The Secret Fawn

Tundra (Penguin Random House Canada)

Written by Kallie George

Illustrated by Elly MacKay

2021

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A little girl is always missing out on the wonderful things her family gets to see and do, just because she is the youngest and smallest. She misses seeing shooting stars because she goes to bed too early; she can't pick the first apple of autumn because she's too short; and, this morning, everyone else got to see a deer . . . except her. She goes into her backyard in search of the deer, a sugar cube tucked in her pocket. She sees a flick of brown in the orchard -- is that the deer? No, it's just the neighbor's friendly dog (Shhhhh, Nala!). Is that it by the pond? No, that's just a bird, playing in the water. Just when she's about to give up, she spots a fawn, beautiful, quiet and small . . . just like her.

The Secret Fawn beautifully captures the power of nature to inspire children and shows how connecting with animals can help kids who feel left out or overlooked.

Junior Library Guild Selection

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Selection

Indigo - Online Store Staff Pick

KIRKUS - "Sweet and pretty for bedtime or naptime—and validating to little ones all the time." - ⭐ Starred Review