Bibliograph

A natural history of fairies, from the notebook of Professor Elsie Arbour, compiled by Emily Hawkins ; illustrated by Jessica Roux

Type

Label

A natural history of fairies, from the notebook of Professor Elsie Arbour, compiled by Emily Hawkins ; illustrated by Jessica Roux

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A natural history of fairies

Oclc number

1135608379

Responsibility statement

compiled by Emily Hawkins ; illustrated by Jessica Roux

Sub title

from the notebook of Professor Elsie Arbour

Summary

"Complied by teh esteemed botanist Professor Arbour, this beautiful book was left to her goddaughter to help her discover the secret life of fairies and the special role they play in the natural world. Featuring precise notes and intricate sketches, these pages reveal the different species of fairy from around the globe, exploring where and how they live. From fairy anatomy, camouflage, and languages, to their life cycle and habitats, this delicately illustrated album illuminates a hidden world that will delight fairy-lovers everywhere." -- Back cover"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"--, Provided by publisher

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

Target audience

juvenile

Classification