By Sibylle Von Olfers

All through winter the root children sleep underground. When spring comes Mother Nature wakes them up, and they get ready to go outside into the sunshine with the beetles, bees and ladybirds. They play in the forest with the butterflies. In summer they dance in the meadow and by the stream. When autumn comes and the cold wind starts to blow, Mother Earth calls them back underground to go to sleep for the winter.

The classic, seasonal "Story of the Root Children" is presented for the first time as a boardbook for very young children. While the overall story remains the same, the language has been simplified. All of the beautiful original illustrations are included, with some sympathetically adapted to fit the new format.

About the Author

Sibylle von Olfers' (1881-1916) blend of natural observation and use of simple design has led to comparisons with Kate Greenaway and Elsa Beskow.

Her other works:

• The Story of the Butterfly Children
• The Story of the Rabbit Children
• The Story of the Root Children
• The Story of the Snow Children and Mini Edition
• The Story of the Wind Children

Publisher: Floris Books
Pages: 10
Size: 15.7x19.3cm
Format: Boardbook
ISBN: 9780863158599
Publication date: 2012/03