Description:
A charming wintery board book, full of seasonal detail and the warmth of friendship.
Winter has arrived, and the forest is covered in snow. But with the tree branches bare and the grass frozen, what will the forest animals eat?
Norbert the Winter Gnome decides to visit his hungry friends, trekking through the icy forest to bring each of them a delicious gift.
From Daniela Drescher, the much-loved creator of Pippa and Pelle and In the Land of Fairies, this beautifully illustrated board book about friendship and kindness is full of seasonal detail that will captivate very young readers.
Brief description: Daniela Drescher was born in Munich and trained in art therapy. She is the author and illustrator of more than twenty books for children, which are now available in several languages. Her best known books include In the Land of Fairies, In the Land of Elves, In the Land of Merfolk, What's Hiding in There?, the Little Fairy stories and the Pippa and Pelle stories (all Floris Books).
Review Quotes:
Praise for Daniela Drescher:
'A fine board book with gorgeous drawings by Daniela Drescher ... a simple yet inviting read.'
- Midwest Book Review on Pippa and Pelle in the Autumn Wind
'This simple yet delightful little narrative will take children out on a countryside ramble with Pippa and Pelle. Throughout the book cunning illustrations bring Pippa and Pelle's world to life.'
- Through The Looking Glass on Pippa and Pelle in the Summer Sun
'Drescher's dreamy illustrations are sweet and sleepy, depicting a world of magical creatures that invites you to visit it in your sleep.'
- Youth Services Book Review on Goodnight Sandman