Mother Earth and Her Children: A Quilted Fairy Tale

by Sibylle von Olfers

Book Overview

Intricate illustrations depict 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 beautification...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1933308508
• ISBN13: 9781933308500
• Release Date: November 2015
• Publisher: Breckling Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 10.8"
• Age Range: 3 years and up
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 1

Customer Reviews

Enchanting!

I saw pictures of the quilt featured in this book while reading Quilters Newsletter magazine, read the story behind the quilt, and how the book was published.So then I had to buy the book. The story is enchanting and I can spend hours looking at the detail in the quilt. The only thing better would be seeing it in person.My granddaughter is 3 and she likes for me to read this book to her and talk about the quilt I made for her.I think as she gets older she will enjoy the book even more. It's very inspiring for anybody who likes to quilt, esp. a non traditional kind of quilting.

Delightful for children, nature lovers and artists!

I bought this book for a quilter-friend who is a new grandmother. Now I want it for myself. On every level this book is a treasure: as gorgeous textile art, as sweet children's literature, as a wonder-filled treatise on the changing seasons. It's a hopeful book of innocent beauty and charm.

Mother Earth and her Children

What a delightful book for children!! This "quilted" fairy tale is so magnificently illustrated! Seglinde Schoen Smith holds nothing back in her quest for detailing each and every one of the teeny, tiny bugs, flowers and children. I love the way they each have their own little jobs to do. Wonderfully done. . It'll make you smile!!

Mother Earth and Her Children

What an incredible book! A delight not only for children but for adults as well. A cute story with beautiful colorful detailed pictures you will not get tired of looking at. Sieglinde Schoen-Smith, Congratulations on your Masterpiece Quilt! I hope everybody gets the chance to see it, it's beyond words. This book is a must-have. It uses pictures of the quilt. It'll make you smile and brighten your day.

mother earth and her children

Wonderful book! Beautiful photography and imagery. Our children loved the unique, classic tale. Would like to purchase more books like this.