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Shirley Barber

    Shirley Barber is een kunstenares en auteur wiens levenslange liefde voor de natuur en schilderen haar werk diepgaand informeert. Als kunstenares van de derde generatie volgde ze haar droom om kinderboeken te schrijven en te illustreren, wat ze realiseerde na haar verhuizing naar Australië. Haar door de natuur geïnspireerde creaties hebben internationale erkenning gekregen, met meer dan tien miljoen verkochte exemplaren wereldwijd. Barber richt zich op het creëren van eigenzinnige sprookjesachtige verhalen die lezers van alle leeftijden boeien met hun betoverende beelden en magische vertelstijl.

    Fairytales Treasury: Fairyland and Wonderland Tales
    Spellbound: A fairytale romance
    Martha B. Rabbit: The Fairies' Cook
    Cottage Flowers
    Spellbound
    Fairy Collection
    • 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! With whimsical, full-color illustrations and imaginative text, this charming anthology promises hours of enchantment!

      Fairy Collection
      4,5
    • Spellbound

      A Fairtale Romance

      • 30bladzijden
      • 2 uur lezen

      Two princes, each an heir to a faerie kingdom, set off to find two faerie brides. Before long, they meet two lovely princesses and believe their search is over.

      Spellbound
      4,5
    • Cottage Flowers

      • 12bladzijden
      • 1 uur lezen

      An enchanting world of thatched roofs and sleepy summer gardens is evoked in Shirley Barber's delightful cottage flower paintings. Children and adults alike will enjoy piecing these images together. Each jigsaw is color-coded on the back to match it's frame.

      Cottage Flowers
      4,6
    • Martha B. Rabbit confronts adversity when a group of malicious rats pilfer her supplies. Determined to overcome her challenges, she ventures into the snowy wilderness. Following a frightening meeting with a fox, she finds refuge at Mr. Gnome's guesthouse, where her journey takes a transformative turn, leading to new beginnings and adventures.

      Martha B. Rabbit: The Fairies' Cook
      4,7
    • Spellbound: A fairytale romance

      • 32bladzijden
      • 2 uur lezen

      Shirley Barber's Classic Collection includes the most popular stories represented with new cover designs. These have been released to celebrate the 15 year relationship with Shirley Barber and The Five Mile Press.

      Spellbound: A fairytale romance
      4,7
    • Featuring enchanting illustrations and gentle narratives, this omnibus edition combines the Fairyland Treasury and Wonderland Treasury, showcasing Shirley Barber's original short fairytales. Each story invites children into a whimsical realm filled with imagination, imparting simple lessons about peace and friendship. The captivating characters and vivid imagery create a magical experience that delights young readers, making it a treasured addition to any child's library.

      Fairytales Treasury: Fairyland and Wonderland Tales
      5,0
    • Bedtime Stories

      • 48bladzijden
      • 2 uur lezen

      Bedtime stories with fairies, unicorns and Tiger Tom in 3D bedtime stories.

      Bedtime Stories
      5,0
    • To ensure good luck, the fairies need a mortal to attend the fairy princess' wedding and so they befriend Sarah Jane and take her to Fairyland.

      The Enchanted Woods
      4,3
    • Bedtimes Stories

      • 32bladzijden
      • 2 uur lezen

      Shirley Barber's Classic Collection includes the most popular stories represented with new cover designs. These have been released to celebrate the 15 year relationship with Shirley Barber and The Five Mile Press.

      Bedtimes Stories
      4,5
    • Those Wicked Rats

      • 24bladzijden
      • 1 uur lezen

      Martha's past encounter with cunning rats has left her wary, especially after they once raided her food supplies during winter. As she returns from Mr. Gnome's guesthouse with a bounty of delicious food, she is unaware that the mischievous rats are plotting another theft. The story unfolds with tension as Martha must confront the threat of the rats once more, blending adventure and the theme of vigilance against unexpected challenges.

      Those Wicked Rats
      4,0