Reviews
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by Anne-Marie Chapouton; Illustrated by Gerda Muller
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 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.
Recommended for young readers ages 3 - 6 years of age.
Hardcover, 32 pages.
Floris Books.
Printed in Poland.
★ '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 world led by French author Anne-Marie Chapouton and Dutch illustrator Gerda Muller.'
-- Armadillo
★ '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.'
-- Alexandria, age 10, for Kids' Book Buzz
