The Sun Egg

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A mysterious orange egg has fallen into the woods. The elf who finds it goes off on one of the best adventures she has ever had.

Description

A mysterious orange egg has fallen into the woods. "It's a sun egg!" declares the elf who finds it nestled on the forest floor. Soon she and her friends find out what it really is, but not before the little elf goes off on one of the best adventures she has ever had.

Reviews

'The book is very exciting and the pictures are both wonderful and mesmerizing. I strongly recommend it.'
-- Kytka Hilmar-Jezek, Waldorf Homeschoolers

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

The Sun Egg is also available in a mini gift edition:
The Sun Egg - mini edition