Bøger af Geraldine Elschner

This off-beat spring story about a chick who won't hatch until it's Easter is bound to bring a smile.Hilda the Hen's beautiful egg doesn't hatch. Instead the talking egg asks: "Mother when is Easter?" Hilda can't believe her ears. But when is Easter? Sometimes it's in March, sometimes it's in April. The date changes every year. Why? Hilda needs to find out because her baby chick is determined to be born on Easter Sunday. So she sets out to discover the secret and?with some advice from a wise owl?create an Easter dream come true in this delightful holiday story. Adding to the fun is a bunny seek-and-find, with rabbits hidden in many of the pictures for youngsters to find. "With art that offers comedy, hidden pictures, a little science (the phases of the moon) and the possibility of religious discussion, this book is definitely worth a good look."?Publishers Weekly

This colorful tale introduces toddlers to fine art featuring a bright-blue Egyptian hippopotamus figurine from the Louvre Museum.

One of Degas's most celebrated works comes to life in this vibrantly illustrated story of the young ballerina who inspired the artist.

The visit of the Three Kings to the stable at Bethlehem is one of the most memorable of the Christmas stories. Filled with anticipation, and following an unknown star, the Magi begin the long quest to find the new-born king and to offer him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. The thoughtful, gentle text will engage readers of all ages.

When Alma the chicken is not interested in hatching her newly laid egg, Lena decides to hatch it herself. However, it turns out that hatching an egg is more difficult than Lena thinks, and the journey from egg to chick is a long one. This is a sweet book about the challenges and joys of being a parent.

Drawing on ancient Egyptian sculptures seen in museums around the world, this enchanting story for children reveals the powerful connection between Egyptians and the hippopotami that inhabited the Nile.

Based on the beloved series of water lily paintings by Claude Monet, this children's book draws readers into the atmosphere and colors of Monet's gardens in Giverny, where a lovely but vain frog tries to insert herself into the artist's work.

A treasured painting by Paul Klee is the basis for this whimsical tale about a cat and a bird, and about the themes of freedom and friendship.