About the book: 2011 / The book includes fairy tales written by popular Swedish authors more than a century ago, which are still loved by readers. The original illustrations by Sweden's main fairytale artist, Jon Bauer, add a special charm. Thanks to the combination of the talent of the storytellers and the amazing skill of the artist, these tales have gained truly worldwide fame. Scandinavian legends and tales, brought to life by Bauer’s brush, are woven into a magical story about mountain trolls, forest witches, enchanted princesses and brave princes, creating a unique world that excites the imagination of readers again and again.