The Pixie Series

With Pixie’s help, readers learn to understand and tackle complex feelings and experiences.

The Pixie Series

Pixie loves to laugh. She loves to shine. She is happy.

Throughout the Pixie series, this lovable character must learn how to understand and tackle complex feelings and experiences. In Pixie and the Bees, she needs to learn how to manage a mysterious invisible illness that nobody else can see or hear or feel. In Pixie and the Fox, she must rediscover her way back home to herself after having been led astray. Both tales showcase Pixie’s resilience and self-trust as she confronts these hurdles.
 
The Pixie series offers an opportunity to discuss complex issues with kids of all ages. The books are beautifully illustrated which make them a delightful and meaningful literary experience.

Books in the Series

Pixie and the Bees

Once upon a time, there lived a very happy Pixie. One day while picking wildflowers, something terrible happened that left her in constant pain and discomfort.

Nobody else could see or hear or feel what was happening to her. They didn’t understand what was wrong with Pixie, and they didn’t know how to help her. Pixie was left alone in her pain, until one day…

Pixie and the Bees is a whimsical tale about learning to trust yourself, while living with an invisible illness.

Pixie and the Fox

Once upon a time, there lived a very happy Pixie. One day she met a Fox who took her on a big adventure.

For a while, things were wonderful and Pixie had so much fun. But then the Fox left, taking away her laugh, her light, and her dust – all of the things that made Pixie who she is. Pixie must find her way back to herself, so she is once again a very happy Pixie.

Pixie and the Fox is a whimsical tale about learning to stay true to yourself.

Meet Erica

Erica is an author, public speaker, and mentor. She believes that stories can connect and heal us as we move through our beautiful, messy lives.

Read Erica’s bio.

A photo of illustrator Brooklin Stormie, with chin-length strawberry blond hair, against a green grassy background.

Meet Brooklin

Brooklin Stormie is an artist and freelance Illustrator living and working in Peterborough, Ontario. She is a grad of OCADU, a pisces, and a believer in dragons.

www.brooklinstormie.ca/illustration

Reviews of The Pixie Books

This book speaks directly to my heart and lived experience. Erica has an incredible gift of distilling complex and universal human challenges and themes of navigating codependency, relational trauma, self-worth & self-love into a picture book! The illustrations are beautiful. Pixie’s story brings me hope that more and more of us will find our light and shine brightly without ever dimming it under any circumstance!

Thu

If you’ve ever lived with an invisible illness, as many of us have, you will understand why I instantly fell in love with this book.

Hilary

This book is excellent for helping kids (and adults) to recognize that anxiety can present itself in many ways, and it’s so painful & frustrating when no one else can see what’s happening in your body.

Bonnie

Erica’s capacity for story telling combined with the beautiful imagery by Brooklin define this as a classic in the making.

Jill

Erica’s stories are beautifully written and illustrated, and help us feel more confident in sharing our own stories. Thank you for sharing your talent with our community and beyond.

Alice & Pixie

Book An Author Visit

During an author visit, Erica brings the world of storytelling to life, tailored to engage and inspire audiences of all ages. Her visits typically include interactive readings from her children’s book series, The Pixie Series, where she explores important themes like anxiety, self-doubt, and healthy relationships. Through these stories, Erica encourages conversations between children and their caregivers, helping them navigate big feelings in a safe and supportive environment. In addition to readings, she shares her personal journey as an author, offering insights into the writing process, the power of stories to heal, and the importance of expressing emotions through creative outlets.

Each visit is adaptable to the needs of the group, whether it’s a classroom of young students, a community gathering, or a group of aspiring writers. Activities can range from Q&A sessions where participants can ask about writing and publishing, to hands-on writing workshops designed to spark creativity and self-expression. Erica’s goal is to leave participants feeling inspired, empowered, and more connected to the stories that shape their lives.