5+Fairy TalesReading time: 8 min
The Elder-Tree Mother
- Available languages
- German, English, Russian
- First published
- August 12, 2026
- Author
- Hans Christian Andersen
Short description
A boy with a cold drinks warm elderflower tea. Between story and dream, the mysterious Elder-Tree Mother guides him through his own family memories in four seasons, from spring to winter.
MagicNatureFamilyDreamsEmotions
Story excerpt
The boy had been ill in bed since morning. His throat was sore, his nose was running, and his head felt heavy. His mother had tucked him in warmly and placed a glass of water on the bedside table. That afternoon, his father came into the room carrying a steaming teapot. “Elderflower tea,” he said.
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