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Elsa Beskow

Elsa Beskow

  • 5 stars across 28 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.
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 ... MoreThe Sun Egg

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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

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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

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25th September 2008

Around the Year

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

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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 ... MorePeter in Blueberry Land

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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

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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

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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

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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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1st September 2001

Aunt Green, Aunt Brown and Aunt Lavender

This is the first of the classic Peter and Lotta series. Filled with Elsa Beskow's characteristic humour and charm, it... MoreAunt Green, Aunt Brown and Aunt Lavender

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