Elsa Beskow (1874–1953) was a Swedish children’s book author and illustrator. She is often called the ‘Beatrix Potter’ of Scandinavia and once you have looked at her illustrated world of whimsy you will know why. In the pages of her books fantasy, fairy and nature combine to form a world that is enchanting to children, and to the child within adults too. I love all of her books that I have had the chance to borrow or own and love sharing them with my children, as much as I like looking through them myself and remembering my own childhood. She was educated during and inspired by the Art Nouveau movement and you will often see her book pages framed in a decorative Art Nouveau style. Elsa Beskow studied Art Education at Konstfack, University College of Arts, Crafts and Design in Stockholm. Her popular Swedish children’s books include Children of the Forest, Peter in Blueberry Land, and Pelle’s New Suit. Beskow received international recognition for her simple, cheerful stories and outstanding illustrations and children all over the world still enjoy them today!

To read more about Elsa Beskow, I enjoyed this biography on the Wikipedia website, which also features information about her books.

To check out her book for free on Archive.org, here is a listing of the titles they have available: Elsa Beskow Books

If you are interested in cards, posters, calendars, dishes and baby clothes or other items that feature her illustrations, please look in my Zazzle Shop where I have many different designs.

I also offer an Elsa Beskow Forest Children Baby Shower Collection which you might enjoy.

There are 20 lovely illustrations in my gallery that you can right click and print to be cards, pictures for framing and other fun crafts. Use your home printer and your favorite paper whether textured or not and create something beautiful for your home or as a gift that will be sure to delight!