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The Story of the Root Children

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$24.09 $35.95 In stock

Category: Books & Music

All through the winter the Root Children are asleep underground, but when spring comes Mother Nature wakes them up. Then the Root Children are busy cleaning and painting the beetles and bugs. When summer comes they play in the fields, ponds and meadows.




Illustrator and author Sibylle von Olfers is known for her natural observations and design in the art nouveau style. Her illustrations are in earthy tones and reflect the changing seasons. Author of ‘The Story of the Snow Children and others, this is another classic children’s story with beautiful illustrations.



Suggested age range 3-5



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Customer Reviews (4.3 / 5 · 4 reviews)

Emily C. ★★★★★

The illustrations of the root children painting bugs are so charming, it's become our nightly favorite. My little one is already memorizing the springtime rhymes.

Jacob ★★★★★

The illustrations in this book are so charming, especially the little beetles being painted bright red for summer. My toddler asks for it every night and it’s the perfect length for a bedtime story.

Owen ★★★★☆

My toddler loves pointing out the beetles and bugs in the illustrations, though the binding feels a bit delicate for little hands. It's a sweet springtime story that holds her attention well.