Peter in Blueberry Land - (Elsa Beskow Mini) by Elsa Beskow (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Mini edition of the bestselling story perfect for fans of the Moomins, Beatrix Potter and Cicely Mary Barker�s Flower Fairies

A mini gift edition of Elsa Beskow's classic story.

Peter is looking for blueberries for his mother's birthday but he can't find a single one. Suddenly he feels a light tap on his shoe, and a strange and magical adventure begins.

Review Quotes

'The sort of old-fashioned nature story that will appeal to fans of the Flower Fairies. I love these gentle storie which are steep in natural history. The pictures show all manner of wildlife, really conjuring up what it might be like to live as a tiny creature on the forest floor. Happily, my daughter shares my fascination.'
- Families Online

'The children I have read this book to have loved this cheerful and exciting story. They have been fascinated at the thought of being made tiny for the day.'
- Hilary Woolfe with Isaac (age 4), Education Otherwise

'Look out for the insects and small creatures included in the pictures that juicily illustrate Peter's adventures.'
- Highland News

'First published in Sweden in 1901, Peter in Blueberry Land still maintains its original appeal. This is an enchanting story, perfect for reading aloud before bedtime.'
- Booktrusted

About the Author

Elsa Beskow (1874-1953) is the most popular children's author--illustrator in 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.