New Releases by Cicely Mary Barker

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.

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.

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.

For the first time in over 10 years all eight Original Flower Fairies Books have been re-designed.

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.

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 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.

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!

Can you sparkle like a Flower Fairy? A Flower Fairy''s sparkle comes from looking after their flowers and caring for others. Discover how to sparkle like a Flower Fairy and you will receive special rewards. Inside are a wand, bracelet, necklace, headband and a beautiful set of fairy wings.

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.

Where are the Flower Fairies hiding? Can you peep through the fairy garden to see them? Follow the fairies through a fairy day and discover the wonderful adventures they have in Flower Fairyland.

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

It’s Fairy Friendship Week, so when Candytuft’s recipe book gets ruined, she wonders how she’ll create her delicious sweets for all the other Flower Fairies. Worse than that, someone’s up to no good and seems determined to spoil the special week for everyone. Can Candytuft find out who’s responsible for the havoc? And will she ever succeed in making a new batch of enchanted treats for her friends?

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

Introduce young children to the alphabet with the help of Barker''s delightful Flower Fairies. From A to Z, there is a Flower Fairy to color in for each letter of the alphabet. Constructed of heavy paper suitable for crayons, marker, or paints. Line drawings.

The Flower FairiesTM are never vain, but they do take pride in their appearance. In Flower Fairies from Tip to Toe, the fairies reveal their fashion secrets. Learn how they keep their hair as shiny as a glistening stream, how they design their outfits, and how they accessorize with bags, hats, and shoes! Tansy will even make dresses for her lovely fairy friends, Daisy and Buttercup. This book is full of intricate fashion details about the Flower FairiesTM that girls will love to pore over.

Lavender makes a magical decision.

Celebrate Christmas with the Flower Fairies in this newest Flower Fairies(tm) Friends title! This book has a die-cut cover with holographic foil and is filled with Barker''s colorful illustrations and beautiful details. Fans can even sing along as the Flower Fairies sing We Wish you a Merry Christmas to the Christmas Tree Fairy. The Flower Fairies are spreading warmth and good cheer this season.

Celebrate Valentine''s Day with the Flower Fairies in this special Flower Fairies Friends book. The Flower Fairies are the perfect Valentine''s companions, and this book is filled with Barker''s colorful illustrations and beautiful details. Love is in the air as the Flower Fairies create and send valentines to each other. This is a great value and an ideal gift for young Flower Fairies fans.

Introduce young children to the alphabet with the help of Barker''s delightful Flower Fairies. From A to Z, there is a Flower Fairy to color in for each letter of the alphabet. Constructed of heavy paper suitable for crayons, marker, or paints. Line drawings.

Only the owner of this book can open it, and entries are for his or her eyes only. Aside from a space for each day, there are pages where the owner can record specific thoughts and feelings, making this a unique personal diary. Good for any year, it is decorated with Flower Fairies illustrations.

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

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 Song of The Iris Fairy I am Iris- I''m the daughter Of the marshland and the water. Looking down, I see the gleam Of the clear and peaceful stream; Water-lilies large and fair With their leaves are floating there; All the water-world I see, And my own face smiles at me!

Cicely Mary Barker''s magical Flower Fairies illustrations offer the perfect background for recording all of baby''s milestones and accomplishments during that eventful first year. Decorated with Barker''s sumptuous illustrations, each detailed page is filled with bright, beautiful artwork. Lavishly finished with a padded cover and ribbon tie, this baby book is an ideal gift for new or expecting parents. The pages contain generous room for personal thoughts, photographs, and mementos along with space for noting the basics. Every baby''s "firsts" should be recorded--this baby book is a unique and charming journal in which to do so.