Skip for joy The exuberant classic returns in a compact hardcover edition that makes a perfect gift. Little Elsie Piddock is a born skipper. When she is scarcely five, she can outskip anyone in her village. By the time she's six, her name and fame have spread to all the villages...
Eleanor Farjeon was one of the most important children's writers of the twentieth century. Her uplifting tale of little Elsie Piddock, who outskips the fairies and is rewarded with a gift of rare and lasting value, is widely regarded as a miniature masterpiece.
"A classic tale of tyranny overcome. . . . Voake makes this neglected gem an unforgettable read-aloud look new." KIRKUS REVIEWS (STARRED REVIEW) Elsie Piddock is a born skipper. By the time she's seven, the tireless girl can even outskip the fairies and is rewarded with a gift...
"A classic tale of tyranny overcome. . . . Voake makes this neglected gem - an unforgettable read-aloud - look new." - KIRKUS REVIEWS (STARRED REVIEW) Elsie Piddock is a born skipper. By the time she's seven, the tireless girl can even outskip the fairies and is rewarded with...