Peter in Blueberry Land by Elsa Beskow | Illustrated Children's Hardback Book

Step into a magical woodland world in this beloved children’s fantasy book by Elsa Beskow.

In Peter in Blueberry Land, a young boy named Peter goes into the forest hoping to find berries to give to his mother, but he cannot find a single one. Suddenly a tiny man appears at his feet. It is the Blueberry King, who shrinks Peter down so he can explore the forest from a whole new perspective.

Now small enough to wander among the plants and woodland creatures, Peter meets the Blueberry Boys and the Cranberry Girls, travels along forest streams, and gathers baskets of berries along the way. Elsa Beskow’s enchanting illustrations fill every page with lively woodland scenes, from galloping mice and bounding squirrels to friendly spiders and other creatures of the forest.

First published over a century ago, Peter in Blueberry Land remains one of Elsa Beskow’s most loved classic children’s books. This beautifully produced hardback edition features hand designed endpapers, a cloth spine, and high quality paper that showcases Beskow’s delicate artwork. A magical bedtime story and picture book for young readers who love nature, adventure, and imaginative storytelling.

At Babipur we are proud to be a UK stockist of Elsa Beskow children’s books, along with Toverlux silhouettes featuring her illustrations. 

About the Author
Elsa Beskow (1874–1953) was a Swedish author and illustrator whose timeless children’s books have been loved for generations. Writing and illustrating her stories herself, she created magical worlds where children, nature, and imagination meet. Inspired by Scandinavian folklore and the rhythms of the natural world, her stories invite children to explore forests, gardens, and magical landscapes filled with tiny characters and woodland creatures. Read more about Elsa Beskow on the Babipur Blog. 

Hardback
Size: 23.5 x 29.5 cm
Age Recommendation: 4–6 years