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The Story of the Root Children

by Sibylle Von Olfers

A year beneath the roots

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A year beneath the roots

Sibylle von Olfers frames the changing seasons as a yearly journey for the Root Children. They wake beneath the earth in spring, prepare for the world above by sewing dresses and painting insects, and spend summer among fields, ponds and meadows. Autumn brings their return underground as the weather turns cold. Snowdrop, forget-me-not, buttercup, daisy and poppy give the tale a botanical cast, while the publisher describes its visual style as Art Nouveau. The seasonal pattern connects the children’s activity above ground with the shelter of their home below it.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children aged 4–8, the listed target age group
  • Young readers interested in flowers, insects and the changing seasons
  • Families seeking a fairy-tale-style nature story

Themes

Seasonal changeFlowers and insectsHome and return

Based on publisher information and book metadata.

Book overview

Classic nature tale in art nouveau style. Perfect for fans of Cicely Mary Barker�s Flower Fairies

"Under the ground, deep in the earth among the roots of the trees, the little root children were fast asleep all winter long..."

When spring comes, it's time for the root children ndash; snowdrop, forget-me-not, buttercup, daisy and poppy ndash; to wake up! There are new dresses to sew, and insects to be painted.

When summer comes, the root children are free to play in the beautiful fields, ponds and meadows. But when autumn comes and the cold wind starts to blow, it's time to go back to their cosy home below ground.

Sibylle von Olfers' classic story has been loved by generations of children. It's also available in a mini-format edition and a board book for very little hands.

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