The Land of Long Ago Elsa Beskow

Name: The Land of Long Ago By Elsa Beskow
SKU: 9780863157714
Availability: OutOfStock

The Land of Long Ago by Elsa Beskow

Reviews:

$31.99

Condition - Good

Only 1 left

Good$31.99 New$31.59

Summary

Kelly and Kai are whisked off to a distant land with princesses, knights and trolls, when a mischievous gnome brings their play tree trunk to life as a dragon.

The Land of Long Ago Summary

The Land of Long Ago by Elsa Beskow

Kelly and Kai love to play on the gnarled old tree trunk outside their cottage in the woods: sometimes it becomes a horse, sometimes a crocodile and sometimes even a dragon.

One day a mischievous gnome makes the tree trunk come to life, and the children are whisked off to the Land of Long Ago on the back of the old tree dragon. On their incredible journey Kelly and Kai meet a princess, rescue a knight and trick the king of the trolls. But will the old tree dragon stay alive long enough to bring them home again?

A delightful fairy tale from Elsa Beskow, with beautiful illustrations in her unique, classic style.

The Land of Long Ago Reviews

'I would recommend this fairy tale with its classic pictures for young people aged 3 to 6 years, and it is very enjoyable to read it out loud.'
-- Corinna Spellerberg, Education Otherwise

'Elsa captures the magic of childhood beautifully.'
-- Juno, Winter 2010

'A beloved Swedish tale, literally from long ago, is now published in English The illustrations have the lovely faded texture of a well-worn and oft-read story, with soft colors and edges and static tableaux. The particular images of princess and knight, dragon and meadow, sheep and garden echo antecedents in medieval manuscripts and in 19th-century book illustration An old-fashioned telling with definite contemporary appeal.'
-- Kirkus Review

About Elsa Beskow

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.

Additional information

Sku

GOR002750468

ISBN 13

9780863157714

ISBN 10

0863157718

Title

The Land of Long Ago by Elsa Beskow

Author

Elsa Beskow

Condition

Used - Good

Binding type

Hardback

Publisher

Floris Books

Year published

2010-09-23

Number of pages

Prizes

N/A

Cover note

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us