Welcome
Welcome to the childhood world of the Dally Country kids where the beauty and wonders of nature are a part of everyday life. In this world children experience the abundance of fruit, flowers and weeds. Adventures are spontaneous, and unexpected challenges are met through their creative play.
Dierdra & the Morning Glory Fairies
What’s the secret to growing beautiful flowers and tasty vegetables? Dierdra’s about to find out! After she plants her first garden, pests and weeds show up to give her trouble. But with the help of her grandmother, her triplet sisters, and her own curiosity, she soon learns much more than she expected about the magic of a garden.
Midwest Book Review
Once upon a thyme, Dierdra became fascinated by her grandmother's garden, for she felt it was a magical place of peace and harmony.
While playing with her triplet sisters, Debbie and Darla, she convinced them to plant their crops. The girls embarked on their journey with the leftover seeds from their grandmother's garden. As they tended to their garden, they faced many challenges, with predators threatening to destroy their precious plants.
Will the triplets be strong enough to fight to protect their blooming adventure? Or will the girls be unable to overcome these obstacles and not get a chance to see their harvest come to fruition?
Critique: Step into the magical world of Dierdra & the Morning Glory Fairies, where determination and sisterhood reign supreme. In this mesmerizing journey, you'll witness the power of family bonding and hard work as they produce a bountiful harvest.
The beautiful illustrations effortlessly bring the story to life, making it an unforgettable experience. Join Dierdra and her family as they navigate challenges and celebrate their victories. This heartwarming tale is a must-read for anyone who believes in the power of determination and the strength of sisterhood. Don't miss out on this enchanting adventure!
Dalyce Elliott Young takes us on a journey with a family that knows how to stick together through thick and thin. In her latest creation, she masterfully showcases how a little teamwork, a lot of determination, and a dash of humor can go a long way in conquering any challenges that come our way. So, buckle up and get ready to join this dynamic family on an adventure of a lifetime.
—Suzie Housley, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
Praise for Dierdra & the Morning Glory Fairies
Ellie and the Golden Cricket
What’s the secret to playing the violin beautifully?
The golden cricket knows—but before Ellie is able to ask,
the cricket escapes! With the help of a shy friend and her
three spunky pups, Ellie encounters nature’s colorful surprises as she searches for the easy solution to
a squeaky violin.
Available as an audio book
Narrated by Sue Scott of A Prairie Home Companion Show, music by Dan Chouinard and Dalyce Elliott Young
Meet Dalyce
Dalyce Elliott Young’s first book,
Ellie & the Golden Cricket, won a Moonbeam Children’s Book Award in 2015. Her second book,
Dierdra and the Morning Glory Fairies, grew out of her family’s love for gardening. Her mother’s beautiful flower and vegetable gardens, along with her "green thumb" advice, motivated Dalyce and her sister to run their own landscape design and care business for twenty-five years. Dalyce is a triplet, and she has two children and eight grandchildren. She lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and is married to the poet, Timothy Young.
Dalyce Elliott Young began to draw her rag doll characters when she was a small child. As a classically trained violinist, she played in the Minneapolis Youth Symphony for six years and studied the fine arts in high school and college. She continues to regularly perform and record with jazz, folk, and gospel musicians in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
