Deep in the forest, the Wildwood elves live happily in their little village, making pottery, chopping wood and growing vegetables. But when a friendly seagull makes a flying visit, they are astonished to hear of a mysterious thing called 'the sea'... and so begins a wonderful seaside adventure.
Charmingly written by popular French children's author Anne-Marie Chapouton, and full of lively and characterful illustrations by world-renowned Gerda Muller, this classic tale is available in English for the first time.
Children will be enchanted by the hidden world of the mischievous, adventurous and curious Wildwood elves while their grown-ups will love the vintage artwork inspired by folklore and bursting with details of the natural world.
(Ages 3–6 years)
The Wildwood Elves Book
- Format: Hardcover
- ISBN: 9781782507468
- Pages: 32
- Trim Size: 9.3 (w) x 10 (h) x 0 (d) in
- Publication Date: 21st December 2021
- Publisher: Floris Books
The Wildwood Elves, written by Anne-Marie Chapouton and illustrated by Gerda Muller, is a classic children’s picture book about a community of elves living under a beech tree who leave their forest home for an adventure to the sea. Inspired by folklore, it follows their journey after a seagull tells them about the ocean.
- Plot: The elves, who live in a forest, make, pottery, and grow vegetables, decide to take a trip to the sea.
- Characters: Mischievous and curious Wildwood elves and a friendly seagull.
- Style: Known for its detailed, vintage illustrations and focus on the natural world.