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A beautiful gift edition of four classic stories from Elsa Beskow's cherished Peter and Lotta series, also starring Aunt Green, Aunt Brown, Aunt Lavender and Uncle Blue. The picture books of Swedish author-illustrator Elsa Beskow (1874-1953) have been beloved by adults and children alike for more than 100 years. Her nostalgic picture books are full of gentle humour and charm. The Elsa Beskow Peter and Lotta Collection combines four picture books – Aunt Green, Aunt Brown and Aunt Lavender; Aunt Brown's Birthday; Peter and Lotta's Adventure; and Uncle Blue's New Boat in a collectable edition. Through the delightful tales, readers will meet orphans Peter and Lotta and their new family Aunts Green, Brown and Lavender and Uncle Blue, enjoy their adventures and discover an idyllic Sweden of long ago. Full of whimsy and nostalgia, Beskow's classic stories are brought together for the first time in a gift edition. Adult collectors will love the faithfully reproduced vintage artwork, unique hand-crafted design, premium-quality paper, gold foil signature and a luxurious cloth spine.

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'We savoured each story, spreading them over four nights, one for every night. In true Elsa Beskow style, they did not disappoint... This beautiful edition would make a wonderful gift for any child or adult. Ours has taken its place in our library of books and will be read over and over again. Just like all the other Elsa Beskow stories, they’ll mesh into my memories of my children’s childhood, in the way that treasured books have a way of doing.' -- SlowParentingLife (Instagram)

Praise for Elsa Beskow: 'Author/Illustrator Elsa Beskow shares her old fashion charm, simple dialogue and her distinctive artwork with very unique shadow cutouts in the adventure tale and travels of Peter and Lotta... Elsa Beskow should be added to other early nature writers/artists for children, like Beatrix Potter.' --Youth Services Book Review on Peter and Lotta's Adventure

'We savoured each story, spreading them over four nights, one for every night. In true Elsa Beskow style, they did not disappoint... This beautiful edition would make a wonderful gift for any child or adult. Ours has taken its place in our library of books and will be read over and over again. Just like all the other Elsa Beskow stories, they'll mesh into my memories of my children's childhood, in the way that treasured books have a way of doing.' -- SlowParentingLife (Instagram) 'The illustrations are beautiful, and idyllic, capturing a bygone era of slow living, hand made clothing, farming and gentle village life. While modern picture books are colourful, bright and have very few words on each page, these stories are comparatively lengthy, with more complex words and far more words than illustrations. I found that both children fully relaxed into a snuggly cuddle and really observed each picture, slowly... Classic gems like Peter and Lotta are an antidote to our fast-paced world and a gentle reminder for adults and children to slow down a little, together.' -- WaldorfIntention (Instagram)

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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. Elsa's best known books in English include Peter in Blueberry Land, The Children of the Forest and Pelle's New Suit.

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