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The Legend of the Fairy Stones

Library Binding |English |1642791962 | 9781642791969

The Legend of the Fairy Stones

Library Binding |English |1642791962 | 9781642791969
Overview

Sharing for the first time ever in storybook format the word-of-mouth woodland lore of how cross-shaped Staurolite minerals formed, White gracefully incorporates lyrical verse and beautiful artwork to tell the whimsical tale of fairies' teardrops turning to crystal crosses. Full color.
ISBN: 1642791962
ISBN13: 9781642791969
Author: Kelly Anne White
Publisher: Morgan James Kids
Format: Library Binding
PublicationDate: 2019-04-02
Language: English
PageCount: 52
Dimensions: 9.0 x 0.25 x 9.0 inches
Weight: 12.16 ounces
The Legend of the Fairy Stones is folkloric fiction, scientific fact, and whimsical artwork blended beautifully in a lyrical verse-driven fairy tale.

This unique stand-alone picture book shares the fictional legend of how real-life fairy stones were formed. Woodland lore has it that the cross-shaped stones came from the solidified tears of forest fairies the day they heard that Jesus died. The Legend of the Fairy Stones takes readers on an upbeat journey through a land filled with joyful fairies of all varieties before twisting and turning into a world of evils and ill wills combated by a sense of fearlessness found in the spirit of the fairy stones. It's been deemed that fairy stones repel witches, ghosts, goblins, ghouls, and all other types of ghastly fools. With its rhythmic text and classic fairy-tale style, The Legend of the Fairy Stones cleverly integrates fantastical folklore in a collage-style montage of amazing artwork from the public domain. These very real stone crosses, officially called Staurolite, form naturally through a geothermal process known as "cruciform penetration twinning." Alongside its elements of fantasy and whimsy, The Legend of the Fairy Stones remains grounded in educational content with back matter that focuses sharply on STEAM and Common Core Standards.

Editorial Reviews


This lovely tale told in rhyme makes a great read-aloud as it shares the woodland legend behind fairy stones--real cross-shaped rocks said to have formed from tears of fairies when they learned that Jesus had died. Fairies of all sorts grace the book's pages and protect against ghouls, trolls, fools, and more. Also includes facts about real-life Fairy Stones, and gorgeous illustrations hide fairy stones throughout.
--Kristen Kemp, Mother, Yoga Instructor, and Author of over a dozen books for teens, including Breakfast at Bloomingdale's and Redemption.

Jesus told us that stones could cry out to honor him, and indeed, fairy rocks send us a message that is ages old. Kelly White brings us an enchanting legend of small fairy rocks shaped like crosses to connect a child's imagination to the true treasure that comes with faith in Jesus.

--
Karen Whiting (www.karenwhiting.com) award-winning author, international speaker, writing coach, and treasurer, Christian Authors Network Board of Directors
I'd never heard of staurolite before reading Kelly's beautiful book. I am captivated by her magical prose coupled with centuries of art tying the legend of the fairy stones to the death--and resurrection--of Christ.

--
Nathan Whitaker,
New York Times best-selling author (
Through His Eyes with Tim Tebow,
Uncommon and
The Mentor Leader with Tony Dungy,
Role of a Lifetime with James Brown, and many other book titles)

The Legend of the Fairy Stones breathes fresh life into a little-known, ages-old fairy tale. Author and collage artist Kelly Anne White cleverly wraps rhythmic verse around an astounding collection of artwork from the public domain. Although anchored in visual and oral tradition, this truly beautiful reimagining of a folkloric legend remains rich in originality.
--Kim Childress, book reviewer and editor, Girls' Life magazine


The rhyming verses add to the magical feel of the story and make it captivating and enthralling to young readers. The images are as beautiful as the verses and for all readers who love magic, fairies, and enchantment, this book is a perfect read. I like the way the author weaves educational and informative content into the book, along with folklore and staurolite crystals in a way that is endearing and appealing. The book is not only for children because adults will also find it interesting and engaging. The legend of the fairy stones, and the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ have been tied together beautifully, making readers aware of staurolite crystals and the folklore associated with them.
--ReadersFavorite.com 5-starred review

, Mother, Yoga Instructor, and Author of over a dozen books for teens, including Breakfast at Bloomingdale's and Redemption.(www.karenwhiting.com) award-winning author, international speaker, writing coach, and treasurer, Christian Authors Network Board of Directors
I'd never heard of staurolite before reading Kelly's beautiful book. I am captivated by her magical prose coupled with centuries of art tying the legend of the fairy stones to the death--and resurrection--of Christ.

--
Nathan Whitaker,
New York Times best-selling author (
Through His Eyes with Tim Tebow,
Uncommon and
The Mentor Leader with Tony Dungy,
Role of a Lifetime with James Brown, and many other book titles)

The Legend of the Fairy Stones breathes fresh life into a little-known, ages-old fairy tale. Author and collage artist Kelly Anne White cleverly wraps rhythmic verse around an astounding collection of artwork from the public domain. Although anchored in visual and oral tradition, this truly beautiful reimagining of a folkloric legend remains rich in originality.
--Kim Childress, book reviewer and editor, Girls' Life magazine


The rhyming verses add to the magical feel of the story and make it captivating and enthralling to young readers. The images are as beautiful as the verses and for all readers who love magic, fairies, and enchantment, this book is a perfect read. I like the way the author weaves educational and informative content into the book, along with folklore and staurolite crystals in a way that is endearing and appealing. The book is not only for children because adults will also find it interesting and engaging. The legend of the fairy stones, and the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ have been tied together beautifully, making readers aware of staurolite crystals and the folklore associated with them.
--ReadersFavorite.com 5-starred review



Kelly Anne White is the author of
The Bible Adventure Book of Scavenger Hunts and other books for children, teens, and young adults. With more than thirty years in publishing, Kelly has edited and contributed to hundreds of books in nearly every genre for HarperCollins, Kirkus Media, and Christian Editor Connection. Kelly is also published in
Cosmopolitan, Teen, Family Life, Discovery Girls, and
The Baltimore Sun. Prior to her ventures into book publishing, Kelly spent fifteen years near the tippy-top of the masthead as senior executive editor of
Girls' Life magazine. She is an instructor for The PEN Institute and a lesson designer on SchoolhouseTeachers.com. Kelly lives in Baltimore, Maryland, and spends her weekends on Chincoteague Bay in Virginia.

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Overview

Sharing for the first time ever in storybook format the word-of-mouth woodland lore of how cross-shaped Staurolite minerals formed, White gracefully incorporates lyrical verse and beautiful artwork to tell the whimsical tale of fairies' teardrops turning to crystal crosses. Full color.
ISBN: 1642791962
ISBN13: 9781642791969
Author: Kelly Anne White
Publisher: Morgan James Kids
Format: Library Binding
PublicationDate: 2019-04-02
Language: English
PageCount: 52
Dimensions: 9.0 x 0.25 x 9.0 inches
Weight: 12.16 ounces
The Legend of the Fairy Stones is folkloric fiction, scientific fact, and whimsical artwork blended beautifully in a lyrical verse-driven fairy tale.

This unique stand-alone picture book shares the fictional legend of how real-life fairy stones were formed. Woodland lore has it that the cross-shaped stones came from the solidified tears of forest fairies the day they heard that Jesus died. The Legend of the Fairy Stones takes readers on an upbeat journey through a land filled with joyful fairies of all varieties before twisting and turning into a world of evils and ill wills combated by a sense of fearlessness found in the spirit of the fairy stones. It's been deemed that fairy stones repel witches, ghosts, goblins, ghouls, and all other types of ghastly fools. With its rhythmic text and classic fairy-tale style, The Legend of the Fairy Stones cleverly integrates fantastical folklore in a collage-style montage of amazing artwork from the public domain. These very real stone crosses, officially called Staurolite, form naturally through a geothermal process known as "cruciform penetration twinning." Alongside its elements of fantasy and whimsy, The Legend of the Fairy Stones remains grounded in educational content with back matter that focuses sharply on STEAM and Common Core Standards.

Editorial Reviews


This lovely tale told in rhyme makes a great read-aloud as it shares the woodland legend behind fairy stones--real cross-shaped rocks said to have formed from tears of fairies when they learned that Jesus had died. Fairies of all sorts grace the book's pages and protect against ghouls, trolls, fools, and more. Also includes facts about real-life Fairy Stones, and gorgeous illustrations hide fairy stones throughout.
--Kristen Kemp, Mother, Yoga Instructor, and Author of over a dozen books for teens, including Breakfast at Bloomingdale's and Redemption.

Jesus told us that stones could cry out to honor him, and indeed, fairy rocks send us a message that is ages old. Kelly White brings us an enchanting legend of small fairy rocks shaped like crosses to connect a child's imagination to the true treasure that comes with faith in Jesus.

--
Karen Whiting (www.karenwhiting.com) award-winning author, international speaker, writing coach, and treasurer, Christian Authors Network Board of Directors
I'd never heard of staurolite before reading Kelly's beautiful book. I am captivated by her magical prose coupled with centuries of art tying the legend of the fairy stones to the death--and resurrection--of Christ.

--
Nathan Whitaker,
New York Times best-selling author (
Through His Eyes with Tim Tebow,
Uncommon and
The Mentor Leader with Tony Dungy,
Role of a Lifetime with James Brown, and many other book titles)

The Legend of the Fairy Stones breathes fresh life into a little-known, ages-old fairy tale. Author and collage artist Kelly Anne White cleverly wraps rhythmic verse around an astounding collection of artwork from the public domain. Although anchored in visual and oral tradition, this truly beautiful reimagining of a folkloric legend remains rich in originality.
--Kim Childress, book reviewer and editor, Girls' Life magazine


The rhyming verses add to the magical feel of the story and make it captivating and enthralling to young readers. The images are as beautiful as the verses and for all readers who love magic, fairies, and enchantment, this book is a perfect read. I like the way the author weaves educational and informative content into the book, along with folklore and staurolite crystals in a way that is endearing and appealing. The book is not only for children because adults will also find it interesting and engaging. The legend of the fairy stones, and the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ have been tied together beautifully, making readers aware of staurolite crystals and the folklore associated with them.
--ReadersFavorite.com 5-starred review

, Mother, Yoga Instructor, and Author of over a dozen books for teens, including Breakfast at Bloomingdale's and Redemption.(www.karenwhiting.com) award-winning author, international speaker, writing coach, and treasurer, Christian Authors Network Board of Directors
I'd never heard of staurolite before reading Kelly's beautiful book. I am captivated by her magical prose coupled with centuries of art tying the legend of the fairy stones to the death--and resurrection--of Christ.

--
Nathan Whitaker,
New York Times best-selling author (
Through His Eyes with Tim Tebow,
Uncommon and
The Mentor Leader with Tony Dungy,
Role of a Lifetime with James Brown, and many other book titles)

The Legend of the Fairy Stones breathes fresh life into a little-known, ages-old fairy tale. Author and collage artist Kelly Anne White cleverly wraps rhythmic verse around an astounding collection of artwork from the public domain. Although anchored in visual and oral tradition, this truly beautiful reimagining of a folkloric legend remains rich in originality.
--Kim Childress, book reviewer and editor, Girls' Life magazine


The rhyming verses add to the magical feel of the story and make it captivating and enthralling to young readers. The images are as beautiful as the verses and for all readers who love magic, fairies, and enchantment, this book is a perfect read. I like the way the author weaves educational and informative content into the book, along with folklore and staurolite crystals in a way that is endearing and appealing. The book is not only for children because adults will also find it interesting and engaging. The legend of the fairy stones, and the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ have been tied together beautifully, making readers aware of staurolite crystals and the folklore associated with them.
--ReadersFavorite.com 5-starred review



Kelly Anne White is the author of
The Bible Adventure Book of Scavenger Hunts and other books for children, teens, and young adults. With more than thirty years in publishing, Kelly has edited and contributed to hundreds of books in nearly every genre for HarperCollins, Kirkus Media, and Christian Editor Connection. Kelly is also published in
Cosmopolitan, Teen, Family Life, Discovery Girls, and
The Baltimore Sun. Prior to her ventures into book publishing, Kelly spent fifteen years near the tippy-top of the masthead as senior executive editor of
Girls' Life magazine. She is an instructor for The PEN Institute and a lesson designer on SchoolhouseTeachers.com. Kelly lives in Baltimore, Maryland, and spends her weekends on Chincoteague Bay in Virginia.

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  • Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.
  • Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.

Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.

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  • Stevens Books offers FREE SHIPPING everywhere in the United States for ALL non-book orders, and $3.99 for each book.
  • Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
  • No additional fees and charges.

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The usual time for processing an order is 24 hours (1 business day), but may vary depending on the availability of products ordered. This period excludes delivery times, which depend on your geographic location.

Estimated delivery times:

  • Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
  • Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days

Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.  

Tracking
All orders are shipped with a tracking number. Once your order has left our warehouse, a confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be sent to you. You will be able to track your package at all times. 

Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.). 

If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.

You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.

Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.

Additional non-returnable items:

  • Gift cards
  • Downloadable software products
  • Some health and personal care items

To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)

  • Book with obvious signs of use
  • CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
  • Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
  • Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery

Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.

Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.

If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:

  • Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
  • Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
  • Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.


Shipping Cost


We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.

Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.

If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.

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