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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.

    Those Wicked Rats
    Bedtimes Stories
    The Enchanted Woods
    Spellbound: A fairytale romance
    Martha B. Rabbit: The Fairies' Cook
    Fairy Collection
    • 2023

      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
    • 2022

      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
    • 2020

      A young mermaid princess hurts her tail and is unable to swim back to her family. Her little seaside friend, Sandy the sea pixie, helps find a solution to her woes.

      The Mermaid Princess: Lenticular Edition
    • 2020

      Shirley Barber's exquisitely illustrated Baby Book is perfect for recording special memories and moments from the first 5 years. It includes space for photographs and other mementoes, and two special memento pockets for storing special items such as locks of hair, first booties, certificates and cards.

      Shirley Barber's Baby Book: My First Five Years: Blue Cover Edition
    • 2020

      Shirley Barber's exquisitely illustrated Baby Book is perfect for recording special memories and moments from the first 5 years. It includes space for photographs and other mementos, and two special memento pockets for storing special items such as locks of hair, first booties, certificates and cards.

      Shirley Barber's Baby Book: My First Five Years: Pink Cover Edition
    • 2019

      A Visit to Fairyland

      • 24bladzijden
      • 1 uur lezen

      The enchanting tale follows Laura, who discovers a mysterious green door at the base of a willow tree, sparking her belief in fairies. Along with her brother Daniel, they patiently await the fairies' arrival, leading to an invitation into the magical realm of Fairyland. The story is brought to life with exquisite illustrations by Shirley Barber and features a captivating 3-D lenticular on the cover, enhancing the whimsical experience of their adventures.

      A Visit to Fairyland
    • 2017
    • 2017

      One day, Annie Tibbet and Little Dog Bozo ran under a shimmering rainbow to fetch a pot of gold. They had forgotten all about how rainbows could be dangerous! They shrunk in size and grew fairy wings, then joined the realm of fairy folk who lived beyond the rainbow . . . This beautifully illustrated tale is a Shirley Barber classic.

      Rainbow Magic
    • 2016

      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
    • 2010