The Story of the Wind Children - Hardcover

Olfers, Sibylle Von

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0863155626 ISBN 13: 9780863155628

Publisher: Floris Books, 2006

Synopsis

George is playing with his boats, but there's no wind to make them sail. Then one of the wind children comes and blows especially for him -- and together they embark on a great adventure.

The wind child blows dandelions in the meadows, shakes apples from the tree and blows the leaves around and eventually she blows George home on a cloud.

From the author of The Story of the Root Children and The Story of the Snow Children, this is another classic children's story with beautiful illustrations in the art-nouveau style.

About this title

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 published works include The Story of the Root Children, Princess in the Forest and The Story of the Snow Children.

Review:

'Sibylle von Olfers' highly adept naturalist style places her work firmly in the vein of Beatrix Potter, Kate Greenaway and Elsa Beskow... Autumn and nature are brilliantly personified in this beautifully detailed work.'
– Achuka

'In each of her seasonal books, von Olfers' illustrations are painted in tones which perfectly match the mood of the time of year... A joy for children and an inspiration for adults.'
– Juno Magazine

About this edition

• Publisher: Floris Books
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0863155626
• ISBN 13: 9780863155628
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 24