A Natural History of Fairies by Emily Hawkins (English) Hardcover Book

Description: A Natural History of Fairies by Emily Hawkins, Jessica Roux Fairies are all around us - you just need to look carefully and youll 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. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This enchantingly illustrated natural history of fairies, compiled in the 1920s by the botanist Professor Elsie Arbour for her niece, is now unveiled for readers of today. Featuring a gold foil-embossed cloth cover, a ribbon marker and sprayed gold edges, this gorgeous volume is filled with colourful sketches and precise notes detailing the secret life of fairies and their important role in the natural world. Inside, you will discover the wide and wonderful array of different species of fairy around the globe and explore where and how they live. Delight in this hidden world as you learn all about: The anatomy of a fairy (Land-based fairies have individual, separated toes, just as humans do. However, many species of water fairy have webbed feet.) The life cycle of a fairy (When walking in the heather, be careful of the tiny flutterpillar of the Wicklow Fairy, decked out in greens and purples.) Clever fairy camouflage (Reed fairies living in wetlands usually wear striped clothes to hide among the tall reeds.) Fairies around the world (Meet the Lily Hopper of sub-Saharan Africa, the Queen Fairy of New Guinea, the Penguin Fairy of the Antarctic and many more.) Fairy habitats (Fairies make their homes in all types of places: woodlands, jungles, deserts, the Poles and even human homes.)Concluding with a reminder that we must protect the endangered habitats of fairies, and all other creatures too, this is a book to be treasured for a lifetime. Author Biography Emily Hawkins is a writer and editor of childrens books for all ages. She wrote the New York Times bestseller Oceanology, as well as several other titles in the Ology series, which has sold over 16 million copies worldwide. She holds a first-class English degree from Nottingham University, and now lives in Winchester with her young family.Jessica Roux is a Nashville-based illustrator and plant and animal enthusiast. She loves exploring in her own backyard and being surrounded by an abundance of nature. Using subdued colours and rhythmic shapes, she renders flora, fauna, food and many other things with intricate detail reminiscent of old world beauty. Her first book with Frances Lincoln is A Natural History of Fairies (September 2020). Table of Contents THE 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 Review "A magical, mysterious volume full of vintage-inspired sketches and precise field notes." -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller, September Previews *Im a huge fan of Emily Hawkins books and her style of writing. This pairing with Jessica Rouxs 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 SocietyThis will be a book thats 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 Long Description Fairies are all around us - you just need to look carefully and youll 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. This enchantingly illustrated natural history of fairies, compiled in the 1920s by the botanist Professor Elsie Arbour for her niece, is now unveiled for readers of today. Featuring a gold foil-embossed cloth cover, a ribbon marker and sprayed gold edges, this gorgeous volume is filled with colourful sketches and precise notes detailing the secret life of fairies and their important role in the natural world. Inside, you will discover the wide and wonderful array of different species of fairy around the globe and explore where and how they live. Delight in this hidden world as you learn all about: * The anatomy of a fairy (Land-based fairies have individual, separated toes, just as humans do. However, many species of water fairy have webbed feet.) * The life cycle of a fairy (When walking in the heather, be careful of the tiny flutterpillar of the Wicklow Fairy, decked out in greens and purples.) * Clever fairy camouflage (Reed fairies living in wetlands usually wear striped clothes to hide among the tall reeds.) * Fairies around the world (Meet the Lily Hopper of sub-Saharan Africa, the Queen Fairy of New Guinea, the Penguin Fairy of the Antarctic and many more.) * Fairy habitats (Fairies make their homes in all types of places: woodlands, jungles, deserts, the Poles and even human homes.) Concluding with a reminder that we must protect the endangered habitats of fairies, and all other creatures too, this is a book to be treasured for a lifetime. Review Quote "A magical, mysterious volume full of vintage-inspired sketches and precise field notes." Details ISBN0711247668 Author Jessica Roux Pages 64 Year 2020 ISBN-10 0711247668 ISBN-13 9780711247666 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2020-09-22 Audience Age 6-10 Language English DEWEY 398.21 UK Release Date 2020-09-22 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2020-09-22 Series Folklore Field Guides Illustrator Jessica Roux Audience Childrens (6-12) Publisher Quarto Publishing PLC Imprint Frances Lincoln Childrens Books NZ Release Date 2020-09-28 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131114431;

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