"Under the ground, deep in the earth among the roots of the trees, the little root children were fast asleep all winter long. . ." When spring comes, it's time for the root children -- snowdrop, forget-me-not, buttercup, daisy and poppy -- to wake up! There are new dresses to sew, and insects to be painted. When summer comes, the root children are free to play in the beautiful fields, ponds and meadows. But when autumn comes and the cold wind starts to blow, it's time to go back to their cosy home below ground. Sibylle von Olfers' classic story has been loved by generations of children. It's also available in a mini-format edition and a board book for very little hands.

A coloring book based on the beloved classic storybook Mother Earth and Her Children   This delightful coloring book features every scene from the much-loved storybook, Mother Earth and Her Children. The words from the story accompany each scene, inspiring children and adults as they color. The images encourage children to seek out little critters, bugs, and butterflies in nature, while quilters who want to try the Mother Earth quilts can try out different colors.