Discover the magic of STEM in this 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, author and illustrator of numerous funny books for children including Fairy Science, The Most Magnificent Thing and the Binky the Space Cat series, was born and raised in BC with eight cats and a dog. After spending some time living in Toronto and Saskatoon, she has returned to the BC life, living in Ladner with three cats, one dog and a man. When she is not running or bike riding or over-scheduling herself, she makes children's books, many of which have won numerous awards, including Ontario's Silver Birch Express, the Atlantic Province's Hackmatack, Saskatchewan's Shining Willow and BC's Chocolate Lily Award.
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Discover the magic of STEM in this 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
Author
Ashley Spires, author and illustrator of numerous funny books for children including Fairy Science, The Most Magnificent Thing and the Binky the Space Cat series, was born and raised in BC with eight cats and a dog. After spending some time living in Toronto and Saskatoon, she has returned to the BC life, living in Ladner with three cats, one dog and a man. When she is not running or bike riding or over-scheduling herself, she makes children's books, many of which have won numerous awards, including Ontario's Silver Birch Express, the Atlantic Province's Hackmatack, Saskatchewan's Shining Willow and BC's Chocolate Lily Award.
View titles by Ashley Spires
