  | Lily's dream : a fairy friendship Author: Jackson, Bea | |
| Price: $23.78 | ||
Summary:
Lily is a young fairy determined to learn to fly just like the others who soar on shimmering, jeweled-colored wings, but she's worried her own colorless wings will never lift her off the ground. Then she meets a young girl named Willow who helps her not only discover her special magic, but the truly magical gift of friendship.
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (11/01/24)
Booklist (01/01/25)
Full Text Reviews:
Other - 10/21/2024 Jackson (Claudette Colvin: I Want Freedom Now!) presents a whimsical tale about young Lily, "the only fairy who just couldn’t find her wings." While other fairies take to the skies, Lily is "the only one who knew about the beauty closer to the ground." As she trudges into the forest after a tough flying lesson, a tumble over an acorn finds her approaching a well-appointed fairy-size residence in a hollow tree, and encountering a human girl, Willow, peering inside. When Lily must return to fetch a prized possession, and Willow compassionately offers it up, the girl also proves a help with Lily’s flying trouble, even creating a miniature helmet and trampoline for Lily’s efforts. Airy digital illustrations that foreground the natural world charmingly limn the story’s fantastical components as well as its characters’ affection. Though some plot points feel left up to interpretation, readers will appreciate the young fairy’s newfound bond, confidence, and know-how-"She didn’t yet soar with the birds or the butterflies.... But with her new friend Willow cheering her on, Lily was over the moon." An author’s note concludes. Characters are portrayed with brown skin. Ages 4-8. (Jan.) - Copyright 2024
Booklist - 01/01/2025 Lily is a fairy who is a failure at flying. The other fairies have wings that look like butterflies', but Lily’s remain small and translucent. In her frustration, she spends time alone in the forest. Because she is more observant about what is happening on the ground, she's able to find an amazing house inside a hollow tree, filled with fairy-sized furnishings. Willow, a young human, built the house and is thrilled when a real fairy discovers it, and the two begin an unlikely friendship. Willow helps Lily practice flying; her support and encouragement inspire Lily to keep trying until she has success. The other fairies, including Lily’s mother, observe Lily’s growth with love. Soft, dreamlike digital illustrations in a cartoon style depict a tranquil forest home for the fairies and a detailed fairy house. The ending allows for more adventures for the two, as this appears to be the beginning of a series. While the story’s central issue is resolved somewhat easily, the wish-fulfillment aspect of befriending a fairy will appeal to many young readers. - Copyright 2025 Booklist.
