From Vernlo Studios · Stories by Avery Wren

A little magic. A lot of heart.

Stories, coloring, and activities for ages 4–8.

Enter a world of crystal creatures, friendship, and everyday courage. Read The Crystal Fox and the Lost Light, The Crystal Dolphin and the Shimmering Sea, The Crystal Dragon and the Star That Fell, or The Crystal Fairies and the Moon Garden in paperback or Kindle. Then make the magic your own with the separate Fox coloring companion and the Crystal Creatures Puzzle & Activity Book.

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All five FACETLYN storybooks are available now in paperback and Kindle. The Fox coloring companion and Crystal Creatures Puzzle & Activity Book are separate, optional books.

The Crystal Fox and the Lost Light front cover

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Kindness & friendship · Ages 4–8

The Crystal Fox and the Lost Light

by Avery Wren

Meet Fenn and the FACETLYN friends in a story about kindness and friendship. Share an adventure, pause to talk, and try a small act of kindness together. For ages 4–8.

A magical adventure to read together.
Moments to pause, listen, and talk about what would help.
A real “Try a Fenn moment” focus page to carry kindness into the day.

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Preview book pages: The Crystal Fox and the Lost Light

Real front and back covers, two story scenes, and the “Try a Fenn moment” focus page from the paperback edition. Select a page to read it at full size in a new tab.

Front cover from The Crystal Fox and the Lost Light — Front cover

Back cover from The Crystal Fox and the Lost Light — Back cover

Story page 4 — Fenn pauses to listen from The Crystal Fox and the Lost Light — Story page 4 — Fenn pauses to listen

Story page 5 — Ready together from The Crystal Fox and the Lost Light — Story page 5 — Ready together

Focus page 55 — Try a Fenn moment from The Crystal Fox and the Lost Light — Focus page 55 — Try a Fenn moment

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Find your next adventure.

Each adventure has its own heart: compassion, imagination, curiosity, or caring. Choose an available story below, or sign up for news of a coming release.

Available now · Paperback & KindleStorybook

The Crystal Dolphin and the Shimmering Sea

Compassion & listening · Ages 4–8

Join Nori and the FACETLYN friends in an ocean adventure about compassion and listening. For ages 4–8.

by Avery Wren

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Explore the included printable companion

Available now · Paperback & KindleStorybook

The Crystal Owl and the Whispering Lanterns

Curiosity & courage · Ages 4–8

A lantern-lit FACETLYN adventure centered on curiosity and courage.

by Avery Wren

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Available now · Paperback & KindleStorybook

The Crystal Dragon and the Star That Fell

Imagination & courage · Ages 4–8

Join Riven and the FACETLYN friends in a magical adventure about imagination and courage. For ages 4–8.

by Avery Wren

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Explore the included printable companion

Available now · Paperback & KindleStorybook

The Crystal Fairies and the Moon Garden

Teamwork & caring · Ages 4–8

Join Lyra, Pippa, Twila, and Sola as they grow a moonflower garden together. A FACETLYN story about listening to every idea, sharing the work, and welcoming a friend. Includes four illustrated Hero Focus Pages. For ages 4–8.

by Avery Wren

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Explore the included printable companion

Create, color & explore

More ways to enjoy the magic.

The Fox coloring paperback and the Crystal Creatures Puzzle & Activity Book are available now. Each is a separate, optional book to enjoy alongside the story.

Available now · PaperbackColoring companion

The Crystal Fox Coloring Book

40 coloring scenes · Ages 4–8

A coloring companion to The Crystal Fox and the Lost Light for ages 4–8. Make 40 distinct illustrations your own, with clean, defined outlines and single-sided artwork with blank reverses.

by Avery Wren

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Preview The Crystal Fox Coloring Book

Select a preview to read it at full size in a new tab. The coloring-page preview is marked SAMPLE.

Front cover from The Crystal Fox Coloring Book — Front cover

Back cover from The Crystal Fox Coloring Book — Back cover

Coloring page 23 — Fenn and Lumi’s Picnic (SAMPLE preview) from The Crystal Fox Coloring Book — Coloring page 23 — Fenn and Lumi’s Picnic (SAMPLE preview)

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Crystal Creatures Puzzle & Activity Book

70 magical activities · Ages 4–8

Explore 70 activities with the FACETLYN friends: mazes, dot-to-dot pictures, color-by-number, matching, counting, word searches, drawing, and spot-the-difference puzzles. Includes answers, an activity tracker, and a Crystal Explorer Certificate. For ages 4–8.

by Avery Wren

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Preview Crystal Creatures Puzzle & Activity Book

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