Meet Lolli, Teo, & Dee

Creating a picture book with vibrant illustrations was essential to appropriately conveying the story, and it was equally important that the characters be diverse both physically and in terms of personality to represent the children who read the book. Each fairy in The Lollipop Fairy is uniquely designed to reflect this diversity and celebrate the individuality of children.

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 Lolli, the Lollipop Fairy

Our bubbly heroine with rainbow swirl hair who loves to see kids smile. She's full of gregarious energy, embodying joy and kindness.

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 Teo, the Tooth Fairy

A cautious and caring friend who ensures those smiles stay healthy. He has blonde hair and wears a crossbody pouch to store the teeth he collects. His gender orientation is intentionally ambiguous, allowing children to see themselves in him however they choose.

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 Dee, the Dream Fairy

The shy but brilliant strategist who makes dreams come true. She has a mixed-skin complexion, and is the more reserved of the three fairies, bringing a quiet strength and wisdom to the trio.

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 Through these characters, I hope to create a space where every child feels seen, inquisitive, and inspired by the magic of collaboration and the power of dreams. The book was brought to life by award-winning Illustrator, Alejandro Echavez.