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Elsa Beskow Calendar 2021

Elsa Beskow's picture books have been known and loved for more than a century. This monthly calendar is beautifully illustrated with seasonal artwork from Elsa Beskow's books. The official UK, US, and Swedish holidays are indicated. The calendar includes illustrations from: Children of the ForestOllie's Ski TripThumbelinaChristopher's GardenThe Sun Eggand more, all published by Floris Books.

An Elsa Beskow Gift Collection: Children of the Forest

This set offers a beautiful gift collection of some of Elsa Beskow best-loved books. Enter the world of Elsa Beskow, "Sweden’s Beatrix Potter," and meet a cast of enchanting characters, from mushroom children to flower fairies. This stunning gift box includes five mini-editions of Elsa Beskow’s classic books including an exclusive new edition of Princess Sylvie. Included are mini-editions ...

An Elsa Beskow Gift Collection: Peter in Blueberry Land

A beautiful gift collection of some of Elsa Beskow's best-loved books.  Enter the world of Elsa Beskow, 'Sweden's Beatrix Potter', and meet a cast of enchanting characters from Jack Frost to woodland elves.  This stunning gift box includes mini editions of Elsa Beskow's classic books Peter in Blueberry Land, Around the Year, Ollie's Ski Trip and The Sun Egg, and an exclusive edition of Emily ...

Christopher's Garden

Christopher often plays on his own in his garden...until one day, he discovers a whole new world! A strange boy called September takes him on a hunt for a lost ball, meeting lots of folk along the way: the playful gooseberry boys, Mrs. Bramley Apple, the strawberry families, Mr. Scarecrow, and many more.  Christopher learns all about the different fruits, berries, and vegetables growing in his ...

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 years)

Thumbelina

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 hr way through the countryside. Will Thumbelina ever find a ...

The Elsa Beskow Alphabet Book

Here is a charming alphabet book for everyone who loves Elsa Beskow’s classic picture books. Journey through the world of Elsa Beskow, from Accordian to Zzz, with everything in between: Cow and Elephant, Flowers and Igloo, and even Jack Frost and Queen. This beautifully presented gift book gathers illustrations from Elsa Beskow’s lesser-known and most-loved work, including The Flowers’ Festival; ...

The Tale of the Little, Little Old Woman

"Once upon a time there was a little, little old woman who lived in a little, little old cottage with a mischievous little cat..." This simple and charming tale of a little cat that gets into big trouble is perfect for sharing. Young children will love the fairy tale illustrations and fun repetition. This is a new edition of the classic book by much-loved Swedish illustrator Elsa ...

The Elsa Beskow Baby Book

This beautiful baby record book is illustrated throughout with Elsa Beskow’s classic artwork. With plenty of room for photographs and keepsakes, parents and grandparents can record all the important developments and happy memories in their child’s early life, to share in the years to come.Each page is fully illustrated with Elsa Beskow’s charming color depictions of children, taken from her ...

Princess Sylvie

Princess Sylvie has persuaded her father the King to leave the palace gardens and walk in the woods. The King is unsure. What might be in the woods? When Sylvie’s dog Oskar runs off after a long-eared hare, Sylvie’s adventures begin. Princess Silvie is a delightful story for young children about exploring new places and making new friends...and about the comforts of home. (Ages 4–7)

Rosalind and the Little Deer

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, but it refuses to eat. People come from far and wide, bringing delicious food for the king’s prized pet, but still the deer won’t eat. Then the hunter and his dog pass by and ...

The Children of Hat Cottage

On a little island in a lake, three children and their mother live in a cottage shaped like a hat. One day, their mother went to the mainland to find yarn to make new clothes for the children. While she is away, the children try to help around the house, but housework is much harder than they had thought. They have lots of fun sweeping the chimney—but they get very dirty. They wash their ...

The Land of Long Ago

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 brings the tree trunk 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 ...

The Flowers' Festival

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. Choose the original or mini edition of Elsa Beskow's popular Flowers' Festival. (Ages 4–6 years)

Woody, Hazel, and Little Pip

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. (Ages 4 to 6 years)