The story of the Snow Children
Author/Illustrator: Sibylle Von Olfers
Original language: German
Translated by: Floris Books
Published: September 2005
Publishers: Floris Books
ISBN: 9780863154997
Price: € 12.99 (HC) mini-edition € 7.99 (HC)
Age: 3 - 6 years
Today we read the gorgeous booklet Story of the Snow Children, a mini-booklet, it was Sibylle Von Olfers debut in 1905. She is a beloved writer / illustrator in anthroposophical circles. The stories in anthroposophy are set in nature and often feature magical figures such as gnomes, fairies, the king of winter or dragons.
The Story of the Snow Children is beautifully illustrated in Art Nouveau style. The story reads like a charming old fairy tale written for new children, this is a quote from a reviewer for a well known British magazine. It really is an apt description!
Our toddlers like the booklet very much, we read it a lot to them during January/February. Unfortunately it is no longer available in Dutch.
3 radiant stars for The Story of the Snow Children, from the little listeners and their readers!