An Illustrated Treasury of Swedish Folk and Fairy Tales by John Bauer (Centenary Edition

Why Should I Like It?

The Short Reason

Classic Swedish tales •  Incredible illustrations • Beautiful Keepsake Gift

The Longer Reason

A new centenary gift edition of the much-loved collection of folk and fairy tales from Sweden, illustrated by acclaimed artist John Bauer.

From good-natured Scandinavian trolls to giants, tomtes, shepherd boys and princesses, the twenty-three classic stories by well-known authors such as Elsa Beskow and Anna Wahlenberg are delightfully told, full of adventure and magic with clever, resourceful children outwitting fairytale villains.

John Bauer's art -- renowned for its detail, character and subtle humour -- has never looked more luminous and evocative than in this gorgeously produced edition. Twenty extra pictures have been added along with a wonderfully illustrated biography of Bauer, celebrating his work and life one hundred years after his premature death. The book has a foiled cover and ribbon marker, perfect for gifting.

This treasury will be cherished for generations to come and loved by children, parents and grandparents alike.

Table of Contents

Trolls & Tomtes
1. When Mother Troll Took in the King’s Washing - Elsa Beskow
2. The Trolls and the Youngest Tomte - Alfred Smedberg
3. The Troll Ride - Anna Wahlenberg
4. The Four Big Trolls and Little Peter Pastureman - Cyrus Granér
5.The Crofters and the Gnomes - Anna Wahlenberg
6. The Old Troll of Big Mountain - Anna Wahlenberg
7.The Changelings - Helena Nyblom

Brave Girls & Boys
1. The Boy and the Trolls - Walter Stenström
2. The Barrel Stopper - Anna Wahlenberg
3. Bella’s Glorious Adventure - Helena Nyblom
4. The Magician’s Cape - Anna Wahlenberg
5.Dag, Daga and the Flying Troll of Sky Mountain - Harald Östenson
6. The Boy Who Was Never Afraid - Alfred Smedberg
7.The Golden Key - W.E. Björk
8. Leap the Elk and Little Princess Cottongrass - Helge Kjellin

Kings & Queens
1. The Ring - Helena Nyblom
2.The King’s Choice - Anna Wahlenberg
3. The Queen’s Pearl Necklace - Anna Wahlenberg
4. The Maiden in the Castle of Rosy Clouds - Harald Östenson
5. Linda-Gold and the Old King - Anna Wahlenberg
6. The Prince Without a Shadow - Jeanna Oterdahl
7. The Queen - Anna Wahlenberg

Age: 7-12

Format: Hardback

Publication date: September 2021

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