The Story of the Snow Children

The Story of the Snow Children

Sibylle Von Olfers
$18.95
Publication Date: September 5th, 2023
Publisher:
Floris Books
ISBN:
9781782508595
Pages:
32
Expected in store soon (4-10 days)

Description

A collectable new edition of the classic winter picture book with vintage illustrations from the creator of The Story of the Root Children.

The snow children take Poppy on a magical adventure to the Snow Queen's wintry kingdom where she visits a shimmering ice castle and dances at the Princess's birthday celebrations until it is time for her to go home.

Sibylle von Olfers' vintage stories of nature children have been loved by generations. The whimsical tales are accompanied by beautiful art nouveau illustrations of characterful creatures, cheerful plants and flowers and magical little folk.

This wonderful new edition of The Story of the Snow Children faithfully reproduces Olfers' classic illustrations in a collectable picture book featuring a hand-crafted design, premium-quality paper and a luxurious cloth spine. The Sibylle von Olfers library also includes mini gift editions and board books for very young children.

About the Author

Sibylle von Olfers (1881-1916) was a German children's author and illustrator. She is the creator of the beloved Nature Children books: The Story of Root Children, The Story of the Snow Children, The Story of the Butterfly Children, and The Story of the Wind Children. Her art nouveau illustration style has been likened to Kate Greenaway and Elsa Beskow.