Quick Look
- In this delightful fairytale, Kelly and Kai go on a fantastic adventure in the Land of Long Ago but can't wait to come home again
- 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 a mischievous gnome turns a tree trunk into a real dragon, Kelly and Kai are whisked off to a distant land full of princesses, knights and trolls. An adorable mini edition of the beloved Elsa Beskow story with vintage illustrations and a cloth spine.
Description
Kelly and Kai love to play on the old tree trunk near their cottage in the woods: sometimes it's a horse, sometimes a crocodile and sometimes even a dragon.
One day a mischievous gnome uses magic to turn the tree trunk into a real dragon which takes the children to the Land of Long Ago. On their incredible journey Kelly and Kai meet a princess, rescue a knight and trick the grumpy king of the trolls. But can the old tree dragon bring them home again?
World-renowned Swedish author--illustrator Elsa Beskow's delightful fairy tale celebrates imagination, bravery and the joy of coming home.
This wonderful mini gift edition of The Land of Long Ago reproduces Elsa Beskow's classic illustrations and beloved story in an adorable small format -- ideal for little hands – with a quality cloth spine.
Reviews
'Elsa Beskow captures the magic of childhood beautifully.'
-- Juno Magazine
'A beloved Swedish tale … The illustrations have the lovely faded texture of a well-worn and oft-read story, with soft colors and edges and static tableaux. This is an old-fashioned telling with definite contemporary appeal.'
-- Kirkus Reviews
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.
