Elsa Beskow (1874-1953) is the most popular children's author--illustrator in Sweden. Often described as Sweden's Beatrix Potter, Elsa Beskow's picture books have been known and loved for over a century. Her charming stories of children and magical folk, accompanied by her signature illustrations, are known and cherished the world over.
A charming alphabet book for everyone who loves the whimsical artwork of Swedish author and illustrator Elsa Beskow. Journey through the world of Elsa Beskow whilst exploring the alphabet -- from A for Accordian to Z for Zoom. Discover the rich details of Beskow's vintage artwork along the way, from Cow and Elephant to Flowers and Hare and even Polar Bear and Tomte. This beautifully presented gift book brings together both much-loved and never before published illustrations from across the whole Elsa Beskow library, including favourites such as The Flowers' Festival, The Sun Egg, Pelle's New Suit, and Woody, Hazel and Little Pip. This wonderful new edition features a unique hand-crafted design, premium-quality paper, gold foil signature and a luxurious cloth spine.