For the first time in over 10 years all eight Original Flower Fairies" Books are being re-designed. Inspiration has been drawn from the original publishers connections with The Glasgow School of Art to produce an exquisite new cover. With fresh new title pages & endpapers reset text & printed on a fine quality paper these new editions make a charming gift for all " Flower Fairy" enthusiasts. Published in 1923 " Flower Fairies of the Spring" was the first of Cicely Mary Barkers iconic " Flower Fairies" books. In a format that has enchanted readers for 90 years each of Barkers beautiful illustrations of the fairies of wild & familiar flowers is accompanied by a delightful poem. " Flower Fairies of the Spring" celebrates the annual rejuvenation of the natural world at spring & introduces children to the seasons flowers by making them magical. Springtime favourites to be found in " Flower Fairies of the Spring" include: " The Snowdrop Fairy" " The Daisy Fairy" & " The Bluebell Fairy". The seven other titles in the " Flower Fairies" series " 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" & "A Flower Fairy Alphabet" are available as single editions or as part of " The Complete Book of the Flower Fairies". Also available from Penguin is " The Everyday Handbook for Magical Mothers" as presented by the " Flower Fairies"
- a handy pocket-sized book of craft ideas & recipes for mothers who need a touch of magic in their lives."