Fairy Science
By Ashley Spires
The Story
In a village where every fairy believes in magic, one small fairy trusts science instead — and when a forest tree mysteriously stops growing, her curiosity may hold the answer.
Why It's Special
For the kid who asks 'but why?' about everything and wants proof, not just pixie dust, Esther is the fairy who gets it.
- Big idea: Curiosity and careful observation are their own kind of magic.
- Vibes: Whimsical but grounded, curious, quietly confident.
Perfect For Kids Who
- love asking how and why things work
- enjoy fairy tales with a clever twist
- are working on trusting their own ideas even when others disagree
- respond well to stories that mix fantasy with real-world thinking
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: What do you think Esther did first when she noticed the tree had stopped growing?
- Imagination: If you were a fairy in Pixieville, would you believe in magic, science, or both?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think Esther felt being the only fairy who didn't believe in magic?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever noticed something strange, like a plant not growing, and wondered why?
- Big ideas: Do you think magic and science can both be true at the same time?
