An Illustrated Treasury of Swedish Folk and Fairy Tales

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 through 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 wonderful 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.

ISBN:	9781782505938
Publisher:	Floris Books
Imprint:	Floris Books
Published date:	18 Jul 2019
DEWEY:	398.209485
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	253
Weight:	1306g
Height:	257mm
Width:	224mm
Spine width:	26mm

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