Princess Sylvie

Quick Look

• A delightful fairy tale from Elsa Beskow, with beautiful illustrations in her unique, classic style.
• Princess Sylvie is a new Elsa Beskow book — available in English for the first time.

Princess Sylvie and her father go for a walk in the woods. Who will they meet there? A delightful story for young children about new places and friends. A collectable new edition of the classic Elsa Beskow picture book with 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 long-eared 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 new edition of Princess Sylvie faithfully reproduces Beskow's classic illustrations in a collectable picture book featuring a unique hand-crafted design, premium-quality paper, gold foil signature and a luxurious cloth spine. Create an Elsa Beskow library by collecting all of the gorgeous new editions.

Reviews

'Princess Sylvie is a reprint of a treasured child's picture book from a series by the author/illustrator now over a century old … a beloved classic that will be reintroduced to countless new generations of young readers to come.'
-- Midwest Book Review

'Fans of the author will be pleased to discover that this Swedish tale, originally published in 1934, has been translated into English … Soft, gentle watercolors keep the mood light and airy and complement the fairy-tale quality of the text.'
-- School Library Journal

'This classical fairytale is filled with vibrant watercolor paintings that add realistic detail to the timeless story.'
-- Omnilibros

'Beautifully illustrated books that will enhance every child's library.'
-- Creative Steps

'Fans of Elsa Beskow will be delighted to see this book available in English and I'm sure young children will enjoy having it read to them at bedtime where they too can take joy in the author's love of animals and nature.'
--Armadillo

'This lovely story for young children is all about new places and friends and coming home. This is sure to be a story you and yours children will read over and over again.'
-- Tammy Dolling

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 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.

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Links

Find out more about Elsa Beskow and her world on our Elsa Beskow Biography and Book Information page. Includes a complete book list.

We also produce a beautiful annual calendar featuring seasonal artwork from Elsa Beskow's books:
Elsa Beskow Calendar 2013