Little Fairy's Christmas
ISBN 9780863157738
Regular price $28.50by Daniela Drescher.
Daniela Drescher's unique style brings this magical book of transformation and wish fulfilment to life.
Faith, the Little Fairy, wants to help her friend Mole's wish come true in this magical book of transformation by much-loved illustrator Daniela Drescher, creator of In the Land of Fairies.
One day the Little Fairy's friend Mole shares a secret with her: he wishes that just once he could fly through the air, instead of always burrowing underground. Faith, the Little Fairy, wants to help her friend and she knows that sometimes a fairy can make a wish come true by finding a falling star. That night, the Little Fairy and Mole watch the sky and wait for a falling star. Will Mole's wish be granted?
Stunningly illustrated by Daniela Drescher, this magical book of transformation and wish-fulfilment will capture any child's imagination.
Recommended for 3 - 7 years.
Hardcover, 32 pages.
Floris Books.
'Drescher's arresting paintings combine an intensity of colour with the fragility of fairy figures, flowers and plants that will certainly attract young viewers'.
--School Library Association
'a timeless fairytale about making wishes come true, adventures and finding your way back home.'
--The Reading Castle Blog
Daniela Drescher is a Floris Books featured author. Read all about this author's life and work on our dedicated author page.
Daniela Drescher was born in Munich and trained in art therapy. She has worked with children for several years and is an illustrator for a parenting magazine. She has written and illustrated many picture books, which are bestsellers in Germany, including, In the Land of Fairies, In the Land of Elves, In the Land of Merfolk, The Elves' Big Adventure, What's Hiding in There?, Merlina and the Magic Spell, Little Fairy's Christmas and Lily the Little Princess (all Floris Books).
You can also visit the author's own website at http://www.danieladrescher.de
The Gnomes' Winter Journey
ISBN 9781782508182
Regular price $28.95 Sale price $26.95 Save 7%by Ernst Kreidolf
It's the first snow of winter and the forest gnomes set off to visit their mountain cousins to celebrate the coming of the Winter Queen. On their cold journey the gnomes get help from dancing snow fairies, and a sledge pulled by friendly squirrels.
When the forest gnomes finally arrive at their cousins' icy home there's much fun to be had -- snowball fights, tobogganing and a delicious feast with the elegant Winter Queen.
This is a gorgeous new edition of the classic and enchanting winter story first published in 1924. Swiss artist Ernst Kreidolf's delightful illustrations of magical little folk are reminiscent of Elsa Beskow and Sibylle von Olfers.
Hardcover, 32 pages.
218 x 296 mm.
Floris Books.
Recommended for readers 4-7 years old.
Praise for a previous edition:
'An engaging story.'
-- Midwest Book Review
'Full of fun and mischief... The gentle text and enchanting illustrations combine to make this both a perfect book to share and an ideal read for the child who wants to settle in a corner with a captivating story.'
-- Carousel
'A fantastic snowy tale.'
-- Juno
'A beautiful winter treat, The Gnomes' Winter Journey is a traditional tale that feels a little bit like it might be something straight out of Narnia... The illustrations are deft and magical, and the story feels like a timeless classic that parents will enjoy reading too.'
-- School Library Association
'The illustrations in wintry muted hues complement the story and add to the fun... This would be a good choice for a winter story time.'
-- Youth Services Book Review
'An unusual and delightful adventure… You will immediately be enchanted by the three endearing little bearded fellows with cone-shaped hats… You will surely admire each drawing by the renowned Swiss painter, author, and illustrator, Ernst Kreidolf.'
-- Vermont Country Sampler
Ernst Kreidolf (1863-1956) was born in Bern, Switzerland. He attended the School of Applied Arts, and the Munich Art Academy in Munich, Germany and was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Bern. Ernst illustrated numerous picture books featuring fairies and other little folk, which have continued to delight children for decades.