Sven Nordqvist (b, 1946) is a well-loved Swedish children’s author
and illustrator. The Findus and Pettson stories draw on his playful
adventures with his two young sons, and his unique illustrations
are inspired by a delight in everyday life. Sven Nordqvist sets out
intentionally to create a safe world in his Pettson and Findus
series; a world in which problems can find resolution. Such a
world, he believes, provides the security that children need in
today’s world: “The world should be comprehensible. Essentially
that’s how I myself would like it to be.”
Sven Nordqvist (b, 1946) is a well-loved Swedish children’s author
and illustrator. The Findus and Pettson stories draw on his playful
adventures with his two young sons, and his unique illustrations
are inspired by a delight in everyday life. Sven Nordqvist sets out
intentionally to create a safe world in his Pettson and Findus
series; a world in which problems can find resolution. Such a
world, he believes, provides the security that children need in
today’s world: “The world should be comprehensible. Essentially
that’s how I myself would like it to be.”
"Bundle Number One was enthralled by the story, laughing at the
pesky hens laying eggs in the sleeping bag and enjoying the
suspense of the night sounds."
--adventureswithmonster.wordpress.com
"The stories are ingenious, the characters are quirky and original,
and the illustrations are absolutely delightful. I've seldom seen
such an endless, apparently effortless flow of invention. Readers
young and old will spend happy hours poring over them to find all
the details, and revisit them again and again. I can't recommend
them highly enough. Hurrah for Findus!" --Philip Pullman, author of
"His Dark Materials" trilogy
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