Cicely Mary Barker Bronze Sculptures
Handmade bronze water features and garden sculptures, inspired by Cicely Mary Barker’s Flower Fairies book of 1923. The Gorse Fairy, the Willow Fairy, and Clover Fairy all feature in this stunning literary collection.
“So let me say quite plainly, that I have drawn all the plants and flowers very carefully… but I have never seen a fairy!”
The magical world of Cicely Mary Barker
Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairies have enchanted audiences of all ages worldwide since their first appearance in 1923. The 170 original illustrations, which include botanically accurate drawings and beautiful fairy images inspired by real children from Cicely's sister's nursery school, have evoked a sense of magic and wonder for over a century.
The power of storytelling
That Aesop's fables have endured for centuries is a testament to the power of storytelling. While little is known of Aesop’s life, his tales have transcended time and culture, inspiring generations of young readers with their wit, wisdom, and moral core.
The characters that populate his stories – whether cunning crows or magical, golden egg-laying geese – have become cultural touchstones, and their lessons have been passed down throughout the ages.
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