Books by Elsa Beskow

Around the Year

Around the Year

Elsa Beskow
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Encourage children to celebrate the special joys of each month of the year with these delightful verses and charming illustrations from Elsa Beskow. A collectable new edition of the classic pict... Read more

Around the Year: Mini edition

Around the Year: Mini edition

Elsa Beskow
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A mini edition of Elsa Beskow's classic picture book which takes young children through the special joys of each month.... Read more

A beautiful collection of twenty pull-out frameable prints featuring iconic vintage illustrations from Elsa Beskow's best-l... Read more

The Children of Hat Cottage

The Children of Hat Cottage

Elsa Beskow
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Three children and their mother live in a cottage shaped like a hat, on a little island. A charming story about help from unexpected places. A collectable new edition of the classic ... Read more

Children of the Forest

Children of the Forest

Elsa Beskow
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The children of the forest live in the roots of an old pine tree. The children enjoy adventures throughout each season. What surprise will spring bring? A collectable new edition of the c... Read more

Children of the Forest: Mini Edition

Children of the Forest: Mini Edition

Elsa Beskow
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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 adventures through each season. Mini edition.... Read more

Christopher's Garden

Christopher's Garden

Elsa Beskow
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Christopher meets the garden folk -- gooseberry children, Mrs Bramley Apple, Mr Pear, Mrs Cabbage and many more -- and learns what happens when autumn comes. A collectable new edition of th... Read more

The Curious Fish

The Curious Fish

Elsa Beskow
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Flash, the curious fish, is captured by a little boy. How will his uncles and aunt rescue him? A whimsical, funny story from a fish's perspective. A collectable new edition of the classic Elsa ... Read more

The Curious Fish: Mini edition

The Curious Fish: Mini edition

Elsa Beskow
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Flash, the curious fish, is captured by a little boy. How will the other fish rescue him from dry land? An adorable mini edition of Elsa Beskow's whimsical story with classic vint... Read more

The Elsa Beskow Alphabet Book

The Elsa Beskow Alphabet Book

Elsa Beskow
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A charming alphabet book for everyone who loves Elsa Beskow's classic picture books. With several pages for each letter, explore the alphabet and discover rich, detailed illustrati... Read more

Elsa Beskow Calendar: 2024

Elsa Beskow Calendar: 2024

Elsa Beskow
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A month-to-view calendar with space for writing in appointments, beautifully illustrated with seasonal artwork from Elsa Beskow's books. With eco-friendly printing and packaging.... Read more

Elsa Beskow Calendar: 2025

Elsa Beskow Calendar: 2025

Elsa Beskow
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A spacious month-to-view wall calendar, beautifully illustrated with seasonal, vintage artwork from Elsa Beskow's books. With eco-friendly printing and packaging.... Read more

An Elsa Beskow Gift Collection: Children of the Forest

An Elsa Beskow Gift Collection: Children of the Forest

Elsa Beskow
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Charming collection of mini editions of five classic books: Children of the Forest, The Flowers' Festival, Pelle's New Suit, Woody, Hazel and Little Pip an... Read more

An Elsa Beskow Gift Collection: Peter in Blueberry Land

An Elsa Beskow Gift Collection: Peter in Blueberry Land

Elsa Beskow
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Charming collection of mini editions of five classic books by the famous Scandinavian illustrator. Includes Peter in Blueberry Land, Around the Year, Olli... Read more

The Elsa Beskow Peter and Lotta Collection

The Elsa Beskow Peter and Lotta Collection

Elsa Beskow
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Cloth-bound gift edition of four classic stories from Elsa Beskow's cherished Peter and Lotta series: Aunt Green, Aunt Brown and Aunt Lavender; Aunt Brown's Birthday; ... Read more

Emily and Daisy

Emily and Daisy

Elsa Beskow
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Emily is going to the meadow to look after Daisy the cow. Along the way, she meets a dog, a boy and an old man. But who will help her mend the fence and keep Daisy safe? A collectable new editio... Read more

The Flowers' Festival: Mini edition

The Flowers' Festival: Mini edition

Elsa Beskow
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A lucky little girl is invited by the flower fairies to the Midsummer festival. The flowers and bumblebees and birds tell their enchanting stories, while Pea-blossom and the ... Read more

The Land of Long Ago

The Land of Long Ago

Elsa Beskow
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Kelly and Kai are whisked off to a distant land with princesses, knights and trolls, when a mischievous gnome brings their play tree trunk to life as a dragon.... Read more

Ollie's Ski Trip

Ollie's Ski Trip

Elsa Beskow
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Ollie begins a snowy adventure on his first pair of real skis. Jack Frost takes him to King Winter's palace. Will Mrs Thaw end Ollie's fun too soon? A collectable new edition of the classic Els... Read more

Ollie's Ski Trip: Mini edition

Ollie's Ski Trip: Mini edition

Elsa Beskow
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Six-year-old Ollie is given his first pair of real skis. As soon as the snow begins to fall he sets off on an adventure by himself to the palace of King Winter.... Read more

Pelle's New Suit

Pelle's New Suit

Elsa Beskow
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Pelle's suit is too small for him. He shears his lamb and asks for help to turn the fleece wool into a fine new suit. How will Pelle help those who have helped him? A collectable new edition of... Read more

Pelle's New Suit: Mini Edition

Pelle's New Suit: Mini Edition

Elsa Beskow
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Pelle has a lamb whose coat grows longer while Pelle's suit grows shorter. Pelle shears the lamb and the wool is prepared for the tailor. Mini edition.... Read more

Peter and Lotta's Christmas

Peter and Lotta's Christmas

Elsa Beskow
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When Peter and Lotta spend Christmas with their aunts and uncle, they discover where presents really come from! A collectable new edition of the classic Elsa Beskow picture book abou... Read more

Peter and Lotta's Christmas: Mini Edition

Peter and Lotta's Christmas: Mini Edition

Elsa Beskow
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Peter and Lotta's first Christmas with their aunts and uncle is full of surprises. How will the children make Christmas extra special this year? A mini edition of Elsa ... Read more

Peter in Blueberry Land

Peter in Blueberry Land

Elsa Beskow
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Peter is searching for berries when a strange and magical adventure begins with the playful blueberry and cranberry children. A collectable new edition of one of Elsa Beskow’s best... Read more

Peter in Blueberry Land: Mini Edition

Peter in Blueberry Land: Mini Edition

Elsa Beskow
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Peter is looking for blueberries for his mother's birthday but he can't find a single one. Suddenly he feels a light tap on his shoe, and a strange and magical adventure be... Read more

Peter's Old House

Peter's Old House

Elsa Beskow
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Peter helps everyone: mending clocks, bandaging scrapes and building toy boats. But he is too poor to fix his old house. Who will help Peter when he needs them most? A collectable new edition ... Read more

Princess Sylvie

Princess Sylvie

Elsa Beskow
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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 ... Read more

Rosalind and the Little Deer

Rosalind and the Little Deer

Elsa Beskow; Translated by Kristina Turner
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Rosalind's little deer is captured by a king and kept in a golden cage. Can the little girl persuade the king to let her friend go free? A collectable... Read more

The Sun Egg

The Sun Egg

Elsa Beskow
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A mysterious orange egg has fallen into the woods. The little elf discovers what it really is but not before she begins a great adventure. A collectable new edition of the classic Elsa Beskow pictur... Read more

The Sun Egg: Mini Edition

The Sun Egg: Mini Edition

Elsa Beskow
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A mysterious orange egg has fallen into the woods. The elf who finds it has one of the best adventures she has ever had. Mini gift edition.... Read more

The Tale of the Little, Little Old Woman

The Tale of the Little, Little Old Woman

Elsa Beskow
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A little cat gets into big trouble in this charming tale for young children. A collectable new edition of the classic Elsa Beskow picture book with a cloth spine.... Read more

Thumbelina

Thumbelina

Hans-Christian Andersen; Illustrated by Elsa Beskow
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Elsa Beskow's charming illustrations bring to life this classic Hans Christian Andersen tale. A collectable new edition of the classic Elsa Beskow picture book... Read more

Thumbelina: Mini Edition

Thumbelina: Mini Edition

Hans Christian Andersen; Illustrated by Elsa Beskow
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Elsa Beskow's charming illustrations bring to life this Hans Christian Andersen tale of the big adventures of a thumb-sized girl. An adorable min... Read more

Woody, Hazel and Little Pip

Woody, Hazel and Little Pip

Elsa Beskow
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This delightful autumn story charmingly describes the woodland adventures of two acorn children who get carried away by the blustery autumn wind. A collectable new edition of the cla... Read more

Woody, Hazel and Little Pip: Mini edition

Woody, Hazel and Little Pip: Mini edition

Elsa Beskow
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This delightful autumn story describes the woodland adventures of two acorn children who get carried away by the blustery autumn wind. Mini edition.... Read more

Rosalind and the Little Deer: Mini edition

Rosalind and the Little Deer: Mini edition

Elsa Beskow
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£6.99
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Not yet published - due 20 Feb 2025

Rosalind's little deer is captured by a king and kept in a golden cage. Can the little girl persuade the king to let her friend go free? An adorable mini edition of El... Read more

Your Elsa Beskow Baby Book: A Memory Book of Your First Years

Your Elsa Beskow Baby Book: A Memory Book of Your First Years

Elsa Beskow
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£19.99
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Not yet published - due 24 Apr 2025

Treasure and record the milestones and special moments of baby's early years with this beautiful memory book, illustrated throughout with Elsa Besko... Read more

The Flowers' Festival

The Flowers' Festival

Elsa Beskow
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Currently reprinting - due 20 Feb 2025

Lisa joins the flowers for their magical Midsummer party where Queen Rose and her guests hear the stories of grand Madame Pansy and shy wintergreen. A collectable new edition of the classi... Read more

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