The Immortal Life of Piu Piu by Bianca Gubalke
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Some books come very close to being holy writ, sacred in their reach, profound in their wisdom, delightful in their humor, well-anchored in the world as we know it, fueled by the worlds we yearn for. This is such a book, with wonderful storytelling as well. You’ll meet Pippa, the girl who loves nature and thirsts for knowledge. You’ll meet Piu Piu, the who takes the plunge into a brief flirtation with our temporal life and thirsts for freedom. Look closely: behind the magic, you’ll probably meet yourself.
Well developed and memorable characters, an inventive story, and an immersion into the well-researched and well-described flora and fauna of the setting. Highly recommended and magical.
Malcolm's Round Table 
I don’t typically buy books on the recommendation of others, but this sounds like something I’d love. Adding it to my list.
I’m very selfish about the books I spent my time reading, so when somebody says “Hey, Clown, you gotta read this,” I usually stay away from it at all costs. This is a very ethereal book, something to immerse oneself in rather than to read like, say, a Nora Roberts novel.