Folklore Field Guides: A 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 colorful 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 fairies 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 fairies 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.
# of Pages: 64
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2020
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Language: en
ISBN: 9781786037633
Emily Hawkins and Jessica Roux are the dynamic duo behind the enchanting book, A Natural History of Fairies (Folklore Field Guides). Emily is an author and editor with a deep fascination for the natural world, particularly in the realm of fantasy and folklore. She has written several other books exploring the magical creatures that are often found in our collective imagination. Jessica is an illustrator and artist who brings to life the whimsical and ethereal world of fairies with her stunning illustrations. Her work has been featured in numerous publications and exhibitions, and her unique style perfectly captures the mystery and wonder of these mythical beings. Together, Emily and Jessica have created a captivating and informative guide to the mysterious and magical world of fairies.