My First Root Children

Sibylle von Olfers

Price:	£5.99
Publication Date:	19 Jan 2012
Availability:	Available to buy

All through winter the root children sleep underground. When spring comes Mother Nature wakes them up, and they get ready to go outside into the sunshine with the beetles, bees and ladybirds. They play in the forest with the butterflies. In summer they dance in the meadow and by the stream. When autumn comes and the cold wind starts to blow, Mother Earth calls them back underground to go to sleep for the winter.

The classic, seasonal Story of the Root Children is presented for the first time as a boardbook for very young children. While the overall story remains the same, the language has been simplified. All of the beautiful original illustrations are included, with some sympathetically adapted to fit the new format.

About the Author(s)

Sibylle von Olfers' (1881-1916) blend of natural observation and use of simple design has led to comparisons with Kate Greenaway and Elsa Beskow. Her other published works include Princess in the Forest, The Story of the Snow Children, The Story of the Wind Children, The Story of the Butterfly Children and The Story of the Rabbit Children.

Useful Things to Know

The Story of the Root Children is available in other editions too! Go to the large (unabridged) hardback edition:
The Story of the Root Children

Or go to the mini gift (unabridged) hardback edition:
The Story of the Root Children Mini

A craft book to make some of the characters from Story of the Root Children is available:
Making Flower Children

Don't miss more beautiful children's picture books by Sibylle von Olfers:
The Story of the Snow Children
The Story of the Wind Children
The Princess in the Forest
The Story of the Rabbit Children
The Story of the Butterfly Children

We've also got lots more board books for little hands to enjoy!
Hannah on the Farm by Marjan van Zeyl
Pip the Gnome by Admar Kwant
Gerda Muller's perenially-popular series of 'seasons' board books:
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter