Fools' paradise Book

I have loved Cicely Mary Barker since my mom first bought my sisters and I a set of "Flower Fairies" books when we were little. The exquisite colors, and meticulous attention to detail make her illustrations some of the most beautiful I have ever seen.

Barker paints flowers, shrubs, trees and fruit, and creates a fairy that represents each, along with a corresponding poem (which gives the reader information about that particular species). "Flower Fairies of the Autumn" is my favorite of her books, probably because it is also my favorite time of the year.

To this day I still buy my sister Kelly a "Flower Fairies" ornament for her Christmas tree...It's a fun tradition I love to share with my family!