Christopher's Harvest Time [Hardcover]

Elsa Beskow (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1996 | Age Level: 3 and up

Christopher meets the spirit of September in the garden, and is introduced to all the harvest folk: the Gooseberry girls and boys, old man Black-Currant, the misses Plum and the proud Strawberries.

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About the Author

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.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Floris Books (October 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0863151515
• ISBN-13: 978-0863151514
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 9.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #696,797 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Magical, September 17, 2008

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Missouri Mama - See all my reviews

This review is from: Christopher's Harvest Time (Hardcover)

We checked out this book at the library because it was one of the books on a list of autumn-themed books to read. I knew I'd enjoy it, but was skeptical that my active three-year-old would. He's only recently started sitting still long enough to be read to, and only for very short stories. Well, imagine my surprise when this book became his absolute favorite! He asks for it to be read to him multiple times a day, he finishes many of the sentences for me...and he likes to talk about the characters even when we're not reading the book. The illustrations are exquisite and the characters charming. My son especially likes September, the mischievous little fellow who leads Christopher around the garden in search of his missing ball. I think he really identifies with his pranksterish spirit!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My kids still enjoy this book, April 17, 2010

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Jyotsna Sreenivasan "Gender Equality Bookstore" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Christopher's Harvest Time (Hardcover)

My boys are now 12 and 8. We've had this book on our shelf for years, and they really enjoyed it when they were younger. A few days ago the younger boy asked me to read it to him again, and imagine my surprise when the older one perched on the arm of the chair and eagerly looked at all the pictures! This book is truly special. It depicts boys who are gentle and in tune with nature, and the pictures are beautiful.

I have included this book in my online Gender Equality Bookstore.

11 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get ready to read it over and over., March 25, 2003

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M. Wester "wildmtnhoney" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Christopher's Harvest Time (Hardcover)

My son, and now my daughter, 2 1/2 love this book. There is such a magical quality to the illustrations and writings. It has a relaxing quality that is just right for bedtime reading. This is one of Elsa Beskow's best!