Elsa Beskow

It was an exciting day here yesterday!

A package came, which is ALWAYS exciting.

I had ordered a book for me, but as always it was just under the price for free shipping, so I had to think of something to bring up the price.

Never has this been a difficult thing for me to do!

So, I remembered that I have always wanted a book by Elsa Beskow.

This one in particular.

Jonge thought it might be a scary book, due to pictures of a snake, a troll and some fairies.

Not one to let POSSIBLE scariness stop us, we dove into it anyway.

The most conversation was generated when Tom, Harriet and Sam felt shy.

Jonge and Famke both feel shy sometimes. Being shy is an interesting topic to discuss with young children.

I love books that bring feelings to light.

My book was good, too.

The order I have coming next week will be steel-cut oats. I doubt that will be as exciting.