At the end of the book, readers are guided through a related science experiment they can try on their own, bringing Esther's story to life. The complexity of the book's visuals makes it ideally suited to up-close examination. Fairy-like hues of turquoise, purple, red, and green dominate each page, enlivening the many visual elements in every illustration.

This combined presentation makes the story accessible to a range of readers. Straightforward text guides the story, while feelings and emotions appear in accompanying speech bubbles.

A delightful blend of fact and fiction, this book helps bridge the gap between magic and science for young readers. Even though the explanation is not as magical as the other fairies would prefer, Esther and her friends do their best to make reality fun. They extend their initial experiment and learn more about how temperature affects water. When the nearby pond unexpectedly disappears, it prompts Esther and her friends to apply their scientific approach to a real-world experience. Together, they make observations, conduct research, ask questions, develop hypotheses, and test to find the answers. Their latest experiment involves discovering what happens to ice when it gets warm. By Grade + Interest - K to 1st By Grade + Interest - 2nd to 3rd By Grade + Interest - 4th to 5thĮsther the fairy is rather unusual unlike the other fairies, she does not believe in magic! Instead, she and her friends Fig and Clover prefer to examine the world using the scientific method.

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