Poems and Illustrations by Cicely Mary Barker | Frederick Warne, 1997
Hidden among the petals of lavender, dandelions, cherry blossoms, and lilacs are the enchanting little inhabitants of Cicely Mary Barker’s Flower Fairies.
First introduced to readers in the 1920s, Barker’s beloved flower fairies combine delicate botanical observation with the imaginative world of fairy folklore. Each fairy is inspired by a particular flower or plant, accompanied by a charming poem celebrating its character and place in the natural world.
This beautifully illustrated hardcover treasury brings together a selection of Barker’s flower fairy poems and full-color artwork, offering a delightful journey through the garden and the changing seasons.
A lovely addition to any collection of botanical illustration, fairy art, vintage children’s literature, or nature-inspired books.
Book Details
Author and illustrator: Cicely Mary Barker
Publisher: Frederick Warne
Published: 1997
Format: Illustrated hardcover, 253 pages
Language: English
ISBN: 0-7232-4409-X
Condition: Good vintage condition. Light wear to the cover and corners, with a handwritten gift inscription dated 1999 on the opening page. Interior illustrations appear clean and well preserved. Please refer to photographs.
Vintage, pre-loved book. You will receive the exact copy pictured.
Poems and Illustrations by Cicely Mary Barker | Frederick Warne, 1997
Hidden among the petals of lavender, dandelions, cherry blossoms, and lilacs are the enchanting little inhabitants of Cicely Mary Barker’s Flower Fairies.
First introduced to readers in the 1920s, Barker’s beloved flower fairies combine delicate botanical observation with the imaginative world of fairy folklore. Each fairy is inspired by a particular flower or plant, accompanied by a charming poem celebrating its character and place in the natural world.
This beautifully illustrated hardcover treasury brings together a selection of Barker’s flower fairy poems and full-color artwork, offering a delightful journey through the garden and the changing seasons.
A lovely addition to any collection of botanical illustration, fairy art, vintage children’s literature, or nature-inspired books.
Book Details
Author and illustrator: Cicely Mary Barker
Publisher: Frederick Warne
Published: 1997
Format: Illustrated hardcover, 253 pages
Language: English
ISBN: 0-7232-4409-X
Condition: Good vintage condition. Light wear to the cover and corners, with a handwritten gift inscription dated 1999 on the opening page. Interior illustrations appear clean and well preserved. Please refer to photographs.
Vintage, pre-loved book. You will receive the exact copy pictured.
