5 Best Picture Books: Celebrating Author-Illustrator Elsa Beskow

We’ve narrowed down our Elsa Beskow favorites to five very best picks. A Swedish author whose work was created in the early 1900’s, Beskow wrote tender stories with a strong connection to nature and paired them with endearing illustrations. This winning combination made her a beloved author here in the United States, especially among Waldorf families. Ages 3 — 8.