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Elsa beskow nee maartman 11 february 1874 30 june 1953 was a swedish author and illustrator of childrens books. She is credited with having been the first author to bring swedish childrens literature to an international readership and her books are nowadays particularly popular with followers. Journey through the world of elsa beskow, from accordian to zzz, with everything in between. One day, a toad steals her away from her home and keeps her captive on a lilypad, until some fish set her free to find her way through the countryside. The tale of the little, little old woman 1897 peter in blueberry land 1898 ollies ski trip 1905 children of the forest 1907 thumbelina text. Thumbelina is so small she sleeps in a walnut shell bed with a rose petal sheet. Customers who bought this item also bought page 1 of 1 start over page 1 of 1. Featured authors include elsa beskow, reg down, and others. Delightful verses and delicate, playful illustrations take young children through the special joys of each month of the year, from icy february to the green shoots of april, the red poppies of july, septembers apples and the delights of december.
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