Elsa Beskow published 7 novels and 8 children's books, beginning with Children of the Forest (1910).
Updated September 2026
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Children of the Forest
Elsa Beskow's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Peter in Blueberry Land (1901)
Aunt Brown's Birthday (1925)
Ollie's Ski Trip (1928)
The Children of Hat Cottage (1930)
Peter's Old House (1990)
Woody, Hazel and Little Pip (1990)
Flowers Festival (1991)
Children's books in order
Children of the Forest (1910)
Pelle's New Suit (1929)
The Tale of the Little, Little Old Woman (1930)
Peter and Lotta's Christmas (1947)
Around the Year (1988)
The Sun Egg (1993)
Peter and Lotta's Adventure (2003)
Emily and Daisy (2009)
About Elsa Beskow
Elsa Beskow was a famous Swedish author and illustrator of children's books. Among her better known books are Tale of the Little Little Old Woman and Aunt Green, Aunt Brown and Aunt Lavender.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Elsa Beskow FAQ
- How many books has Elsa Beskow written?
- Elsa Beskow published 7 novels and 8 children's books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Elsa Beskow's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Children of the Forest.
- What is Elsa Beskow's last book?
- The Children of Hat Cottage (1930).
- What is Elsa Beskow's most famous book?
- Children of the Forest (1910) is Elsa Beskow's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.