The Children of Hat Cottage

Quick Look

• A charming tale about getting into mischief and finding help from kind neighbours
• Elsa Beskow's picture books, with charming stories and her signature illustrations, have been known and loved for over a century
• This beautiful mini edition of a classic Swedish picture book features Elsa Beskow's illustrations in a small format with cloth spine and gold foil
• Perfect for little hands

When the children of hat cottage get into trouble help arrives from an unexpected place. An adorable, unabridged mini edition of Elsa Beskow's classic story with vintage illustrations and a cloth spine.

Description

Three children and their mother live on a little island in a little cottage shaped like a hat.

When their mother goes out searching for yarn, the children of hat cottage promise to be good. They try to be helpful by sweeping the chimney and washing their clothes, but their good intentions soon turn to mayhem. Who can rescue them?

This is a delightful story for young children about getting help from unexpected places from the world-renowned Swedish author--illustrator Elsa Beskow.

This wonderful mini gift edition of The Children of Hat Cottage features Elsa Beskow's classic illustrations and unabridged story in an adorable small format -- ideal for little hands -- with a cloth spine.

Author

Elsa Beskow (1874-1953) is the most popular children's author-illustrator in Sweden. Often described as Sweden's Beatrix Potter, Elsa Beskow's picture books have been known and loved for over a century. Her charming stories of children and magical folk, accompanied by her signature illustrations, are known and cherished the world over. Elsa's best-known books in English include Peter in Blueberry Land, The Children of the Forest and Pelle's New Suit.