The Enchanted Woods: The Fairies Tale by Shirley Barber
The Enchanted Woods: The Fairies Tale by Shirley Barber
The Enchanted Woods: The Fairies Tale by Shirley Barber
The Enchanted Woods: The Fairies Tale by Shirley Barber

The Enchanted Woods: The Fairies Tale by Shirley Barber

Shirley Barber was an acclaimed author and illustrator whose work has been published in many languages and countries around the world. Sales of her books total well into the millions to date. Shirley lived in Melbourne and continued to draw and paint and immerse herself in the world of fairies and her imagination until her passing. She came from a family of fine artists and she herself had a background in wallpaper design and other commercial arts. Along with her beautiful fairy images, many of her paintings include superb illustrations of animals, flowers, and plants, which reflects her deep love of the natural world.

Let this Shirley Barber classic take you back down a road of beautiful childhood memories and nostalgia.

The new edition to this beautiful Shirley Barber classic picture book features Shirley’s magnificent illustrations.

Two princes, each an heir to a faerie kingdom, set off to find two faerie brides. Before long, they meet two lovely princesses and believe their search is over . . . but then things go awry!

Condition: Excellent condition
Format: Hardcover
Age: 4-8

Shirley Barber is an English children's author and illustrator, long resident in Australia.

Her early childhood was spent in Guernsey (Channel Islands). She had no formal art school training, but learnt designing at a textile and wallpaper studio in London.

She emigrated to Australia in 1965, and worked for a time for Oxford University Press in Melbourne, Victoria. She currently lives in Watsonia, a suburb of Melbourne, with her son and his family. She has been married twice; her second husband Keith Barber died in 2000.[2]

She has written many picture books and fairy-themed colouring books, calendars and diaries, which have sold over 10 million copies as at 2008.[2] Most of Barber's books feature fairies and animals. Her books are mainly set in picturesque woods. Her books have been published in 18 languages.

Adding to Cart Added to Cart

Disclaimer

Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the photo accurately depicts the condition of the book, the colour and imperfections may vary slightly from the images.

You might also like

Acknowledgement of Country

Little Modern Reader acknowledges the Gadigal people of Eora nation, the traditional custodians of the land where we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.

Sydney, NSW