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Illus. dictionary on the meaning of flowers compiled using popular superstitions and ancient folklore. Col. illus. 8-12 yrs.
Relive the beauty and magic of Cecily Mary Barker's Flower Fairies of the Spring, now with a brand new enchanting cover. Since the publication of Cicely Mary Barker's first book in 1923, the Flower Fairies have been ethereal companions to readers around the world. Her charming poetry and delicate illustrations have sparked the imaginations of children for over ninety years and continue to inspire a life-long love for fairies and all things magical.
Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairies books, published in the first half of the twentieth century, are known and loved around the world. In this book Jane Laing examines Cicely Mary's life and character, drawing on her worklists and letters and the recollections of relatives and friends. She evaluates the artist's style and technique, using reproductions of sketches, watercolour drawings, pastels, book illustrations and devotional paintings, many of which have never been published before.
The Song of The Almond Blossom Fairy Joy! the Winter's nearly gone! Soon will Spring come dancing on; And, before her, here dance I, Pink like sunrise in the sky. Other lovely things will follow; Soon will cuckoo come, and swallow; Birds will sing and buds will burst, But the Almond is the first!
First published in the 1920s, the 'Flower Fairy' books by Cicely Mary Barker have delighted generations of children with their exquisite illustrations and engaging poems. In 'Flower Fairies of the Winter' we meet the warm and mischievous fairies of the coldest season. Characters like the Yew Fairy and the Holly Fairy encourage us to look at nature and learn to appreciate the true beauty and wonder of the 'ordinary' world around us.
The Song of The Black Medick Fairies "Why are we called 'Black', sister, When we've yellow flowers?" "I will show you why, brother- See these seeds of ours? Very soon each tiny seed Will be turning black indeed!"
For the first time in over 10 years all eight Original Flower Fairies Books have been re-designed.
Return to the magical world of the Flower Fairies and discover fairies in a completely new way! This beautifully illustrated coloring book features the magical world of the Flower Fairies. With stunning pages to color from Cicely Mary Barker, this enchanting coloring book is the perfect gift for any Flower Fairies fan.
Sliding pictures depict fairy folk among the seasonal flowers described in the accompanying poems.
A lavish gift collection of the classic flower fairies, featuring favorite songs, drawings, and botanical information. This edition features a padded cover, gilt edges and 272 pages of Cicely Mary Barker's beautiful illustrations.