An enchanting STEM-and-fairy-filled picture book from the award-winning author-illustrator of The Most Magnificent Thing!
All the fairies in Pixieville believe in magic--except Esther. She believes in science.
When a forest tree stops growing, all the fairies are stumped--including Esther. But not for long! Esther knows that science can get to the root of the problem--and its solution!
Whether you believe in fairy magic or the power of science, you will be charmed by Esther, the budding fairy scientist.
SHORTLIST
| 2021 Chocolate Lily Award
SHORTLIST
| 2020 Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Book Awards
"Readers will adore smart and scrappy Esther’s indomitable spirit and the silly yet effective juxtaposition of fairy tale and scientific inquiry.” –Booklist
"Fans of Ada Twist, Scientist, by Andrea Beaty and illustrated by David Roberts (2016), and Charlotte the Scientist Is Squished, by Camille Andros and illustrated by Brianne Farley (2017), will enjoy Esther's tale. A magical addition to the STEM shelf.” –Kirkus
ASHLEY SPIRES is the author and illustrator of many books, including Fairy Science, the bestselling Magnificent series and the Binky The Space Cat series, both of which are now animated series on Treehouse. Her book Small Saul was chosen as the 2016 TD Grade One Giveaway book. She is a drinker of tea, eater of candy and lover of cats. When she is not making books, she enjoys yoga, jogging and making Swiftie-themed beaded bracelets. Ashley lives just outside Vancouver, British Columbia with her dog and far too many felines.
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An enchanting STEM-and-fairy-filled picture book from the award-winning author-illustrator of The Most Magnificent Thing!
All the fairies in Pixieville believe in magic--except Esther. She believes in science.
When a forest tree stops growing, all the fairies are stumped--including Esther. But not for long! Esther knows that science can get to the root of the problem--and its solution!
Whether you believe in fairy magic or the power of science, you will be charmed by Esther, the budding fairy scientist.
Awards
SHORTLIST
| 2021 Chocolate Lily Award
SHORTLIST
| 2020 Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Book Awards
Praise
"Readers will adore smart and scrappy Esther’s indomitable spirit and the silly yet effective juxtaposition of fairy tale and scientific inquiry.” –Booklist
"Fans of Ada Twist, Scientist, by Andrea Beaty and illustrated by David Roberts (2016), and Charlotte the Scientist Is Squished, by Camille Andros and illustrated by Brianne Farley (2017), will enjoy Esther's tale. A magical addition to the STEM shelf.” –Kirkus
ASHLEY SPIRES is the author and illustrator of many books, including Fairy Science, the bestselling Magnificent series and the Binky The Space Cat series, both of which are now animated series on Treehouse. Her book Small Saul was chosen as the 2016 TD Grade One Giveaway book. She is a drinker of tea, eater of candy and lover of cats. When she is not making books, she enjoys yoga, jogging and making Swiftie-themed beaded bracelets. Ashley lives just outside Vancouver, British Columbia with her dog and far too many felines.
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