Quick Look
- A delightful fairy tale about exploring new places and making new friends
- 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
Princess Sylvie and her father go for a walk in the woods with Oskar the dog. Who will they meet there? An adorable, unabridged mini edition of Elsa Beskow's classic story about making new friends, with vintage illustrations and a cloth spine.
Description
Princess Sylvie and her father, the king, leave the palace gardens for a walk in the woods. Then Oskar the dog runs off after a cheeky hare and Sylvie's adventures begin. What will they find hiding in the forest?
This is a delightful story for young children about exploring new places and making new friends from the world-renowned Swedish author--illustrator Elsa Beskow.
This wonderful mini gift edition of Princess Sylvie reproduces Elsa Beskow's classic illustrations and unabridged story in an adorable small format -- ideal for little hands – with a cloth spine.
Reviews
‘Soft, gentle watercolors keep the mood light and airy and complement the fairy-tale quality of the text.'
-- School Library Journal
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.
