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Fairyopolis: A Flower Fairies Journal
Protected and hidden by a society of fairy lovers for over 80 years, the secret fairy journal of Cicely Mary Barker is available for the first time. Learn what really happened during that magical summer of 1920 when she discovered the secret world of the Flower Fairies.
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
October 20th 2005
by Warne
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During the summer of 1920 Cicely Mary Barker kept a journal of her time in Storrington, it was during this time she felt most inspired by her fairy friends, and so decided to entrust her journal to The British Faerie Folklore Society for preservation. It is this journal we are presented with here.
Storrington is a place of tranquillity surrounded by beauty and wild flowers. And as Cicely Mary Barker discovered, it is also surrounded by fairies. Day after day Cicely discovers more and more evidenc...more
Storrington is a place of tranquillity surrounded by beauty and wild flowers. And as Cicely Mary Barker discovered, it is also surrounded by fairies. Day after day Cicely discovers more and more evidenc...more
My five-year-old granddaughter can't get enough of this book, even though the back cover states it is recommended for ages 6+. She said "I like this book" then the next time said "I really like this book". Subsequent times together we'd go through the book, taking little notes out of envelopes, unfurling the map, reading the back of postcards, touching the fairy wing and fairy dust. Next my granddaughter said "I LOVE this book" and then "I want this book." I first wanted to share it with a frien...more
When Edgar and I walked into Exclusive Books, there was a pile of books with this treasure on the top. I immediately grabbed it (loving anything that looks as intriguing as a bottle filled with beads) and Edgar didn't hestitate buying it for me!
Do fairies exist? ... well, if you think it, I guess it has to be! ... 'though, I'm sure any child would tell you they definitely do. This book is one that tries to convince, giving "evidence" that they do, even providing a little view of them in the bac...more
Do fairies exist? ... well, if you think it, I guess it has to be! ... 'though, I'm sure any child would tell you they definitely do. This book is one that tries to convince, giving "evidence" that they do, even providing a little view of them in the bac...more
Apr 01, 2009
Shannon
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
fae lovers
Recommended to Shannon by:
my mother in law
Shelves:
not-a-story
A gift from my mother-in-law who likes to indulge my love of all things fae and magical.
It's a cute little book. It's been a long time since I actually read the book and I don't remember anything about the actual story.
Most of the book's charm is in the delightful illustrations and little flaps and things to discover. It's perfect to sit and browse on a lazy day or to sit and explore it with children.
The only drawback (and why this book doesn't receive 5 stars) is the font chosen for the story....more
It's a cute little book. It's been a long time since I actually read the book and I don't remember anything about the actual story.
Most of the book's charm is in the delightful illustrations and little flaps and things to discover. It's perfect to sit and browse on a lazy day or to sit and explore it with children.
The only drawback (and why this book doesn't receive 5 stars) is the font chosen for the story....more
Absolutely beautiful!!! I love this book. The artwork is beautiful and it is very interesting to read. The front cover is one of the most prettiest covers I have. Everyone who has seen it has admired it.
It so fun to read all the little notes, looking at the pictures and diary.
If your a fan of
* Fairies
* Cicely Mary Barker
* Ology type books
* Beautiful books
This book is for you! :D
It so fun to read all the little notes, looking at the pictures and diary.
If your a fan of
* Fairies
* Cicely Mary Barker
* Ology type books
* Beautiful books
This book is for you! :D
This is a cute journal style scrap book similar to the pressed faerie book by Brian Froud only it this one is written by Cicely Mary Barker the artist who did the beautiful illustrations of the flower faeries. It is an interactive style book with lots of little notes you can open, envelopes, cards, stamps etc. It was very enchanting, I thoroughly enjoyed it.
What a wonderful little treasure of a book! Admittedly, I bought it more for the artwork and all the wonderful little secrets tucked away in it than I did for the story. I love the scrapbook-diary feel to it. Every page is lovely and full of cool things to look at and discover! I will definitely treasure this book for years to come. (:
Aha, I had forgotten all about this one--WANT!! Sweet and magical, full of ideas, a lovely inspiration for everyone who journals, collages, draws in margins or otherwise destroys and rips up...erm...ALTERS books. Popups, flip-overs and little envelopes full of 'seekrits'=^^=
While my daughter loves every single detail, I was more enamored with the book's construction and artwork. It's more like a mind-activity book, with letters and pockets and ephemera and all sorts of details that push the readers' imagination while tickline their eyes.
When I was little I absolutely ADORED (I use that word too much) this book! The story is mysterious, the pop outs are cool, the little packets of glitter made me happy, and I over all loved it. I also loved her other books filled with poems and drawings.
Cicely Barker's drawings are absolutely charming! Occasionally her handwriting - the words are in cursive - is hard for me to read. Her "journal" is very persuasive. I should like to believe in fairies.
Such a wonderful book!!!!! I get lost in the pages, and I love all the pictures. I love that it's a diary and it's just so enchanting. This book is magical and I will always cherish it.
A companion book to the "Flower Fairy" books by Cicely Mary Barker.
The books story was interesting and I have a little sister who loves to look at it. I don't loe the book but is has some pretty good art.
I loved this book so much!!!! It is about a girl who keeps hearing fairies in her friends garden. It is very magical and fun to read!
Jul 29, 2011
Andrew
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I'm surprised to say that I really enjoyed this. It's almost biographical, and beautifully presented.
Simply beautiful with tiny little letters and envelopes tucked away in the pages for little hands to discover
Jun 04, 2009
Janet Blowers
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
any "girly" girl
Shelves:
young-adult,
faery
Beautiful Book! My girls love it. Fun for all ages. Love to give this book as a gift to young girls.
This is a wonderful book. It's a journal of sorts and is a cute read. Great for children and adults.
I used to love this when I was 8!
The water color artwork is stunning!:)
4 cheers for artwork!!!
The water color artwork is stunning!:)
4 cheers for artwork!!!
i liked this book's notes and little treasures hidden inside the book for readers.
Beautiful illustrations. I could copy them down forever and never get bored...! <3
If you love fairies and scrapbooks, you'll like this one. It's gorgeous!
Here's the deal.
SO CUTE.
Very awesome idea, I love the little inserts along the way.
I would have given it a 5 star review if it weren't for the font. Sometimes hard to read.
SO CUTE.
Very awesome idea, I love the little inserts along the way.
I would have given it a 5 star review if it weren't for the font. Sometimes hard to read.
The little girl in my house loves this book... very very pretty
May 19, 2010
Asada
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it makes u feel like u are in another world totaly awesome
Cute book with lots of pull outs and stuff.
By far one of the most enchanting books :o)
A delight! Almost makes me believe in fairies!
This is such an awesome book!!!!
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Cicely Mary Barker was the illustrator who created the famous Flower Fairies; those ethereal smiling children with butterfly wings. As a child she was influenced by the works of the illustrator Kate Greenaway, whom she assiduously copied in her formative years. Her principal influence, however, was the artwork of the Pre-Raphaelites.
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