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The Story of the Root CHildrenby Sibylle Von Olfers book cover. The image hows little children playing in a pond surrounded by long grass and insects
A page from The Story of the Root Children showing little children underground cleaning and helping little insects
A page from the Story of the Root Children, showing little children underground sewing and making clothes

The Story Of The Root Children by Sibylle von Olfers

€13,95

The Story Of The Root Children  - Children's Book by Sibylle von Olfers

Follow the Root Children through the seasons with this classic children's picture book by Sibylle von Olfers. 

Fast asleep underground, the Root Children wait for spring, when Mother Nature wakes them up. After their long winter's rest, the Root Children get to work with new dresses to sew and beetles and bugs to be cleaned and freshly painted. In the summer the Root Children are free to play and explore in the fields and meadows before the chill of autumn drives them back underground to their cosy beds.

This classic Waldorf story has been loved for generations, with magical illustrations of little folk, characterful creatures and cheerful flowers. 

The Story Of The Root Children is a collectable picture book faithfully reproducing Sibylle von Olfers' classic art nouveau illustrations. First printed in 1906, this new edition features a unique hand-crafted design, premium-quality paper, gold foil signature and a luxurious cloth spine.

About the Author

Sibylle von Olfers is the author of the enchanting tale of "The Root Children". This timeless classic was created for her younger sister in 1906, now enriching the lives of generations of families around the world with its magical narrative. Sibylle von Olfers was a nun, art teacher, and visionary storyteller, inspired by her imaginative upbringing in Germany and a deep connection to nature. Her illustrations capture the beauty of the seasons, cycles of nature and the innocence of youth, in an art nouveau style.

Key features:

  • Follow the Root Children through the seasons with this classic children's picture book by Sibylle von Olfers
  • Sibylle von Olfers picture books, with charming stories and her signature art nouveau illustrations, have been known and loved for over a century.
  • Features hand-designed end papers, a cloth spine and luxury paper.
  • A collectable new edition of the classic picture book with a cloth spine.
  • Hardback book with 32 pages and colour illustrations.

Size: 28.9 x 24.4 cm

Age: 3-5 years

Key product ethics:

Supporting an independent British publisher based in Scotland, specialising in Waldorf-Steiner books.

  • made in the uk
    made in the uk
  • natural material
    natural material

Fast shipping worldwide shipping

No quibble 60 day returns

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The Story Of The Root Children by Sibylle von Olfers

€13,95

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Nomi
Such a sweet classic book!

This is such an adorable classic book, we live in Germany and our kids know it in German as well. The illustrations are stunning and would make fantastic wall art. So creative and the way the seasons are portrayed is loving and gentle.

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