The Adventures of Periwinkle Fae

Step into the magical world of The Adventures of Periwinkle Fae, a heartwarming collection of whimsical short stories featuring Periwinkle, a courageous and clever young pixie.

Nestled in the vibrant Enchanted Forest, far from the reach of noisy humans, Periwinkle embarks on delightful adventures that highlight the beauty of nature, the power of friendship, and the joy of helping others. From organizing a dazzling firefly light show to rescuing a butterfly with a broken wing, Periwinkle’s tales are filled with whimsy, wonder, and valuable life lessons. Whether she’s racing through moonlit meadows, solving the mystery of a magical dewdrop, or teaching a shy lizard how to dance, each story showcases her creativity, kindness, and determination.

Perfect for bedtime reading, this enchanting book is packed with themes of empathy, teamwork, and self-discovery. Beautifully woven narratives and vivid descriptions of the forest’s magical creatures make this a must-have for young readers and their families.

Join Periwinkle Fae on her magical adventures and discover how even the smallest pixie can make a big difference in the world!

Features:

• 26 charming stories suitable for children aged 4-9.
• Whimsical settings that spark the imagination, from glowing mushrooms to butterfly balls.
• Positive messages about overcoming challenges, celebrating differences, and embracing community.
• Ideal for bedtime or shared reading.

Genres

• Children’s Action & Adventure Books
• Children’s Fiction on Social Situations
• Children’s Folk and Fairy Tales

Fairy Tale and Bedtime Story Tropes

The Adventures of Periwinkle Fae incorporates the following commonly used, genre-specific literary devices:

• A Magical World. The story takes place in an enchanted or whimsical setting, like a forest
• Talking Animals. Animals with human-like characteristics guide, aid, or challenge the protagonist.
• A Small Hero. The protagonist is often small, young, or underestimated but achieves great things through cleverness, bravery, or kindness.
• Kindness Wins. The hero’s kindness, empathy, or generosity leads to a positive resolution.
• Moral Lessons. Stories subtly teach values like sharing, honesty, or perseverance in an age-appropriate manner.
• Adventure. The protagonist embarks on a simple yet significant adventure to solve a problem or learn something.
• Gentle Conflict and Resolution. Conflicts are mild, such as misunderstandings or small mistakes, with resolutions that soothe rather than excite
• A Soothing Tone. The story ends on a soft, reassuring note to help children transition to sleep.
• Magical Helpers. Friendly, magical figures provide guidance or assistance.
• Exploration of Nighttime Themes. Stories often take place at night and incorporate stars, the moon, or dreams to tie into the bedtime context.
• Growth Through Problem-Solving. The protagonist solves a problem using creativity or teamwork, reinforcing self-confidence.
• A Safe and Happy Ending. Every story ends with peace and reassurance.

Hashtags

#Children’sBooks, #BedtimeStories, #FairyTales, #Magic, #Adventure, #Friendship, #Nature, #IllustratedBooks, #EarlyReaders, #FamilyReading, #Pixies, #EnchantedForest

Contents

If you are a fan of the whimsical fairy tales reminiscent of Enid Blyton’s Magical World Adventure Series, Magical Bedtime Stories, and 5-Minute Modern-Day Bedtime Stories: For Building Character, then these short stories are for you:

1. The Midnight Firefly Dance When Periwinkle discovers a group of fireflies practicing for their annual light show, their lead dancer gets caught in a spider’s web, and Periwinkle must help free her before the moon rises.
2. The Smallest Helper During the forest’s annual spring cleaning, Periwinkle feels too small to help with big tasks like moving branches. She then realizes her size is perfect for detailed work like polishing dewdrops and straightening spider webs, teaching everyone that all contributions matter.
3. The Butterfly Ball When butterflies invite Periwinkle to a secret ball they are hosting, she saves the event by helping them resolve a disagreement about the decorations.
4. Leo’s Dancing Lessons A shy lizard wants to impress his friends at the Spring Festival, but doesn’t know how to dance. Periwinkle recruits a graceful grasshopper to help teach him, showing that everyone has their own unique way of moving to music.
5. The Raindrop Symphony During a spring shower, Periwinkle discovers that different-sized leaves make different musical notes when raindrops fall on them. She organizes an orchestra of frogs, crickets, and birds, using leaves as instruments to create beautiful rainy-day music.
6. The Midnight Orchestra When Periwinkle discovers a family of crickets practicing their nighttime songs, she helps them organize the forest’s first moonlight concert. Using her pixie magic to create tiny lanterns from dewdrops, she brings crickets, frogs, and musical moths together for an enchanting evening that helps a scared young cricket overcome his stage fright.
7. The Broken Butterfly Wing Periwinkle befriends a young butterfly who tears her wing on a thorny branch. While the wing heals, Periwinkle helps her friend stay positive by teaching her about all the beautiful things you can see from the ground, like tiny wildflowers and sparkling morning dew.
8. The Butterfly’s Winter Coat As autumn arrives, a late-blooming butterfly emerges from its chrysalis. Worried about the approaching cold, Periwinkle leads an expedition with spider friends to gather the softest dandelion seeds and cattail fluff, creating a cozy winter coat that helps the butterfly migrate south.
9. The Autumn Sharing Party As winter approaches, Periwinkle discovers some fieldmice haven’t stored enough food for the cold months. She organizes a community effort where animals share their surplus supplies, transforming their preparation for winter into a celebration of friendship and sharing.
10. The Winter Warming Party When an early frost threatens the forest’s smallest creatures, Periwinkle organizes a gathering where everyone works together to create a cozy underground shelter. Mice bring soft grass, beetles collect bits of fallen leaves, and spiders weave warm blankets.
11. Leo’s Swimming Lesson Periwinkle meets a lizard who’s afraid of water but needs to cross a stream to reach his family. She enlists the help of water striders to teach him how to swim, creating a fun training course with lily pads and floating leaves.
12. The Moonflower Mystery When the night-blooming moonflowers fail to open one evening, Periwinkle and a wise old moth investigate. They discover that morning glory vines are accidentally keeping the moonflower buds closed, and they work together to gently untangle them.
13. The Berry Special Birthday Periwinkle sets out to plan a birthday surprise for her best friend Pip and discovers that when she asks for help, the entire forest community eagerly contributes their unique talents to create a magical celebration far grander than she could have managed alone.
14. The Great Acorn Race Periwinkle referees an annual forest competition where fieldmice race while pushing acorns through an obstacle course. When the youngest mouse competitor loses his acorn, Periwinkle teaches him that persistence matters more than winning as they work together to find a replacement before the race begins.
15. The Firefly Lantern Race In the annual Firefly Lantern Race, Periwinkle helps larger forest animals create better lanterns by teaching them to attract fireflies with carefully arranged flowers rather than just catching them.
16. The Underground Mail Service Periwinkle helps a determined mole establish the forest’s first underground postal system, delivering messages between burrow-dwelling animals. She learns about different animals’ homes while solving the challenge of keeping paper dry in the tunnels using leaves as waterproof envelopes..
17. The Drought During a drought, Periwinkle discovers she can store morning dew in specially crafted flower-petal cups. She organizes the forest’s smallest creatures into a water conservation team, teaching them to save every precious droplet until the rains return.
18. The Lost Baby Squirrel When a baby squirrel wanders away from his family during his first above-ground adventure, Periwinkle uses her knowledge of forest paths and her ability to communicate with different animals to help him find his way home before sunset.
19. The Friendship Garden Periwinkle creates a special garden where she grows tiny flowers perfectly sized for her small animal friends. When a grumpy toad moves in nearby, she gradually wins him over by growing his favorite flowers, showing that friendship can bloom in unexpected places.
20. The Firefly Festival During the annual Firefly Festival, Periwinkle meets Flicker, a young firefly who feels inadequate because his light flickers differently from others. Instead of trying to change him, she helps him discover how his unique flickering light creates beautiful effects with moonflowers, leading to a new festival tradition and helping him find confidence in his distinctive glow.
21. The Golden Dewdrop Periwinkle discovers a glowing golden dewdrop on her favorite flower, which seems to vanish when others look for it. She embarks on a quest to uncover its secret, leading her to the heart of the Enchanted Forest.
22. The Big Storm When a fierce storm threatens the pixies’ hawthorn tree, Periwinkle uses her cleverness to protect her family and the other tree inhabitants.
23. The Crystal Cave Periwinkle and her best friend stumble upon a hidden cave filled with sparkling crystals. But they must navigate a tricky maze to escape after they wake the magical cave guardian.
24. The Mischievous Gnome When a lonely gnome starts playing pranks on the forest creatures, Periwinkle uncovers his lonely heart and helps him make friends.
25. The Fairy Ring When Periwinkle discovers an ancient fairy ring that grants wishes, she learns the importance of being careful with what she wishes for.
26. The Secret of the Whispering Tree When Periwinkle hears whispers coming from an ancient tree, she uncovers its secret — it holds the memories of the Enchanted Forest..

Words Across the Waters Book Award

Ink and Horizons Book Award