Books by Cicely Mary Barker

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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.

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.

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.

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.

When Cicely Mary Barker returns to the country estate of Bartons to look after her elderly friend Edith, she expects a quiet Winter finishing her new book. She is surprised and delighted when she realises that she has a tiny, magical visitor - the poor Rose Fairy needs a home for the winter, and Cicely is only too glad to help. This wonderful new book offers a fictional insight into the journal of Cicely Mary Barker, the creative mind behind the Flower Fairies, with plenty of opportunities for delving further into the story and discovering the tiny secrets of the fairy folk. The book includes a pull out three dimensional fairy home.

This enchanting collection of one hundred postcards features a selection of Cicely Mary Barker''s most exquisite Flower Fairy paintings. From the ethereal seasonal fairies, through to the playful fairy alphabet, this magical box celebrates Cicely Mary Barker''s incredible talent and the enduring appeal of the beautiful fairies she created. Postcards include fairies from all 8 Flower Fairies books: Flower Fairies of the Spring, Flower Fairies of the Summer, Flower Fairies of the Autumn, Flower Fairies of the Winter, A Flower Fairy Alphabet, Flower Fairies of the Trees, Flower Fairies of the Garden and Flower Fairies of the Wayside

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.

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

Fans of the Flower Fairies can learn how to sparkle just like a fairy with this fun novelty book that comes complete with a bracelet, necklace, tiara, wand, and a beautiful pair of wings. Full color. Consumable.

This delightful sticker activity book has an attention grabbing new look is packed full of magical games and activities for every aspiring Flower Fairy. Little girls can create their own garden by adding pretty sparkly stickers to the double pull-out background.

Flower Fairies love dressing up for their fairy balls! Press out the four card fairies and dress each of them in a stunning outfit. There are also accessories to wear and decorations for your ballroom.

Follow the course of a typical day in Fairyopolis, from sunrise to sunset! Each spread contains a paper- engineered viewer revealing a magical 3-D scene of Flower Fairies going about their daily life! Each spread is set in a different natural environment with distinctive color schemes. Children will love peering into each magical scene!

What happens when a little girl moves into a new house and discovers a tiny door? One day she manages to open it . . . and her world is forever changed when she gets her fi rst peek at the homes and the magical world of the Flower Fairies. As she starts to explore her neighborhood with a friend, they discover that there are more doors—all leading to the most secret of fairy places. Filled with gorgeous paper ephemera, pop-ups and special interactive features on every spread, this beautiful novelty book leads the reader to eight fairy doors to open and investigate. Each door has its own individual shape, color and characteristics— some are decorated, others have little signs or notices, a set of footprints leading up to it, or magical fairy glitter at the doorstep. As the book progresses, more of the fairies and their world are revealed, culminating in an exciting and secret fairy nighttime ball. Choking Hazard (1); Not for children under 3 years. For full text of warning label click here.

An anthology of five previously published fairy stories, enhanced with illustrations of each featured fairy in their own special fairy surroundings, includes "Lavendar''s Mid-Summer Mixup" and "Buttercup and the Fairy Gold."

This pretty Flower Fairies book is packed with ideas for how to host your very own enchanted fairy party! Features recipes, craft tips, games and plenty of great fairy- themed activities plus stickers, invitations and name badges.

This beautifully cased, cloth-bound book contains everything a girl needs to host a wonderful fairy get-together. A resealable pocket holds stickers, shaped name badges, invitations, and a card door hanger. It features six tabbed sections full of ideas for recipes, games, decorations, and more. Full color. Consumable.

Lily''s relaxing seaside trip becomes stressful when the Garden Fairy gets lost at sea.

In this follow up to the hugely successful Fairyopolis (the New York Times bestseller), our narrator is Dulcie, the little girl who Cicely befriends in Fairyopolis. The year is 1933 and Dulcie, now a young woman aged 15, is living with her family in London. She remembers her childhood encounters with the fairies, but she has not seen them for a long time, and this saddens her greatly. She begins to investigate where the fairies have gone, little knowing that they are all around her as she writes! Her journal details her correspondence and contact with her friend and advisor Cicely, as well as her own thoughts, research and investigation into where the fairies have gone. And at the end of her book, on the eve of her 16th birthday, the fairies allow Dulcie to behold a truly magical sight . . .

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.

Inside this lovely treasury you''ll find stories for every season.

There’s no need for fairy dust, as little girls will be transformed into artists with this new Flower Fairies giant art activity book. Over 72 pages of coloring and drawing activities inspired by the beauty of the Flower Fairies provides hours of fun with a wide range of creative activities. As an added bonus two pages of stickers are included, adding that final special touch to finished pictures.

"A Flower fairies friends chapter book"--Cover.

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

Die-cut cover with glitter Classic Flower Fairies artwork with glitter on every spread and die- cut peepholes A new story featuring Wild Thyme a previously unpublished fairy Part of the popular Flower Fairies Friends series When the Flower Fairies hold a ball, they realise at the last moment they''ve forgotten the guest of honour. Kingcup tells them to invite a new fairy - Wild Thyme, but how can they get the invitation to her on time? The fairies come up with a plan that involves all the fairies in the kingdom and a little bit of fairy dust.