Lilé and the Berry Fairy is a fabulous, illustrated magical fairy tale for children by talented author and loving grandmother Nato Dvali. Little girl Lilé and her mom are walking in the woods. Lilé is scared of bears, but she made up her mind to walk there anyway. Lilé meets a tiny fairy with fluttering wings and a magic wand that blows golden stardust when the fairy waves it. But Lilé is most fascinated by the fairy's dress and asks why her dress has so many colorful pockets. The fairy offers Lilé friendship. Delighted, Lilé accepts, and the fairy shares her dress pocket secret - the fairy invites Lilé to choose a pocket; Lilé chooses one and finds herself on a magical adventure. What will Lilé discover?

Nato Dvali dedicated Lilé and the Berry Fairy to her granddaughter, and I felt the grandmotherly enthusiasm, love, and care in every scene. I admired the combination of a magical tale with colorful, full-page illustrations by talented artist Ana Oraguelidze. The narrative told a wonderful tale that taught bravery and appreciation of nature’s wonders. It also stimulated imagination by showing that ordinary things can be extraordinary! I also liked how clearly identifiable every object was - the fairies, strawberries, flowers, and many more - and that the illustrations offered full visual support to every scene! Last but not least, I liked the magical story of the name Lilé that explained a Georgian myth. All in all, it is an admirable book on all counts, and I highly recommend it for pre-school and primary school children.

Lilé and the Berry Fairy by Nato Dvali follows the adventures of a young girl who loves berries. Nothing brings more joy to Lilé than finding and eating berries. Since there are no bears in the forest, Lilé convinces her mom to allow her to go outside and collect berries. Soon, Lilé is enjoying blackberries in the bushes when she comes across Berry Fairy. It doesn't take much time for the two to become fast friends, and Berry Fairy introduces Lilé to the mysterious pockets on her dress. Lilé enters one of the pockets and suddenly finds herself in a meadow full of juicy strawberries. There, she meets Donna Fragaria, the Queen of all Strawberries. Donna reveals the secret of her sweetest, most delicious strawberries to Lilé.

A delightful adventure tale for kids, Lilé and the Berry Fairy was an absolute joy to read. Anything you do with love and care inevitably results in a rewarding, fulfilling experience, and this key life lesson is beautifully woven into the narrative by Nato Dvali. Personally, I think Lilé and the Berry Fairy will be a fun read for young readers for many reasons. Chief among them are Dvali's light-hearted narrative tone and the uplifting message of the story itself. Another is the artwork. Illustrator Ana Dragvelidze chooses a bright array of colors to make the characters and the setting even more lively. I loved reading the book, of course, but I also took my time to enjoy the pictures on the pages. Children will have a blast with it. All in all, it's a fantastic children's picture book.