Lily's Secret Garden

Lily's family is split between two faiths, but her heart belongs to a third-the magic of her backyard garden.For Lily, life is a blend of stained-glass hymns and quiet, friendly sermons. She learns about love and kindness in both her Mama's Catholic church and her Papa's Presbyterian one. But her true sense of wonder is found in the dirt: tending to wilting flowers, gathering calming lavender, and studying the rhythm of the moon.When Lily discovers a dusty old book about "nature's whispers," she realizes her practices-gentle healing, growth, and guardianship of the green world-are a form of magic. After hearing scary stories from older kids, she wonders: Could she be a witch? A good witch?Her greatest act of bravery is sharing this secret, quiet truth with her devoted parents. This beautifully illustrated story is a tender journey of self-discovery, showing how different paths-whether faith or nature-can all lead to the same beautiful destination: love, acceptance, and reverence for all creation.