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The Wildwood Elves
- Subject
- Fairy Tales & Folklore - General
- Age
- 3-5 years
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Floris Books
- Size
- 24.1 cm × 25.9 cm
- ISBN
- 9781782507468
A charming, classic story about the joy of discovering new places, illustrated by the acclaimed creator of USBBY-honored A Year in Our New Garden
Deep in the forest, the Wildwood elves live happily in their little village, making pottery, chopping wood and growing vegetables. But when a friendly seagull makes a flying visit, they are astonished to hear of a mysterious thing called 'the sea'... and so begins a wonderful seaside adventure.
Charmingly written by popular French children's author Anne-Marie Chapouton, and full of lively and characterful illustrations by world-renowned artist Gerda Muller, this classic tale is available in English for the first time. Children will be enchanted by the hidden world of the mischievous, adventurous, and curious Wildwood elves while their grown-ups will love the vintage artwork inspired by folklore and bursting with details of the natural world.
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What reviewers said
'The Wildwood Elves live happily, hidden under a great beech tree, deep in their forest, in their little village they pick berries, make plates, chop wood, bakes cakes and grow vegetables, they lead very busy lives. So it is that when they learn that there is a chance for an outing to the sea, an outing to be led by their friend Skye the seabird, they are all a fluster for the sea is a mystery, an adventure waiting to unfold. It is also a trip that will present them with surprise and stories to tell for generations. Prepare for enchantment, wonder, curiosity, and an exploration of the natural…
'The Wildwood Elves is a wonderful book about sweet little children, the wildwood elves, who want to know about the sea. The storyline is most delightful. There are lots of funny and cute little characters, like the sweet little field mice and a sea bird. You can never tell what's about to happen in this wonderful story. The illustrations are beautiful, just like all of Gerda Muller's books.'
'Unpredictable, stimulating and ultimately confidence-inducing... Gerda Muller draws each activity and animal with great detail and attention.'
'Realistic, delicate paintings use pattern, light and soft colors to track nature's transformation of the old oak tree during a single year in an innocent style reminiscent of Barbara Cooney. Simplified natural details of individual plants, birds and animals invite close inspection, while holistic scenes of the oak evoke an idyllic seasonal atmosphere. A charming celebration of the changing seasons.'
'The beautifully detailed paintings invite close inspection as the seasons change.'
'Gerda Muller's enchanting illustrations, filled with details, will keep little readers engaged.'
