This is a RARE early 20th-century children’s fantasy book, beautifully illustrated and part of the whimsical fairy-story trend that flourished between the 1910s–1930s.

Title: Poppy or The Adventures of a Fairy

Author: Anne Pérez-Guerra

Illustrator: Benton West

Publisher: Rand McNally & Company

Copyright: 1931 (First Edition)

Made in U.S.A.

A charming and scarce children’s fantasy book from the early 1930s, Poppy or The Adventures of a Fairy follows the tiny fairy Poppy through whimsical adventures in the human world — from being found in a slipper to baking gingerbread and exploring a Japanese garden.

Illustrated throughout by Benton West, the book features delightful black-and-white drawings and decorative endpapers in lavender and cream depicting a fairy riding a toy train.

In good antique condition

• Illustrations: Sharp and well-preserved.

This example is well-loved but complete, suitable for collectors of early children’s literature or those seeking a restoration candidate.