Duktiga Annika - Annika, hunden och Skryt-Olle
Duktiga Annika - Annika, hunden och Skryt-Olle
Annika, hunden och Skryt-Olle – Elsa Beskow, 1930
In this playful poster, Annika is back in the kitchen after a day of adventures, joined by the faithful dog and a much humbler Skryt-Olle. The scene is full of warm detail—sunlight on the floor, quiet laughter, and a sense of story coming to a close. Elsa Beskow masterfully captures the everyday magic of childhood, where lessons are learned gently and joyfully.
"Olle satt tyst i kökssoffan och klappade hunden.
Han hade inget mer att skryta om,
för Annika hade visat att duktighet inte sitter i orden,
utan i det man gör."
This poster is a lovely addition to a storytelling wall, a reading nook or a space that celebrates kindness and honesty. A classic Elsa Beskow poster filled with gentle wisdom and timeless charm.