Elsa Beskow Books

February 11, 1874 – June 30, 1953

Elsa Beskow was a Swedish author and illustrator whose works enchanted generations of children. Her style, often compared to artists of the Belle Époque, is characterized by warm colors and lively characters. Beskow was known for her keen observation of the child's world and her ability to capture its innocence and imagination. Her books, filled with magical themes and charming figures, reflect a deep understanding of the child's psyche and world.

Pelle's New Suit
32 pages
2 hours of reading
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Through a series of barters, a young boy uses the wool from his own lamb to procure a new Sunday suit.
Emily and Daisy
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Emily is going to the meadow to look after Daisy the cow. Along the way, she meets a dog, a boy and an old man. But who will help her mend the fence and keep Daisy safe? A collectable new edition of the classic Elsa Beskow picture book with a cloth spine.
The Sun Egg
24 pages
1 hour of reading
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When elves find an orange, they think it is an egg from the sun.
Children of the Forest
32 pages
2 hours of reading
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Recounts the adventures of a family of small forest people throughout the four seasons.
Peter and Lotta's Christmas
36 pages
2 hours of reading
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When Peter and Lotta spend Christmas with their aunts and uncle, they discover where presents really come from! A collectable new edition of the classic Elsa Beskow picture book about Swedish Christmas traditions, with a cloth spine.
Peter's Old House
28 pages
1 hour of reading
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Peter's house is an old, falling down house. But Peter helps everyone: mending things, building toy boats, and telling stories. Will anyone help him when an official says his house must be pulled down?
The Land of Long Ago
32 pages
2 hours of reading
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Kelly and Kai are whisked off to a distant land with princesses, knights and trolls, when a mischievous gnome brings their play tree trunk to life as a dragon.
Christopher's Garden
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Christopher meets the garden folk -- gooseberry children, Mrs Bramley Apple, Mr Pear, Mrs Cabbage and many more -- and learns what happens when autumn comes. A collectable new edition of the classic Elsa Beskow picture book with a cloth spine.
Peter in Blueberry Land
32 pages
2 hours of reading
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Mini edition of the bestselling story perfect for fans of the Moomins, Beatrix Potter and Cicely Mary Barker�s Flower Fairies
Around the Year
32 pages
2 hours of reading
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Delightful verses and delicate, playful illustrations take young children through the special joys of each month of the year.