Gardeners Plant Seeds of Imagination - Fairy Houses Bring Kids to Gardens This Spring

This Spring children are miraculously leaving their TV's and video games, grabbing a parent or grandparent, and heading outside with sparked imaginations to build these unique and wonderful habitats. "Connecting Kids and Nature ... with a pinch of Fairy magic!"

Lee, NH (PRWEB) May 31, 2007 -- This Spring children are miraculously leaving their TV's and video games, grabbing a parent or grandparent, and heading outside with sparked imaginations to build these unique and wonderful habitats. "Connecting Kids and Nature ... with a pinch of Fairy magic!"

What would happen if you built a house for the fairies? Would they come? In response to this simple challenge children are leaving computers, TV's and video games, and heading outside with sparked imaginations and boundless creativity.

Thrilled to effortlessly get kids outside and curious, gardeners and nature lovers are joining the excitement and fun as they craft Fairy Houses signature themes for gardens and backyards.

CROSS GENERATIONAL

Children, siblings, parents and grandparents across the country are teaming up to create these whimsical habitats made from natural materials. Fairy Houses are springing up in backyards, parks, meadows and on beaches, everywhere.

FROM PIECES OF NATURE

Fairy Houses are made from twigs, bark, leaves, stones, feathers, seashells, and other natural materials. Like other forms of gardening, these fairy houses are as unique as their creators. A fairy house can be simple or elaborate, colorful or camouflaged, impromptu or intricately designed.

A TRADITION FOR DECADES

Building fairy houses has been a treasured tradition for decades with families on islands off the coast of New England. This tradition has been popularized by Tracy Kane's multi award-winning "Fairy Houses Series(tm)" of books and video. Kane discovered these unique habitats when vacationing and was inspired to create what has become a classic series and a national sensation. According to Kane, author and illustrator of the series, the activity has appeal to 'children of all ages' and is so successful thanks to a unique and fun activity combined with design and creative challenges.

IMAGINATIONS SOAR

What better way to engage children's imaginations and stimulate an interest in the natural world, plus enjoy growing things. The activity of building fairy houses gets kids as excited about their visitors of nature as they do about the prospect of a fairy visitor.

NATURE-DEFICIT DISORDER

Richard Louv's book, "Last Child in the Woods," is getting a great deal of attention from educators and environmentalists by concluding that children are suffering from "nature-deficit disorder". Building fairy houses offers a unique remedy - an activity inspiring appreciation of the environment, encouraging year-round outdoor play for both child and adult. As awareness and concern for the environment grows ever stronger, building fairy houses offers a myriad of 'teaching moments'. Subtle messages-be patient, observe, take time to see the often overlooked wonders of nature-are woven throughout The Fairy Houses Series(tm).

HOW TO BUILD FAIRY HOUSES

"The Fairy Houses Series(tm)" is recipient of six prestigious awards and consists of three picture books, Fairy Houses, Fairy Boat, Fairy Flight, a photographic tour, Fairy Houses ... Everywhere! plus video, Kristen's Fairy House. Fairy Houses, the first book in the series, includes instructions on how to create a fairy house along with fanciful illustrations and seasonal examples. For more information, visit www.fairyhouses.com (http://www.fairyhouses.com).

ABOUT TRACY KANE

Tracy Kane is writer/illustrator of the highly succesful "Fairy Houses Series(tm)" of books and video. She is committed to connecting children with nature in fun and sharing ways. She conducts many "fairy houses" workshops at schools, libraries and nature centers throughout New England. She majored in Illustration at the Philadelphia College of Art.

To request a media kit, review copy, images of fairy houses, or schedule an interview with Tracy Kane, please contact Jeanne Snell, jeanne(at)light-beams.com, phone 800-397-7641.

WHAT CRITICS ARE SAYING ...

"It's a gem."

Parenting Magazine

"A must-have for children's collections"

Today's Librarian

EVENTS ...

"Fairy Houses - the Musical"

Ogunquit Playhouse (a premier children's theater in New England) will present "Fairy Houses - the Musical" in the summer of 2007. It is an original adaptation from Tracy Kane's award-winning "Fairy Houses Series(tm)" August 10-12th

"Third Annual - Tour of Fairy Houses in Portsmouth, NH"

A community initiated event! Due to the amazingly successful tours of the last two years, where thousands attended, this year's tour is now scheduled. Last year's tour raised almost $20,000 for local non-profit organizations. The tour will include historic Strawbery Banke, Prescott Park, plus of course, building a Fairy Houses Village on Peirce Island. September 22nd & 23rd

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