Stories by Elsa Beskow

3+ Years 6+ 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.