My First Root Children
- Recommended for Toddlers
- Printed in China
By Sibylle von Olfers
Sympathetically abridged adaptation of the classic Story of the Root Children filled with beautiful art nouveau illustrations and seasonal details.
All through winter the root children sleep underground. When spring comes Mother Nature wakes them up, and they get ready to go outside into the sunshine with the beetles, bees and ladybirds. They play in the forest with the butterflies. In summer they dance in the meadow and by the stream. When autumn comes and the cold wind starts to blow, Mother Earth calls them back underground to go to sleep for the winter.
The classic, seasonal Story of the Root Children is presented for the first time as a boardbook for very young children. While the overall story remains the same, the language has been simplified. All of the beautiful original illustrations are included, with some sympathetically adapted to fit the new format.
20 x 16 cm board book.
Printed by Floris Books, 2020. 2nd edition. Colour illustrations throughout.
Printed in China.
Floris recommends for children 1-3 yrs of age, but it might also be suitable for 2-5 years.
About the Author
Sibylle von Olfers is a Floris Books featured author. Read all about this author's life and work on our dedicated author page.
Sibylle von Olfers' (1881-1916) blend of natural observation and use of simple design has led to comparisons with Kate Greenaway and Elsa Beskow. Her other published works include Princess in the Forest, The Story of the Snow Children, The Story of the Wind Children, The Story of the Butterfly Children and The Story of the Rabbit Children.