The Story of the Root Children

Written by Sibylle von Olfers

Root children awaken with spring, play through summer, and return underground as autumn arrives.

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28 pages· ~500L

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Bookroo's summary

Deep underground, the root children slumber through winter. As spring awakens them, they sew vibrant dresses and paint insects, ready to frolic in summer's fields. But as autumn's chill descends, they retreat to their cozy subterranean home. This enchanting tale follows their seasonal journey, capturing the magic of nature's cycles.

From the publisher

“Under the ground, deep in the earth among the roots of the trees, the little root children were fast asleep all winter long…” When spring comes, it’s time for the root children ndash; snowdrop, forget-me-not, buttercup, daisy and poppy ndash; to wake up! There are new dresses to sew, and insects to be painted. When summer comes, the root children are free to play in the beautiful fields, ponds and meadows. But when autumn comes and the cold wind starts to blow, it’s time to go back to their cosy home below ground. Sibylle von Olfers’ classic story has been loved by generations of children. It’s also available in a mini-format edition and a board book for very little hands.

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