Publisher Description

Six-year-old Ollie is given his first pair of real skis. As soon as the snow begins to fall he heads off into the woods and meets sparkling Jack Frost, who shoos away damp Mrs Thaw.

Jack Frost takes him on an adventure to the palace of King Winter. Ollie has a wonderful time in a huge snowball fight! But will Mrs Thaw return too soon for Ollie to enjoy the snow?

Author Biography

Elsa Beskow (1874-1953) is the most popular children's author--illustrator in Sweden. Often described as Sweden's Beatrix Potter, Elsa Beskow's picture books have been known and loved for over a century. Her charming stories of children and magical folk, accompanied by her signature illustrations, are known and cherished the world over.

Review

'A charming story which children will adore.'
-- Creative Steps magazine

Long Description

Six-year-old Ollie is given his first pair of real skis. As soon as the snow begins to fall he sets off on an adventure by himself to the palace of King Winter. Along the way he meets Jack Frost, who makes everything sparkle, and Mrs Thaw, who makes everything melt. At the palace, he meets children helping to make Christmas presents -- until breaktime, when they rush outside for a big snowball fight. Finally, Mrs Thaw gets her way and the lovely snow starts to disappear. Ollie is very upset and wishes it could be winter forever, until one lovely day when Spring arrives in her carriage pulled by butterflies.

Review Text

'A charming story which children will adore.'-- Creative Steps magazine

Review Quote

'A charming story which children will adore.'- Creative Steps magazine

Description for Sales People

Six-year-old Ollie sets of on an adventure to the palace of King Winter in this classic, winter story with traditionally styled illustrations by Elsa Beskow. This charming mini-edition is enhanced with a quality clothbound spine. Lifetime sales of almost 55,000 copies in English, across all formats. Known as Sweden's answer to Peter Rabbit creator Beatrix Potter, Elsa Beskow's books have been loved by children for over 100 years and her catalog has sold more than 700,000 books in English. Beskow's books will appeal to nostalgia-lovers and are great for both traditional bookstores and gift stores.

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