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Peter and Lotta's first Christmas with their aunts and uncle is full of surprises. How will the children make Christmas extra special this year? A mini edition of Elsa Beskow's festive story with vintage illustrations which celebrates Swedish traditions.

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Three children and their mother live on a little island in a little cottage shaped like a hat. When their mother goes out searching for yarn, the children of hat cottage promise to be good. They try to be helpful by sweeping the chimney and washing their clothes. But their good intentions soon turn to mayhem. What will the children do?This is a delightful story for young children about getting help from unexpected places from the world-renowned Swedish author--illustrator Elsa Beskow.This wonderful new edition of The Children of Hat Cottage faithfully reproduces Beskow's classic illustrations in a collectable picture book featuring a unique hand-crafted design, premium-quality paper, gold foil signature and a luxurious cloth spine. Create an Elsa Beskow library by collecting all of the gorgeous new editions.

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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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A stunning collection of Elsa Beskow's classic vintage illustrations to decorate any home.The picture books of Swedish author-illustrator Elsa Beskow (1874-1953) have been beloved by adults and children alike for more than 100 years. Her nostalgic artwork transports readers to an idyllic Sweden at the turn of the 20th century.This beautiful collection of twenty pull-out frameable prints includes iconic illustrations from some of Elsa Beskow's best-loved books – Around the Year, Children of the Forest, The Flowers' Festival, Peter in Blueberry Land, Woody, Hazel and Little Pip and many more. From flower folk to curious elves, loving families to adventurous children, the prints showcase Elsa Beskow's classic whimsical style and celebration of nature. Printed on sturdy, high-quality card, using plant-based inks, each picture can be pulled out and framed to make a charming addition to any space in the home: add vintage artwork to a nursery, living room or bedroom. The full-colour prints, a selection of portrait and landscape images, are designed to fit in an A4 frame without a mount, or a 11x15 inch frame with a mount. This gorgeous gift book is sprinkled with quotes and line drawings as well as interesting information about Beskow's life and work and will appeal to collectors and new fans alike.The Elsa Beskow collection, available in English from Floris Books, includes beautiful picture books, mini classics, box sets, an annual calendar and more.

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Emily wants to help her mama by watching Daisy the cow so she doesn't escape out the hole in her fence. On the way to the meadow, Emily meets a big dog, a boastful boy and an old man. But who will help Emily when she needs it? This is a delightful springtime story for young children about kindness and helping others from the world-renowned Swedish author--illustrator Elsa Beskow.This wonderful new edition of Emily and Daisy faithfully reproduces Beskow's classic illustrations in a collectable picture book featuring a unique hand-crafted design, premium-quality paper, gold foil signature and a luxurious cloth spine. Create an Elsa Beskow library by collecting all of the gorgeous new editions.

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Pelle has a lamb whose coat grows longer and longer, while Pelle's suit grows shorter! Pelle shears his lamb but he doesn't know what to do next. Pelle offers to do chores and run errands for his family and neighbours in exchange for their help to card, spin, dye and weave the wool. When the fleece has finally been made a fine blue cloth, Pelle asks one last favour -- for the tailor to make it into a smart new suit.This is a delightful story from the world-renowned Swedish author--illustrator Elsa Beskow which will help young children understand bartering, traditional wool crafts and where our clothes come from.This wonderful new edition faithfully reproduces Beskow's classic illustrations in a collectable picture book featuring a unique hand-crafted design, premium-quality paper, gold foil signature and a luxurious cloth spine.

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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 discover what it really is; but not before the sun egg is lost and little elf begins a wonderful adventure.This is a delightful story for young children about imagination and discovery from the world-renowned Swedish author--illustrator Elsa Beskow.This wonderful new edition of The Sun Egg faithfully reproduces Beskow's classic illustrations in a collectable picture book featuring a unique hand-crafted design, premium-quality paper, gold foil signature and a luxurious cloth spine. Create an Elsa Beskow library by collecting all of the gorgeous new editions.

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Elsa Beskow is one of Sweden's best-known authors and illustrators. Her picture books have been loved for more than a century.This month-to-view calendar is beautifully illustrated with Elsa Beskow's characteristic seasonal artwork, which features joyful children and magical little folk. The main UK, US and Swedish public holidays are marked. The calendar includes illustrations from Ollie's Ski Trip, Around the Year, Children of the Forest, Woody, Hazel and Little Pip and many more. All of these are published in English by Floris Books.The Elsa Beskow calendar comes beautifully presented in a sturdy cardboard envelope -- no plastic shrink wrap! Our eco-friendly printing processes include the use of sustainable (FSC) paper and plant-based inks, which reduce chemical emissions and make the calendar easier to recycle.

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A charming alphabet book for everyone who loves the whimsical artwork of Swedish author and illustrator Elsa Beskow.Journey through the world of Elsa Beskow whilst exploring the alphabet -- from A for Accordian to Z for Zoom. Discover the rich details of Beskow's vintage artwork along the way, from Cow and Elephant to Flowers and Hare and even Polar Bear and Tomte. This beautifully presented gift book brings together both much-loved and never before published illustrations from across the whole Elsa Beskow library, including favourites such as The Flowers' Festival, The Sun Egg, Pelle's New Suit, and Woody, Hazel and Little Pip. This wonderful new edition features a unique hand-crafted design, premium-quality paper, gold foil signature and a luxurious cloth spine.

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When Flash the curious fish finds himself stuck in a jar in a little boy's bedroom, his aunt and uncles are determined to save him. But how can three fish rescue one that's on dry land? With the help of a wise old frog and a little magic, even the most unlikely wishes can come true.This is a whimsical and funny story for young children about love and different perspectives from the world-renowned Swedish author-illustrator Elsa Beskow.This wonderful new edition of The Curious Fish faithfully reproduces Beskow's classic illustrations in a collectable picture book featuring a unique hand-crafted design, premium-quality paper, gold foil signature and a luxurious cloth spine. Create an Elsa Beskow library by collecting all of the gorgeous new editions.

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Princess Sylvie and her father, the king, leave the palace gardens for a walk in the woods. Then Oskar the dog runs off after a long-eared hare and Sylvie's adventures begin. What will they find hiding in the forest?This is a delightful story for young children about exploring new places and making new friends from the world-renowned Swedish author--illustrator Elsa Beskow.This wonderful new edition of Princess Sylvie faithfully reproduces Beskow's classic illustrations in a collectable picture book featuring a unique hand-crafted design, premium-quality paper, gold foil signature and a luxurious cloth spine. Create an Elsa Beskow library by collecting all of the gorgeous new editions.

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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.

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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.This is a wonderful book to help children understand where their clothes come from and the traditional craft of working with wool.

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A Wall Street Journal Holiday Gift Books Recommendation 2023A mini edition of Elsa Beskow's classic picture book.A delightful collection of rhymes and verses which celebrate the special joys of each month of the year, from icy February to the green shoots of April, the red poppies of July, September's rosy apples and the delights of December. Each verse is accompanied by artwork from the world-renowned Swedish author--illustrator Elsa Beskow which includes joyful children and magical little folk.

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When Peter and Lotta spend their first Christmas with Aunt Green, Aunt Brown, Aunt Lavender and Uncle Blue, they are amazed by all the surprises. Before Christmas comes around again the children are determined to discover where the presents really come from, and give their aunts and uncle special gifts. Then on Christmas Eve, Peter and Lotta's kindness and generosity is rewarded with something unexpected! This is a delightful story for young children from the world-renowned Swedish author--illustrator Elsa Beskow which celebrates Swedish Christmas traditions and being a good neighbour. Elsa Beskow's Peter and Lotta stories, about two children living with their aunts and uncle, are full of gentle humour and charm. This wonderful new edition faithfully reproduces Beskow's classic illustrations in a collectable picture book featuring a unique hand-crafted design, premium-quality paper, gold foil signature and a luxurious cloth spine.

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When Flash, a very curious little fish, finds himself stuck in a jar in a little boy's bedroom, his aunts and uncles are determined to save him. But how can three fish rescue him from dry land? This is a whimsical and funny story from the world-renowned Swedish author-illustrator Elsa Beskow. Young children will delight in the fish-eye perspective, quirky characters, and their extraordinary adventure.This wonderful mini gift edition of The Curious Fish reproduces Elsa Beskow's classic illustrations and beloved story in an adorable small format -- ideal for little hands.

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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.

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A spacious month-to-view wall calendar, beautifully illustrated with seasonal, vintage artwork from Elsa Beskow's books. With eco-friendly printing and packaging.

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"Once upon a time there was a little, little old woman who lived in a little, little old cottage with a mischievous little cat…"A little, little old woman has just milked from her little cow when a little greedy cat appears! This simple and charming tale of a cheeky little cat is perfect for sharing. Young children will love the warm illustrations, filled with detail to spot, and fun repetition of the story.This wonderful new edition of The Tale of the Little Little Old Woman faithfully reproduces Beskow’s classic illustrations in a collectable picture book featuring a unique hand-crafted design, premium-quality paper, gold foil signature and a luxurious cloth spine. Create an Elsa Beskow library by collecting all of the gorgeous new editions.

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Ollie can't wait to use his first pair of real skis! Finally, the woods are blanketed in snow and Ollie sets off for a day of fun, where he meets cheerful Jack Frost and troublesome Mrs Thaw and visits King Winter’s palace.Ollie has a wonderful time skiing, skating and having a huge snowball fight until it’s time to go home. How long will Ollie's winter fun last before Mrs Thaw comes again? This is a delightful snowy story for young children about embracing seasonal change from the world-renowned Swedish author--illustrator Elsa Beskow. This wonderful new edition of Ollie's Ski Trip faithfully reproduces Elsa Beskow's classic illustrations in a collectable picture book featuring a unique hand-crafted design, premium-quality paper, gold foil signature and a luxurious cloth spine. Create an Elsa Beskow library by collecting all of the gorgeous new editions.

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The children of the forest live in the roots of an old pine tree. Each season brings new adventures for the children -- swimming and berry picking in summer; playing with fairies and harvesting mushrooms in autumn; sledging and feeding animal friends in winter. But spring brings the best surprise of all! This is a delightful seasonal story for young children about nature through the year from the world-renowned Swedish author--illustrator Elsa Beskow. This wonderful new edition of Children of the Forest faithfully reproduces Beskow's classic illustrations in a collectable picture book featuring a unique hand-crafted design, premium-quality paper, gold foil signature and a luxurious cloth spine. Create an Elsa Beskow library by collecting all of the gorgeous new editions.

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A Wall Street Journal Holiday Gift Books Recommendation 2023A delightful collection of rhymes and verses which celebrate the special joys of each month of the year, from icy February to the green shoots of April, the red poppies of July, September's rosy apples and the delights of December. Each verse is accompanied by artwork from the world-renowned Swedish author--illustrator Elsa Beskow which includes joyful children and magical little folk.This wonderful new edition of Around the Year faithfully reproduces Beskow's classic illustrations in a collectable picture book featuring a unique hand-crafted design, premium-quality paper, gold foil signature and a luxurious cloth spine. Create an Elsa Beskow library by collecting all of the gorgeous new editions.

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At the end of a street, in a little village, is Peter's old house. Peter helps everyone: mending clocks, building toy boats, and telling stories. But he is too poor to fix his falling down house. Who will help Peter when he needs them most? This is a delightful story for young children about community spirit and helping our neighbours from the world-renowned Swedish author--illustrator Elsa Beskow.This wonderful new edition of Peter's Old House faithfully reproduces Beskow's classic illustrations in a collectable picture book featuring a unique hand-crafted design, premium-quality paper, gold foil signature and a luxurious cloth spine. Create an Elsa Beskow library by collecting all of the gorgeous new editions.

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This delightful autumn story describes the woodland adventures of two acorn children who get carried away by the blustery autumn wind.Mr Squirrel and Hazel, the youngest Hazelnut child, go off in search of them and encounter a grumpy troll and the Chestnut boys along the way.A mini edition of Elsa Beskow's classic tale.

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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.

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Six-year-old Ollie is given his first pair of real skis. As soon as the snow begins to fall he heads off into the woods and meets sparkling Jack Frost, who shoos away damp Mrs Thaw.Jack Frost takes him on an adventure to the palace of King Winter. Ollie has a wonderful time in a huge snowball fight! But will Mrs Thaw return too soon for Ollie to enjoy the snow?

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A beautiful gift edition of four classic stories from Elsa Beskow's cherished Peter and Lotta series, also starring Aunt Green, Aunt Brown, Aunt Lavender and Uncle Blue. The picture books of Swedish author-illustrator Elsa Beskow (1874-1953) have been beloved by adults and children alike for more than 100 years. Her nostalgic picture books are full of gentle humour and charm. The Elsa Beskow Peter and Lotta Collection combines four picture books – Aunt Green, Aunt Brown and Aunt Lavender; Aunt Brown's Birthday; Peter and Lotta's Adventure; and Uncle Blue's New Boat in a collectable edition. Through the delightful tales, readers will meet orphans Peter and Lotta and their new family Aunts Green, Brown and Lavender and Uncle Blue, enjoy their adventures and discover an idyllic Sweden of long ago.Full of whimsy and nostalgia, Beskow's classic stories are brought together for the first time in a gift edition. Adult collectors will love the faithfully reproduced vintage artwork, unique hand-crafted design, premium-quality paper, gold foil signature and a luxurious cloth spine.

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Christopher is playing with a ball in his garden when a magical adventure begins. An unusual boy called September introduces him to the garden folk as they search for Christopher's lost ball. He meets the playful gooseberry boys, kind Mrs Bramley, grumpy Old Man Blackcurrant, proud Mrs Cabbage, and many more. In this delightful story from the world-renowned Swedish author--illustrator Elsa Beskow, young children will learn about the different fruits, berries and vegetables growing in Christopher's garden and how they get ready for autumn. This wonderful new edition of Christopher's Garden faithfully reproduces Beskow's classic illustrations in a collectable picture book featuring a unique hand-crafted design, premium-quality paper, gold foil signature and a luxurious cloth spine. Create an Elsa Beskow library by collecting all of the gorgeous new editions.

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Peter is searching for berries for his mother's birthday but he can't find a single one! Then a light tap on his shoe begins a strange and magical adventure steering bark boats, riding brown mice and swinging on spider webs with his new friends, the playful blueberry and cranberry children.Peter in Blueberry Land is one of the best-known books from world-renowned Swedish author--illustrator Elsa Beskow. This wonderful new edition faithfully reproduces Beskow's classic illustrations in a collectable picture book featuring a unique hand-crafted design, premium-quality paper, gold foil signature and a luxurious cloth spine. Create an Elsa Beskow library by collecting all of the gorgeous new editions.

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On Midsummer's Eve the flowers invite Lisa to their party. Queen Rose greets her guests – flowers from the forest, meadow, lake and garden, and even the weeds. Together they listen to the enchanting stories of grand Madame Pansy, shy wintergreen and proud Lady Dandelion.This is a delightful story from the world-renowned Swedish author--illustrator Elsa Beskow which introduces young children to the unique characters of a variety of flowers.This wonderful new edition of The Flowers' Festival faithfully reproduces Beskow's classic illustrations in a collectable picture book featuring a unique hand-crafted design, premium-quality paper, gold foil signature and a luxurious cloth spine. Create an Elsa Beskow library by collecting all of the gorgeous new editions.

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Woody and Little Pip, the acorn children, begin an adventure flying through the air on an autumn leaf. When they don't come home their friend Hazel sets off to find them.This delightful autumn story by the world-renowned Swedish author--illustrator Elsa Beskow charmingly describes the woodland adventures of two acorn children who get carried away by the blustery autumn wind.This wonderful new edition of Woody, Hazel and Little Pip faithfully reproduces Beskow's classic illustrations in a collectable picture book featuring a unique hand-crafted design, premium-quality paper, gold foil signature and a luxurious cloth spine. Create an Elsa Beskow library by collecting all of the gorgeous new editions.

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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 illustrations in her unique, classic style.

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Rosalind loves to play with her little deer in the shade of the lime tree. Then one day a hunter comes along with his dog and frightens the deer away. The poor little deer is captured by a king and kept in a golden cage. Can Rosalind persuade the king to part with his pet and set the little deer free?This is a delightful story for young children about freedom and friendship from the world-renowned Swedish author--illustrator Elsa Beskow.This wonderful new edition of Rosalind and the Little Deer faithfully reproduces Beskow's classic illustrations in a collectable picture book featuring a unique hand-crafted design, premium-quality paper, gold foil signature and a luxurious cloth spine. Create an Elsa Beskow library by collecting all of the gorgeous new editions.

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Elsa Beskow's charming illustrations bring to life this classic Hans Christian Andersen tale of a thumb-sized girl who has big adventures. Thumbelina is so small she sleeps in a walnut shell bed with a rose petal sheet. One day, a toad steals her away from her home and keeps her captive on a lilypad, until some fish set her free to find her way through the countryside. Will Thumbelina ever find a new home among friends?This wonderful new edition of Thumbelina faithfully reproduces Beskow's classic illustrations in a collectable picture book featuring a unique hand-crafted design, premium-quality paper, gold foil signature and a luxurious cloth spine. Create an Elsa Beskow library by collecting all of the gorgeous new editions.

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