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Else Beskow

Aunt Green, Aunt Brown and Aunt Lavender

Elsa Beskow

Hardbound

$17.95

 


In this first of her classic "Peter and Lotta" books, Elsa Beskow tells how the two children come to meet the three colorful sisters known as Aunt Green, Aunt Brown, and Aunt Lavender. The children have no parents of their own, but live with Washerwoman Wendy who does not like them and thinks they eat too much. They find warm friends in the three colorful sisters who introduce them to other friends throughout their village. After several adventures, the children find the loving home they have craved.

 

Peter and Lotta's Adventure

Elsa Beskow

Hardbound

$17.95

 

Peter and Lotta's Adventure

 

Elsa Beskow’s picture books for children have been known and loved for over a century. This new addition to the Peter and Lotta series is published in English for the first time.

When Peter and Lotta give away one of their kittens, they find themselves having a day full of adventures, including the excitement of going to a fair. But will they manage to get home safely? (Ages 5–8)

 

Around the Year

Elsa Beskow

Hardbound

$17.95

 

Around the Year

Elsa Beskow takes us through the months of the year with delightful verses and wonder-filled pictures. As with all her books, wonderful for ages 3-5.

 

Woody, Hazel and Little Pip

Elsa Beskow

Hardbound

$17.95

 

Woody, Hazel and Little Pip

 

The adventure is just beginning when the two Acorn children, Woody and Little Pip, get blown away in the wind. They land in an unfamiliar part of the woods and meet up with Hazel, the youngest of the Hazelnut children. Together, they have a day of frolic and fun, and are finally brought home by a kindly red squirrel. Wonderful for all young children!

 

Pelle's New Suit

Else Beskow

Hardbound

$17.95

Pelle's New Suit

 

Pelle has one of the warmest spots in our heart. It is the beautifully told and illustrated story of a boy's journey from raising a lamb to getting a new suit made from its wool. Wonderfully real, a lovely way to introduce children to the ways of the Earth.

 

Peter in Blueberry Land

Elsa Beskow

$17.95

Peter in Blueberry Land

 

Peter is looking for blueberries on his mother's birthday and he can't find a single one. Suddenly, he feels a light tap on his shoe - and Peter finds himself in the land of the Blueberry King where the inhabitants are so small that blueberry's are picked like apples and mice are ridden like horses. Peter also meets Mrs. Cranberry and her daughters who occupy themselves polishing cranberries which they cook in a pot with honey. Eventually, it is time to go home and the Blueberry Kingdom seems to be only a dream - or was it? Read aloud for ages 3 and up; read by myself from age 8.

 

Ollie's Ski Trip

Elsa Beskow

$17.95

Ollie's Ski Trip

On Ollie's sixth birthday, his father gave him his first pair of real skis. Of course, it wasn't quite winter yet, so Ollie had to wait - and wait. But then, finally, the snow started falling and one morning it lay thick upon the ground. Ollie strapped on his new skis and set off all by himself. Who should he meet but King Winter himself who takes him to his palace. This is an adventure Ollie is not likely to forget soon - neither are you! Read aloud from age 4 and up; read to myself from age 8-9.

 

Children of the Forest

Else Beskow

Hardbound

$17.95

Children of the Forest

 

In contrast to Pelle, which introduces children to a practical Earth, Children of the Forest affirms the life children experience (and adults usually miss) within the stillness of the forest floor. Here are the little people who wear acorn caps and spin yarn from cotton grass. Their adventures range from meetings with animals both friendly and fierce to encounters with fairies to a romp in the new winter's snow. A truly great story!

 

The Sun Egg

Elsa Beskow

Hardbound

$17.95

The Sun Egg

 

A large, orange "egg" has fallen into the woods. "It's a sun egg!" decides the elf. Soon, she and her friends find out what it really is, but not before the sun egg is lost and the elf begins one of the best adventures she has ever had.

 

Peter's Old House

Else Beskow

Hardbound

$17.95

Peter's Old House

 

Peter lived in a shabby old little house in the village. He built boats for the children, showed visitors around in ten different languages, and he was the village doctor and handyman. But one day an official comes to tell him that his house must be mended or pulled down. Great for children 3 and up.

 

Christopher's Harvest Time

Else Beskow

Hardbound

$17.95

Christopher's Harvest Time

 

Christopher meets the little spirit of September in the garden, and is introduced to all the harvest folk: the gooseberry girls and boys, Old Man Blackcurrant, Mrs. Bramley, the Misses Plum, and not forgetting the proud and rich Strawberries. Great for all children over 3.

 

The Tale of the Little, Little Old Woman

Elsa Beskow

$16.95

 

The Tale of the Little, Little Old Woman

 

A simple tale that recounts all the things and creatures that live with the little, little old woman in her little, little old house. A classic for children ages 3-4.