Rosalind and the Little Deer
Elsa Beskow author Kristina Turner translator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Floris Books
Published:25th Feb '21
£12.99
Available to order, but very limited on stock - if we have issues obtaining a copy, we will let you know.
Rosalind loves to play with her little deer in the shade of the lime tree. Then one day a hunter comes along with his dog and frightens the deer away. The poor little deer is captured by a king and kept in a golden cage. Can Rosalind persuade the king to part with his pet and set the little deer free?
This is a delightful story for young children about freedom and friendship from the world-renowned Swedish author--illustrator Elsa Beskow.
This wonderful new edition of Rosalind and the Little Deer faithfully reproduces Beskow's classic illustrations in a collectable picture book featuring a unique hand-crafted design, premium-quality paper, gold foil signature and a luxurious cloth spine. Create an Elsa Beskow library by collecting all of the gorgeous new editions.
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the book's charm is in the combination of sweetness, gravity, and grace in both the text and the illustrations. Children beguiled by Beskow's 'Princess Sylvie' will want to make Rosalind's acquaintance.'
-- Booklist Online
'
enchanting illustrations really enhance this beautifully told tale.'
--Creative Steps
'The pictures are simple but detailed, with the colors and aspect of old prints.'
-- Kirkus Book Reviews
'You feel like you are stepping back in time as your eyes rest on the gentle illustrations of this book. This is ideal for an adult to read with children.'
-- EYE: Early Years Educator
'This is a simple story about a young girl who makes friends with a little deer
the message of the book about the importance of freedom is still relevant today.'
-- Carousel
ISBN: 9781782507260
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 394g
32 pages
2nd Revised edition