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Description for Around the Year
Hardcover. .
A Wall Street Journal Holiday Gift Books Recommendation 2023
A mini edition of Elsa Beskow's classic picture book.
A delightful collection of rhymes and verses which celebrate the special joys of each month of the year, from icy February to the green shoots of April, the red poppies of July, September's rosy apples and the delights of December. Each verse is accompanied by artwork from the world-renowned Swedish author--illustrator Elsa Beskow which includes joyful children and magical little folk.
Product Details
Publisher
Floris Books
Number of pages
32
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
Weight
132g
Number of Pages
32
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780863156489
SKU
V9780863156489
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Elsa Beskow
Elsa Beskow (1874-1953) is the most popular children's author--illustrator in Sweden. Often described as Sweden's Beatrix Potter, Elsa Beskow's picture books have been known and loved for over a century. Her charming stories of children and magical folk, accompanied by her signature illustrations, are known and cherished the world over.
Reviews for Around the Year
'Evokes the qualities and pleasures of each month with full-color illustrations of the sort to draw fascinated attention.' A Wall Street Journal Holiday Gift Books Recommendation 2023. 'This is a mini edition of Elsa Beskow's classic picture book. In wonderful rhyming verse, children can journey through the months
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