Annie Imagines Mary — Elizabeth Smith

Annie Imagines is about a girl who thinks she sees fairies but isn t sure. She turns to her grandmother for an explanation and reassurance. Through a process of presenting imaginative encounters, Grandma elevates Annie s ability see things in a new way, allowing her creativity to soar. The Grandmother is the creative mentor in Annie s process of becoming confident. First by accepting Annie s expression of doubts and confusion over her perception of fairies. And secondly, through Grandma s ability to mirror Annie s fantastic imagination, she gently guided Annie into acceptance of her creative ability. Grandma becomes the most important relationship in Annie s artistic and imaginative development. This is the basis that builds Annie s, and any child s self-esteem, confidence and aspiration.