STORYTIME & BOOK LAUNCH: The Christmas Fairy Twirl & Butterflies Are Our Friends by Toni D'alia

The Little Bookroom is excited to be hosting the a reading of Toni D'Alia's book The Christmas Fairy Twirl combined with a launch of her new book coming out in December: Butterflies are our Friends!

Join us for storytime and activities!

This event is presented as part of East Brunswick Village's Christmas Markets, which run from 5pm - 10pm, so there'll be plenty to see, do, and eat afterwards.

Order copies of The Christmas Fairy Twirl HERE.

Preorder copies of Butterflies are our Friends HERE.

About The Christmas Fairy Twirl: It's the most magical time of year – the Christmas Fairy must be near! The Christmas Fairy starts to play  as soon it will be Christmas Day She gives her wand a magic swirl ...  let’s do the Christmas Fairy Twirl!Each book in the bestselling Holiday Dancing Friends series guides readers through a fun and festive story, sure to delight! The Christmas Fairy Twirl is a gorgeous new Christmas story, perfect for every dance-loving little elf, from bestselling creators Toni D'Alia and Mimi Purnell. Perfect for:Kids aged 2–5 Gift-givers looking for a perfect present for a young family Teachers and librarians seeking a read-aloud story that kids will love Families looking to bring even more joy and delight to their Christmas Lovers of festive rhyme and vibrant illustrations Join the Christmas Fairy as she dances her way through her magical preparations!

About Butterflies are our Friends: Delve into the garden and explore the essential role that butterflies play in nature in this delightful picture book. 

Down in the garden,
Butterflies play.
They flutter and fly,
All though the day.

'Our Friends in the Garden' is a Bright Light series that invites our youngest readers into the garden to explore the important role bugs, insects and other critters play in our eco-system. Each book in the series showcases the art of a different Australian illustrator: this time newcomer Erin Duncan takes the reins.

About the Author: ​
Toni D’Alia is a best-selling, award-winning author of children’s books. She loves to write heartwarming stories that children and families can share and treasure. Her books are published internationally, and they have been translated into different languages. Toni is the author of Bees Are Our Friends, Worms Are Our Friends, Frogs Are Our Friends, The Easter Bunny Hop, Ten Little Guinea Pigs, All the Firsts, and My Father’s Arms… and she has more books on the way. Frogs Are Our Friends is a CBCA Shortlisted Book for Early Childhood in 2026, and My Father’s Arms (in 2026) and Worms Are Our Friends (in 2025) were selected as CBCA Notable Books for Early Childhood. Her work has featured at the South Australian Museum with her book, Ten Little Guinea Pigs (illustrated by Claire Wee), included as a self-guided, family trail through the museum. Toni has also written contemporary romance short stories. Her stories have won awards and been published in anthologies. Toni loves writing books to entertain, empower and educate! She has a background in primary education, and she loves visiting bookshops, kindergartens, libraries and schools to share her books!