John Bauer's original, evocative illustrations bring these classic Swedish folk tales to life. This collection includes Elsa Beskow's "When Mother Troll Took in the King's Washing", "The Magician's Cape" by Anna Wahlenberg, "The Seven Wishes" by Alfred Smedberg, "The Ring" by Helena Nyblom, "Stalo and Kauras" by PA. Lindholm, and "The Maiden in the Castle of Rosy Clouds" by Harald Ostenson.