The Story of the Snow Children
Sibylle Von Olfers
(Author)
Description
A collectable new edition of the classic winter picture book with vintage illustrations from the creator of The Story of the Root Children.
The snow children take Poppy on a magical adventure to the Snow Queen's wintry kingdom where she visits a shimmering ice castle and dances at the Princess's birthday celebrations until it is time for her to go home.
Sibylle von Olfers' vintage stories of nature 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.
This wonderful new edition of The Story of the Snow Children faithfully reproduces Olfers' classic illustrations in a collectable picture book featuring a hand-crafted design, premium-quality paper and a luxurious cloth spine. The Sibylle von Olfers library also includes mini gift editions and board books for very young children.
Product Details
| Publisher | Floris Books |
| Publish Date | September 05, 2023 |
| Pages | 32 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Hardback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781782508595 |
| Dimensions | 12.3 X 9.1 X 0.4 inches | 1.0 pounds |
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Reviews
'A simple but richly imaginative tale with exquisite illustrations... An old-fashioned delight for modern children.' --Kirkus Reviews
'Old-fashioned and enchanting... A peaceful story, perfect for bedtime on a wintery night. The illustrations are so beautiful and delicate. I love the art nouveau style and the pretty designs for the snow kingdom!' -- Luminous Libros Blog
'A timeless story... Be transported along with Poppy to this beautiful ice palace created by author/illustrator Sibylle von Olfers.' -- Three Little Loves
Praise for Sibylle von Olfers:
'A celebration of the wonders that spring and summer offer each year.' New York Botanical Garden on The Story of the Root Children
'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 on The Story of the Wind Children
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