Elizabeth Orton Jones creates a plucky fairy tale out of unconventional ingredients (a tomato can, a drainpipe) in Twig, the story of a city-dwelling girl who finds adventure in her own backyard. This tale is perfect for any child who wishes they could forgo city streets and school halls for a world of magic and wilderness. The warm cast of characters, including a sparrow family and a fairy queen, make the book perfect for reading aloud.

Recommended for readers six and up.