Six-year-old Ollie is given his first pair of real skis. As soon as the snow begins to fall he heads off into the woods and meets sparkling Jack Frost, who shoos away damp Mrs Thaw.
Jack Frost takes him on an adventure to the palace of King Winter. Ollie has a wonderful time in a huge snowball fight! But will Mrs Thaw return too soon for Ollie to enjoy the snow?
'A charming story which children will adore.'
– Creative Steps
Elsa Beskow (1874-1953) is the most popular children?s illustrator in Sweden, where her picture books have been known and loved for over a century.
Six-year-old Ollie sets of on an adventure to the palace of King Winter in this classic, winter story with traditionally styled illustrations by Elsa Beskow. This charming mini-edition is enhanced with a quality clothbound spine.Lifetime sales of almost 55,000 copies in English, across all formats.Known as Sweden's answer to Peter Rabbit creator Beatrix Potter, Elsa Beskow's books have been loved by children for over 100 years and her catalog has sold more than 700,000 books in English.Beskow's books will appeal to nostalgia-lovers and are great for both traditional bookstores and gift stores.Mini edition of the bestselling winter story reminiscent of the Moomins, Beatrix Potter and Cicely Mary Barker?s Flower Fairies
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