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. This is a mini edition of Elsa Beskow's classic tale.
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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. squirrel finds woody, hazel and little pip and scolds them and takes them home. Mrs. acorn decides to throw a party for them even though mrs. hazelnut wonders if that is such a good idea since the children have been so naughty. The children are very sorry to have disappeared and Mrs. acorn lets them know she is thankful they are home. Mr. acorn arrives home with his 5 beetles in time for the party as they had been out planting oak trees. The party was fun with elves, bumble bees,mrs. fir, fieldmice and glow worms attending as well. Truly a magical tale!
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!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely Stunning Book
These books and illustrations could not be more beautiful. Every child should be exposed to at least one Elsa Beskow book, preferably more.
Published 3 months ago by foleyk
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another Favorite
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.
Published 5 months ago by Elisa A
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 5 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
5.0 out of 5 stars
fabulous adventures for a 3 years old
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. Read more
Published on January 7, 2009 by Anne
5.0 out of 5 stars
What a great book!
I remembered this from my own childhood, and was delighted to find it on Amazon for my granddaughter. Read more
Published on July 31, 2008 by M. Michelle Hutchinson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Always an Elsa Beskow Fan
This is not my favorite Beskow book, but it is still a delightful, engaging story with beautiful illustrations! Read more
Published on January 15, 2007 by J. Coates
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