Firefly Forest

by Robyn Frampton, Mike Heath (Illustrator)

Discover the magic in Firefly Forest!

There's more to this forest than some choose to see.
This magical place can set your heart free.

Follow the glow of the fireflies and explore an enchanted miniature world within our own, inhabited by unseen creatures. Who do you think lives there? Fairies or gnomes or pixies?

Author Robyn Frampton created a sensation when she anonymously installed handcrafted magical "gnome homes" and "fairy houses" in a local park. This picture book takes you on an journey through this park with photo illustrations of her creations.

Genres: Picture Books, Fairies, Magic, Childrens, Nature

32 pages, Hardcover

Published March 13, 2018

Reviews

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Photographs and 3D enhancements accompany rhyming text that encourages readers to believe in a little bit of magic. It could be that there is a special place nestled inside a city where special magical creatures live, but they will have to look carefully to find those creatures. The lines and the images contain encouraging messages about resilience and may offer reassurance to some readers that they are not alone, encouraging them to reach out to others as well. The last photograph pans out so that readers view the scene from above the treetops from which they can see the cityscape lying right ahead. There will be some youngsters who will adore this book with its hints of a magical world that others don't notice while others will be too pragmatic to buy into that notion. It does seem to request that we pay attention to what's around us so that we can actually see the magic.

[Cindy Mitchell *Kiss the Book* · Rating 4 out of 5]

Frampton Robyn Firefly Forest, illustrated by Mike Heath. PICTURE BOOK. Imprint (Macmillan), 2018. $19. 9781250122636.

The Firefly Forest is waiting to welcome you, soothe you, and send you on your way to spread that cheer to others.

If you know anyone who has created a fairy garden, they are going to want this magical little book. While the rhymes don’t always fall softly on the ear, the photographs are shimmery and sparkly enough to delight anyone.

Pre-K, EL (K-3), EL, GIFT – ADVISABLE. Cindy, Library Teacher
https://kissthebook.blogspot.com/2018...

[Teresa Reads · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book mostly showcases Frampton's fairy creations. The photos are pretty and Frampton is talented. The words share a nice message of kindness and someone loves you. Young people might not know who the "they" are that Frampton continually refers to: "they are hidden", "they whisper", and "we'll lift you". I think she means fireflies or fairies, but it is not specific. Overall, it is a nice book.

[Lynda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enchanting photos of an actual fairy village placed in a city park. Not much of a story though.

[Miss Clark · Rating 2 out of 5]

Lovely, creative photographs, but I found the "story" most uninviting and rather shallow.

[Liz Todd · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very cool to read the About the Author section and learn of the inspiration for this beautiful book. I’d love to own a copy!!

[Jennifer Brinkmeyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love real-picture picture books. Lots of fairy house inspo here. Also loved learning about the real place that existed in Kansas.

[Julia · Rating 4 out of 5]

literally gorgeous. i want to live in this book. actually, how much do you think these treehomes are going on zillow?

[MQR · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent artwork, adorable, endearing story/message. Really had fun dsicussing the art, photography and ideas in this book!

[Adam Sequoyah · Rating 2 out of 5]

MPA ratings: G

[Meredith · Rating 2 out of 5]

The reader is invited to enter a magical fairy world that offers kindness and peace.

The illustrations were created digitally using photographs of an art installation.

[Christine Turner]

There's more to this forest than some choose to see, this magical place can set your heart free. Follow the glow of the fireflies to an enchanted space inhabited by unseen creatures. Who do you think lives there? Fairies or gnomes or pixies?A perfect gift, Firefly Forest captures the spirit of imagination, and spreading joy to others. Author Robyn Frampton created a sensation when she anonymously installed handcrafted magical "gnome homes" and "fairy houses" in a local park. Her work encouraged an entire community to come together and inspired the documentary The Gnomist.Vibrant digital illustrations throughout recreate Robyn's installations. These images, paired with a simple, inspirational poem, create an uplifting journey for dreamers of all ages.


Notes
Robyn Frampton is the creative force behind the mystery of Firefly Forest. In 2013 she began the project as part of her personal journey toward hope and healing. A self-taught carpenter, she individually carved and placed each door along a well-traveled, picturesque trail in the heart of America with the help of her young sons.She continues to create magical spaces, and her work has recently been featured in the award-winning documentary The Gnomist which aired on CNN in 2015. Robyn and her sons now reside in Utah.