Peter in Blueberry Land (Mini Edition) (Hardcover)

~ Elsa Beskow (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

'The sort of old-fashioned nature story that will appeal to fans of the Flower Fairies. I love these gentle stories which are steep in natural history. The pictures show all manner of wildlife, really conjuring up what it might be like to live as a tiny creature on the forest floor. Happily, my daughter shares my fascination.' -- Jo Rogers, Families Online (www.familiesonline.co.uk), Autumn 2005 'First published in Sweden in 1901, Peter in Blueberry Land still maintains its original appeal. This is an enchanting story, perfect for reading aloud before bedtime.' -- Booktrusted (www.booktrusted.com) 'When Peter cannot find any berries, the King of Blueberry Land shrinks him so he can go on an adventure: ferns like trees, spider web swings, giant bugs and slugs and a mouse ride through the forest. The children I have read this book to have loved this cheerful and exciting story. They have been fascinated at the thought of being made tiny for the day.' -- Hilary Woolfe with Isaac (age 4), Education Otherwise, February 2005 'Look out for the insects and small creatures included in the pictures that juicily illustrate Peter's adventures.' -- Highland News

Product Description

This is a mini gift edition of Elsa Beskow's classic story. 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 adventure begins.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Floris Books (September 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0863154980
• ISBN-13: 978-0863154980
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #60,232 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful story with beautiful illustrations!, April 21, 1999

By	Ms.Ruth L. Collins "hoflink" (Levittown, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Peter in Blueberry Land (Hardcover)

I was delighted to learn that Elsa Beskow's book "Peter in Blueberry Land" was still in print. My grandfather in Norway sent it to me as a gift when I was a child and I just loved the story and the beautiful and wonderful illustrations. It is a book that has stood the test of time--Elsa Beskow first published the book in 1901.

Now, I have purchased a copy for my grandchildren. The story is one of a small boy and his adventures (in dream sequence) of picking blueberries for his mother's birthday gift.

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book, horrible small format in this edition, May 25, 2006

By	Mother of Two (Cambridge, MA United States) - See all my reviews

Elsa Beskow's "Peter In Blueberry Land" is one of our favorite children's books. The illustrations are lovely and the story delights a wide range of ages. The only problem is that this particular format (a hardcover book measuring 6.7" wide x 5.2" tall) does not do justice to such a treasure. The pictures are not as enjoyable and, in many cases, the publishers of this edition have chosen to place text on top of the illustrations. It is definitely worthwhile seeking out the larger format hardcover book (12.5" wide x 9.5" tall) as you will want to keep it for future generations. It would be better, in my opinion, to buy a good second hand copy of the larger book than a new smaller version.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A simple tale of adventure, magic, & beauty, August 6, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Peter in Blueberry Land (Hardcover)

Peter has set out in the forest to find berries for his mother's birthday gift, but where are the berries? Fortunately, the mouse-sized King of Blueberry Land arrives, taps Peter on his toe, shrinks him down to his size, and takes him on a magical adventure picking berries, harnessing mice, sailing in slips of bark, and chirping with crickets. My 2- and 4-year-old children love this book. The story perfectly touches the imagination of young ones and its magical possibilities. The illustrations are simple, yet beautiful. This book would be a wonderful addition to any young child's library.