Description
A Wall Street Journal Holiday Gift Books Recommendation 2023
A mini edition of Elsa Beskow's classic picture book.
A delightful collection of rhymes and verses which celebrate the special joys of each month of the year, from icy February to the green shoots of April, the red poppies of July, September's rosy apples and the delights of December. Each verse is accompanied by artwork from the world-renowned Swedish author--illustrator Elsa Beskow which includes joyful children and magical little folk.
About the 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.
Reviews
'Evokes the qualities and pleasures of each month with full-color illustrations of the sort to draw fascinated attention.'
A Wall Street Journal Holiday Gift Books Recommendation 2023.
'This is a mini edition of Elsa Beskow's classic picture book. In wonderful rhyming verse, children can journey through the months There are also verses for the hours of the day and the days of the week, all of which are beautifully illustrated. Fun to read either together, or as a group.'
-- Creative Steps magazine
Book Information
ISBN 9780863156489
Author Elsa Beskow
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Floris Books
Publisher Floris Books
Weight(grams) 150g
