This is a new edition of V S Vernon Jones's translation, first published by Gregynog Press in the 1930s. The woodcuts are marvellous. Almost more for parents than children.
A delightful book of postcards sketched by the anthropologist on his travels, for his granddaughter. A moon stung by wasps, a pumpkin harvest, a wild boar racing through the forest...
Braun's strong illustrations are familiar from Mountains of the World and Wild Animals of the North. Short informative text but really it's Braun's distinctive artwork that carries this book... read more