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The children of the forest live deep in the roots of an old pine tree. This book invites children to follow their engaging adventures through each season.
Description
The children of the forest live deep in the roots of an old pine tree. They collect wild mushrooms and blueberries and shelter under toadstools when it rains. They play with the squirrels and frogs, and when autumn comes, they collect and prepare food to see them through the long winter, until the warm spring breeze starts to blow.
Author
Elsa Beskow is a Floris Books featured author. Read all about this author's life and work on our dedicated author page.
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.
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Find out more about Elsa Beskow and her world on our Elsa Beskow Biography and Book Information page. Includes a complete book list.
Children of the Forest is also available in a mini gift edition:
Children of the Forest - mini gift edition
A craft book to make some of the characters from Children of the Forest is available:
Making Flower Children
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