The Book Fairy

​As part of a recent change in vision for my social media pages, I’m going to be Inspiring Young Readers. Here is my first blog post to help inspire your littlest young readers.  

I’m sure you’ve heard of the Tooth Fairy, and by now you’ve heard of my forthcoming book, The Toot Fairy. But have you heard of the Book Fairy? It’s a genius idea, and I just have to share it with you!
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The idea is that the Book Fairy visits children to leave gifts of books on special occasions. The Book Fairy may leave the book wrapped on a nightstand with a small note, for example. Like most fun family traditions, it’s ultimately up to the creativity of the Book Fairy themselves…
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Imagine you child is preparing for their first dental visit. They are nervous or not sure what to expect. Poof! The Book Fairy leaves a book just for them! They wake up to find their new book on their nightstand and eagerly run to you to read it with them. The note reads, “Sweet dear, I heard you have your first dentist appointment soon. I thought you might enjoy this book! Happy Reading, the Book Fairy.”
The Book Fairy might visit with a special book for holidays and birthdays, as well as to celebrate milestones. Here are some times the Book Fairy may want to visit:

• Birthday
• Before first dentist appointment (e.g., The Tooth Book)
• Before/shortly after a new sibling arrives
• Loss of a loved one
• New pet (e.g., how to care for them)
• Before the first day of school
• About the tooth fairy
• Tying your shoes
• Potty training
• Flower girl / ring bearer
• First communion
• Baptism
• Before a Disney vacation
• To help with a new fascination (e.g., dinosaurs)
• Just for fun!

Imagine how exciting books will be to a child who is receiving them from none other than the Book Fairy! I absolutely love this clever family tradition. Does the Book Fairy visit your family? I'd love to hear what you think in the comments!

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