Did you know that fairies live in the woods? Did you know they love the tops of mountains where they can see for miles? You can try to find them, but usually they hide because they are afraid of people. But small people, well...small people they really love.
Did you know that fairies leave blue marks on trees to guide your way? They make the paint from stomping on blueberries in a big bucket, mixing it with a little sap and rain water, then they mark the trees using the blueberry paint and pine needle brushes. That way all the little people can find their way through the woods.
Did you know that if you listen really closely, you can hear them whispering your name? They say, "You're on the right path. Keep going!" But to us adults, it only sounds like the wind. But the little ones know what the fairies are saying.
Did you know they hide behind trees, ride on dragonflies, eat mushrooms for breakfast, take naps on moss, and send butterflies to follow the little ones to keep them safe on their journey?
Did you know that if you build them a house on the top of the mountain, they will reward you with bushes and bushes of wild blueberries? And if you leave them a little leaf full of berries, they will make your trip back down the mountain extra fun.
Did you know that they really, really love birch bark boats? They wait and watch until you've tested the boat. Then once you leave, they climb right in and paddle away.
They hardly ever show themselves, but if...just if the big people are far enough away, they will come out of their hiding places and kiss a little one's face. They will say thank you and hand them an extra sweet blueberry and say, "Come again soon!" And the little one will never, ever forget how special the fairies made the hike.
So, thank you, kind fairies. You made our day extra special!
