Mother Earth and Her Children: A Quilted Fairy Tale
- ISBN13: 9781933308180
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
The incredibly intricate and vivid illustrations in this book are details of a modern quilt inspired by Sibylle von Olfers’ classic storybook Mother Earth and Her Children. This vibrant new translation, in turn inspired by the quilt, explores the changing of the seasons and delicately touches upon the circle of life. When Mother Earth calls her children to prepare for spring, the earthly children yawn and stretch before they busy themselves with beautifi… More >>
Very sweetly written. The illustrations are fantastic- This book gives a good sense of what is happening in each of the seasons with illustrations that are detailed and great to talk about with small children.
Rating: 4 / 5
Not only is this a charming fairy tale, the illustrations, from a handmade quilt, are absolutely captivating. Additionally, there are numerous options for using this book as a learning tool with your favorite child.
Rating: 5 / 5
I couldn’t believe it when I saw this book – it brought back memories of our grandmother translating her German copy of the Root Children for us when we were kids. The detailed and colorful quilt illustrations are just gorgeous. And the story is as sweet as ever. We’re getting copies for the all the families in our tree!
Rating: 5 / 5
I like to collect stories from different countries so this book really caught my eye with its stunningly creative and detailed quilt background for the old German folk tale (poem) about how Mother Earth and the sprite children ready for the seasons. So much to look at, loved the bumblebee getting brushed. I think I like this book even more than my daughter does. See also Pieces: A Year in Poems & Quilts
Rating: 5 / 5
I was super-familiar with this book. When I was a little girl, in Germany, this was one of my first and favorite books. I know these pictures and have looked at them over and over again. Since i am a quilter, I have found myself wanting to make a child’s quilt based upon the pictures in the book. Imagine my surprise when I saw this book for sale in a quilting magazine. I quickly checked my amazon.com and found the book, for a better price!
Rating: 5 / 5