Fianna the Fairy

Big dreams can belong to the smallest fairy.Deep in the forests of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, in a place affectionately called the Yoop, lives Fianna-a fairy just four and a half inches tall, with a curious heart and magic she is still learning to understand.Fianna’s woodland home is filled with friends. There is Rhett, a lively red squirrel with a fondness for acorns; Hazel, a wise old wood sprite; and fairies whose special talents help care for the forest. Together, they find wonder in everyday life among the trees.But even in a magical forest, things do not always go as planned. When a powerful wind leaves the Yoop in disarray, Fianna and her friends must work together to help put their home back together. Along the way, Fianna begins to discover that helping others takes more than magic. It takes kindness, patience, and the courage to keep trying when things go wrong.As dreams of faraway places stir her imagination, Fianna faces another challenge: finding the courage to explore beyond the home she loves. With encouragement from her woodland family, she learns that growing brave enough to leave does not mean leaving love behind.Filled with colorful illustrations, gentle humor, and woodland adventures, Fianna the Fairy: Home in the Yoop celebrates friendship, belonging, and the wonder of the natural world. Its short chapters invite families to share the pleasure of reading aloud and give growing readers an enchanting world to explore.Written by former elementary educator Karen Larsen, this first book in The Fianna the Fairy Collection welcomes children ages 5-8 to a world where even the smallest fairy has something special to give.