How to See Faeries by John Matthews

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International bestselling artist Brian Froud and New York Times bestselling author John Matthews come together for the first time to create a spectacular interactive book that opens the doors to the enchanted world of Faerie. How does one discover faeries in one’s backyard or a garden,... read more

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Bonecruncher: Shares his Bonebook with you
The Greenman: Between the rustling leaves
Oldest of the Old: Dare you look into his eyes?
Faerie Queen: One of many, she knows about you
Bonecruncher: Shares his Bonebook with you
The Greenman: Between the rustling leaves
Oldest of the Old: Dare you look into his eyes?
Faerie Queen: One of many, she knows about you

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“There are no rules to seeing faeries. That was your first lesson.”
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“Beauty's in the eye of the beholder, And sometimes so is SIZE, Some will tell you faeries, Are TALL and BRIGHT and wise.”
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A trip into the world of faeries

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There you are!

Table of Contents edit see section history

In The Garden of Faeries, by John Matthews (Foreword 1)
The Ones Who Weren't There, by Brian Froud (Foreword 2)
How to See Faeries

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portentous: Full of unspecifiable significance exciting wonder and awe

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

John Matthews (Author) - Wrote the poetry and text

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Brian Froud (Illustrator) - Provided faerie art

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Abrams
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Publication Date: April 1, 2011
ISBN: 0810997509
Page Count: 80

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Dewey: 813

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Reading Level: Ages 4-8

A book for every child. Possibly even younger than age 4. I definitely will read this with and to my kids. A great book for adults too.

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Books › Science Fiction & Fantasy › Fantasy
Books › Literature & Fiction

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