An enchanting winter tale with vintage illustrations reminiscent of Elsa Beskow and Sibylle von Olfers.Three forest gnomes journey to visit their mountain cousins, helped by dancing snow fairies and a sledge pulled by friendly squirrels. When they finally arrive there''s much fun to be had snowball fights, tobogganing and a delicious feast with the elegant Winter Queen.First published in 1924, this is a gorgeous new edition of a classic winter story from a renowned Swiss artist.