Lilly Found a Feather
When Lilly finds a beautiful white feather, she and her mum turn it into a quill… and a doorway to imagination. She writes, draws, and dares to make small wishes, learning that some dreams need time and a little help from the heart. A gentle bedtime story for creative kids and caring families.
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Spark a conversation with your child and connect the story to real-life lessons.
Creativity
- Lilly and her mum turn a simple feather into a quill. What other everyday objects could you transform into something new and creative?
- How do you feel when you make something with your own hands, like a drawing or a story?
- If you could invent your own “magic pen,” what would it look like and what would it do?
Feelings
- Little wishes sometimes come true quickly in the story. How does your body feel when you’re excited about something?
- How might Lilly feel when big wishes don’t come true right away? When have you felt the same, and what helped?
- What helps you feel calm and hopeful while you’re waiting for something special?
Family
- How does Lilly’s mum help her ideas come to life? Why is family support important when we’re trying something new?
- What are some ways your family has encouraged you to be imaginative or creative?
- Lilly keeps her feather under her pillow. Do you have an object at home that feels special because of the people you love?
Magic , Imagination
- Lilly wonders if her feather might be magical. Do you think the magic is in the feather, or in Lilly’s imagination? What clues can you find?
- What kind of “little wish” would you ask a magic feather to grant?
- Do you think magic needs to be real, or can it be found in stories and dreams too?
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FAQs about ‘Lilly Found a Feather’
What is ‘Lilly Found a Feather’ about?
Lilly Found a Feather is a gentle bedtime story about a girl who finds a white feather and turns it into a quill. With her mum’s help, she writes stories, draws pictures, and tries making wishes. The tale shows that imagination can make ordinary things feel magical, and that small wishes may come true faster than big ones. It also pairs beautifully with kids’ books about creativity.
What themes does ‘Lilly Found a Feather’ explore?
The story weaves together imagination, patience, family support, and the balance between hope and effort. Children learn that creativity is powerful, wishes are lovely, and that encouragement from loved ones helps dreams grow. For emotional literacy prompts, explore our kids’ books about feelings.
What lesson can children learn from the feather?
Children discover that imagination transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. The feather teaches patience—that small wishes often happen quickly, while big ones usually need time and action. It also highlights the comfort of family support. For similar moral tales, see our kids’ books with morals.
How does the story connect to children’s feelings?
Lilly feels excitement, disappointment, and calm at different moments. These shifts help children notice their own emotions and build words for them, especially when wishes do or don’t come true. Find more titles in our kids’ books about feelings and emotions.
How can parents use this story at bedtime?
Invite your child to share one “little wish” and one action step for tomorrow—reinforcing hope and responsibility. The calm ending, where Lilly sleeps “soft, floaty and dreamy,” models gentle routines. For more soothing reads, browse our sleep and bedtime stories.
How can teachers integrate the story into class?
Pair the read-aloud with safe “magic quill” crafts (e.g., cotton buds or craft feathers) and a quick writing or drawing prompt. This supports literacy, creativity, and social-emotional learning. It aligns well with our growth mindset books for kids.
Who are the main characters?
Lilly is the curious, creative child at the heart of the tale. Her mum plays a supportive role, helping her turn the feather into a quill and encouraging her ideas. Their warm relationship makes this a lovely addition to kids’ books about family.
What activities can extend the story at home?
Try drawing with unconventional tools like cotton buds or craft feathers, or make a “wish jar” for small and big hopes. These activities nurture imagination while teaching patience and effort. Explore more in our kids’ books about creativity.
What age group is best for this story?
Perfect for early readers aged 4–6 and a cosy read-aloud for nearby ages too. It fits within our books for early readers collection.
What similar stories might children enjoy?
Kids who love gentle magic and creativity may enjoy our kids’ books about magic or browse the wider magical tales collection.
Credits
This story was brought to life by these awesome real humans!
- Written by Andrea Kaczmarek
- Illustrated by Clara Dee
- Music video by “Call to Adventure” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Two Finger Johnny” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Ascending the Vale” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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