Nils
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Nils
By (Author) Ingri dAulaire
By (author) Edgar Parin dAulaire
University of Minnesota Press
University of Minnesota Press
1st February 2021
United States
Classifications
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Bullying, violence, abuse and pe
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories
Physical Properties
Hardback
40
Width 203mm, Height 254mm, Spine 13mm
Description
A loving tale of a boy who dreams of becoming a cowboy while also embracing his Norwegian heritage
Nils is a lanky American boy who dreams of becoming a cowboy. One day a package arrives from his grandmother in Norway: she has sent him a pair of stockings she knit herself. Nils is excited to wear his stockings to schoolonly to be teased by the other children and embarrassed by his new gift. He later gets the last laugh one snowy day when the other boys at school shiver in the cold while he is warm, wearing his lovely stockings. Beautifully illustrated, Nils depicts the landscapes near their New England home that inspired the authors and gently encourages first-generation immigrants to celebrate their family heritage and unique traditions.
Reviews
"Nils is a great book for children with a long-lasting message."UP Book Review
"This is a beautiful book in words and illustrations for middle-grade readers."Pioneer Press
"The beautiful and characteristic dAulaire illustrations are the highlight of this nostalgic re-issue."Youth Services Book Review
"The literary and artistic heritage of the authors is legendary, especially the colorful stone lithographs created using Bavarian limestone."The Oneota Reading Journal
"Clear-headed and gorgeous to look at, Nils is sure to please as a bedtime story that kids will keep asking for."The Corresponder
"Despite being written over 70 years ago, Nils by Ingri and Edgar Parin d'Aulaire continues to strike a chord with readers."Viking Magazine
Author Bio
Known for their vibrant and imaginative interpretations of Scandinavian folklore, Greek and Norse mythology, and American history, the books of Ingri and Edgar Parin dAulaire have entertained readers for more than seventy-five years. They received the Caldecott Medal for Abraham Lincoln and were awarded the Regina Medal for their distinguished contribution to childrens literature. Their books Children of the Northlights, Ola, Leif the Lucky, and dAulaires Book of Norwegian Folktales are also published by the University of Minnesota Press.
