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An adorable mini edition of Sibylle von Olfers' classic nature story with art nouveau illustrations. Perfect for fans of Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairies and Elsa Beskow.
Far far away, the butterfly children play, dance and sing all day long with their little brothers and sisters, the caterpillars. The children can't wait until the first day of spring, when they will finally get their wings. But first, they must learn about the many brightly colored flowers in the kingdom, so they can take part in the flying procession of peacock, swallowtail, red admiral and many other butterflies.
Sibylle von Olfers' vintage stories of nature children (The Story of the Snow Children, The Story of the Root Children and The Story of the Wind Children) have been loved by generations. The whimsical tales are accompanied by beautiful art nouveau illustrations of characterful creatures, cheerful plants and flowers and magical little folk.
Praise for The Story of the Root Children:
'A celebration of the wonders that spring and summer offer each year.'
– New York Botanical Garden
Praise for The Story of the Snow Children:
'A simple but richly imaginative tale with exquisite illustrations... An old-fashioned delight for new children.'
– Kirkus Reviews
'An utterly delightful wintry tale full of whimsy, sprinkled with magic and sparkling with charm.'
– Playing By the Book blog
Praise for The Story of the Wind Children:
'I really like the pictures because they're really nice pictures. I just love this book. It's beautiful and nice. It would be hard for me if I had to give this book back to the library.'
– Xavier, age 4, for Kids Book Buzz
'The illustrations in the book are absolutely beautiful – charming with soft, muted colors. They remind me of a cross between Tasha Tudor and Beatrix Potter.'
– Youth Services Book Review
Sibylle von Olfers (1881-1916) was a German children's author and illustrator. Well-known for her blend of natural observation and simple design in the art nouveau style, her work has been likened to Kate Greenaway and Elsa Beskow. Her legacy is a collection of beloved children�s books including The Story of the Snow Children and The Story of the Wind Children.