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Australian Book Retailer of the Year 2021
Elsa Beskow
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 and the never-before-available mini edition of…
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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.
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; Peter and Lotta's Adventure; and…
Charming collection of mini editions of five classic books by the famous Scandinavian illustrator. Includes Peter in Blueberry Land, Around the Year, Ollie’s Ski Trip, The Sun Egg and an…
Treasure and record the milestones and special moments of baby's early years with this beautiful memory book, illustrated throughout with Elsa Beskow's vintage artwork. An ideal newborn baby gift or…
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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? An adorable mini…
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…
A mysterious orange egg has fallen into the woods. It’s a sun egg! declares the elf who finds it nestled on the forest floor. Soon she and her friends find…
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…
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.
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A beautiful collection of twenty pull-out frameable prints featuring iconic vintage illustrations from Elsa Beskow's best-loved books.
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…
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 Beskow's…
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…
Hans-Christian Andersen
Elsa Beskow's charming illustrations bring to life this Hans Christian Andersen tale of the big adventures of a thumb-sized girl. An adorable mini edition of the classic Elsa Beskow picture…
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 illustrations from across the…
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…
In this first in the ‘Peter and Lotta’, two children come to meet Aunt Green, Aunt Lavender, Aunt Brown, and their little black poodle, Dot.
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In the Peter and Lotta series. Uncle Blue takes Peter and Lotta with the aunts to an island. As the adults have a nap, Peter and Lotta practise rowing, but…
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…
Christopher discovers his garden in a whole new way when he encounters redcurrant girls, gooseberry boys, Mrs Bramley Apple, Mr Scarecrow and many more new friends.
Peter and Lotta set off on a day of unexpected adventures. Will they get found out in the end?
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…
Pelle has a lamb whose coat grows longer and longer, while Pelle’s Sunday suit grows shorter. Pelle shears the lamb, and the wool is carded, spun, dyed and woven. Finally…
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 classic Elsa…
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…
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 Dew-cups serve…
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…
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-loved classic…
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…
Containing verses and delicate, playful illustrations, this title takes young children through the special joys of each month of the year, from icy February to the green shoots of April…
Mr Squirrel and Hazel, the youngest Hazelnut child, go off in search of them and encounter a grumpy troll and the Chestnut boys along the way.
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.
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…
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…
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 about…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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 new…
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 with a cloth spine.
