Six-year-old Ollie receives his first pair of real skis and eagerly waits for snow. When winter finally arrives, he skis into the woods, where he meets Jack Frost and travels to the palace of King Winter. Along the way, Ollie enjoys the wonders of the snowy season, including a lively snowball fight, before learning that winter cannot last forever and spring must eventually return.
When Poppy looks out of her window one snowy day, she discovers a magical group of snow children waiting outside. Soon she is whisked away to the Snow Princess’s birthday celebration, where she joins in a wintry procession of snowmen, snow children, and sparkling festivities.
First published in 1905, Sibylle von Olfers’ enchanting winter tale is filled with delicate Art Nouveau illustrations and the gentle, nature-filled magic for which her books are beloved.
