Rainy Day Fairies (Where Do Fairies Come From?)
Where Do Fairies Come From? Series
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The Rainy Day Fairies (Where Do Fairies Come From?) is a charming children's book written by Angela Mills that explores the origins of fairies. It follows the adventures of the Rainy Day Fairies as they discover where fairies come from, featuring beautiful illustrations and a heartwarming story. The narrative begins when the garden is wet just after the thistledown has drifted to the sky, and out of the grey clouds come shiny raindrops, each carrying a new Rainy Day Fairy.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-8
Length
22 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think fairies do when it rains?
Can you imagine where fairies might live? What does their home look like?
How do you feel when you help someone, like when the fairies help nature?
What would you do if you met a fairy during a rainy day?
Why do you think the fairies are important in the story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to use their imagination to picture the fairy world, enhancing their creative thinking.
Ask your child to draw their version of a fairy or a fairy home, connecting the story to a fun activity.
Relate the fairies' helpful actions in the story to instances where your child was helpful, making the story personally relevant.
Discuss the emotions in the book and ask your child how they feel during rainy days, fostering emotional awareness.
Use a soft and curious tone to make the discussion more inviting and less of an interrogation.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Imagination and Creativity
Explanation: In 'Rainy Day Fairies', children learn about the magical world of fairies, engaging their imagination and encouraging them to think creatively.
Real-World Application: Children can use their creativity to craft their own stories or drawings, inspired by the fairies’ adventures, enhancing their creative thinking skills.
Example Lesson: Understanding Nature
Explanation: The book explores how fairies interact with natural elements, providing a playful way to educate children about the importance of nature.
Real-World Application: Kids can be encouraged to explore their surroundings, understand the significance of different weather conditions, and observe the natural world with curiosity and respect.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Throughout the story, fairies face various challenges caused by the rainy weather, showing how they collaboratively solve problems.
Real-World Application: Children learn to think critically and work together with friends or family members to overcome obstacles in their daily lives.
Example Lesson: Empathy and Cooperation
Explanation: The fairies in the story demonstrate empathy by helping each other, teaching children the value of understanding others’ feelings and working together.
Real-World Application: This lesson can be applied to help children develop social skills, learning to cooperate and empathize with peers at school or in playgroups.
Example Lesson: Joy in Simple Things
Explanation: The book highlights how fairies find happiness in the simple pleasures of a rainy day, from the fresh smell to the sound of raindrops.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to find joy in everyday moments, appreciating the small things in life that bring happiness.