A new children's book written and illustrated by Michigan author, Dzvinka Hayda.

Reviews

“...a favorite of children, teachers, and parents.”

The Waldorf News (Read full review)

“Good Day Dzvinka,

So glad to hear from you. I am so grateful that you wrote and illustrated the book. It is magical! It is even more special to us as the child is born in Spring just like Nicole. The illustrations radiate incredibly warm energy and I could feel our very special Ukrainian soul in the story.

On Nicole’s birthday we had a nice family celebration with a fairy path, carousel rides, cake, gifts, candles, a home puppet show and then in the evening when the candle light becomes even more magical we read the book... All three of us were sitting on the couch warmly snuggled in woolen blankets (it was a rainy and cold day here in Vancouver). I was translating to Ukrainian as we went (Nicole does not speak English and I read the book beforehand). Nicole was intrigued by who that little angel was and then was so surprised and happy to find out it was her. This is the first time we read a Waldorf birthday story to Nicole and I could not be happier it was your story - I loved how we journeyed though the seasons and how you wrote about season’s fairies. I really enjoyed how the child receives the gifts from the Sun, Moon and the Stars.

Reading your book will become another warm tradition to keep on Nicole’s birthday.

With sincere gratitude”

Tanya

“I can read this book over and over again. The illustrations are delightful and it’s a wonderful story told with great love. It's perfect for any young child and a perfect gift for any new mother. Children will love hearing it time and time again. A great book for any teacher's library.”

David Kennedy

“Dzvinka, I wanted to let you know my granddaughter's reaction when I gave her your autographed book.  I told her that there is a special message from the author who is an old friend of mine and that I went to school with you. Her eyes got really big and she opened it up immediately and read your words and with that came a big smile. Thank You so very much.”

Jessie Leja

“The book is very well put together and the illustrations are really gorgeous. It has a very soothing feel to it and I can see it being well loved as a traditional book shared every year on that special birthday. Definitely a keeper!”

Ancient Hearth (Read full review)

“Every child should experience this book.”

Marietta Yeager, Art Therapist, OTR

“Told in the Waldorf tradition with great love and beautifully illustrated, this book is destined to touch the hearts of children and parents alike.”

Susan Howard, Coordinator of Early Childhood Association of North America (WECAN)

“Hayda, who taught at the Waldorf School in Detroit’s Indian Village, is using much of her past to make young children comfortable with the uncertain present.”

Kim North Shine, Detroit Free Press article and interview

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