A Magician’s Flower

Synopsis

Willow, her poet-friend Aspen, and Eulalia, their faithful chicken, discover a mysterious seedling growing in a neglected corner of their greenhouse. Unable to identify the sprout in their plant guide, they name it Raisin, after a tiny but clever creature from one of Aspen’s poems. But no matter how carefully Willow tends it, Raisin remains small.

Hoping the salt air will help it grow, the friends strap Raisin to their basket and cycle to the seashore. Their gentle adventure becomes a celebration of friendship, nature, and the possibility that something does not have to become bigger to flourish. Lushly illustrated by Marika Maijala, A Magician’s Flower invites young readers to find beauty in the small and unexpected.

About the Author

Marika Maijala is a Finnish illustrator, children’s book author, and multidisciplinary artist. She has illustrated numerous books and is the author and illustrator of Rosie Runs and A Magician’s Flower.

Mia Spangenberg is a Finnish-to-English translator whose work includes children’s literature and contemporary Finnish fiction.

Publisher

Elsewhere Editions

Publication Date

July 8, 2025

Format

Hardcover

Pages

48

Subjects

Children's Books · Picture Books · Friendship · Nature · Flowers & Plants · Finnish Literature · Fiction in Translation

ISBN

9781962770286