Astrid Lindgren
Astrid Lindgren (1907-2002) was born on a homestead in Småland, Sweden. Her most famous book, Pippi Longstocking, was published in 1945 to great success. She is also well known for Karlsson on the Roof, her books about The Bullerby Children and The Tomten. Her books are loved all over the world and have sold around 145 million copies. She won many awards, including the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award for Pippi Longstocking in 1973; the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 1958; and the International...See more
Astrid Lindgren (1907-2002) was born on a homestead in Småland, Sweden. Her most famous book, Pippi Longstocking, was published in 1945 to great success. She is also well known for Karlsson on the Roof, her books about The Bullerby Children and The Tomten. Her books are loved all over the world and have sold around 145 million copies. She won many awards, including the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award for Pippi Longstocking in 1973; the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 1958; and the International Book Award from UNESCO in 1993. See less
Astrid Lindgren's Featured Books
Astrid Lindgren book reviews
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The Tomten
Beloved
Couldn't love this book more; text and pictures are perfect. Casts a moonlit winter mood, cozy and magical, a little bit spooky but in a comforting way. Who doesn't want to be watched over by a ... Read More
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Pippi Longstocking
Fun Book
My daughter-in-law is enjoying the Pippi books I gave her. She did not read them as a child but relates to one of the characters in particular. Book was in excellent condition, as described. Read More
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Emil's Pranks
Excellent
by JIW08, Jun 27, 2010
All books by Astrid Lindgren are great, though some translations are better than others. You'll like it if you are not into the modern "political correctness thingie" (like banning toy solders in ... Read More
