Translated from Swedish by Polly Lawson
This is the first of the classic Peter and Lotta books, and it is filled
with the characteristic humor and charm that distinguish all of Elsa
Beskow's books. It tells how Peter and Lotta come to meet the three
colorful sisters known as Aunt Green, Aunt Brown, and Aunt Lavender.
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.
Aunt Green, Aunt Brown & Aunt Lavender
Elsa Beskow
ISBN: 9780863153488
Book (Hardcover)
Floris Books
$17.95
32 pages
February 2001
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