Flower Fairies

Discover the enchanting world of Flower Fairies, the timeless creation of English artist and poet Cicely Mary Barker (1895–1973). First published in the 1920s, Barker’s work blends delicate watercolours with lyrical verse, pairing each fairy with a real flower or tree. Her fairies—modeled on local children—reflect her love of nature, botany, and the innocence of childhood. Influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement and the Pre-Raphaelites, her illustrations are both botanically accurate and filled with gentle whimsy. This beautifully illustrated collection includes A Flower Fairy Alphabet, Fairies of the Garden, Fairies of the Trees, Flower Fairies of the Wayside, and seasonal volumes—Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter—each featuring between 16 and 24 fairies. From the bright blooms of summer to the quiet stillness of winter, each book captures the spirit of the natural world through fairy eyes. Ideal for collectors and new readers alike, Barker’s Flower Fairies remain a celebration of childhood imagination and the delicate beauty of the British countryside.