Cicely Mary Barker's Books

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.

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.

This new edition of Cicely Mary Barker's classic Flower Fairy title features a beautiful brand-new catwalk-inspired cover. Intricate and reminiscent of lace, the new cover pays homage to the delicate beauty of Cicely's original illustrations. The book includes all the original classic poems and illustrations of the Flower Fairies of the Summer. Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairies have been ethereal companions to girls and women around the world ever since the publication of Cicely's first book in 1923. The magical illustrations have inspired generations of children to search for fairies at the bottom of their gardens. There is something delightfully charming about the delicate, childlike fairies of Cicely's imagination. Once seen, they are never forgotten.

This complete collection of Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairies features a stunning new cover. Perfect for fans of the Flower Fairies old and new this wonderful collection includes all the original Flower Fairy poems and illustrations by Cicely Mary Barker from the classic books. Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairies have been ethereal companions to girls and women around the world ever since the publication of Cicely's first book in 1923. The magical illustrations have inspired generations of children to search for fairies at the bottom of their gardens. There is something delightfully charming about the delicate, childlike fairies of Cicely's imagination. Once seen, they are never forgotten. Cicely Mary Barker was born in Croydon, South London in 1895 and died in 1973. She found international acclaim as an artist with her delightful Flower Fairies books the first of which, Flower Fairies of the Spring, was printed in 1923.

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 Autumn' we meet the fairies who hide among the fallen leaves, make mischief among the blackberries and encourage us to look at nature and learn to appreciate the true beauty and wonder of the 'ordinary' world around us.

This beautifully presented edition of Cicely Mary Barker's The Complete Book of the Flower Fairies is an enchanting and magical collector's piece. It is limited to an edition of only 1000 copies, and comes exquisitely packaged in a lavish presentation box with two hand-numbered, limited edition prints of rarely seen Cicely Mary Barker artwork. The original artwork for these prints has only recently been re-discovered; these charming and delicate fairy pen-and-ink drawings have not been seen in print since they were originally published in Fairies of the Flowers and Trees in 1950. The vintage-inspired design of the set pays tribute to the timeless beauty of Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairies. The book has luxurious linen effect binding with foil detail and has special endpapers. With Cicely Mary Barker's poems and fairy illustrations throughout, this is the perfect gift for fairy fans of all ages and something to treasure for a lifetime.

One of the most popular collections of Cicely Mary Barker's work is now available in a handsome new edition featuring improved reproductions of the artist's work. The collection showcases Barker's detailed, lush illustrations, includes her sketches and botanical notes about each flower, and has an introduction with facts about the artist's life.

Celebrate Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairies of the Autumnwith this special, new edition. This anniversary edition, with improved reproductions of Barker's detailed, lush illustrations, sketches and botanical notes about each flower, and an introduction with facts about the artist's life and a flower fairies time line, is sure to become a collector's favorite.

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.

A collection of poems celebrating fairies and the different flowers that grow in the meadow, the woods, along hedgerows, and in country gardens.

This enchanting collection of art and poetry features Cicely Mary Barker's most exquisite Flower Fairy paintings and poems from the following books; Flower Fairies of the Spring, Flower Fairies of the Summer, Flower Fairies of the Autumn and Flower Fairies of the Winter. This book also includes five rarely seen Flower Fairies which have been omitted from Flower Fairies of The Summer for many years; The Sorrel Fairy, The Convolvulus Fairy, The White Campion Fairy, The Thistle Fairy and The Wild Thyme Fairy. This magical book is housed in a beautiful slipcase and celebrates Cicely Mary Barker's incredible talent and the enduring appeal of the beautiful fairies she created. It would make the perfect present for any fairy fan or collector, and would also be an ideal christening, naming ceremony, birthday, or Christmas gift.

The Complete Book of the Flower Fairieshas been beautifully transformed with luxurious finishes including a cloth cover with foil stamping, pearlized pink edged pages, a ribbon, and a gorgeous sturdy slipcase with foil stamping. This deluxe edition brings all of Barker's fairies together in one place just in time for the holidays!

Flower Fairies Complete Collection: Containing One Copy Each of the Eight Hardback Titles (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, Wayside, Garden, Alphabet, Trees).

Celebrate 75th Anniversary of the Flower FairiesIn 1923, Cicely Mary Barker published Flower Fairies of the Spring, a collection of lovely watercolors and whimsical rhymes based on her knowledge of plants and flowers and her artistic studies of real children. An immediate success, this first volume led to seven more books of Flower Fairies and, along with Barker's religious work, form the basis of her enduring popularity with adults and children alike. Frederick Warne is happy to celebrate the 75th Anniversary with a special edition of Cicely Mary Barker's first book. Collectors and fans will treasure the Celebration which features all the poems and pictures from Flower Fairies of the Spring (both past and present editions), as well as an informative introduction featuring a short biography of the artist, a history of fairies in art, a decorative time-line of fairy history, songs from the Spring Songs music book, and an illustrated explanation of how the artist worked using previously unpublished sketches and out-of-print flower fairies.

Poems describe how fairies live and play in a flower garden, and illustrations show what they look like, and to which flowers they belong.

This deluxe edition of Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairies books is complete with all her original poems and illustrations. Presented in a larger format which shows off the fine detail of her exquisite watercolours, and a new cover design in the style of the bestselling Fairyopolis.

First published in 1926, "Flower Fairies of the Autumn" is the third in a series of "Flower Fairy" books by English illustrator and author, Cicely Mary Barker. Barker trained at the Croydon School of Art starting at age 13 and began her professional career drawing and painting for greeting cards and children's magazines. A gifted artist in watercolors, oils, pastels, as well as pen and ink, Barker was inspired by the popularity of fairies in the early twentieth-century to create one of her most famous and enduring works, "Flower Fairies of the Autumn". Exquisitely rendered and charmingly detailed, the book is a collection of twenty-four poems and paintings depicting flowers and their guardian fairies. Barker's work is an amazing combination of both realism and fantasy as she studied and worked hard to make her drawings and paintings as close to the natural world as possible. Barker combined her impressive artistic talent with a lively and playful world of magic and imagination. The result is a timeless series of books that have charmed children and adults for generations. This edition reproduces in full color her original illustrations along with their accompanying poems and is printed on premium acid-free paper.

A birthday book with space to record birthdays and other important dates such as anniversaries and name days, lavishly illustrated with original Flower Fairies artwork by Cicely Mary Barker.

Which Fairy Festivals are best for dancing? When is the ideal time for making daisy chains? I'm new in the garden, who can show me around? These, and many other important questions are answered inside this beautiful guide for fairies. Flutter through the seasons and feel yourself drift a little further towards Flower Fairyland with every pretty page. 'I'm a summer fairy but this little book helped me tip-toe through a chilly winter just as happily!' Rose Fairy

Illus. dictionary on the meaning of flowers compiled using popular superstitions and ancient folklore. Col. illus. 8-12 yrs.

Who wouldn't want to receive a fairy in the mail? Send a Flower Fairy to a friend with a postcard from the new edition of the Flower Fairies Postcard Book. Thirty full-color postcards, printed on sturdy card stock, with Cicely Mary Barker's most popular fairies are included. Each full-size card is labeled with the name of its fairy and the book it first appeared in.

The perfect way to record all of baby's most important events, this enchanting book is decorated with Barker's delicate illustrations of the Flower Fairies. An ideal gift for new parents, this exquisite keepsake provides room for personal momentos and photographs. Full-color throughout.

A collection of poems and illustrations celebrating fairies, flowers, and trees.

The author has illustrated her own poems featuring fairies and flowers and the summer.

Combines text and poems with illustrations to depict fairies for all seasons, along with instructions for making such fairy items as wings, charms, a garland, and a cornflower crown.

Using clever disguises, fairies live and hide in treetops, forests, gardens, marshes, and hedgerows.

Twenty-four illustrated poems depict the fairies who live in the garden among the crocuses, snapdragons, and other flowers.

A collection of illustrated poems about the plants and flowers seen in the winter months.

Book's by Cicely Mary Barker

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