When the review copy arrived, I read it right away to my 6 year-old granddaughter who was home from kindergarten. She's the one who picked up right away on how the main character began in black and white, and changed throughout the story into color.
For many adults, walking into a group of strangers, and feeling comfortable, remains a struggle for a lifetime. Wouldn't it be better to learn these skills while children are still young? In this book, young readers are given positive ideas on how to make new friends. Girls will especially be drawn to the fairies in this story.
From the Author: Writing this book was an immense joy that was derived from my sweet granddaughter Arya (although I am her Bushie, just like my grandmothers and great grandmothers were bushies too.)
The concept behind this book has to do with how colorful friends make life. To show this, the illustrations were an intricate part of matching the text to the events. Arya starts out black and white at the story's beginnnig and by the end of it, she turns full color and ready to start her own adventures to help others become better by showing two important traits: caring and kindness.
Enjoy!
From the Back Cover
Here's a secret just for you: making new friends is exciting! There are so many ways you can make a good friend, especially when you get a little help from others who care. Join Arya on her friend making journey.
My Author's Blog: https://middlegradeadventureandmystery.blogspot.com
