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Children of the Forest (Hardcover)

~ Elsa Maartman Beskow (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
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'Sustainability at its best and an inspiration for all would-be down-shifters! Recently republished in a new smaller format.' -- Juno magazine: a natural approach to family life --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.


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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 with the squirrels and frogs, and when autumn comes, they collect and prepare food to see them through the long winter, until the warm spring breeze starts to blow.
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Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 4-8
  • Hardcover: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Floris Books; 2nd edition (June 1987)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0863150497
  • ISBN-13: 978-0863150494
  • Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 9.3 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #66,176 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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86 of 86 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars fun and innocent tale of a tiny family living in woods, October 23, 2000
Adorable tale about a miniature family, mother, father, two daughters and two sons who live in the forest. Children play and go to school with forest animals. The animals and children speak to each other. There are several morals taught in the course of the story. Follows the family from one season through the next. The children help the parents work, harvest food for winter, etc. It is nice to see the children happily working with the family rather than just existing to be entertained. The children have several adventures and lots of different fun activities playing with the animals in the forest. The book is formatted with text on the left page with one or more black and white illustrations above and/or below it, and the right side of the book is one big full color illustration. The book is a large format. The illustrations are gorgeous and offer much to look at, many details, rather than just mimicking the exact words of the text. I wish there were more books of this high quality available today. If there are more 100 year old books like this, I wish they would be republished. The story is lovely and the adult will enjoy reading it over and over.
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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular, February 21, 2002
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Elsa Beskow is classic! What a wonderful book deeply explorative of the Earth. Elsa is accurate with her botanical drawings. She has such a beautiful mind! She places fairy children and elf children as the helping hands to Earth's changes. As the insects and bugs are preparing for Spring's entrance, the children paint and polish them. Perfect book for ages 2-6. Innocent, perfect for homeschooled children.
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars a classic, April 2, 2000
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This is a wonderful book which has been in my family for generations. This book has adventure, educates children about nature and animals, family bonding, etc. The detailed pictures can be explored for hours toghether with your children.
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4.0 out of 5 stars beautiful book
we love all of elsa beskow's books, and this one lived up to her beautiful story-telling style. the book is gentle, with no real climax to send sensitive children over the edge... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Amanda Barnard

5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect bedtime story
This book is everything a children's book should be. Imaginative and beautiful, it is one of our very favorites.
Published 16 months ago by Paquita

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book
My daughter enjoys hearing this story over and over and I love reading it. Beautiful illustrations and interesting story fuel the imagination especially for outdoor play. Read more
Published on November 25, 2007 by L. Marshall

5.0 out of 5 stars LOVELY
My little guys love this story. The children are so neat and their adventures are so great. It follows the children thru a year and who they meet and what they do and how they... Read more
Published on August 13, 2007 by H. Hawkes

5.0 out of 5 stars A favorite from my childhood
All the Elsa Beskow books, but particularly this one, are very, very special, as you will see from the very first page. Read more
Published on March 20, 2007 by VB

5.0 out of 5 stars great book, lousy publisher
This is a wonderful children's book by a phenomenal children's author, who writes from the perspective of an old-fashioned down to earth storyteller drawing on children's... Read more
Published on March 8, 2007 by Joan S. Meier

5.0 out of 5 stars Children of the Forest
I love this book and most of Beskow's books for their amazing illustrations and original stories of little people/ fairies/ elves of the forest. Read more
Published on February 3, 2007 by Jennifer D. De Groot

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb!!!
Good stuff, excellent shipping. Sorry so late in feedback. Thanks for reminder!!
Published on March 9, 2006 by Amy B. Staup

2.0 out of 5 stars A not so innocent tale
I purchased this book as I have read two other books by Elsa Beskow to my daughter.

The concept of seasons is one that takes time for young children to become aware... Read more
Published on February 10, 2006 by C. Pascale

4.0 out of 5 stars Illustrations worth framing
Since I am born in Scandinavia I grew up with Elsa Beskow's beloved books. Her illustrations are just the most wonderful I could ever think of. Read more
Published on October 5, 2005 by Swedish Grandmother

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