Here is my review of The Letters from Appletta,…

Well! Imagine our surprise when we received such fancy letters on colorful paper so soft to the touch, and so obviously made with great care!

We’ve come to believe that Fairyland has been so busy making paper so Appletta can write all of her letters – and the young Fairies all want to learn the craft of writing letters now too! My son, Zachary, read the letters himself a few times and remarked, “Appletta writes a lot like I do! I write like a Fairy artist!”

Our life has always been alive with Fairy folk. (more…)

How important is make believe and do you ever get visited by “fairies”?
Ask Kytka Archives: June 3, 2002

I’m going to pass along this question to my good friend Diane at Rosenberry Books…

THE IMPORTANCE OF MAKE-BELIEVE

“Believing is important. You don’t have to believe in Fairies.
But when you believe – whatever you believe in – you help that be true.”

So says our Fairy friend Appletta, who through
Rosenberry books, etc., writes story-letters to children.

There is a common understanding that believing is important. But what about make-believe?

Make-believe is commonly belittled: “Oh, that’s only make-believe.”

What is the difference between belief and make-believe?

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Ask Kytka Archives: August 31, 2000

I am looking for quality toys at low prices. Any ideas?

Okay, I am going out on a limb here BUT, you asked…

I looked at the links for the toy sites you sent and I saw the “bargain prices” you referred to. Here is a quote from one of their items: “Outfit your dollhouse from top to bottom with this play-packed set. Includes 40 pieces, from beds to barbecue to benches. Sized just right for the Carry Cottage. Ages 3+. #701130 Carry Cottage Furniture $14.00″

I have this food for thought to offer…

Who on earth can manufacture and afford to sell FORTY pieces of furniture for fourteen dollars? — passing along my

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