Ollie can’t wait to use his first pair of real skis! Finally, the woods are blanketed in snow and Ollie sets off for a day of fun, where he meets cheerful Jack Frost and troublesome Mrs. Thaw and visits King Winter’s palace
Ollie has a wonderful time skiing, skating and having a huge snowball fight until it’s time to go home. How long will Ollie’s winter fun last before Mrs. Thaw comes again?
This is a delightful snowy story for young children about embracing seasonal change from the world-renowned Swedish author—illustrator Elsa Beskow.
This wonderful new edition of Ollie’s Ski Trip faithfully reproduces Elsa Beskow’s classic illustrations in a collectable picture book featuring a unique hand-crafted design, premium-quality paper, gold foil signature and a luxurious cloth spine. Create an Elsa Beskow library by collecting all of the gorgeous new editions.
(Ages 4 to 6 years)
Ollie's Ski Trip by Elsa Beskow
- Format: Hardcover
- ISBN: 9781782508052
- Pages: 30
- Trim Size: 8.66 (w) x 10.6 (h) x 0 (d) in
- Publication Date: 14th February 2023
- Publisher: Floris Books
- Plot: After waiting for winter, Ollie sets off into the woods to explore on his new skis.
- Characters: Along the way, he encounters personified characters like Jack Frost, who is cheerful; Mrs. Thaw, who is troublesome and brings warmer weather; and King Winter.
- Adventures: The story features winter fun, including ice skating, a large snowball fight, and a visit to the magical palace of winter.
- Themes: The book focuses on celebrating the joys of winter, embracing seasonal change, and childhood wonder in nature.