Fairy's Gift

by Cicely Mary Barker

Small poetry book

Genres: Fantasy

32 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1977

About the author

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.

Reviews

[Anna Mussmann · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have an old, vintage copy of this little book and had been looking forward to pulling it out to share with my older daughter. She loved it.

The story is worthy of the fairytale tradition and the illustrations are incredibly charming.

[Catherine Mason · Rating 4 out of 5]

A brief but sweet tale. The character Claribell not really adequately introduced. The illustrations are the true prize.

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

The tale of what poor Jennie does with a generous gift from the fairies. A tad cutesy for me, but not a bad story. Nicely illustrated by the author.