Book with a female emerald green gypsy/witch/fairy called Esmeralda or similar, illustrations included small little Hedgehog or Mole animals dressed in elf style red hooded tunics and green legging with elf shoes. Set in Enchanted forest setting. May have been British, read in Australia early 1970’s

This is what I remember – a group of friends went on a trip to the countryside and stayed in a house together. One of the rooms was described in great detail with lovely furniture, all child sized. It was the room I craved the rest of my childhood. There was a tree house, and an orchard. They met up with gypsies, and I think a fairie ring was involved somewhere. They were all friends from the same neighborhood. Do not recall if any of them were related. I read this book before 1968, it was not new.

Hi, This book had several chapters, I only remember the one about children’s games, how to play Red Rover, Kick the Can, Ring Around the Rosey, etc..outdoor games.  The book was large 12×12″ or 12×10″.  The writing on the front cover was blue. It was hard cover and yellow. Best wishes and good luck!