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Book SynopsisFairies are all around us – you just need to look carefully and you’ll see signs of them everywhere. Written and compiled by the esteemed botanist Professor Arbour, prepare to be amazed as we discover everything there is to know about the natural history of fairies.
Trade Review"A magical, mysterious volume full of vintage-inspired sketches and precise field notes." -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller, September Previews *
'I’m a huge fan of Emily Hawkins’ books and her style of writing. This pairing with Jessica Roux’s minutely detailed illustrations is nothing short of sublime, with beautifully timeless elements like a foil-embossed cloth cover ribbon marker, majestic endpapers with a stunning bookplate and sprayed gold edges that make it feel like an instant heirloom.' -- The Little Literary Society
'This will be a book that's kept forever.' * Prima Magazine *
'This is possibly the most enchanting illustrated book I have ever owned. […] We ADORE this book and it is one of my top picks for 2020!' -- Picture Book Perfect
Table of ContentsTHE SECRET LIFE OF FAIRIES
WHAT ARE FAIRIES
THE ANATOMY OF A FAIRY
FAIRY WINGS
THE LIFE CYCLE OF A FAIRY
CLEVER CAMOUFLAGE
FAIRIES OF THE WORLD
FAIRY HABITATS
MEADOW AND GARDEN FAIRIES
WOODLAND FAIRIES
MOUNTAIN AND HILL FAIRIES
FRESHWATER FAIRIES
MARINE AND COASTAL FAIRIES
JUNGLE FAIRIES
DESERT AND SAVANNAH FAIRIES
POLAR FAIRIES
HOUSE FAIRIES
LIFE IN FAIRYLAND
FAIRIES AND PLANTS
A POISON GARDEN
FAIRIES AND ANIMALS
FAIRY FOES
FAIRY LANGUAGE AND SECRET SCRIPTS
A GUIDE TO FINDING FAIRIES
