A new centenary gift edition of the much-loved collection of folk and fairy tales from Sweden, illustrated żeby acclaimed artist John Bauer. From good natured Scandinavian trolls through giants, tomtes, shepherd boys and princesses, the twenty-three classic stories aby 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 ...