{"product_id":"the-legend-of-the-fairy-stones-9781642791969","title":"The Legend of the Fairy Stones","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Legend of the Fairy Stones\u003c\/i\u003e is folkloric fiction, scientific fact, and whimsical artwork blended beautifully in a lyrical verse-driven fairy tale.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e This unique stand-alone picture book shares the fictional legend of how real-life fairy stones were formed. Woodland lore has it that the cross-shaped stones came from the solidified tears of forest fairies the day they heard that Jesus died. \u003ci\u003eThe Legend of the Fairy Stones\u003c\/i\u003e takes readers on an upbeat journey through a land filled with joyful fairies of all varieties before twisting and turning into a world of evils and ill wills combated by a sense of fearlessness found in the spirit of the fairy stones. It’s been deemed that fairy stones repel witches, ghosts, goblins, ghouls, and all other types of ghastly fools. With its rhythmic text and classic fairy-tale style, \u003ci\u003eThe Legend of the Fairy Stones\u003c\/i\u003e cleverly integrates fantastical folklore in a collage-style montage of amazing artwork from the public domain. These very real stone crosses, officially called Staurolite, form naturally through a geothermal process known as “cruciform penetration twinning.” Alongside its elements of fantasy and whimsy, \u003ci\u003eThe Legend of the Fairy Stones\u003c\/i\u003e remains grounded in educational content with back matter that focuses sharply on STEAM and Common Core Standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis lovely tale told in rhyme makes a great read-aloud as it shares the woodland legend behind fairy stones—real cross-shaped rocks said to have formed from tears of fairies when they learned that Jesus had died. Fairies of all sorts grace the book's pages and protect against ghouls, trolls, fools, and more. Also includes facts about real-life Fairy Stones, and gorgeous illustrations hide fairy stones throughout.\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cstrong\u003eKristen Kemp\u003c\/strong\u003e, Mother, Yoga Instructor, and Author of over a dozen books for teens, including \u003cem\u003eBreakfast at Bloomingdale's \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e Redemption.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Jesus told us that stones could cry out to honor him, and indeed, fairy rocks send us a message that is ages old. Kelly White brings us an enchanting legend of small fairy rocks shaped like crosses to connect a child’s imagination to the true treasure that comes with faith in Jesus.\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cstrong\u003eKaren Whiting \u003c\/strong\u003e(www.karenwhiting.com) award-winning author, international speaker, writing coach, and treasurer, Christian Authors Network Board of DirectorsI'd never heard of staurolite before reading Kelly's beautiful book. I am captivated by her magical prose coupled with centuries of art tying the legend of the fairy stones to the death—and resurrection—of Christ.\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eNathan Whitaker\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author (\u003ci\u003eThrough His Eyes\u003c\/i\u003e with Tim Tebow, \u003ci\u003eUncommon\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Mentor Leader\u003c\/i\u003e with Tony Dungy, \u003ci\u003eRole of a Lifetime\u003c\/i\u003e with James Brown, and many other book titles)\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Legend of the Fairy Stones\u003c\/i\u003e breathes fresh life into a little-known, ages-old fairy tale. Author and collage artist Kelly Anne White cleverly wraps rhythmic verse around an astounding collection of artwork from the public domain. Although anchored in visual and oral tradition, this truly beautiful reimagining of a folkloric legend remains rich in originality.\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eKim Childress\u003c\/b\u003e, book reviewer and editor, \u003ci\u003eGirls' Life\u003c\/i\u003e magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The rhyming verses add to the magical feel of the story and make it captivating and enthralling to young readers. The images are as beautiful as the verses and for all readers who love magic, fairies, and enchantment, this book is a perfect read. I like the way the author weaves educational and informative content into the book, along with folklore and staurolite crystals in a way that is endearing and appealing. The book is not only for children because adults will also find it interesting and engaging. The legend of the fairy stones, and the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ have been tied together beautifully, making readers aware of staurolite crystals and the folklore associated with them.\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eReadersFavorite.com 5-starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morgan James Publishing llc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51359888081239,"sku":"9781642791969","price":15.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781642791969.jpg?v=1754126018","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-legend-of-the-fairy-stones-9781642791969","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}