Award News

The ABC Field Guide to Faeries cover was submitted by the designer and illustrator, Chantal T. Gabriell into the Summit Awards, and with over 1,000 entries from 24 different countries, the cover won a Bronze medal!  The faeries are dancing over this one!
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As well, the book was nominated for the AB 2010 Best Book of the Year Award for Children by the Book Publishers Association of AB. 

Mission of the ABC Field Guide to Faeries
The mission of this book is to encourage respect for ourselves, each other and the environment, while raising funds for causes that support this.  It is Susanne’s hope that everyone who is touched by this book is inspired and motivated to embrace the mission statement, to live their wildest dreams and to help support worthy causes.

What people are saying:

“The A B C Field Guide to Faeries is sure to bring a smile to every reader’s face. Gems of faerie wisdom and truths fill this inspiring and magical book that encourages its readers to laugh and play while connecting with the beauty of nature. Children of all ages will fall in love with the faeries thanks to the loving messages and beautiful artwork. Truly an enchanting book that sparks the imagination while speaking to the heart.”
Allyson L. Giles, ATP®

"Susanne has truly followed her heart to research and develop a Faerie Field Guide. Inspired by a 12 year-old's unwavering faith, this charming ode to magical creatures will awaken the whimsical side of your nature, whether you are six or sixty. The lilting rhymes will connect you to the world where faeries are guardians of our environment, and maybe even our lives."
David Irvine, Author of Becoming Real: Journey To Authenticity and Simple Living In A Complex World

“This book is like ‘a breath of fresh air’ with wonderful bubbles of knowledge, humour, information and imagination.  The poems contain a great deal of wisdom for the reader.  This book inspires children to learn, create and take responsibility for their own lives.  What a positive and great teaching tool for ALL children!”
Dr. Anne Marie Evers, Author, Doctor of Divinity, Minister, Radio Talk Show Host      www.annemarieevers.com
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"Awakening children to the wonders and marvels of nature may be the biggest responsibility we have in ensuring the survival of this planet.  Finally, a more enchanted way to learn the alphabet rather than from apples, bats and cats!"
Dr. Jim Butler, Professor Emeritus of conservation biology from the University of Alberta, & Executive Director/Senior Researcher for the Elfen Project: http://www.elfenproject.com

“A beautiful collection of inspired writings that will pull at your heart-strings.  Susanne brings the magical element of the non-physical into a tangible wisdom that is simple and easily put into practice in daily life.”
Elisabeth Fayt, International Speaker/Author of Paving it Forward

 “What a charming book!  It’s jam packed with positive reminders for us all!  I wish this book had existed when my children were young, as it is so full of bright and beautiful encouragement sprinkled with magic, urging readers to be kind to ourselves and our home, The Earth!”
Sandy Newman, President, Pathway Learning Connections Inc.