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Flowers' Festival

By: BESKOW, ELLA, BESKOW, ELSA, TATE, J.

Price: $26.99

Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 1991

Seller ID: 574

ISBN: 0863151205

Binding: Hardback

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.
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Children of the Forest

By: BESKOW, ELSA

Price: $27.00

Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 1987

Seller ID: 560

ISBN: 0863150497

Binding: Hardback

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.
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Emily and Daisy

By: BESKOW, ELSA

Price: $26.99

Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 2009

Seller ID: 842

ISBN: 0863156495

Binding: Hardback

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.
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Curious Fish, The

By: BESKOW, ELSA

Price: $27.00

Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 2009

Seller ID: 964

ISBN: 0863157157

Binding: Hardback

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 ...
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Tale of the Little, Little Old Woman 2nd Ed

By: BESKOW, ELSA, BESKOW, ELSA

Price: $27.00

Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 2014

Seller ID: 13800

ISBN: 1782500944

Binding: Hardback

colour illustrations
'Once upon a time there was a little, little old woman who lived in a little, little old cottage with a mischievous little cat'. This simple and charming tale of a little cat that gets into big trouble is perfect for sharing. Young children will love the fairy tale illustrations and fun repetition. This is a new edition of the classic book by much-loved Swedish illustrator Elsa Beskow.
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Uncle Blue's New Boat

By: BESKOW, ELSA, LAWSON, POLLY

Price: $20.00

Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 2002

Seller ID: 714

ISBN: 086315364X

Binding: Hardback

colour illustrations
In this new title in the classic "Peter and Lotta" series of books, Elsa Beskow tells the adventure of Peter and Lotta and their trip in Uncle Blue's new boat. The children set out for a picnic on an island together with the three colourful aunts, Aunt Green, Aunt Brown and Aunt Lavender. While the adults are having a nap, Peter and Lotta decide to go and practise their rowing, but disaster strikes when they become distracted and accidentally lose the oars...
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Aunt Green, Aunt Brown and Aunt Lavender

By: BESKOW, ELSA, LAWSON, POLLY

Price: $24.99

Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 2001

Seller ID: 704

ISBN: 0863153488

colour illustrations
This is the first of the classic "Peter and Lotta" series. Filled with Elsa Beskow's characteristic humour and charm, it tells how the two children come to meet the aunts known as Aunt Green, Aunt Lavender, Aunt Brown, and their little black poodle, Dot.
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Seven Saws of Speedy Weedy and Mosey Dawde and other tales of wisdom and nonsense.

By: DOWN, REG

Price: $28.00

Seller ID: 14160

ISBN: 1517485118

Binding: Softbound

Illustrated by the author.
A collection of stories both short and long(er). Inside you'll find nature stories, fables, mystery tales, wonder tales, fairy tales, humorous tales and of course the seven saws of Speedy Weedy Hare and his unbeatable nemesis, Mosey Dawdle the Tortoise.

Suitable for children from late kindergarten through grade four.

Midwest Book Review: "The Seven Saws of Speedy Weedy and Mosey Dawdle by Reg Down is an impressive and unfailingly entertaining collection of 26 stories ... Perfect for family bedtime story hours or rainy day family entertainm...
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Little Fairy Can't Sleep

By: DRESCHER, DANIELA

Price: $25.00

Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 2011

Seller ID: 10987

ISBN: 0863158250

Binding: Hardback

colour illustrations
Faith, the little fairy, can't get to sleep. It's a lovely summer's night and magic is in the air, so she flies off to see who else is still awake. Faith meets a mother fox and her young cubs, who can't get to sleep, an elf father whose children can't get to sleep, and the sandman who is filling sacks with magic dust to help children everywhere get to sleep. Finally the little fairy meets a moth-fairy prince who takes her to the source of the night's magic - a wonderful Midsummer Night's party - where she dances until she is so tired that she finally falls asleep. Th...
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In the Land of Merfolk

By: DRESCHER, DANIELA, DRESCHER, DANIELA

Price: $20.00

Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 2006

Seller ID: 831

ISBN: 0863155588

Binding: Hardback

colour illustrations
The third picture book from Daniela Drescher, author and illustrator of "In the Land of Fairies" and "In the Land of Elves". Full-spread watercolour illustrations reveal the secret watery world of the merfolk in amongst the lilypads, reeds and rushes. Their magical world is shown through the seasons.
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In the Land of Elves

By: DRESCHER, DANIELA, DRESCHER, DANIELA

Price: $22.99

Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 2005

Seller ID: 14639

ISBN: 1782502424

Binding: Hardback

A new edition of the second picture book from Daniela Drescher, author and illustrator of In the Land of Fairies. Full-spread watercolour illustrations reveal the secret world of the elves and their animal companions, in amongst the tree roots and fields. We see them at work and play through the seasons.
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Dragon Feathers

By: DUGIN, ANDREI, DUGINA, OLGA, ESTERL, ARNICA

Price: $21.99

Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 2010

Seller ID: 1016

ISBN: 0863157742

colour illustrations
The poor woodcutter's son is sent on a mission to the dark forest to pluck three feathers from the dragon's back. Only then can he marry Beth, the rich innkeeper's beautiful daughter. Along the way, he meets several people in need of his help. But will his kindness and bravery be enough to protect him from the angry dragon? This well-known tale is vividly brought to life by the wonderful, detailed illustrations of Olga Dugina and Andrei Dugin.
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Gumnut Babies

By: GIBBS, MAY

Price: $45.00

Publisher: HARPER COLLINS: 2016

Seller ID: 15100

ISBN: 1460752554

Binding: Hardback

Beautiful new Centenary edition to celebrate the publication of May Gibbs's first book, Gumnut Babies, May Gibbs's marvellous creation - the Gumnut world, with its tiny heroes and heroines and deliciously villainous villains - has fascinated generations of children since its first publication in 1916. Gumnuts at the races, at the ballet, and dancing at balls are some of May's exquisitely illustrated scenes that have delighted us all. This beautiful new edition has been produced to mark the Centenary of Gumnut Babies and contains the stories of Gum-Blossom Babies, Flannel Flowers and Other Bush...
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Mother Earth's Children

By: JARMAN, HEATHER

Price: $14.50

Publisher: United Kingdom, Wynstones Press: 1995

Seller ID: 13984

ISBN: 0946206325

Binding: Paperback

6ill.
After Mother Earth has kept the seeds safe during their Winter sleep, she now calls for their other friends to come and help them grow.

This story is both written in verse and illustrated with soft watercolor illustrations by Heather Jarman. Printed on thick card, in color throughout. Stitched binding.
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Little Christmas Tree

By: KOOPMANS, LOEK

Price: $26.99

Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 2009

Seller ID: 966

ISBN: 0863157173

Binding: Hardback

colour illustrations
The little Christmas tree hates its sharp needles, and longs to have soft leaves like all the other trees. But will it be happier when its wish is granted? Perhaps it's not so bad being a little Christmas tree after all...This is a charming story about learning that the grass is not always greener on the other side. This is the perfect picture book for a cold winter's evening around the fireside.
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Any Room for Me?

By: KOOPMANS, LOEK, LAWSON, POLLY

Price: $27.00

Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 1992

Seller ID: 582

ISBN: 1782506608

Binding: Hardback

colour illustrations
A woodcutter drops his mitten in the forest one day and it becomes a warm house for a mouse. But the forest is home to lots of creatures. The frog, the hare, the fox and the boar want to share too, but then the biggest animal of all comes along...

Soft illustrations, gentle, rhythmic language and a heart-warming message about sharing make this the perfect book to read aloud on a winter evening. A classic story from the creator of The Little Christmas Tree and The Pancake who Ran Away.
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Whale, the Sea and the Stars, The

By: MACHO, ADRIAN

Price: $28.00

Publisher: Floris Books:

Seller ID: 15370

ISBN: 1782505598

When Gerda the blue whale was very small, her mother would sing a beautiful song telling her that if she were ever lost she should look to the stars and they would guide her.
When it's time for the little whale to leave home, her adventures take her from the warm waters of the equator to the freezing poles.

Along the way she meets clever killer whales, playful penguins, a friendly polar bear and the ancient narwhale. Then one day, the little whale realises she wants to find somewhere to stay forever. How will she know when she's found the right sea for her? With her mother's son...
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Goldilocks and the Three Bears

By: MULLER, GERDA

Price: $27.00

Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 2011

Seller ID: 7835

ISBN: 0863157955

Binding: Hardback

colour illustrations
When Goldilocks goes to collect flowers in the wood she gets lost and stumbles upon a pretty house in a clearing. She looks inside and sees a table with three chairs: a big chair, a medium chair and a little chair, and in front of each chair is a steaming bowl of porridge. The porridge smells so good, and Goldilocks is so hungry, that she opens the door and walks inside. But this house belongs to three bears: a big daddy bear, a medium mummy bear and a little baby bear -- and they'll be back soon. This is a beautiful interpretation of a classic story. Gerda Muller's ...
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Summer

By: MULLER, GERDA

Price: $14.99

Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 1994

Seller ID: 597

ISBN: 0863151949

illustrations
This is one of a series of four books without text, which lead the young child through the seasons of the year. Full of fun, active illustrations, this chunky board book shows the joys of fishing for tadpoles, playing at the beach, eating ice-cream, and enjoying evening picnics.
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Toby and the Flood

By: PRICE, REBECCA

Price: $16.95

Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 2008

Seller ID: 675

ISBN: 0863156355

Binding: Paperback

colour illustrations
Toby is in trouble. His bed is always wet. But one night, Toby and his friend, Mr Beaver, find themselves in a flooded valley. Can they help before the village is washed away? Beautiful illustrations and an engaging story combine in a delightful book that children will love, and which will help young children to understand and overcome bedwetting in a stress-free and enjoyable way. Parents will seize on this in relief, as finally a book exists to deal with a common, yet distressing, childhood situation. 'If he's used to hearing stories you make up, they can include s...
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