Tiny beautiful creatures out in the forest, fluttering by, sprinkling magical fairy dust around, and capable of many magical powers—such fascinating, otherworldly beings they are—the fairies. The idea of these mythical creatures has been an obsession for little girls.
Donning fairy wings and tutus and waving wands around, little girls like making believe that they are fairies. And the possibility of encountering a fairy in the woods would play in their imaginations.
Little fairy fanatics would also probably like to have a fairy coloring book. An exemplary fairy coloring book is one by Elizabeth Shelby.
Get to know what’s behind all this fairy obsession and the details on Elizabeth Shelby’s fairy-themed coloring book as you read along.
What’s With All This Fairy Obsession?
There have been various animated films, animated series, and fairy tales involving fairies. And they have contributed to the development of little girls’ enthusiasm over fairies.
A notable example of a fairy adored by most is Tinkerbell, the supporting character to Peter Pan originally in the 1904 play, Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie and in film and television adaptations of the Peter Pan stories. Her awesome; magical self soon earned the spotlight, starring as the main character in her own film series by Disney.
The film series highlighted her life as a fairy complete with a fairy posse instead of just being a fairy companion to Peter Pan. It was a part of the Disney Fairies franchise, which also included short films; television specials; books; novels; magazines; video games; and theme parks.
But way before all those animated series; animated films; fairy tales; and etc came out, the fairies already had a reputation in medieval times, as they were portrayed in many stories and art in European folklore.
There are actually many kinds of fairies. Some fairies were said to be dwarf creatures, humanoids, attractive, monstrous, well-meaning, or mischievous.
It may be hard to believe, but the variety of fairies include dwarves; elves; goblins; brownies; imps; whisps; nymphs; and a lot more. Such creatures although seemingly unrelated, are all classified as fairies according to European folklore. But the most popular kind that little girls know and love is the ethereal spirits.
The ethereal spirits are small, supernatural creatures that have an appealing appearance with their angelic charm and elegant wings that are sparkly, translucent, angelic, and butterfly-like.
They were said to live in a parallel realm that is in resemblance to earth but magical and is dangerous for humans to enter without magical aid.
It was also said that they are fond of the wilderness, but they also like staying in any place with plants and animals. Although they may also roam among humans, they keep themselves hidden.
They are co-related with nymphs, whom they work with in stewardship of the environment. They are protective of nature and helpful to humans. But they don’t like it when humans mistreat and harm nature and animals, and may play tricks on those humans as a consequence.
The Powers of Fairies
Despite being tiny, they are capable of great magical powers. The powerful fairies have several amazing abilities, although they vary among fairies. Below are some of the most common.
They possess the power of healing. Be it wounds; broken bones; diseases; low vitality; or even withered plants, they can heal it. Their healing power can also be applied to emotions and spirits.
They can shapeshift. They can transform into human form for going off into the human world to undergo missions or other times, in pursuit of a human they’re attracted to. They can also turn into the form of the part of nature that they manage.
They are incredibly strong. Their strength is much greater compared to humans. They can even take down a full-grown human.
They are super fast and agile. With their quick mobility, they can evade any attack. Combined with their powerful strength, they can inflict serious damage.
They are highly resilient. Although they’re quite exquisite, they’re extremely tough. They can endure heavy blows without much injury and can heal quickly.
They have enhanced senses. Their sense of sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch are far better than any creature.
They have empathic, telepathic, hypnotic, and psychic powers. Such powers can be applied to humans and animals. These powers of theirs can also work on paranormal beings but to a lesser extent.
They can manipulate nature. They are able to form a connection with nature and have power over its different parts.
They have ecological empathy. This allows them to be aware of the overall state of their environment.
Even as they just go about their supernatural activities and simply as they fly around in the human world, another magical occurrence takes place, wherein they emit a by-product of fairy dust. It is caused by the interaction of their magic with our physical reality. Their fairy dust is a powerful substance that can be used for casting spells and allows anyone who had been sprinkled with it to fly.
The Enchanting Fairies Captured in a Coloring Book
You can imagine how thrilled a little girl can be if she encounters a fairy in real life. Lucky are those who are able to actually see one, but it’s quite rare since fairies often keep themselves hidden, and it’s difficult for humans to travel to their magical realm. On the bright side, there’s the Fairy Coloring Book by Elizabeth Shelby that can give a little girl a glimpse of the fairies among nature and in the kingdom of fairies.
Filled with many; beautiful pictures of fairies, whether among the wonders of nature or in the captivating fairy realm, the Fairy Coloring Book gives little girls the chance to witness the fairies in their wondrous environment. And like the fairies they idolize, for a moment, they can work their own magic with their imagination and creativity in this coloring book.
As one of accomplished children’s coloring book author, Elizabeth Shelby’s works, the Fairy Coloring Book exemplifies fine artistry tailored for little girls to enjoy and to develop their skills. The subjects of her coloring books are usually loved by or relatable for kids. There’s no doubt that the fairy is a magical creature that little girls are fond of.
This coloring book caters to little girls of all ages. There are different versions of this coloring book to suit different age groups according to their skills and the complexity of the designs of the pictures. There’s something for little girls aged 4 to 8 years old and also for little girls aged 8 to 12 years old.
The coloring book has a lot of magical fun in store for little girls, as it provides over 50 uniquely designed pictures of fairies in large format measuring 8.5″ x 11″. With so many pictures in this coloring book, time and time again, little girls can visit the fairies with crayons in hand. And free-flowing imagination and unlimited creativity are very much welcome in this coloring book, as there is a lot of room for coloring.
And just as how fairies like to maintain the wonders of nature, little girls’ works of art can be kept nicely in this coloring book, for it has single-sided printing on its pages. This prevents the colors from bleeding through.
A little girl’s eyes would sparkle as the shimmering fairies if she is gifted with this coloring book. It’s perfect for gifting on special occasions like a birthday, Christmas or simply because she is special.
The Benefits of Coloring
Children, as fun-loving; imaginative; and energetic as they are, they long for enjoyment. An enjoyable activity that can help them channel their liveliness, imagination, and energy into productive and desirable results is coloring. It’s not only fun, but it also has a lot of benefits, both for the developing child and for the busy parent.
When children take time to sit and color pages of a coloring book, they are entertained and work in peace. As they are kept busy, this allows parents to have time to do responsibilities or to have time for relaxation.
Engaging in this creative activity stimulates their creativity. In their imagination, they make out what color combinations they can use on the picture, as they try to beautify it with their crayons. Also, the engrossment they have in adding color to a picture in their coloring book can cancel out negative thoughts and can bring in a positive vibe. It’s rather therapeutic.
In addition to its therapeutic effect, it can also benefit children in a mental aspect, which helps develop different skills. Coloring utilizes parts of the brain that helps enhance concentration, problem-solving skills, and motor skills.
Although just a simple activity, this form of entertainment can be just as fun as playing or watching on gadgets and other electronics. This helps reduce the use of gadgets and electronics, which can have various harmful effects to one’s health.
The Fairy Coloring Book by Elizabeth Shelby is filled with fun and magic. Plus, it has a lot of benefits too.
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