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A story about love, loss, and what remains
Under development
How Rona
Became a Fairy
A gentle, imaginative story for children and the adults who love them—about loss, memory, and the ways love can continue after someone is gone.
The book is under development. We’ll share progress and publication news as the project moves forward.
The story
A world full of love
and wonder.
Rona loves her family, her friends, and the silly dog who kisses her fingers. With her mom, she finds adventure in the forest, at the zoo, and even in a living-room tea party.
Her story opens a gentle space for children and adults to explore love, memory, and continuing connection.
The story behind the story
Born from Rona’s imagination.
After my daughter Rona died at six, people often asked how I found my footing. Imagination played a big role. Rona dreamed of being a fairy and believed wholeheartedly in magic. This book grew from that connection—not to explain loss, but to offer children and adults a gentle, imaginative way to talk about love, memory, and what remains.
Who this story is for
For the moments when words are hard to find.
How Rona Became a Fairy is a gentle story for children and the adults who care for them—especially when a family is navigating loss, remembering someone they love, or trying to begin a difficult conversation.
Read togetherA shared starting point for questions, memories, and conversation.
Give with careA meaningful way to show up when you care deeply but aren't sure what to say.
Support childrenFor educators, therapists, child life specialists, healthcare teams, and bereavement programs.
The author
Meet Lindsey Wahlstrom.
Book updates
Follow the story as it grows.
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