Three children and their mother live on a little island in a little cottage shaped like a hat.
When their mother goes out searching for yarn, the children of hat cottage promise to be good. They try to be helpful by sweeping the chimney and washing their clothes. But their good intentions soon turn to mayhem. What will the children do?
This is a delightful story for young children about getting help from unexpected places from the world-renowned Swedish author–illustrator Elsa Beskow.
This wonderful new edition of The Children of Hat Cottage faithfully reproduces Beskow’s classic illustrations in a collectable picture book, featuring a unique handcrafted design, premium paper, gold-foil signature, and a deluxe cloth spine.
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(Ages 3–6 years)
The Children of Hat Cottage by Elsa Beskow
- Format: Hardcover
- ISBN: 9781782507499
- Pages: 36
- Trim Size: 10.5 (w) x 8.5 (h) x 0 (d) in
- Publication Date: 29th June 2021
- Publisher: Floris Books
- Structure: Each month features a specific verse and detailed artwork showing children or magical folk engaging in seasonal activities.
- Themes: Nature appreciation (red poppies in July, apples in September), seasons, and the passage of time, Good intentions gone wrong, finding help in unexpected places, and independence..
- Verses & Content: Includes rhymes for the months, as well as verses regarding the days of the week and hours of the day.
- Target Audience: Perfect for young children, typically aged 4–6.
- Style: Known for its whimsical, detailed illustrations