This
is the story of six-year-old Ollie who is given his first pair of real
skis. When the thick snow falls at last, he sets off by himself and
meets with all kinds of adventures in the palace of King Winter. (Ages
4–9)
Elsa Beskow
(1874-1953), born Elsa Maartman in Stockholm, was a pioneering author
and illustrator of children's books in Sweden—perhaps the best known of
all Swedish children's book artists. Her books were inspired by her own
childhood experiences, as well as those of her six children. Central
themes were the relationships between children and adults and
children's independent initiative. Her books are continually reprinted,
and many have become classics. She also illustrated ABC books and
songbooks for Swedish schools.
ISBN: 0863150918 Book (Hardcover) Floris Books $17.95
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