Shirley Barber's Fairy Collection

by Shirley Barber

Read about fascinating fairies, unicorns, forest animals, pixies and more in this captivating collection. Features six short bedtime stories and three longer tales of fairy folk and faraway places, - The Fairy Queen’s Ruby Pendant
- Lost In The Forest
- Rainbow Magic
- And more! As an added bonus, enjoy a full-length accompanying audio CD, complete with expressive narration and beautiful musical selections between each story. With whimsical, full-color illustrations and imaginative text, this charming anthology promises hours of enchantment!

Genres: Fantasy, Childrens, Picture Books

95 pages, Hardcover

First published January 30, 2002

About the author

Shirley Barber grew up in the Channel Islands, where she gained her lifelong love of nature and painting. A third generation artist, she always dreamed of writing and illustrating children's books. But this dream did not come true until she had moved to Australia and her children had grown up.

Her first picture book Martha B. Rabbit - The Fairies' Cook was published by The Five Mile Press in 1988, and became an instant success. The following year it won first prize in the prestigious Critica Erba awards at the Bologna Children's Fair - an extraordinary achievemnt for a first book.

To date, Shirely Barber books have sold in ecess of 10 million copies. They have been published in over 70 international editions in North America, Europe and Asia. Shirley's best-selling fairy title in Australia is The Tooth Fairy closely followed by The Enchanted Woods and Rainbow Magic. Shirley lives quiety in rural Victoria and continues to write and illustrate delightful storybooks enjoyed by children and adults alike.

Reviews

[Taryn]

One of my fave childhood books 😭

[Sarah Stirrup · Rating 5 out of 5]

I used to love this book when I was a little girl. I used to look at all the fairies and decide which one looked most like me and my siblings!! My favourite one was definitely the story about the unicorns!

[alle_reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book on audio was always something to comfort me in my childhood. most nights I had to play this to get me to fall asleep. Nothing will ever express how fond I am of these stories.

[Brenna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely adored these stories as a kid. Loved looking at the illustrations and making up my own stories to them too.

[Luna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Got this book as a gift around my first birthday and had unfortunately lost it, but actively looking for it again.
I really enjoyed having these stories read to me every evening until I was 9 and driving my mum insane😂

[Maya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Childhood in a book.

[Aleisha Rose · Rating 4 out of 5]

My niece absolutely loved this book when I read it to her (she rated it)

[Emily]

Loved this book when I was a kid

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[Kiara · Rating 5 out of 5]

literally my childhood and now i get to read it to the kids in my family too 😭😭😭💗💗💗🧚🏻‍♀️🧚🏻‍♀️🧚🏻‍♀️🌸🌸🌸✨✨✨

[cristina · Rating 5 out of 5]

quiero vivir en las ilustraciones de este libro

[Isabel Sylvia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing illustrations as per usual with Shirley barber and magical story telling. I loved this book as a child and as an adult

[Ewwwwa · Rating 4 out of 5]

OMG just found this book again after 8 years! the nostalgia actually makes me want to cry!!!!! such a great lot of storiesssssssssssssssssss!

[Jessica-Robyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

These fairy tales are a little gem from my childhood that held me captivated for hours on end. I found the stories to be absolutely enchanting. Despite how much time has passed and how many times I've moved house I actually think I still have the book tucked away somewhere. This book has such a special place in my heart.

[Jazelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute short stories with fantastic and magical illustrations!

I can look at the drawings all day long!

[Amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute stories and beautiful illustrations. I picked it up at a thrift store (sadly minus the cd) and have had to read it at least 4 times to my girls this week alone...

[Minette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Books do shape one's mind. If you want a child to learn about being kind-hearted, to have faith amid problems, and to develop his/her imagination and creativity, give this book to that child!

[carley]

it's the nostalgia for me

[Bec · Rating 4 out of 5]

Absolutely stunning illustrations, cute stories, and some decent morals about kindness and responsibility.

[Emillee · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book was so relaxing and i love how the book has those beautiful pictures.