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product_id: 12955702
title: "The Story of the Root Children: Mini Edition"
price: "R111"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/12955702-the-story-of-the-root-children-mini-edition
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# The Story of the Root Children: Mini Edition

**Price:** R111
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

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- **What is this?** The Story of the Root Children: Mini Edition
- **How much does it cost?** R111 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/12955702-the-story-of-the-root-children-mini-edition)

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## Description

Mini edition of the classic nature tale in art nouveau style. Perfect for fans of Cicely Mary Barker�s Flower Fairies All through the winter the Root Children are asleep underground, but when spring comes Mother Nature wakes them up. Then the Root Children are busy cleaning and painting the beetles and bugs. When summer comes they play in the fields, ponds and meadows. This is a mini-version of Sibylle von Olfers' classic story.

Review: Rich in its message and delightful in its art. - Just a delightful book. I would read it over and over and my grandchildren would come out from behind the sofa with long silk "streamers" and act it out. It is a simple tale, yet essential.
Review: Beautiful illustrations and wonderfully simple story. - This is my first Sibylle von Olfers book and I love it! It's so beautiful I want to hand the illustrations on the wall! The story was so cute and my girls were very focused on it as soon as I started reading. I love the size, too. It's large and just feels special!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,972,622 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #125 in Children's Books on Seasons #494 in Children's Nature Books (Books) #622 in Children's Folk Tales & Myths (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 572 Reviews |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rich in its message and delightful in its art.
*by B***H on April 6, 2025*

Just a delightful book. I would read it over and over and my grandchildren would come out from behind the sofa with long silk "streamers" and act it out. It is a simple tale, yet essential.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful illustrations and wonderfully simple story.
*by A***R on August 10, 2021*

This is my first Sibylle von Olfers book and I love it! It's so beautiful I want to hand the illustrations on the wall! The story was so cute and my girls were very focused on it as soon as I started reading. I love the size, too. It's large and just feels special!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful story
*by R***N on July 6, 2024*

I love this story and its illustrations. A great story through the seasons for young children.

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-11-12*