The Complete Book of the Flower Fairies

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Cicely Mary Barker was the illustrator who created the famous Flower Fairies; those ethereal smiling children with butterfly wings. Her plants and flowers were observed with complete botanical accuracy and in the fairies themselves she captured perfectly the unselfconscious grace of children, whom she used to sketch in her sister's school. The illustrations of Cicely Mary Barker are as delicate and ethereal as you remember from your childhood.

If someone is interested in seeing/purchasing these pictures of this collection (without the poems) should go to http://www. If I'm being honest, some of the poems are better than others, but I love the whole concept so much and the art is always five stars in my book. I've already reviewed all the individual publications contained in this book, so I'll keep this review short and sweet and focused more onhte format details herein. The groundbreaking debut novel of Hugo Award-winning author Becky Chambers, one of the most imaginative voices in contemporary science fiction, is a truly galactic limited edition.The first adventure in the Folio Society editions of ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’ series, Enid Blyton’s The Enchanted Wood features Jonathan Burton’s enchanting illustrations and a new introduction by Michael Morpurgo. Each poem is individually presented on the facing page to its relevant painting, just as in the first editions of Barker’s little volumes, while our font has been carefully selected for its close resemblance to the original.

Barker does a beautiful job with the details--they were considered equal to "botanist" standards at the time (since things were drawn more than photographed in her time).The Complete Book of the Flower Fairies is a charming book, which will have your little one entertained for hours with the beautiful art work and wonderful poetry. This complete collection of Cicely Mary Barker’s Flower Fairies features a brand-new enchanting cover. This new edition, with a pretty new cover - published by Penguin Books South Africa - will make you nostalgic for your youth, and will remind you of all the beauty in the world without needing to step a foot outside. Aside from said drivel, my favourite poems were those for the Bird’s-Foot-Trefoil, Michaelmas Daisy, Snapdragon, Fumitory, Gorse, and Pansy fairies.

Seamus Heaney’s deeply felt interpretation, widely acknowledged as the greatest Beowulf translation of modern times, is presented in parallel with the Old English verse in this fabulous Folio edition. From Victorian Britain to the tech-savvy 20th century, the gentle enchantment and intimacy of the Flower Fairies ensure their enduring fascination and connection with the natural world.No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher. This book was also another reread, but it felt very much like a new book to me, because it had been so long since I actually read through some of the poems! I think it's the sort of book that you read to your children or grandchildren and it becomes a family heirloom and creates wonderful memories. Perfect for fans of all ages, this wonderful collection includes all the original Flower Fairy poems and illustrations by Cicely Mary Barker from the classic books.