--- product_id: 59946748 title: "Mother Earth and Her Children: A Quilted Fairy Tale" brand: "jack zipes" price: "€ 26.12" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/59946748-mother-earth-and-her-children-a-quilted-fairy-tale store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Mother Earth and Her Children: A Quilted Fairy Tale **Brand:** jack zipes **Price:** € 26.12 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Mother Earth and Her Children: A Quilted Fairy Tale by jack zipes - **How much does it cost?** € 26.12 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/59946748-mother-earth-and-her-children-a-quilted-fairy-tale) ## Best For - jack zipes enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted jack zipes brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Mother Earth and Her Children: A Quilted Fairy Tale ## Images ![Mother Earth and Her Children: A Quilted Fairy Tale - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61v1u5yNHdL.jpg) ![Mother Earth and Her Children: A Quilted Fairy Tale - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61jokOEWseL.jpg) ![Mother Earth and Her Children: A Quilted Fairy Tale - Image 3](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41DxPm3B0-L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ Just a retelling of the Root Children *by M***L on Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2011* If you are a fan of gentle stories and old-fashioned children's books, such as those used for Waldorf education, you've probably read  Story of the Root Children #1491  by Sibylle Von Olfers. It's a lovely story, so I searched by other books by the same author and came across this title, and ordered it sight unseen.The book was not what I expected. It is not a new story by the same author, but rather a paraphrased retelling of The Story of the Root Children. Instead of the original illustrations, the pictures are photographs of a quilt that was created based on the original book. I did not realize that "Mother Earth and Her Children" and "The Story of the Root Children" were one and the same, I wish that was a little more clear in the product description.Don't get me wrong, the quilt is absolutely amazing and spectacular. I'm in awe of how anyone was able to create it, the quilt is a work of art. The dust jacket can be removed and has a little poster on the backside of the full quilt. If you are a fan of quilts or quilting, you will probably appreciate the book just for the beauty of the quilt. And if you are a huge fan of the original Root Children, you may also want this book just to see this lovely "fan art," if you will.However, if you're like me, and are looking for Waldorf-style picture books, you'll probably prefer the original story with Von Olfer's gentle watercolor illustrations. There's not really a reason to have both of the books, as it is the same story, and basically the same pictures (the quilt is simply a sewn version of the original watercolors.)This book does have one advantage over the original in that the colors are brighter and the paper quality (at least on the hardcover) is very good and glossy. It's a better quality book than The Story of the Root Children I purchased on Amazon , which did not have the highest quality reproductions and was a little grainy and washed out in places. Also, if you have a very young child you may prefer the shorter text in this version. Otherwise, plan on picking up the original version. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing, but I DID have an issue with this book *by M***T on Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2013* When I bought this book; I saw the title and the author and thought I was buying a book/ story that I didn't have. I really think that in the description, it should have said that this an adaption of the Root children.That being said. The illustrations are amazing and the phrasing is perfect for my littlest one. We thought about sending it back, but the pictures make me so happy; I can't let go of it.My disappointment is that it was misrepresented. "Mother earth and her children" could likely be a story of all of the root, snow, wind children.... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gorgeous Book - So Much Detail *by L***K on Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2013* My 2 year old loves this book, because he is always finding little bugs and flowers that he didn't notice before. He loves lady bugs, which are featured prominently, so counting them is a big hit.Crafters will appreciate this book because of the jaw-droppingly fantastic illustrative quilting; Earth lovers will appreciate it for it's imaginative and loving tale of the seasons and the beauty of the natural world.My family runs on a steady tank of Earth spirituality and DIY homesteading, so this book is right up our alley, and was a fast favorite. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/59946748-mother-earth-and-her-children-a-quilted-fairy-tale](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/59946748-mother-earth-and-her-children-a-quilted-fairy-tale) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-05-21*