Elsa Beskow Books
Picture books from Elsa Beskow (1874-1953) the much-loved Swedish children's author, often called the Beatrix Potter of Scandinavia. We publish a comprehensive collection of Elsa Beskow picture books in English for children aged 3-7 years old.
Go to our Elsa Beskow Biography and Book Information page for a full life history and details on her books, family and the world she lived in.
Around the Year
Elsa BeskowEncourage 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
Elsa BeskowA 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
Elsa BeskowThree 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
Elsa BeskowThe 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
Elsa BeskowThe 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
Elsa BeskowChristopher 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
Elsa BeskowFlash, 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
Elsa BeskowFlash, 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
Elsa BeskowA 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 BeskowA 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 BeskowA 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
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
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
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
Elsa BeskowEmily 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
Elsa BeskowA 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
Elsa BeskowKelly 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
Elsa BeskowOllie 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
Elsa BeskowSix-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
Elsa BeskowPelle'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
Elsa BeskowPelle 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
Elsa BeskowWhen 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 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
Elsa BeskowPeter 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
Elsa BeskowPeter 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
Elsa BeskowPeter 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
Elsa BeskowPrincess 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
Elsa Beskow; Translated by Kristina TurnerRosalind'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
Elsa BeskowA 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
Elsa BeskowA 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
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
Hans-Christian Andersen; Illustrated by Elsa BeskowElsa 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
Hans Christian Andersen; Illustrated by Elsa BeskowElsa 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
Elsa BeskowThis 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
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
Elsa BeskowRosalind'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
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
Elsa BeskowLisa 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
Out of print
- Around the Year Elsa Beskow
- Aunt Brown's Birthday Elsa Beskow
- Aunt Green, Aunt Brown and Aunt Lavender Elsa Beskow
- The Children of Hat Cottage Elsa Beskow
- Children of the Forest Elsa Beskow
- Christopher's Garden Elsa Beskow
- Christopher's Harvest Time Elsa Beskow
- The Curious Fish Elsa Beskow
- The Elsa Beskow Alphabet Book Elsa Beskow
- The Elsa Beskow Baby Book: Memories of Your Baby's Early Years Illustrated by Elsa Beskow; Translated by Polly Lawson
- Elsa Beskow Calendar: 2011 Illustrated by Elsa Beskow
- Elsa Beskow Calendar: 2012 Elsa Beskow
- Elsa Beskow Calendar: 2013 Elsa Beskow
- Elsa Beskow Calendar: 2014 Elsa Beskow
- Elsa Beskow Calendar: 2015 Elsa Beskow
- Elsa Beskow Calendar: 2016 Elsa Beskow
- Elsa Beskow Calendar: 2017 Elsa Beskow
- Elsa Beskow Calendar: 2018 Elsa Beskow
- Elsa Beskow Calendar: 2019 Elsa Beskow
- Elsa Beskow Calendar: 2020 Elsa Beskow
- Elsa Beskow Calendar: 2021 Elsa Beskow
- Elsa Beskow Calendar: 2022 Elsa Beskow
- Elsa Beskow Calendar: 2023 Elsa Beskow
- Emily and Daisy Elsa Beskow
- The Flowers' Festival Elsa Beskow
- Ollie's Ski Trip Elsa Beskow
- Pelle's New Suit Elsa Beskow
- Peter and Lotta's Adventure Elsa Beskow
- Peter and Lotta's Adventure Elsa Beskow
- Peter and Lotta's Christmas Elsa Beskow
- Peter in Blueberry Land Elsa Beskow
- Peter's Old House Elsa Beskow
- Princess Sylvie Elsa Beskow
- Rosalind and the Little Deer Elsa Beskow; Translated by Kristina Turner
- The Sun Egg Elsa Beskow
- The Tale of the Little, Little Old Woman Elsa Beskow
- The Tale of the Little, Little Old Woman Elsa Beskow
- Thumbelina Hans-Christian Andersen; Illustrated by Elsa Beskow
- Uncle Blue's New Boat Elsa Beskow
- Woody, Hazel and Little Pip Elsa Beskow
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