The Tomte Children Tales

Kristina Sigunsdotter, illustrated by Maria Löfgren

New adventures in Tomte Hollow Forest!

For over a century, Elsa Beskow’s Children of the Forest, with their little red mushroom hats and mossy world, have enchanted readers young and old. Her tales have become a treasured part of childhood – full of nature, magic, and the quiet wisdom of the forest.

Now, for the very first time, a brand-new project invites us back into that beloved world. In this collection, August Prize-winning author Kristina Sigunsdotter and illustrator Maria Löfgren breathe new life into Beskow’s universe with three original fairy tales – complete with playful songs and rhymes, written in the spirit of Beskow herself.

We meet Pär, Truls, Kaja and Tusse – four forest children with curious hearts and muddy boots – as they host a moonlight party on the Green Meadow, build a secret hut on Blåsippsbacken, and sing Bergatrollet gently to sleep for the winter. These are stories for today’s children, filled with joy, adventure and kindness – but steeped in the same deep love of nature and childlike wonder that made Elsa Beskow’s tales timeless.

With great care and affection, this new book captures the soul of Beskow’s storytelling – the lyrical tone, the gentle humour, and the enchanting balance between the real and the magical. A celebration of tradition and imagination, perfect for cozy story times and quiet read-aloud moments.