Rete Bibliotecaria Bergamasca

Abstract: Un pomeriggio qualsiasi a caccia di deliziosi frutti di bosco si trasforma in una fantastica avventura nella terra dei mirtilli. Peter si ritrova più piccolo di un pollice al cospetto del popolo della foresta e insieme a bambini e bambine di quest’altro mondo dondola sulle tele di ragno, cavalca topolini e fa a gara con le lumache. Sul finire del giorno, due cestini colmi di mirtilli gli ricordano che non si è trattato soltanto di un sogno. Un nuovo viaggio nella natura che, come pochi, Elsa Beskow sa riempire di magia. Età di lettura: da 4 anni.

Abstract: Questo è un racconto magico che unisce la tradizione delle fiabe e i miti nordici. Olle è un bambino che adora la neve e ringrazia forte «Re Inverno» quando finalmente comincia a nevicare. Improvvisamente si materializza Gelo che si offre di portarlo a palazzo dal re, e lì scenderà l'incanto e la meraviglia. Elsa Beskow conosceva molto bene i bambini, aveva cinque figli, e sapeva quali sono le corde da toccare per fare un libro alla loro altezza. Pagine dipinte che hanno il dinamismo del movimento e la quiete della neve. Un libro del 1907 per accompagnare la stagione invernale. Età di lettura: da 4 anni.

Abstract: La piccola elfa del bosco è sempre molto indaffarata: quando non danza, aiuta i suoi amici uccellini a recuperare le uova cadute dal nido. Ma un bel giorno, trova nella radura un uovo mai visto prima: enorme e arancione! "Sarà l'uovo del sole" pensa: che farne? Età di lettura: da 6 anni.

Abstract: Con questa delicata fiaba sulla magia della neve, il lupetto di LO editions porta per la prima volta in Italia il mondo incantato illustrato e narrato da Elsa Beskow (1874-1953), la più celebre autrice svedese di libri per bambini. Con oltre quaranta titoli, continuamente ristampati e tradotti, Elsa Beskow ha formato generazioni di piccoli lettori, educandoli alla bellezza, all’armonia con la natura e alla gentilezza, al pari della più nota contemporanea Beatrix Potter. Fatevi guidare, come l’intraprendente Olly, da Mastro Gelo alla scoperta del palazzo di Re Inverno, dei suoi laboriosi collaboratori e di quella guastafeste della Signora Sgelo, imparando ad apprezzare ogni stagione per i doni che offre.

Abstract: Christopher often plays on his own in his garden -- until one day, he discovers a whole new world! A strange boy called September takes him on a hunt for a lost ball, meeting lots of folk along the way: the playful gooseberry boys, Mrs Bramley Apple, the strawberry families, Mr Scarecrow and many more. Christopher learns all about the different fruits, berries and vegetables growing in his garden, and makes lots of new friends who promise to always play with him. This heartwarming book show Elsa Beskow's classic illustration at its best, bringing nature alive for young readers.

Abstract: Rosalind loves to play with her little deer in the shade of the lime tree. Then one day a hunter comes along with his dog and frightens the deer away. The poor little deer is captured by a king and kept in a golden cage, but it refuses to eat. People come from far and wide bringing delicious food for the king's prized pet, but still the deer won't eat. Then the hunter and his dog pass by and send a message back to Rosalind. Can Rosalind persuade the mighty king to part with his pet and set the little deer free once more? This classic Elsa Beskow tale is published now for the first time in English. With its traditional fairy-tale charm and beautifully detailed illustrations, this is Elsa Beskow at her best.

Abstract: Three children and their mother live in a cottage shaped like a hat on a little island in a lake. One day their mother goes to the mainland to find yarn to make the children new clothes. While she's away the children try to help around the house, but housework is much harder than they thought. They have great fun sweeping the chimney -- but they get very dirty. They wash their clothes in the lake and dry them over a fire -- but fires are hard to control...Will Hat Cottage be standing by the time their mother returns? A charming story from Elsa Beskow about getting help from unexpected places, with lively illustrations in her classic style.

Abstract: Princess Sylvie persuades her father, the king, to leave the palace gardens and walk in the woods. The king is unsure. What might be in the woods? Then Sylvie's dog Oskar runs off after a long-eared hare and Sylvie's adventures begin. This is a delightful story for young children about exploring new places and making new friends, and about the comforts of home.

Abstract: Kelly and Kai love to play on the gnarled old tree trunk outside their cottage in the woods: sometimes it becomes a horse, sometimes a crocodile and sometimes even a dragon. One day a mischievous gnome makes the tree trunk come to life, and the children are whisked off to the Land of Long Ago on the back of the old tree dragon. On their incredible journey Kelly and Kai meet a princess, rescue a knight and trick the king of the trolls. But will the old tree dragon stay alive long enough to bring them home again? A delightful fairy tale from Elsa Beskow, with beautiful illustrations in her unique, classic style.

Abstract: A lucky little girl is invited by the flower fairies to join them for their Midsummer festival. Gathering around Queen Rose, all the flowers and bumblebees and birds tell their enchanting stories, while Pea-blossom and the Dew-cups serve refreshments.

Abstract: A little fish named Flash who always escaped from his enemies as quick as a flash, is caught by a little boy fishing at a lake. Flash's aunt Flounder and uncle Bream use a magic spell to turn into land creatures in order to retrieve their captured nephew, Flash.

Abstract: With verses and pictures, Elsa Beskow takes us through the months of the year

Abstract: Six-year-old Ollie is given his first pair of real skis. As soon as the snow begins to fall he heads off into the woods and meets sparkling Jack Frost, who shoos away damp Mrs Thaw. Jack Frost takes him on an adventure to the palace of King Winter. Ollie has a wonderful time in a huge snowball fight! But will Mrs Thaw return too soon for Ollie to enjoy the snow?

Abstract: When elves find an orange, they think it is an egg from the sun.

Abstract: When elves find an orange, they think it is an egg from the sun.

Abstract: Die Abenteuer zweier Wichtel: 1939 kam die vorliegende Geschichte der zwei Wichtelkinder und ihrer Abenteuer zum ersten Mal in Schweden heraus. Sie erzählt, wie die beiden übermütigen Wichteljungen Ocke und Pillerill eines Tages auf einem Blatt vom Herbstwind weit weg von zu Haus weggewirbelt werden. Ausgerechnet auf einem Zuber frischgewaschener Bärte landen die beiden und müssen dafür zur Strafe alle sauberen Bärte ihren Besitzern zurückbringen. Unterdessen machen sich ein Eichhörnchen und ein Haselmädchen auf die Suche nach den beiden. Schliesslich finden alle wohlbehalten wieder nach Hause und feiern ein fröhliches Fest. Wunderschöne Bilder von Esla Beskow veranschaulichen die von ihr in gereimten Versen geschriebene Geschichte und zeigen ein allerliebstes Wichtelland. Für Jung und Alt ein herzerwärmendes Buch, das einen in die zauberhafte Wichtelwelt entführt. Ab 3 Jahren, ausgezeichnet, Beatrice Balint.