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By: BESKOW, ELLA, BESKOW, ELSA, TATE, J.
Price: $23.00
Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 1991
Seller ID: 574
ISBN: 0863151205
colour illustrations A lucky little girl is invited by the flower fairies to join them for their Midsummer festival. Gathering around Queen Rose, all the flowers and bumblebees and birds tell their enchanting stories, while Pea-blossom and the Dew-cups serve refreshments. [When referring to this item please quote our ID 574] View more info
By: BESKOW, ELSA
Price: $55.00
Publisher: Floris Books:
Seller ID: 15281
ISBN: 1782503803
A beautiful gift collection of some of Elsa Beskow best-loved books. 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 chi... View more info
By: BESKOW, ELSA
Price: $15.00
Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 2005
Seller ID: 799
ISBN: 0863154972
colour illustrations This is a mini gift edition of Elsa Beskow's classic story. The children of the forest live deep in the roots of an old pine tree. They collect wild mushrooms and blueberries and shelter under toadstools when it rains. They play with the squirrels and frogs, and when autumn comes, they collect and prepare food to see them through the long winter, until the warm spring breeze starts to blow. [When referring to this item please quote our ID 799] View more info
By: BESKOW, ELSA
Price: $25.00
Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 2009
Seller ID: 842
ISBN: 0863156495
colour illustrations Emily is a helpful little girl, so when her mummy is worried that Daisy the cow will escape into the clover field through a hole in the fence, she offers to go and look after Daisy for the day. On the way, she meets a big dog, a boastful boy and an old man with a sack. But when she gets to the meadow, she realises she needs help with Daisy, and to mend the fence. Who can she turn to? This is a delightful springtime picture book from Elsa Beskow. Young children will enjoy following Emily through her day as unexpectedly good things keep coming her way. [When refe... View more info
By: BESKOW, ELSA
Price: $15.00
Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 2010
Seller ID: 974
ISBN: 0863157289
colour illustrations A lucky little girl is invited by the flower fairies to join them for their Midsummer festival. Gathering around Queen Rose, all the flowers and bumblebees and birds tell their enchanting stories, while Pea-blossom and the Dew-cups serve refreshments. [When referring to this item please quote our ID 974] View more info
By: BESKOW, ELSA
Price: $23.00
Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 2012
Seller ID: 12045
ISBN: 0863158552
colour illustrations Three children and their mother live in a cottage shaped like a hat on a little island in a lake. One day their mother goes to the mainland to find yarn to make the children new clothes. While she's away the children try to help around the house, but housework is much harder than they thought. They have great fun sweeping the chimney -- but they get very dirty. They wash their clothes in the lake and dry them over a fire -- but fires are hard to control...Will Hat Cottage be standing by the time their mother returns? A charming story from Elsa Beskow about getting he... View more info
By: BESKOW, ELSA
Price: $28.00
Publisher: Floris Books:
Seller ID: 14174
ISBN: 178250205X
A charming alphabet book for everyone who loves Elsa Beskow's classic picture books. Journey through the world of Elsa Beskow from Accordian to Zzz, with everything in between -- Cow and Elephant, Flowers and Igloo and even Jack Frost and Queen. This beautifully presented gift book brings together illustrations from Elsa Beskow's lesser known and most famous work including The Flowers' Festival, The Sun Egg, Pelle's New Suit, and Woody, Hazel and Little Pip. Elsa Beskow (1874-1953) is the most popular children's illustrator in Sweden, where her picture books have been known and loved ... View more info
By: BESKOW, ELSA
Price: $14.99
Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 2008
Seller ID: 686
ISBN: 0863156479
colour illustrations Six-year-old Ollie is given his first pair of real skis. As soon as the snow begins to fall he sets off on an adventure by himself to the palace of King Winter. Along the way he meets Jack Frost, who makes everything sparkle, and Mrs Thaw, who makes everything melt. At the palace, he meets children helping to make Christmas presents - until breaktime, when they rush outside for a big snowball fight. Finally, Mrs Thaw gets her way and the lovely snow starts to disappear. Ollie is very upset and wishes it could be winter forever, until one lovely day when Spring arrive... View more info
By: BESKOW, ELSA
Price: $26.95
Publisher: Floris Books:
Seller ID: 720
ISBN: 0863153720
Here is a delightful holiday book in Elsa Beskow's classic Peter and Lotta series. The two children go to live in the country with Aunt Green, Aunt Brown, Aunt Lavender, and Uncle Blue. As Christmas approaches, Peter and Lotta discover all kinds of new surprises, but best one of all is when they discover where Christmas presents come from. Is it from deep in the forest, where the tallest fir trees grow? (Age 5–8) [When referring to this item please quote our ID 720] View more info
By: BESKOW, ELSA
Price: $15.00
Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 2010
Seller ID: 975
ISBN: 0863157297
colour illustrations This delightful autumn story describes the woodland adventures of two acorn children who get carried away by the blustery autumn wind. It is a mini edition of Elsa Beskow's classic tale. [When referring to this item please quote our ID 975] View more info
By: BESKOW, ELSA
Price: $15.00
Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 2007
Seller ID: 635
ISBN: 0863155855
colour illustrations This is a mini gift edition of Elsa Beskow's classic story. A mysterious orange egg has fallen into the woods. "It's a sun egg!" declares the elf who finds it nestled on the forest floor. Soon she and her friends find out what it really is, but not before the little elf has one of the best adventures she has ever had. [When referring to this item please quote our ID 635] View more info
By: BESKOW, ELSA
Price: $15.00
Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 2005
Seller ID: 7892
ISBN: 0863154980
colour illustrations This is 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. [When referring to this item please quote our ID 7892] View more info
By: BESKOW, ELSA
Price: $23.00
Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 2010
Seller ID: 1013
ISBN: 0863157718
colour illustrations Kelly and Kai love to play on the gnarled old tree trunk outside their cottage in the woods: sometimes it becomes a horse, sometimes a crocodile and sometimes even a dragon. One day a mischievous gnome makes the tree trunk come to life, and the children are whisked off to the Land of Long Ago on the back of the old tree dragon. On their incredible journey Kelly and Kai meet a princess, rescue a knight and trick the king of the trolls. But will the old tree dragon stay alive long enough to bring them home again? A delightful fairy tale from Elsa Beskow, with beautiful... View more info
By: BESKOW, ELSA
Price: $24.00
Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 1987
Seller ID: 560
ISBN: 0863150497
colour illustrations The children of the forest live deep in the roots of an old pine tree. They collect wild mushrooms and blueberries and shelter under toadstools when it rains. They play with the squirrels and frogs, and when autumn comes, they collect and prepare food to see them through the long winter, until the warm spring breeze starts to blow. [When referring to this item please quote our ID 560] View more info
By: BESKOW, ELSA
Price: $15.00
Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 2007
Seller ID: 634
ISBN: 0863155847
colour illustrations This is a mini gift edition of Elsa Beskow's classic story. Pelle has a lamb whose coat grows longer and longer, while Pelle's Sunday suit grows shorter! Pelle shears the lamb, and the wool is carded, spun, dyed and woven. Finally, the tailor makes a new suit for Pelle. [When referring to this item please quote our ID 634] View more info
By: BESKOW, ELSA
Price: $25.00
Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 2009
Seller ID: 964
ISBN: 0863157157
colour illustrations When Flash, a very curious little fish, is caught and held prisoner on dry land, his aunts and uncles are determined to save him. But how can they leave the water to go to his rescue? With the help of a wise old frog and a little magic, even the most unlikely wishes can come true. This highly imaginative and funny picture book paints the world from a whole new perspective - from a fish's point of view. Children will delight in the wonderful characters of the lake, and in their extraordinary adventure on dry land. This is the first time this charming Elsa Beskow book ... View more info
By: BESKOW, ELSA
Price: $23.00
Publisher: Floris Books:
Seller ID: 14391
ISBN: 0863158137
Princess Sylvie persuades her father, the king, to leave the palace gardens and walk in the woods. The king is unsure. What might be in the woods? Then Sylvie's dog Oskar runs off after a long-eared hare and Sylvie's adventures begin.This is a delightful story for young children about exploring new places and making new friends, and about the comforts of home. 'Fans of the author will be pleased to discover that this Swedish tale, originally published in 1934, has been translated into English ... Soft, gentle watercolors keep the mood light and airy and complement the fairy-tale quali... View more info
By: BESKOW, ELSA
Price: $23.00
Publisher: Floris Books:
Seller ID: 14400
ISBN: 178250303X
Peter and Lotta need to find homes for some kittens. Washerwoman Wendy is always grumpy with them, but they hope that a gift will cheer her up - and it does! That’s just the start of a day of unexpected adventures for two of Elsa Beskow’s most loved characters, as they find themselves asleep on a cart, at a mill miles from home and at a fair, disguised as an old man and woman.. 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. [When referring to thi... View more info
By: BESKOW, ELSA
Price: $25.00
Seller ID: 15417
ISBN: 1782503498
Christopher often plays on his own in his garden - until one day, he discovers a whole new world! A strange boy called September takes him on a hunt for a lost ball, meeting lots of folk along the way: the playful gooseberry boys, Mrs Bramley Apple, the strawberry families, Mr Scarecrow and many more. Christopher learns all about the different fruits, berries and vegetables growing in his garden, and makes lots of new friends who promise to always play with him. This heartwarming book show Elsa Beskow's classic illustration at its best, bringing nature alive for young read... View more info
By: BESKOW, ELSA
Price: $25.00
Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 1987
Seller ID: 561
ISBN: 0863150500
colour illustrations 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. [When referring to this item please quote our ID 561] View more info
