Hope the Healing Pixie Uses Fantasy and Positivity to Explore Illness, Recovery and Inner Strength
PONTYCLUN, RHONDDA CYNON TAF, WALES, January 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ —
About The Book:
Hope the Healing Pixie: A Story of Health and Positivity is a children’s story inspired by author Lucy Gilbert’s real-life experience of serious illness. Told through the gentle lens of fantasy, the book follows a devoted Princess who falls gravely ill after years of putting others first. Guided by her Guardian Angel, she discovers she is no longer a Princess but a Healing Pixie, learning to heal herself through belief, positivity and rest.
Written with warmth and honesty, the story introduces young readers to themes of wellbeing, emotional resilience and self-care without fear or clinical detail. The book encourages children to understand that healing can begin from within and that hope remains even during the hardest moments.
Key Highlights:
• A fantasy story rooted in the author’s real health journey
• Gentle introduction to illness, recovery and emotional wellbeing for children
• Themes of self-belief, positivity and caring for both mind and body
• Suitable for shared reading and discussion between parents and children
About the Author:
Lucy Gilbert lives in South Wales and is the mother of a seven-year-old daughter. She worked as a Drama teacher for 13 years before collapsing in March 2024 and being diagnosed with a Grade 3 Astrocytoma brain tumour. Hope the Healing Pixie is based on Lucy’s lived experience and her journey towards healing, wellbeing and a renewed sense of purpose.
Author Lucy Gilbert
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