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Aryella is a messenger fairy who dreams of a world that is overflowing with joy and kindness. In the locket she wears around her neck, Aryella also holds the key to unlocking hearts to love. She spends her days working with her fairy friends to teach children what it looks like to show people and our planet how much we care. The story graces readers with the presence of eight exceptional friends, all of whom have their own interests and ideas. Aryella and her friends adore being in nature, making new friends, and exploring the hidden secrets of love. Where can it be found? How can it be expressed?
Affection is a complicated concept for adults to fathom, so it’s only natural that children would also struggle to comprehend something so abstract. Hundreds of picture books have been written about love, but few have been written in a way that teaches children what it actually means. Children who enjoy being outdoors will especially love this story. By comparing love to seeds, Tilley’s book provides children with a tangible connection between the beginnings of friendship and the flowers they see bloom every spring. Like relationships, seeds need time, attention, and commitment in order to grow, and they cannot grow without help. Aryella and her friends equip young readers to go out into the world and plant seeds of faith, hope, and love. Best of all, Tilley includes questions parents can use to start a conversation about love with their young ones. Overall, this is a delightful introduction to friendship, fairies, and the power of love.