The Story of the Snow Children

‘A simple but richly imaginative tale with exquisite illustrations … An old-fashioned delight for modern children.’
– Kirkus Reviews

‘A beautiful little book with gorgeous Mabel Lucie Atwell style illustrations. It contains everything you need in a Christmas story: ice castles, fairy-children, and snowmen waiters.’
– Families Magazine

‘An utterly delightful wintry tale full of whimsy, sprinkled with magic and sparkling with charm … A perfect stocking filling.’
– Playing by the Book

‘Poppy’s visit to the Snow Queen is told in a comforting manner likely to appeal to the younger listener; the very quaintness and period feel of the pictures add charm and interest. Von Olfers’ illustrative style is decorative, with snowdrop panels bordering each page and patterned scenarios of icicles and frost flowers that will captivate viewers of all ages.’
– School Librarian

‘This utterly charming story is illustrated in a distinctive period style… A lovely book sure to fuel the imaginations of yet another generation of young readers.’
– All Done Monkey

Sibylle von Olfers (1881–1916) was a German children’s author and illustrator. Well-known for her blend of natural observation and simple design in the art nouveau style, her work has been likened to Kate Greenaway and Elsa Beskow. Encouraged by her aunt, writer and painter Marie von Olfers, Sibylle studied at art college in Berlin. At aged 25 she took the name Sister Maria Aloysia and published her first picture book, The Story of the Root Children. She created six more picture books in the following decade before her untimely death. Her legacy is a collection of beloved children’s books including The Story of the Butterfly Children and The Story of the Wind Children.

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