Who is Cicely Mary Barker?Ĭicely Mary Barker was born in 1895, grew up in Surrey, England and was the second daughter to Walter and Mary Barker. Her work also inspired my fascination with fairies and all things magical which continues to this day (did you notice?!). Reading Cicely Mary Barker’s work constantly reminds me where my love for the combination of visual art and literature began. I found the short poems just as enchanting as the richly detailed illustrations. I fell in love with the idea of magical creatures that could fly and hide away in nature.
When I was a child, my mum bought me Cicely Mary Barker’s The Complete Book of the Flower Fairies from a second-hand book shop and I was immediately enchanted by them. Therefore, I thought it was right to discuss Cicely Mary Barker and her beautiful Flower Fairies. "The Everyday Handbook for Magical Mothers" as presented by the "Flower Fairies" is a handy, pocket-sized book of craft ideas and recipes for mothers who need a touch of magic in their lives.A few people have commented on the fairy cut outs that often feature in my bookstagram asking me where they come from. "The Complete Book of the Flower Fairies" unites each of the eight "Flower Fairies" books in a single, beautifully presented, volume - ideal for a new baby or christening present! The eight titles in the "Flower Fairies" series, "Flower Fairies of the Spring", "Flower Fairies of the Summer", "Flower Fairies of the Autumn", "Flower Fairies of the Winter", "Flower Fairies of the Garden", "Flower Fairies of the Trees", "Flower Fairies of the Wayside" and "A Flower Fairy Alphabet", are also available as single editions. In a format that has enchanted readers for 90 years, each of Cicely Mary Barker's beautiful illustrations of the fairies of wild and familiar flowers is accompanied by a delightful poem. First published in 1923, "Flower Fairies of the Spring" and the subsequent series of "Flower Fairies" books by Cicely Mary Barker have become essentials of childhood. This gorgeous edition of Cicely Mary Barker's "The Complete Book of the Flower Fairies" comes in a beautiful slipcase featuring embossed lettering, pretty pearlised foil details, and a luxurious linen effect cover.
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