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.
The root children 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 sleep for the winter.
The classic, seasonal Story of the Root Children book is presented for the first time as a board book 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.
(Ages 1–3 years)
My First Root Children by Sibylle von Olfers-Board Book
- Format: Board book
- ISBN: 9781782507086
- Pages: 10
- Trim Size: 5.7 (w) x 7 (h) x 0 (d) in
- Publication Date: 10th November 2020
- Publisher: Floris Books
- Seasonal Focus: The story follows the seasonal cycles of nature—sleeping in winter, waking/working in spring, playing in summer, and returning underground in autumn.
- Themes: Nature, seasons, growth, and the cycle of life.
- Format: This specific version is a sturdy board book with simplified text, making it ideal for young children while still featuring the charming original Art Nouveau illustrations.
- Waldorf Classic: Similar to other von Olfers books, it is highly popular in Waldorf education for its focus on nature and gentle storytelling.