Lobel, Anita

The author, known as an illustrator of children's books, describes her experiences as a Polish Jew during World War II and for years in Sweden afterwards.

The author, known as an illustrator of children's books, describes her experiences as a Polish Jew during World War II and their years in Sweden afterwards.

A child buys presents from A to Z in the shops along Market Street.

Alison acquired an amaryllis for Beryl who bought a begonia for Crystal--and so on through the alphabet, as full-page illustrations are presented of each flower.

Prince Mainichi and Princess Ichinichi are visited by a rude dwarf, who inflicts upon them evil and dangerous games before revealing his true self.

Sven, a respected watchman on a drawbridge, finds his work disrupted when a thoughtless king blows the bridge up.

A troll casts a spell on a group of musicians, causing their instruments to make only animal sounds. Ultimately, a group of barnyard animals come to the aid of the musicians.

Forced to cook and clean for three robbers, a little girl tricks them and escapes with their booty.

Various animals greet the sunrise in their own unique voices, except for the owl who welcomes the night.

The author, known as an illustrator of children's books, describes her experiences as a Polish Jew during World War II and for years in Sweden afterwards.