR: Tanya Robyn Batt is a freelance arts educator, using her huge collection of costumes to inspire and entertain audiences. Tanya has also written 'The Faery's Gift' and 'The Princess and the White Bear King' for Barefoot Books. She lives on Waiheke Island, New Zealand. ARTIST: Gail Newey graduated in illustration at Manchester Metropolitan University and still makes her home in the city. She takes her inspiration from the Pre-Raphaelites and paints enamel boxes as well as illustrating children's books. REVIEWS: "Sumptuously illustrated" ? The Daily Telegraph ***With Storytime CD***
