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Elsa Beskow (11 February 1874 – 30 June 1953) was a Swedish author and illustrator, known for her beloved children's books such as "The Tale of the Little Littl...
Elsa Beskow (11 February 1874 – 30 June 1953) was a Swedish author and illustrator, known for her beloved children's books such as "The Tale of the Little Little Old Woman", "Peter in Blueberry Land" and "Aunt Green, Aunt Brown and Aunt Lavender". She combined imaginative stories with beautiful watercolor illustrations and became one of the Nordic region's most important children's book authors. Beskow's books have been published in many languages and continue to be read by new generations of children around the world.
Aunt Green, Aunt Brown, and Aunt Lavender by Elsa Beskow
Aunt Green, Aunt Brown, and Aunt Lavender
Elsa Beskow
 3+
5 min
Meet three unforgettable aunties, Uncle Blue, and two lively children in a gentle, old-time town. Gardens, warm buns, market trips, and small rescues make every day cozy, kind, and full of heart.
Little Brother's Sailing Trip by Elsa Beskow
Little Brother's Sailing Trip
Elsa Beskow
 3+
2 min
A red sail slips loose and whisks Little Brother onto the open sea! Storms, gulls, and a helpful seal join his wild voyage—until his brave sisters race the wind to bring him home.
Lost in the Woods by Elsa Beskow
Lost in the Woods
Elsa Beskow
 3+
2 min
Princess Sylvie chases her dog into the deep forest and meets a kind woodcutter, echoing horns, and a royal rescue. Will Oskar’s bark lead the King to her before nightfall?
Peter and Lotta's Christmas by Elsa Beskow
Peter and Lotta's Christmas
Elsa Beskow
 3+
5 min
Snow falls, candles glow, and a mysterious Christmas Goat knocks. Join Peter and Lotta as they bake, share, and uncover a cheerful holiday secret with Aunt Green, Aunt Brown, Aunt Lavender, and Uncle Blue.
Peter in Blueberry Land by Elsa Beskow
Peter in Blueberry Land
Elsa Beskow
 3+
2 min
Shrunk to berry-size by a forest king, Peter races through mossy halls with blueberry and lingonberry children to gather a birthday treasure. Secrets, quick thinking, and wildwood magic await.
Olle's Ski Trip by Elsa Beskow
Olle's Ski Trip
Elsa Beskow
 3+
5 min
With new skis and a brave heart, Olle rides with King Winter, plays with Snowflake Children, and later greets Lady Thaw as spring arrives. A gentle, magical journey through the seasons.
The Hat Cottage by Elsa Beskow
The Hat Cottage
Elsa Beskow
 3+
5 min
Three mischievous brothers make a fiery mistake, meet three mysterious little men, and learn real responsibility as they build a brand-new home—a clever cottage with a roof shaped like a hat.
The Little, Little Old Woman by Elsa Beskow
The Little, Little Old Woman
Elsa Beskow
 1+
2 min
A tiny granny, a cheeky cat, and a porridge disaster! Laugh at the chase and smile at the sweet ending in this gentle, classic tale retold for today’s youngest listeners.
The Sun Egg by Elsa Beskow
The Sun Egg
Elsa Beskow
 3+
5 min
A tiny forest elf finds a glowing “sun egg” — an orange! With a daring bird, she flies south to see orange groves, then returns home to share the sunshine’s secret with her friends.
The Tale of the Curious Perch by Elsa Beskow
The Tale of the Curious Perch
Elsa Beskow
 6+
5 min
A bold little perch leaves his lake to see the wide world, shoots through a mill, gets hooked near a grand garden, and must rely on a kind child to find his way home.
The Tomte Children by Elsa Beskow
The Tomte Children
Elsa Beskow
 3+
2 min
Under a pine tree, tiny tomte kids explore the seasons and outwit a snake, a sly fox, and a hunting owl. Quiet courage, forest wisdom, and wonder fill this classic woodland tale.