Elsa Beskow

Elsa Beskow

  • 5 stars across 30 books
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.
1st March 2007

The Flower

Brigg lives in a small, grey room in a large, grey city. When he finds a book in the library labelled 'Do Not Read', he... MoreThe Flower

(3 reviews) Review
22nd February 2007

The Sun Egg

A mini gift edition of Elsa Beskow’s classic story.A mysterious orange egg has fallen into the woods. "It's a sun egg!" ... MoreThe Sun Egg

(2 reviews) Review
24th September 2009

The Curious Fish

When Flash, a very curious little fish, is caught and held prisoner on dry land, his aunts and uncles are determined to ... MoreThe Curious Fish

(2 reviews) Review
22nd September 2005

Peter in Blueberry Land

A mini gift edition of Elsa Beskow's classic story.Peter is looking for blueberries for his mother's birthday but he can... MorePeter in Blueberry Land

(2 reviews) Review
1st May 1987

Children of the Forest

The children of the forest live deep in the roots of an old pine tree. They collect wild mushrooms and blueberries and... MoreChildren of the Forest

(1 review) Review
1st September 1989

Pelle's New Suit

Pelle has a lamb whose coat grows longer and longer, while Pelle's Sunday suit grows shorter! Pelle shears the lamb, and... MorePelle's New Suit

(1 review) Review
25th September 2008

Around the Year

A Wall Street Journal Holiday Gift Books Recommendation 2023A mini edition of Elsa Beskow's classic picture book.A delig... MoreAround the Year

(1 review) Review
1st May 1992

Christopher's Harvest Time

Christopher meets the spirit of September in the garden, and is introduced to all the harvest folk: the Gooseberry girls... MoreChristopher's Harvest Time

(0 reviews) Review
1st June 1988

Around the Year

Delightful verses and delicate, playful illustrations take young children through the special joys of each month of th... MoreAround the Year

(0 reviews) Review
1st August 2002

Uncle Blue's New Boat

This is the adventure of Peter and Lotta and their trip in Uncle Blue's new boat. The children set out for a picnic on ... MoreUncle Blue's New Boat

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  • The Flower

    The Flower

    by Red198

    A beautiful story of light and hope from the darkness.   I love the character Brigg who pursues his dreams. The illustrations are stunning, especially...

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    The Flower

    by 2Ga

    The front cover captured the class instantly and their predictions all linked to it being scary, dark or haunted. 
    In fact it was the opposite showin...

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    The Flower

    by aj15

    Although this book is simply written, the message is powerful. The main character is seen to fight against the norm and bring some joy back into his l...

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