Stories by Elsa Beskow

1+ Years 3+ Years

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.