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King Oberon's Forest

Written and Illustrated by Hilda van Stockum

Written by Hilda van Stockum, with illustrations by Brigid Marlin, King Oberon's Forest tells the story of   three dwarf brothers known for their "bad temper and mean unfriendliness" who are forced to take in a fairy foundling child left on their front door as a prank. The chid spreads love and happiness around him and when he suddenly disappears, the brothers' grief is shared by all. After several adventures, the story ends happily.


First released: 1957, Constable
Category: Books for Children 8+