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Wild Fairies #2: Lily's Water Woes

Part of Wild Fairies

Author Brandi Dougherty
Illustrated by Renée Kurilla
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RH Childrens Books | Rodale Kids
5.5"W x 7.25"H x 0.29"D  
On sale Feb 12, 2019 | 96 Pages | 9781635651348
Grades 1-4
Reading Level: Lexile 550L | Fountas & Pinnell N
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Prepare your wings and listen closely: the wild fairies are now in bloom and popping up in a forest near you!

Lily's Water Woes follows wild fairy (and mermaid) Lily, who is feeling left out. While her fairy friends get to travel to beautiful beaches and lush forests, Lily is always stuck at home, unable to be away from the water for very long. Her froggy pal, Splash, tries his best to cheer her up, but Lily still wishes she could stay out late and play like the other fairies. Wanting to help their friend, the fairies come together to build an awesome surprise for Lily that just might make it easier for her to travel beyond her small pond.
Brandi Dougherty View titles by Brandi Dougherty
Renée Kurilla is the illustrator of the #1 New York Times bestselling Just Because and has also written and illustrated her own stories, including It's Fall!; One Springy, Singy Day; and The Flower Garden, to name a few. She enjoys looking back on fond memories like Yesterday but is constantly chasing dreams like Tomorrow! Renée lives in Massachusetts with her husband, their daughter, and a puppy named Yoshi. Find out more about her books at kurillastration.com. View titles by Renée Kurilla
It was a warm spring morning. The wild fairies flitted around the Great Hall of Sugar Oak. Buds of green were popping up all over their beautiful, old oak tree home. The sun danced between the branches. And everybody talked at once.
“I liked the hazelnut stew best,” Thistle said. His purple hair stood out sharply, just like his spiky wings.
“Don’t forget the honey cakes!” Daisy said. The white petals of her dress swished back and forth as she spoke. “They were so yummy!”
They were talking about the Blossom Bash. It was the forest’s big festival to celebrate the first bloom of spring. And the wild fairies were the hosts this year. They had been worried about decorating Sugar Oak in time, but thanks to Daisy, it was a huge success and everybody had the best time!
“The entertainment was amazing,” said Dahlia. Her squirrel friend, Peanut, bobbed his head in agreement.
“Yes!” Heather nodded. “Celosia’s song was so wonderful.”
“Thank you,” Celosia said and smiled. “But Lily’s dance was my absolute favorite.”
Lily put her hand to her heart. “Aw, thanks, C! I’ve already started working on a new water routine.” Lily swirled her hands in the air, mimicking her movements through the water. “This one is going to have an even bigger splash finale than the one at Blossom Bash!” Lily told her friends.
“I love it already!” Poppy said.
Just then Lily’s frog friend, Splash, croaked. “You’re right, Splash. We’d better get back to the pond.” Since Lily was a wild fairy and a mermaid, she couldn’t be away from the water for very long. “See you tomorrow, everyone.” Lily climbed onto Splash’s back, and he hopped out the door of the Great Hall.
“Bye, Lily! Bye, Splash!” the wild fairies called.
Copyright © 2019 by Brandi Dougherty. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.

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Prepare your wings and listen closely: the wild fairies are now in bloom and popping up in a forest near you!

Lily's Water Woes follows wild fairy (and mermaid) Lily, who is feeling left out. While her fairy friends get to travel to beautiful beaches and lush forests, Lily is always stuck at home, unable to be away from the water for very long. Her froggy pal, Splash, tries his best to cheer her up, but Lily still wishes she could stay out late and play like the other fairies. Wanting to help their friend, the fairies come together to build an awesome surprise for Lily that just might make it easier for her to travel beyond her small pond.

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Brandi Dougherty View titles by Brandi Dougherty
Renée Kurilla is the illustrator of the #1 New York Times bestselling Just Because and has also written and illustrated her own stories, including It's Fall!; One Springy, Singy Day; and The Flower Garden, to name a few. She enjoys looking back on fond memories like Yesterday but is constantly chasing dreams like Tomorrow! Renée lives in Massachusetts with her husband, their daughter, and a puppy named Yoshi. Find out more about her books at kurillastration.com. View titles by Renée Kurilla

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It was a warm spring morning. The wild fairies flitted around the Great Hall of Sugar Oak. Buds of green were popping up all over their beautiful, old oak tree home. The sun danced between the branches. And everybody talked at once.
“I liked the hazelnut stew best,” Thistle said. His purple hair stood out sharply, just like his spiky wings.
“Don’t forget the honey cakes!” Daisy said. The white petals of her dress swished back and forth as she spoke. “They were so yummy!”
They were talking about the Blossom Bash. It was the forest’s big festival to celebrate the first bloom of spring. And the wild fairies were the hosts this year. They had been worried about decorating Sugar Oak in time, but thanks to Daisy, it was a huge success and everybody had the best time!
“The entertainment was amazing,” said Dahlia. Her squirrel friend, Peanut, bobbed his head in agreement.
“Yes!” Heather nodded. “Celosia’s song was so wonderful.”
“Thank you,” Celosia said and smiled. “But Lily’s dance was my absolute favorite.”
Lily put her hand to her heart. “Aw, thanks, C! I’ve already started working on a new water routine.” Lily swirled her hands in the air, mimicking her movements through the water. “This one is going to have an even bigger splash finale than the one at Blossom Bash!” Lily told her friends.
“I love it already!” Poppy said.
Just then Lily’s frog friend, Splash, croaked. “You’re right, Splash. We’d better get back to the pond.” Since Lily was a wild fairy and a mermaid, she couldn’t be away from the water for very long. “See you tomorrow, everyone.” Lily climbed onto Splash’s back, and he hopped out the door of the Great Hall.
“Bye, Lily! Bye, Splash!” the wild fairies called.
Copyright © 2019 by Brandi Dougherty. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.

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