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The children of the forest live deep in the roots of an old pine tree. They collect wild mushrooms and blueberries and shelter under toadstools when it rains. They play with the squirrels and frogs, and when autumn comes, they collect and prepare food to see them through the long winter, until the warm spring breeze starts to blow.
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Elsa Beskow (1874-1953) is the most popular children's illustrator in Sweden, where her picture books have been known and loved for over a century.
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a wonderful, gentle tale perfect for the preschool child. As the children play with their borthers and sisters in the woods, they see their landscape change around them as the seasons come full circle. The paintings are charming with gorgeous wondland scenes and happy children playing. They all have roles within their family and respect and help their parents. The emphasis of family and nature in this story helps make this book special. There is a strong moral grounding without it being overstated. Nice antidote to the negatives within our modern society.
There are 2 tiny bits in the story that might need to be adapted for younger/really sensitive children - a viper being killed and dragged away by the children becomes an exhausted naughty snake for my 4 yr old and the boys crying after being bitten with ants receives a couple of tweaks! However, the lovely pictures and gentle tale still make this a worthwhile addition to any young child's bookshelf.
There are 2 tiny bits in the story that might need to be adapted for younger/really sensitive children - a viper being killed and dragged away by the children becomes an exhausted naughty snake for my 4 yr old and the boys crying after being bitten with ants receives a couple of tweaks! However, the lovely pictures and gentle tale still make this a worthwhile addition to any young child's bookshelf.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Lovely book for any children who love exploring the outdoors, getting in touch with our nature.
Format:Hardcover
lovely story with great pictures my 3 year old daughter loves this story i hope to buy a few more in this collection
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Very nice book. Very nice ilustrations. Children will love it althoug the vocabulary is a little bit high for 4 year children.
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best book ever! parents and children will love it! i have bought this time and time again as gifts...
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