This delightful autumn story describes the woodland adventures of two acorn children who get carried away by the blustery autumn wind. 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.
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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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47 of 47 people found the following review helpful
By Wendy C.
Format:Hardcover
We love all of her books and buy them 1 at a time as we can afford them. In an age of big in your face pop up books and childrens books that make your eyes hurt these books are a wonderful find. As always the illustrations are beautiful with one big picture per page and the words on the opposite page. I read all the reviews first but few had actual specifics about the actual invdividual stories, so that's what I've done here. I hope it helps others know what wonderful books they are. I wish they were easier to find in Canada. Anyhow this is one of our latest purchases, It's about 2 boys Woody and Little Pip that are supposed to go out and gather acorns for the coming winter. It's very windy and they decide to go for a ride on the leaves that are being tossed high in the air, but the wind carries them far away and they crash in on some old women gnomes who are doing the wash of gnome beards. Pipand Woody end up having to deliver all the dried beards back to their owners. In the meantime Mrs. Acorn their mom is getting worried... along comes Mr. Squirrel who offers to go in search of them. Off he goes but doesn't realize little Hazel is hiding in his tail. He searches for the boys but has to stop and ddrop off hazel on toadstool as she is too dizzy to continue. He tells her to stay there, but she goes to help a lizard who is upset that 2 gnomes are in the hollow tree he cleaned for his friend mr. hedgehog. So she goes to check it out and it turns out to be Pip and Woody disguised as gnomes because of a troll who chased after them. The 3 of them decide to go home on a raft they built and they leave mr. lizard. On the way down the river they come upon the 3 chestnut boys who help them repair the raft after they accidentally damaged it. In the meantime Mr.... Read more ›
53 of 55 people found the following review helpful
By naterby
Format:Hardcover
Elsa Beskow's stories are over a half a century old. They are gentle and beautiful. Woody, Hazel and Little Pip are little forest children, belonging to the Acorn family. The children go on an unexpected adventure when they are swept up by an autumn wind. "Swirling and whirling" through the air on a leaf they are greeted by gnomes, a troll, a lizard and three little Chestnut boys. Nature is the essence of this story, as it is in many of Elsa's stories. This tale sparks the imagination of children and adult minds alike. I could sing praises Elsa and her stories for days on end. They are true classics.
Don't wait to sample Elsa's tales, for they are getting harder and harder to find.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is so darling and charming. For some reason, when I cracked it open, I thought it would be too quiet for Benny (7) and too slow for Sadie (2). No. They were both riveted. It is a very precious little story about tiny little people who live in trees -- we never ascertained whether they were fairies or pixies or what. They have a little adventure and then everyone has a party. It's the detail of the illustrations, the thoughtful way in which this little world is completely imagined, and the boldness of the "naughty" children who go off on an oak leaf and end up delivering beards to trolls. Very good story! The children give it four thumbs up!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I remembered this from my own childhood, and was delighted to find it on Amazon for my granddaughter. She is 3 and absolutely loves it - we have to read it over and over every time she visits me. The images stir her imagination, and the story is exciting and interesting without being saccarine or preachy. We always end up talking about it afterwards, and she takes an increased interest in our walks in the woods, picking up acorns, acorn caps, and large, shapely leaves, which might just carry a small elfin person away...
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By J. Coates
Format:Hardcover
This is not my favorite Beskow book, but it is still a delightful, engaging story with beautiful illustrations! These stories are as enjoyable for the adults reading them as they are for the children. I also highly recommend The Forest Children and The Flowers Festival, but really, all of her books are worth owning!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Anne
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
We bought this bought for a friend's birthday and read it over and over for a week before giving it. My daughter specifically asked for it for xmas, and that is what she got. You will never tire of reading it over and over....
By foleyk
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
These books and illustrations could not be more beautiful. Every child should be exposed to at least one Elsa Beskow book, preferably more.
By Elisa A
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Beautifully illustrated Autumn tale for children of all ages, even the very young. The pictures and the story are adorable and all my children, even my 7yo love this book.
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Shaking of Children???
This book was cute with the pictures but the content is about the angry parent a lot. Mr. Squirrel stops often to shake the children because they were so naughty. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Sha2
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful Book!
The story is cute and the art is beautiful! At the moment I think I enjoy it more than my 20 month old, but I am sure she will love it when she gets older.
Published on November 26, 2009 by Seasaidh
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