An Illustrated Treasury of Swedish Folk and Fairy Tales

Available from Scandinavian Specialties when we last checked. Sold from the shop’s own store; the price there is the one that counts.

Description A new centenary gift edition of the much-loved collection of folk and fairy tales from Sweden, illustrated by acclaimed artist John Bauer. From good natured Scandinavian trolls through giants, tomtes, shepherd boys and princesses, the twenty-three classic stories by well-known authors such as Elsa Beskow and Anna Wahlenberg are delightfully told, full of adventure and magic with clever, resourceful children outwitting fairytale villains. John Bauer's art – renowned for its detail, ch