How to Find Flower Fairies

How to Find Flower Fairies
by Cicely Mary Barker

How to Find Flower Fairies
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Author: Cicely Mary Barker
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-10-04
ISBN: 0723258902
Number of pages: 14
Publisher: Warne

Book Reviews of How to Find Flower Fairies

Book Review: Richly illustrated pop-up book on fairies
Summary: 5 Stars

This book is produced from the illustrations and text of Cicely Mary Baker (from England, 1895-1973). The book is large format (~11.5" x 10"). The sturdy pages are richly and fully colored and have a scrap-bookesque feel. There are seven spreads, all of which have some sort of interactive element.

The first spread opens with a letter from Cicely explaining that her research shows there are five places where fairies make their homes; a small photo album is puruseable. The next pages cover the five places: In the Tree Tops, The Forest Floor, In the Garden, By the Wayside, and The Marsh. All of the spreads have pop-ups that show the environment described with fairies hidden about. The pop-ups either jump high of the page or encompass almost the entire page. Also, they all have at least one other element such as a puruseable booklet, a flip-the-flap, or a telescoping viewer. The last spread has another note from Cicely explaining she has captured a fairy with her camera; there is a bit of newspaper with a headline about the photo and a pop-up view camera with an animated fairy. The padded cover also has one of these animated images.

From a paper-engineering perspective, the pop-ups in this book are spectacular and varied. They aren't simply different pictures and shape popping up in the same way. On one page they fold out in an accordian fashion, on another they pop vertically, and on another they spring slightly to create depth within the page. All pages open and close with easy.

The text is mostly presented in a cursive font, which I found easy enough to read, but might present a challenge to a young reader. The content is fun. Each spread has the main explanation of the place to find fairies and lots of additional little tips and notes. Some of the notes help the reader find the fairies that are hidden in the pop up.

I think this book would please a large audience: pop-up or fairy collectors, young children, older children, etc... This is not the book for someone who wants exhaustive coverage of different types of fairies or lore.

The only slight fault I have with the book is that the view camera shows the image right side up when, in reality, it would appear upside down. This is a very nit-picky thing. If they had produced the image the was it really would be, most people would probably think it had been attached upside down by mistake. It certainly doesn't detract from the enjoyment of the book.

Summary of How to Find Flower Fairies

?Children, the knowledge that I am passing to you is precious and must be carefully guarded??

After centuries of being hidden from human sight, the Flower Fairies allowed Cicely Mary Barker a glimpse into their enchanted fairy world in Fairyopolis. Now you can continue the adventure with this spectacular new novelty book where every page unlocks the secrets behind the magical places the fairies call home. Five eye-popping spreads include intricate three-dimensional pop-up images of flowers and trees that magically open up to reveal the secret homes of the fairies. Lift-the- flaps, booklets, maps and other ephemera provide interactive fun on every page leading up to a stunning surprise on the final spread.

Choking Hazard (1); Not for children under 3 years.
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