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.

 

This book has been graded for interest at 6-12 years.

There are 256 pages in this book. It is an anthology. This book was published 2019 by Floris Books .

John Bauer illustrated the work of nearly all well-known Swedish storytellers, many of whom appear in this book. He died at the age of thirty-six in 1918.

This book has the following chapters: 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 Graner 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 Stenstroem 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 OEstenson 6. The Boy Who Was Never Afraid - Alfred Smedberg 7. The Golden Key - W. E. Bjoerk 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 OEstenson 5. Linda-Gold and the Old King - Anna Wahlenberg 6. The Prince Without a Shadow - Jeanna Oterdahl 7. The Queen - Anna Wahlenberg About the Authors Acknowledgments