How to Find Flower Fairies

A Most Enchanting Discovery: A Review of “How to Find Flower Fairies” My dear friends, gather ’round for a tale of literary delight! One finds oneself quite overcome with whimsy after acquiring “How to Find Flower Fairies” by the esteemed Cicely Mary Barker — a hardcover tome so bewitchingly beautiful, it might as well have been plucked straight from a woodland glade by a squirrel in a waistcoat. Now then, I read this sparkling treasure aloud to my trio of four-year-old charges (known locally as The Tiny Tornadoes), and let me tell you — not a creature stirred, not even the dog, as they sat rapt in fairy-fuelled fascination. Eyes wide, mouths agape, and positively thrumming with the anticipation of spotting a gossamer-winged being in our very own back garden (or possibly the potted fern in the loo). The illustrations? Positively exquisite. The hidden flaps and peek-a-boo elements? Oh, the gasps of joy! One child nearly combusted with excitement when she spotted a fairy curled in a foxglove — and the smallest one is now insisting on constructing a fairy village from acorns and glitter. Our afternoon constitutional has transformed into a daily fairy reconnaissance mission, armed with magnifying glasses, daisy crowns, and a great deal of earnest whispering to the undergrowth. Truly, this book has rekindled the art of wonder. I myself have started addressing mushrooms with more respect. Five stars, a thousand twinkles, and a flutter of fairy wings to Miss Barker and her botanical brilliance. Highly recommended for the young, the young-at-heart, and anyone who has ever believed a toadstool might be hiding a secret.

This is the second copy of this book that we've gone through in my family. My mother-in-law bought this as a gift for my baby and from about 18 months onward, my little girl loved this book so much. I had to read it to her every night and of course after six months of her tugging at all the pop up pages, there's wear and tear so I ordered her another one. It's quite literally the most stunning pop up book I have every seen and there are fairies hidden throughout the book - and my little girl hunts for them. It's wonderful interaction for babies and parents. My daughter enjoyed this book from 18months to 3.5 years -- literally her favorite book that I had to bring out every night. TEACHES TO SEARCH: This book has tons of pop up pages (mostely green) - with fairies hidden in different forest settings (tree tops, meadows, flower beds, wayside, forest floor etc). The goal is to help your child look careful for fairies that might be hidden among the leaves. It teaches them to look carefully so that when you say, "can you get X from the refrigerator" from your toddler, they don't say, "I can't find it." even if it's laying right in front of them. This is a great tool for that. TEACHES CAUTIONARY TALE: My daughter loves mushrooms and this book has its fair share of pictures of toadstools so we spent quite a bit of time instructing how toadstools come from the ground and mushrooms come from the refrigerator and how toadstools are yucky. We have so much fun with this book. She'll find a picture of a toadstool and will say, "that's a toadstool, yuck, yuck. weeeeee doooooooon't touch those!" In that shrill little girl voice - it's wonderful. For the longest times when we walked around the neighborbhood, my little girl kept looking for fairies in every bush or little hole in the ground. It's great. So much joy from a child. Get this book - it's quite literally amazing - you won't regret it.

There are five differant, pop-up scenes that show fairies in their native habitats! And each scene is a feast for the eye! "In the tree tops" shows fairy houses are cleverly concealed within the oak tree branches and various fairies dance and play among the acorns and oak leaves! How to spot a tree fairy informs the viewer that acorns, nuts and berries can be rained down on unsuspecting humans by mischevous fairies! So wear a sturdy hat during woodland walks! The Forest Floor has a lovly 3D tree trunk`with various fairies flying about the mushrooms with signs that read, '"Fairy steps are crafted from twigs."'Can you see a trail of fairy dust?"and "A tiny lamp lights the way?" "in the Garden" depicts a beautiful 3D pop-up flower garden complete with a hidden fairy or two! Cicely Barker says,"On summer days, some fairies hang their washing out to dry on the webs of friendly spiders. Look out for glistening petals hanging from webs. "By the Wayside"shows hedgerows as places fairies hide in and are you looking at a butterfly or a fairy? You never know? Fairies and butterflys intermingle so you're always on the alert! Finnaly, "The Marsh" shows the fairy king and queen hidden in the marsh reeds! And one fairy holds onto a cat tail! All these pop-ups have exquisit detail with beautiful colour! It's the most lavish pop-up book to date! Highly Recommended!!

For a used book, I was expecting there to be missing parts or torn pages since it is a pop up book. I found nothing wrong and could pass as a new book. I received the book very quickly and was surprised to see it so soon. Thanks for the details in your description. It will make a great gift for my mom who is 88 years old. We have fond memories of a poster that I had as a child.

Oh my, I ordered this book online after reading so many good reviews. It was supposed to be a gift. However, when it arrived I couldn't bear to part with it. This book is such a treasure. I have of course, given it to my 5 year old daughter who literally squealed with delight upon opening it. She has carried it around everywhere for the last 2 weeks and I often find her talking to the little fairies hiding in the pages. In case you don't know, each double page opens into a most magical pop up scene with little hidey holes and it is your job to look very carefully to find where the fairies are hiding within. Little clues are given in the margins too. I read the words, but my little girl is far too interested in the scenes to even listen. I admit that I grew up enthralled with the original and simple Flower Fairy poems, but this magical world that has been brought to life in the pages of this book are extraordinarily beautiful and true to the original pictures. Don't hesitate and order now!

O livro mais perfeito de todos, estou sem palavras p descrever como estou apaixonada por ele, uma beleza magnífica, sem dúvida o livro mais bonito que tenho e vou demorar pra encontrar um que o supere, se é que existe, vale cada centavo e espera ♡ obg Amazon, por me proporcionar ter um livro tão perfeito como esse!

We have got them all! This book, in particular, is a great intro into is authors brilliant imagination. The best for garden/nature lovers; lovers of magical imaginary play; And special story time with a grandparent or parents. the enchanting wonderous story will keep you coming back time after time. Great for the imagination, brilliant illustrations and movable pages For Adults and children. Never disappointed in her books - keeps sakes and for very special occasions, to be shared with young ones...maybe by a parent or grandparent. I would not suggest for young children as the pages are very intricately detailed...though the pages are thick and study, they will not endure pulling and poking and bending from young ones (under 8 years of age should be looked at and read with a parent if you want to keep the book in fine condition) If you love movable pop-ups in books - this one will surely be on your list of books to buy for young readers or for a 'special' book gifs; a repeat purchase for me!

Ho comprato questo libro per la mia "bambina" (ha 26 anni) che sia matta per le fate. E' veramente un opera d'arte. Non è consigliato per i bambini molto giovanni...ogni pagina apre a 3-D e sono fragili. Cicely Mary Barker era una fantastica artista.

Livre de fée en 3D qui est un véritable bijou. Très bien fini, et ce dans les moindres détail. Féerique a souhait et les montages 3D sont les plus beaux que j'ai vue et pourtant j'en ai vue beaucoup. Pour moi le plus beau, papier de qualité topissime, couverture melotone, impression parfaite, et le prix ridicule par rapport à cette édition. Après s'est plus un livre visuel, qu'un livre de lecture. Je je le recommande vivement. Fragile pour ma fille de 2 ans, mais elle aime déjà le feuilleter av moi, et apprécié la 3D spectaculaire et colorée.