A Fairy Finds Her Song

Every fairy has a gift that makes their wings grow—but Lily, a young fairy, is having trouble discovering hers. She watches her fairy friends Jasmine, who has super strength, and Sky, who can fly to extraordinary heights, excel in their talents. With the help of Jasmine and Sky, and her human friend, Willow, will Lily be able to discover what makes her special? 

Lily’s human friend, Willow, plays a pivotal role in Lily’s breakthrough. One day, Lily finds a lost bird and sings a song to communicate with it. Her song helps the little bird reunite with its mother. After witnessing this, Willow suggests that Lily’s songs may be her gift. Feeling encouraged, Lily sings songs and forms connections with frogs, bees, and butterflies. As Lily sings, her wings start to grow. 

Though she struggles, Lily never loses hope that she is destined for something great. Lily thinks, “My gift is hard to find. It must be extra special.” Her fairy friends encourage her to attempt new things, such as trying to see objects clearly in the dark, until she finds something that clicks. Lily’s determination will inspire young readers to stay curious and never give up on their own journeys to self-discovery. 

Young readers will be enchanted by the vibrant, magical illustrations that will transport them into Lily’s whimsical world. The artwork mirrors Lily’s growth throughout the story. Initially, she appears small in comparison to her fairy friends and certain animals. By the end, Lily soars high with her large, glowing wings as her three friends cheer her on. These drawings will help young readers identify Lily’s growth—both in her wing size and her character. 

Alongside these detailed illustrations, each page contains one to four short, simple sentences. The book opens with the lines “I am Lily. I am a fairy.” Beginning the story with these two sentences will help readers immediately identify and connect with the main character. Each page has one to two sentences that include sight words. The concise language makes this story accessible to young children who are beginning to read independently. 

While the simple plot is easy to follow, Bea Jackson weaves a meaningful message about individuality into the narrative. Through Lily’s journey and friendships, young readers will learn that everyone has different strengths and talents, and that with practice and perseverance, they can discover their own. A Fairy Finds Her Song is a joyful celebration of the unique gifts that we carry—and how using these gifts to help others can make the world even more magical. 

Sexual Content  

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Violence  

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Drugs and Alcohol  

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Language    

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Supernatural  

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by Madeline Hettrick