Swedish Folk and Fairy Tales

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Swedish Folk and Fairy TalesA new centenary gift edition of the much-loved collection of folk and fairy tales from Sweden, illustrated by acclaimed artist John Bauer.From good natured Scandinavian trolls through giants, tomtes, shepherd boys and princesses, the twenty-three classic stories by well-known authors such as Elsa Beskow and Anna Wahlenberg are delightfully told, full of adventure and magic with clever, resourceful children outwitting fairytale villains.John Bauer’s art — renowned for its detail, character and subtle humour — has never looked more luminous and evocative than in this gorgeously produced edition. Twenty extra pictures have been added along with a wonderful illustrated biography of Bauer, celebrating his work and life one hundred years after his premature death. The book has a foiled cover and ribbon marker, perfect for gifting.This treasury will be cherished for generations to come and loved by children, parents and grandparents alike.Table of ContentsTrolls & Tomtes1.When Mother Troll Took in the Kings Washing – Elsa Beskow2.The Trolls and the Youngest Tomte – Alfred Smedberg3.The Troll Ride – Anna Wahlenberg4.The Four Big Trolls and Little Peter Pastureman – Cyrus Granr5.The Crofters and the Gnomes – Anna Wahlenberg6.The Old Troll of Big Mountain – Anna Wahlenberg7.The Changelings – Helena NyblomBrave Girls & Boys1.The Boy and the Trolls – Walter Stenstrm2.The Barrel Stopper – Anna Wahlenberg3.Bellas Glorious Adventure – Helena Nyblom4.The Magicians Cape – Anna Wahlenberg5.Dag, Daga and the Flying Troll of Sky Mountain – Harald stenson6.The Boy Who Was Never Afraid – Alfred Smedberg7.The Golden Key – W.E. Bjrk8.Leap the Elk and Little Princess Cottongrass – Helge KjellinKings & Queens1.The Ring – Helena Nyblom2.The Kings Choice – Anna Wahlenberg3.The Queens Pearl Necklace – Anna Wahlenberg4.The Maiden in the Castle of Rosy Clouds – Harald stenson5.Linda-Gold and the Old King – Anna Wahlenberg6.The Prince Without a Shadow – Jeanna Oterdahl7.The Queen – Anna WahlenbergHardcover254 x 210 mm256 pages6-12 years