When no one will play fairies with her, overly dramatic Leah feels so ALONE and sorry for herself that she almost misses the quiet voice trying to get her attention, in this entertaining story about newfound friendships and empathetic generosity toward other lonely souls.
When no one will play fairies with her, overly dramatic Leah feels so ALONE and sorry for herself that she almost misses the quiet voice trying to get her attention, in this entertaining story about newfound friendships and empathetic generosity toward other lonely souls. Illustrations.
Make-believe + melodrama = comedy as one dramatic little girl learns the new skill of finding a friend
Leah is looking for a friend to play fairies. But when her invitation fails to sway her classmates, Leah is left all
ALONE.
Poor Lonely Leah! Will she always be the only one standing alone in line? The only one reading fairy tales in the book corner? The AGONY of her SUFFERING is so overpowering that she almost misses the quiet voice trying to get her attention
From the creators of Percys Perfect Friend comes an entertaining new journey into social-emotional growth. Author Lana Button is an early childhood educator who has seen firsthand the struggles many kids experience learning to navigate social situations and conflictespecially if pandemic lockdowns were part of their early lives. In The Only Lonely Fairy, she tells a relatable story of someone trying to make friends and missing the mark, while Peggy Collins brings lively humor to the illustrations, letting readers know what Leah doesnt yet: that she isnt alone after all.
From the creators of Percys Perfect Friend. MelodramaticLeah goes through all the highs and lows of schoolyard rejection, a joyful newfriendship, and empathetic generosity toward other lonely souls.
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Praise for The Only Lonely Fairy
49th Shelf Spring 2024 Most Anticipated Books for Young Readers Selection
CBC Books 32 Canadian Books for Children to Check Out in Spring 2024 Selection
Teachers will find this brightly illustrated book to be a very useful tool for assuaging hurt feelings, discouraging exclusive friend groups, and guiding children to recognize options in tough social situations....An excellent resource for social-emotional learning that will be a welcome addition, particularly for classroom and school libraries.School Library Journal
Making friends in the early grades, even getting someone to play with you for a little while, can be a thorny business....Button, an early childhood educator, shows the problemand solutionin this book that can be read as a springboard for discussion....The cheerful digital illustrations play up the ironic humor beautifully....A nice resolution comes with Allie picking up Leahs discarded wings and saying yes to her invitation. An authors note gives tips on how adults can help kids make friends.Booklist
Bright artwork, dominated by pastels, shows a diverse classroom. Leah and her friends are generally presented against a plain white background, making this a good read-aloud choice. Clearly capturing the childrens emotions, the illustrations can help start conversations about whether Leahs actions are helping or hurting her chances of making a new friend and about what Allie is feeling as she watches....A simple story that will sprinkle fairy dust on budding preschool friendships.Kirkus Reviews
Children will enjoy having The Only Lonely Fairy read to them and will learn some very important tips for a very important skillhow to make a friend.CM Magazine
It's easy to feel overwhelmed in a class full of students, so it's nice to show them they aren't alone in the endeavors to find friendship....I would recommend this to school age children who are nervous about making friends. This can show them that sometimes you have to look at everyone before finding that person instead of giving up.YA Books Central
This story is brilliant! The designs for the characters really bring the emotions into the forefront, but also has a comedic elementLuminous Libro
I learned from The Only Lonely Fairy...that its important to include others.Kids BookBuzz
The Only Lonely Fairy is a beautiful picture book.Jills Book Blog
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5,000-copy print run Featured at virtual and in-person library conferences, including OLA Superconference and Reading For the Love of It Pitch to major review media, including Quill & Quire, CM Magazine, The New York Times, The Horn Book Magazine, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Publishers Weekly, and School Library Journal Digital Review Copies will be available on Edelweiss Targeted marketing to major review centers, influential bloggers, and major library system selectors Promotion on social media, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest E-newsletter promotion Classroom reading guide
Lana Button is an early childhood educator and a childrens author, educator, and entertainer who is passionate about supporting and encouraging children through entertainment. Lana began writing following a career in television and theatre. Her books, including Willow Finds a Way, have been shortlisted for the Blue Spruce Award, The Shining Willow Award, the Jean Throop IODE Award, the Rainforest of Reading Award, and more. Her most recent book is Percys Perfect Friend. Lana lives in Burlington, Ontario.
Peggy Collins is an award-winning childrens book author-illustrator with more than 35 titles to her name, including Hungry for Math: Poems to Munch On, In the Snow, and In the Garden. She has also written and illustrated for animated apps teaching math, indigenous history, and education. Peggy lives in Newburgh, Ontario with her two children.
