The Story of the Root Children

The activities of the root-children make this gentle tale loved by young listeners. After awakening from a long winter sleep underground, the root-children are instructed by old Mother Earth on preparing their clothes, painting the bugs and beetles and soon they go above ground to herald the arrival of spring. After playing all summer, they must return underground to the welcome arms of Mother Earth. First published in Germany in 1906. Hardcover, color illustrations, 18 pages. 1-5 years