The Fairy Painting
Written by Stacey DuFord
Illustrated by Wendy Popko
American Booksellers Association (Booksense)
Children's Pick for Fall, 2005
Take a budding artist, a charming fairy, and a wet painting and you have the makings of an enchanting tale. The Fairy Painting tells the story of Elise, a young girl working on a painting in her backyard. When a tiny fairy gets stuck in the wet paint, the two embark on a journey that ultimately shows Elise the importance of trust, responsibility and self-confidence.
“Elise and the fairy meet through a mishap, but they become friends who genuinely care about each other,” says author Stacey DuFord. “And caring for a fairy opens up a whole new world for Elise,” she adds. Beautifully done, whimsical illustrations will inspire and entertain any curious child.
Stacey DuFord
Stacey DuFord wrote The Fairy Painting. She is a former morning radio personality and stand-up comedian. She was a contributing writer for a national comedy radio service. Her humorous article, “Nine months: A month by Month Account of My Pregnancy,” appeared in Detroit Metropolian Woman. She has worked as a freelance television reporter on the ABC-affiliate WXYZ-TV, in Detroit. She also has hosted several television specials and a cable talk show.
Stacey currently hosts the Now You’re Cooking with Farmer Jack cooking segment on WXYZ-TV and is the TV and radio spokesperson for Renewal by Andersen Windows. She lives in Beverly Hills, Michigan, with her husband and two children.
Wendy Popko
Wendy Popko illustrated Has Anyone Seen Christmas? and The Fairy Painting, and is an accomplished mural artist. Her work is featured in the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Benson Ford, the children’s rooms at the Manoogian Mansion, one of the Former Detroit Pistons and many other well known families throughout Michigan.
Wendy has also designed rugs for Stark Carpet and has had some of her paintings featured and sold in The Elizabeth Stone Gallery. Her work has also been featured at the Junior Leagues of Detroit and Birmingham, Michigan, and appropriately she had been the artist at the fairy tea parties at the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham.
Wendy was born and raised in Dearborn, Michigan. She resides in the Detroit area with her husband Michael and her two cats, Pinkiss and Jack. |
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