An Elsa Beskow Gift Collection: Children of the Forest and Other Beautiful Books - (Mixed Media Product)

About the Book

Five favourite stories in an exclusive gift set from Sweden's answer to Beatrix Potter, combined sales over 265,000.

Book Synopsis

Five favorite stories in an exclusive gift set from Sweden's answer to Beatrix Potter, with combined sales of over 265,000 copies.

Enter the world of Elsa Beskow, 'Sweden's Beatrix Potter', and meet a cast of enchanting characters from Jack Frost to woodland elves.

This stunning gift box includes mini editions of Elsa Beskow's classic books Children of the Forest, The Flowers' Festival, Pelle's New Suit and Woody, Hazel and Little Pip as well as an exclusive edition of Princess Sylvie.

One of Scandinavia's most famous illustrators, Elsa Beskow's stories of little folk and magical kingdoms have captured the imagination of children for generations. This charming collection is a lovely addition to any child's bookshelf.

Another beautiful box set including: Peter in Blueberry Land, Around the Year, Ollie's Ski Trip and The Sun Egg, as well as the never-before available mini edition of Emily and Daisy, is also available.

From the Back Cover

Enter the world of Elsa Beskow, Sweden's best-loved children's illustrator, and meet enchanting characters from Jack Frost to woodland elves.This gift box includes five mini editions:

Review Quotes

'What a wonderful collection of books, all in mini sizes but still beautifully designed and detailed... The stories are wonderful evocations of a more innocent childhood, but it is the illustrations that give it the wow factor. I can imagine children spending a great deal of time simply admiring the pictures. The are from another time and place, in a good way.' - EYE (Early Years Educator)

About the Author

Elsa Beskow (1874-1953) is the most popular children's illustrator in Sweden, where her picture books have been known and loved for over a century.