Pelle's New Suit

Pelle has a lamb whose coat grows longer and longer, so he offers to do chores and run errands for his family and neighbors in exchange for their help to card, spin, dye, and weave the wool. When the fleece has finally been made into a fine blue cloth, Pelle asks for the tailor to make it into a smart new suit. This is a delightful story from Elsa Beskow that will help young children understand bartering, traditional wool crafts, and where our clothes come from.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 32 pages
\n Publication date: 01 July 2021
\n Publisher: Floris Books
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Pelle, a kind-hearted farmer, owns a lamb whose coat continues to grow longer and longer, while his suit becomes shorter with each passing day. Despite his efforts to shear the lamb, Pelle is left unsure of what to do next. Determined to find a solution, Pelle offers to perform various chores and run errands for his family and neighbors in exchange for their help in carding, spinning, dyeing, and weaving the wool.

Months of hard work and dedication pass, and finally, the fleece is transformed into a fine blue cloth. Pelle, filled with gratitude, approaches a skilled tailor with a special request. He asks the tailor to create a smart new suit from the blue cloth, hoping to transform his appearance and regain his confidence.

The tailor, impressed by Pelle's determination and willingness to barter, agrees to take on the task. Days turn into weeks, and finally, the tailor presents Pelle with a stunning new suit. Pelle wears it with pride, feeling like a new man.

This heartwarming tale, penned by the legendary Swedish author-illustrator Elsa Beskow, serves as a valuable lesson for young children. It explores the concept of bartering, introduces them to traditional wool crafts, and sheds light on the origins of our clothing. The new edition of the story, published by Egmont Books, features exquisite illustrations by Beskow that have been carefully reproduced in a collectible picture book. The book is crafted with a unique hand-crafted design, premium-quality paper, gold foil signature, and a luxurious cloth spine, making it a cherished addition to any child's library.

Through the story of Pelle and his lamb, children learn the importance of hard work, collaboration, and the value of exchanging services to achieve their goals. It encourages them to appreciate the craftsmanship behind the clothes they wear and to be mindful of the resources and efforts that go into their production.

Pelle's journey teaches us that even in the face of challenges, with determination and a willingness to help others, we can overcome obstacles and transform ourselves. It is a timeless tale that continues to resonate with children and adults alike, reminding us of the power of kindness, bartering, and the beauty of traditional crafts.

\n Weight: 454g\n
Dimension: 302 x 350 x 10 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781782507659\n
Edition number: 2 Revised edition\n