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Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 1910
Children of the Forest
By Elsa Beskow
Forest children prepare for winter, gathering food and playing with woodland creatures.
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32 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Deep in the roots of an ancient pine, forest children embark on seasonal adventures. As fall approaches, they gather mushrooms and berries, preparing for the long winter ahead. With squirrels and frogs as companions, they find joy in nature's rhythm. Will their preparations be enough to see them through until spring's warm embrace? Discover the enchanting world where every season brings new wonders and challenges.
From the publisher
The children of the forest live deep in the roots of an old pine tree. They collect wild mushrooms and blueberries and shelter under toadstools when it rains. They play with the squirrels and frogs, and when fall comes, they collect and prepare food to see them through the long winter, until the warm spring breeze starts to blow.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 2–6
- Audience
- Picture
Themes & topics
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- July 15, 1987
- First published
- January 1, 1910
- Publisher
- Floris Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780863150494
- OCLC
- 20799925
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