Carlos is thrilled to travel to Panama's countryside with his parents. He is most excited about the Carnival stories his parents tell him. But when Carlos wants to join his cousins as fairies on the queen's float he finds out that boys are not allowed. Thankfully, he has a brilliant abuela with a bright idea! A tale of family support, Carlos, the Fairy Boy expands a Carnival tradition to include a young boy while bringing light to the talented men who make the queen's gowns gorgeous.