Finding Fairies

Uncover the fantastic secrets of the fairy world through real-world mythology and how-tos (including crafts, recipes, songs, and games) for befriending the fay folk. Finding Fairies offers kids (of all ages) a distinctive, comprehensive guide to imaginatively engage with the hidden, magickal world we live in.

Step into the hidden world of fairies!

First published in 2001, Finding Fairies has enchanted kids and adults alike for more than two decades with its lush illustrations, fascinating folklore, and imaginative ways to explore the world of the fay. Expanded and updated in 2022, this beloved guide brings together fairy legends and traditions from around the globe with more than thirty crafts, recipes, songs, games, and activities designed to bring a little everyday magic into your own world.

Discover how to plant a fairy garden, make fairy food, play fairy games, throw an unforgettable fairy party, and much more. Along the way, you’ll meet an extraordinary cast of magical beings and uncover their legends, habits, homes, and traditions. After all, if you know how to hobnob with a goblin or party with a sprite, you’ll find yourself in very good company!

Authors and world travelers Michelle Roehm McCann and Marianne Monson take readers on an enchanting journey through fairy folklore and mythology spanning six continents. Travel from the jungle waterfalls of Mexico to the fragrant peach groves of China and the sweeping savannas of Africa, discovering how cultures around the world have imagined magical beings and the hidden realms they inhabit.

Brought vividly to life through David Hohn’s gorgeous illustrations, Finding Fairies is part folklore collection, part activity book, and part invitation to look at the world with a little more wonder. Whether you’re a longtime fairy believer or simply curious about the stories and traditions surrounding the fay, you may discover that magic can be found in every corner of the world—even your own backyard.