Ken Waldecker

Princess Ella is walking in the royal garden, in search of adventure and looking for the Lost Fairy Garden.  She had searched many times before, but never found the secret garden. When she notices the bushes sparkling, Princess Ella thinks it might be fairy dust and follows the trail. She crawls through the bushes, and meets a tiny fairy. She follows the fairy to the Lost Fairy Garden, which is more beautiful than she ever imagined. But the fairies are worried because people are chopping down the trees to build new houses for the villagers. Princess Ella decides to help the fairies save their homes. She returns to the castle, to tell the King and Queen, and all the villagers, about the fairies and the secret garden. Princess Ella comes up with a plan to help the villagers find an alternative place to chop down trees for their new houses.

Princess Ella and the Lost Fairy Garden by author Ken Waldecker, is an illustrated picture book, and part of the ‘Princess Ella’ series for young readers. This book sees Princess Ella turn eco-warrior, as she tries to save a lost fairy garden from destruction. The princess must use her courage, determination and influencing skills, to preserve the precious fairy sanctuary. With gentle messages about nature and the environment, this is a great book to introduce young children to conservation.

Star rating: 5 Stars 

Summary: A delightful story about a princess who learns the importance of conservation.