Cicely Mary Barker's original Flower Fairies books, firstpublished in the 1920s, have been known and loved by generations.Like the pre-Raphaelite painters whom she so admired, Barkerbelieved in re-creating the beauty of nature in art and drawingfrom life. Her Flower Fairies watercolors have a unique combinationof naturalism and fantasy that no imitators have matched. Each of Barker's four seasonal books features poems and full-colorillustrations of at least 19 flowers that bloom during a particularseason.
Frederick Warne is pleased to announce brand-new editions ofthe 8 classic Flower Fairies titles, with all of Barker's originalartwork and poetry included. These works offer a nostalgic lookinto the Romantic Age, each illustration suggesting that beyond thenatural world so truthfully depicted in Barker's paintings theremight co-exist another, just barely visible, world of thefairies. These four titles (Flower Fairies of the Trees, Flower Fairies ofthe Garden, Flower Fairies of the Wayside, and A Flower FairyAlphabet) complete the original collection of Barker's FlowerFairies books. Each book features Barker's poems and full-colorillustrations of at least 19 different Flower Fairies.
Cicely Mary Barker's original Flower Fairies books, firstpublished in the 1920s, have been known and loved by generations.Like the pre-Raphaelite painters whom she so admired, Barkerbelieved in re-creating the beauty of nature in art and drawingfrom life. Her Flower Fairies watercolors have a unique combinationof naturalism and fantasy that no imitators have matched. Each of Barker's four seasonal books features poems andfull-color illustrations of at least 19 flowers that bloom during aparticular season.
A great way to introduce the Mother Goose rhymes to the youngest readers, this charming collection includes "Baa Baa Black Sheep," "Jack and Jill," "Little Miss Muffet," and "Hey Diddle Diddle." Featuring some of Tomie's warmest and funniest illustrations, Tomie's Baa Baa Black Sheep and Other Rhymes will instantly become a nursery favorite.
Part of the "My First Picture Book" series: printed on toddler-tough card with rounded corners. Perfect for every toddler to help build language, understanding and enjoyment. From the creator of "Big Book of My World" comes this collection of favourite songs and lullabies. Kali Stileman brings the pages to life with her characteristically quirky, fun illustrations. A terrific treat to share with every baby and toddler, full of action rhymes for playtime, and soothing lullabies for bedtime. Kali's first book, "Peely Wally", was selected to be part of the "Booktrust's Books for Babies" scheme. 150,000 copies are to be distributed to mothers and babies throughout the UK in 2012.
This is an unusual but beautiful collection of poems, prose and wordless picture stories to celebrate the winter season. Throughout the book Hughes' vibrant and sensitive illustrations of wintery scenes link the stories seamlessly.
First published in the 1920s, the "Flower Fairy" books byCicely Mary Barker have delighted generations of children withtheir exquisite illustrations and engaging poems. In "FlowerFairies of the Wayside" we meet no less than nineteen fairies, whoencourage us to look at nature and learn to appreciate the truebeauty and wonder of the 'ordinary' world around us.
Cicely Mary Barker's original Flower Fairies books, firstpublished in the 1920s, have been known and loved by generations.Like the pre-Raphaelite painters whom she so admired, Barkerbelieved in re-creating the beauty of nature in art and drawingfrom life. Her Flower Fairies watercolors have a unique combinationof naturalism and fantasy that no imitators have matched. Each of Barker's four seasonal books features poems andfull-color illustrations of at least 19 flowers that bloom during aparticular season.
Cicely Mary Barker's original Flower Fairies books, firstpublished in the 1920s, have been known and loved by generations.Like the pre-Raphaelite painters whom she so admired, Barkerbelieved in re-creating the beauty of nature in art and drawingfrom life. Her Flower Fairies watercolors have a unique combinationof naturalism and fantasy that no imitators have matched. Each of Barker's four seasonal books features poems andfull-color illustrations of at least 19 flowers that bloom during aparticular season.