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Shirley Barber Shirley Barber i(A47164 works by)
Also writes as: Shirley
Born: Established: 1935
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United Kingdom (UK),
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Western Europe, Europe, ;
Gender: Female
Arrived in Australia: 1965
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1 y separately published work icon All the jewels of Fairyland Shirley Barber , Shirley Barber (illustrator), Malvern : Brolly Books , 2024 27424653 2024 single work picture book children's

'It's the day of the ball in Fairyland, but little Princess Tansy is too young to attend.

'Instead, she watches the proceedings from the terrace high above.

'From there, she can see her awful Great Aunt Oralia, her lovely sister Princess Melodie, the charming Prince Leon, and . . . . two mysterious characters who are up to no good What will Tansy do?' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon A Fairyland Treasury Shirley Barber , Armadale : Borghesi & Adam Publishers , 2019 14964919 2019 selected work short story

'A delightful collection of children's short stories, written and illustrated by Shirley Barber, and featuring an exquisite 3D images embedded in the front cover. The engaging stories will delight young readers and the exquisitely detailed illustrations will fascinate and enchant. This is a book young readers will return to time and time again.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon A Royal Adventure Shirley Barber , Melbourne : Brolly Books , 2017 11447227 2017 single work picture book children's

'When Tiger Tom's father does not return home after a day of fishing, his family is very worried. Tiger Tom sets out in search of his father and so begins an enthralling adventure. Tiger Tom uncovers a wicked crime that is sure to anger the king.' (Synopsis)
1 y separately published work icon Those Wicked Rats! Shirley Barber , Sydney : Brolly Books , 2016 9909866 2016 single work children's fiction children's
1 y separately published work icon Shirley Barber's Spellbound Spellbound : A Fairytale Romance; Shirley Barber's Spellbound : A Fairytale Romance Shirley Barber , Malvern : Brolly Books , 2016 9909834 2016 selected work short story fantasy
1 y separately published work icon Shirley Barber's Fairy Classics Library : Volume II Shirley Barber , Shirley Barber (illustrator), Scoresby : Five Mile Press , 2011 8762040 2011 selected work picture book
1 y separately published work icon The Fairies' Cook : A Martha B. Rabbit Story Shirley Barber , Shirley Barber (illustrator), Malvern : Brolly Books , 2014 8583539 2011 single work picture book children's fable

'Martha B. Rabbit faces hardship when a trio of wicked rats steals her carefully stored supplies. Bravely, she sets out into the snow in search of a solution to her troubles. After a scary encounter with a fox, she arrives at the guesthouse of Mr. Gnome, and from there a new life for her begins.'

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1 y separately published work icon Shirley Barber's Fairy Magic Picture Book Shirley Barber , Shirley Barber (illustrator), Rowville : Five Mile Press , 2005 Z1271461 2005 single work picture book children's
4 y separately published work icon The Seventh Unicorn Shirley Barber , Shirley Barber (illustrator), Noble Park : Five Mile Press , 1998 Z1308519 1998 single work picture book children's fantasy Rachel and Robert find a magic mirror in their Aunt's gift shop which allows them into the realm of Arcadia where their assistance is needed.
3 1 y separately published work icon Shirley Barber's Count With Me Shirley Barber , Shirley Barber (illustrator), Noble Park : Five Mile Press , 1998 Z1075275 1998 single work picture book children's
2 y separately published work icon Shirley Barber's Bedtime Stories : Fairytales for Young Children Shirley Barber , Noble Park : Five Mile Press , 1997 Z1329252 1997 selected work children's fiction children's Seven magical fairytales, one for every night of the week. Each story introduces children to a wonderful new fairy friend, and features exquisite paintings by Shirley Barber.
2 1 y separately published work icon A Visit to Fairyland Shirley Barber , Shirley Barber (illustrator), Victoria : Five Mile Press , 1997 Z835255 1997 single work picture book children's
4 y separately published work icon Martha B. Rabbit and Friends : Favourite Tales by Shirley Barber Shirley Barber , Shirley Barber (illustrator), ( trans. Anna Kuźnicka with title Króliczka Marta i jej przyjaciele ) Warsaw : Wilga , 1996 Z1813805 1996 selected work picture book children's
1 y separately published work icon A Book of Verse Shirley Barber , Shirley Barber (illustrator), Noble Park : Five Mile Press , 1996 Z1330399 1996 single work picture book children's
2 y separately published work icon The Fairies' Party Shirley Barber , Shirley Barber (illustrator), Noble Park : Five Mile Press , 1996 Z1330365 1996 single work picture book children's
2 y separately published work icon Shirley Barber's Fairy Books : Four Beautiful Board Books Shirley Barber , Shirley Barber (illustrator), Noble Park : Five Mile Press , 1996 Z1330315 1996 selected work picture book children's
2 1 y separately published work icon Tiger Tom and the Stolen Sapphires Shirley Barber , Shirley Barber (illustrator), Noble Park : Five Mile Press , 1996 Z1008024 1996 single work picture book children's
4 2 y separately published work icon The Mermaid Princess Shirley Barber , Shirley Barber (illustrator), Noble Park : Five Mile Press , 1995 Z967191 1995 single work picture book children's

'Mermaid princess, Marina, is washed up on a tropical island after her pet dolphin Silverfin flees from a nasty shark. Embellished by Barber's prettily distinctive watercolours.' (Publication summary)
3 1 y separately published work icon The Tooth Fairy Shirley Barber , Shirley Barber (illustrator), Knoxfield : Five Mile Press , 1995 Z967163 1995 single work picture book children's

'Did you ever wonder what happens to baby teeth? Have you ever wanted to meet the tooth fairy? In this beautifully illustrated fairy tale adventure, the magic and secrets of the Tooth Fairy are revealed at last! Each book is beautifully decorated with holographic silver foil, and comes with a silk pouch for storing those special baby teeth.' (Publication summary)
2 1 y separately published work icon Shirley Barber's Fairy Book : An Anthology of Verse Shirley Barber , Shirley Barber (illustrator), Five Mile Press , 1995 Z967156 1995 single work picture book children's
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