Description

In this endearing story a large orange "egg" has fallen into the woods. "It's a sun egg," declares the lucky little elf who comes upon it. Soon, she and her friends find out what it is, but not before the little elf begins one of the best adventures she has ever had.

This is a delightful seasonal story for young children about nature through the year from the world-renowned Swedish author--illustrator Elsa Beskow.

This wonderful new edition of Children of the Forest faithfully reproduces Beskow's classic illustrations in a collectable picture book featuring a unique hand-crafted design, premium-quality paper, gold foil signature and a luxurious cloth spine. Create an Elsa Beskow library by collecting all of the gorgeous new editions.

Author

Elsa Beskow (1874-1953) was a children's author/illustrator from Sweden. Often described as Sweden's Beatrix Potter, Elsa Beskow's picture books have been known and loved for over a century. Her charming stories of children and magical folk, accompanied by her signature illustrations, are known and cherished the world over.

Format:hardback Size:235 x 295 mm

Publisher: Floris Books

Subject: Elsa Beskow Books

Illustrations: Colour illustrations

Age Range: From 3 to 7 years

Extent: 36 pages

ISBN: 9781782508021

First Published: 1932

This Edition: 19 Jan 2023

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