The Story of the Root Children
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 1906

The Story of the Root Children

Written by Sibylle von Olfers

Root Children awaken to paint and play as spring arrives.

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26 pages· ~490L
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As winter fades, the Root Children stir from their underground slumber, summoned by Mother Nature. Tasked with painting beetles and bugs, they prepare for the vibrant world above. With summer's arrival, they frolic in fields and meadows, embracing the wonders of the season. What adventures await these tiny caretakers of nature?

From the publisher

Mini edition of the classic nature tale in art nouveau style. Perfect for fans of Cicely Mary Barker�s Flower Fairies All through the winter the Root Children are asleep underground, but when spring comes Mother Nature wakes them up. Then the Root Children are busy cleaning and painting the beetles and bugs. When summer comes they play in the fields, ponds and meadows. This is a mini-version of Sibylle von Olfers’ classic story.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
26
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~490L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.3
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
September 15, 1997
First published
January 1, 1906
Publisher
Floris Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780863152481
OCLC
38206988

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