Rosalind and the Little Deer – Elsa Beskow
A Classic Fairy-Tale of Friendship, Courage, and Compassion
A classic Elsa Beskow picture book, Rosalind and the Little Deer is a beautifully illustrated story for ages 4–7 that explores friendship, loss, and the courage to make things right.
Rosalind spends her days playing beneath the trees with her gentle deer companion. But when a hunter’s arrival leads to the deer’s capture, it is taken far away and kept in a golden cage by a king. Though surrounded by care and abundance, the little deer refuses to eat, longing instead for the quiet freedom it once knew.
With determination and care, Rosalind sets out to help her friend, bringing a quiet strength to a story shaped by love, loyalty, and compassion.
This edition features an old rose cloth-bound spine, adding a warm quality to this classic tale.
Book Details
- Title: Rosalind and the Little Deer
- Author & Illustrator: Elsa Beskow
- Publisher: Floris Books
- Publication Year: 2016
- Format: Hardcover
- Binding: Rose cloth-bound spine
- Pages: 32
- Dimensions: 8.5" L x 10.6" W x 0.4" H
- Age Range: 4–7 years