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Backyard Fairies

by Phoebe Wahl Publisher: KNOPF

Critically Recognized

A search for magic among familiar natural details

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Hardcover New English

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  • Critical praise

    Praised by Kirkus Reviews as “Delightful”

    Kirkus Reviews praised the book as delightful and noted its appeal to lovers of European folklore and the “fairy...

AlbakiReads Editorial

A search for magic among familiar natural details

A girl looks for fairies in her backyard and the woods beyond, following small clues through flowers, trees, and pebbles. The illustrations let readers spot magical creatures tucked into these scenes even as the girl remains just behind them, turning the search into a shared game of noticing. The book connects make-believe with close attention to the natural world, framing magic as something that can be hidden in plain sight. Its 32-page picture-book format centers both the girl’s search and the creatures readers can discover along the way.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 who enjoy fairy stories and magical creatures
  • Young readers who like spotting hidden details in illustrated scenes
  • Families looking for a picture book about imagination and the natural world

Themes

Imagination and playFairies and folkloreNature and observation

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Book overview

Fairies are real, and they're all around us! Award-winning author-illustrator Phoebe Wahl offers a fanciful and beautifully illustrated peek into the hidden world of fairies, sprites, and other magical creatures.

A girl searches for fairies in her backyard and the woods beyond, following little clues and traces of magic. Fairies and other magical creatures can be found on every page, hidden among the flowers, trees and pebbles. But although readers can see them, the girl keeps searching, just one step behind... In the end, it is clear (both to the girl and readers) that there is magic all around, even when it's hidden in plain sight.
Phoebe Wahl takes us deep into the world of fairies, and her vibrant, multi-textured woodland scenes are every bit as enchanting as the creatures therein. A gorgeously illustrated paean to imagination and the natural world.

"Delightful . . . This gently magical outing will appeal not only to longtime lovers of European folklore, but also to fans of the popular "fairy door" phenomenon."--Kirkus Reviews
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