Best Selling Books by Astrid Lindgren

A little girl''s wish to have a doll is granted by an odd little man.

Pippi Longstocking, Astrid Lindgren''s nine-year-old heroine, burst onto the bookshelf in 1945 and has remained a firm favourite with children the world over. Here her story is illustrated with flair and humour by Lauren Child, known to children everywhere as the creator of Charlie and Lola, and winner of the Kate Greenaway and Nestle Gold Awards.

Maria gave her life so others could enjoy the beauty of the Nightingales in the linden tree at the poorhouse where she lived after her parents'' death.

Pippi Longstocking is nine years old. She has just moved into Villa Villekulla where she lives all by herself with a horse, a monkey, and a big suitcase full of gold coins. The grown-ups in the village try to make Pippi behave in ways that they think a little girl should, but Pippi has other ideas. She would much rather spend her days arranging wild, exciting adventures to enjoy with her neighbours, Tommy and Annika, or entertaining everyone she meets with her outrageous stories. Pippi thinks nothing of wrestling a circus strongman, dancing a polka with burglars, or tugging a bull''s tail. Generations of children have fallen in love with Pippi Longstocking. Just like Tommy and Annika, readers are instantly charmed by her warmth and sense of fun. Astrid Lindgren''s children''s classic first appeared in 1945. Astrid once commented, ''I write to amuse the child within me, and can only hope that other children may have some fun that way, too.'' When she was growing up, Lauren Child loved Astrid Lindgren''s books. She remembers: ''I discovered Pippi when I was about eight years old and found her completely inspiring.'' Known and loved as the creator of some equally feisty little girls - notably Clarice Bean and Lola - Lauren has brought her own inimitable style to this beautifully-illustrated edition of Pippi Longstocking.

When her friends Tommy and Annika decide to run away from home, Pippi Longstocking goes along to keep an eye on them.

When Pippi Longstocking moves in next door to Tommy and Annika they are completely amazed by their new playmate. Pippi is cheeky, courageous and completely unpredictable. She lives alone with a monkey, a horse, and no rules whatsoever! Everything is fun with Pippi around! In this story she performs at the circus, uses her super strength to stop two robbers, and throws an unusual birthday party.

"The stories are funny and mischievous and ahead of their time." —USA Today, Best Comics of 2013 The world''s strongest girl, Pippi Longstocking, is back with a fresh set of funny problems and even funnier solutions. In Pippi Won''t Grow Up, she takes on school quizzes, refuses to be evicted from her home, and brings Tommy and Annika to visit the island where her father lives. Astrid Lindgren''s expert storytelling and Ingrid Vang Nyman''s vivid characters and bright colors make this eye-catching volume stand out.

Pippi Longstocking is one of the most popular children''s characters of all time and is still much loved by millions of children today. This anniversary edition of Pippi Longstocking in the South Seas will introduce Pippi and her adventurous spirit to a whole new generation of readers. Nine year old Pippi is an unusual and unpredictable character, she lives alone with a monkey, a horse, and no rules whatsoever! Every day is a crazy adventure with Pippi, but what else would you expect from the daughter of a swashbuckling pirate captain?! In this collection of stories Pippi and her friends, Tommy and Annika, set sail for the Canny Canny Islands, where Pippi''s father is king. They explore secret caves, and play marbles with real pearls. Luckily the pirates and sharks they meet are no match for Pippi Longstocking!

Fun-filled stories starring an ordinary boy called called Smidge and the extraordinary Karlsson, the flying man who lives on the roof!

Christmas is over, but at Pippi Longstocking''s house, the fun has just begun!A dance around the Christmas tree, a feast of hot chocolate and cream cake, and a sled ride down the roof of Villa Villekulla are only a few of the events planned for Pippi''s after-Christmas party. There are new people to meet and old friends like Tommy, Annika, and Mr. Nilsson to see again. Come join the festivities at Pippi''s."Sure to be a hit with Pippi''s many fans as well as a nice introduction for the uninitiated." -- School Library Journal

Five-year-old Lena longs to go to school and is excited when her older brother takes her with him to spend the day at his school.

Lotta is the little sister who can find trouble anywhere. Join in the fun as she and her young siblings get into all sorts of scrapes-from falling out of their neighbour''s windows and running away on a train, to making their own pancake tree. Every day brings a funny new adventure!

Lotta is the little sister who can find trouble anywhere. She and her young siblings get into all sorts of scrapes. In this funny and engaging tale, a very cross Lotta runs away from home and moves in with the old lady next door. But Lotta soon begins to realise that, actually, nowhere''s quite as good as home sweet home.

Family stories by the author of Pippi Longstocking, Astrid Lindgren. Age group 6+.

When the Nyman children are around, anything can happen--Jonas, Maria and Lotta are their names--but their father calls them Big Noise, Little Noise, and Little Nut.

Peter thinks baby sister Lena cries too much and takes too much of Mama''s time until he learns to help take care of her.

This story from the author of Pippi Longstocking tells of the adventures of Lisa, her brothers and their three friends.

Ronia, who lives with her father and his band of robbers in a castle in the woods, causes trouble when she befriends the son of a rival robber chieftain

Five-year-old Lotta certainly isn''t going to sit quietly on her own in her room when the whole world seems against her.

A collection of stories from two books already published, about the activities of young children in a Swedish village.

Anything can happen at the Marten''s house - causing constant delight and panic for everyone concerned. Astrid Lindgren is the author of Cherry Time at Bullerby and Lotta Leaves Home.

The six Bullerby children are up to their mischievous tricks. They have all sorts of adventures together, from crayfishing at the lake and selling cherries by the roadside, to taking a baby lamb to school

Five-year-old Emil finds his mischief becoming worse and his punishments more bearable after he has Piggy-Beast to share them with.

Only a small village boy is able to calm down a great angry bull one Easter Sunday.

Five-year-old Emil, who lives on a Swedish farm, is constantly in trouble.

The six lively children who live at Bullerby are in and out of each other''s houses all day. They are always squabbling and playing tricks on each other, but they also share some exciting adventures, like when they go picnicking in the woods and Lars captures a musk ox.

While inspecting the newborn pigs on their farm a girl and her brother find a baby dragon, which soon proves to be both mischievous and lovable.

Johan is delighted when he stumbles upon a calf by the roadside ditch, certain that he has solved his poor family''s problems, but when he goes to his rich neighbor to buy milk for the calf, he discovers the calf''s true owner.

Billedbog. Skærtorsdag brænder Lottas søskende deres aftale om at klæde sig ud som påske-hekse. Lotta bliver først sur, men kan aligevel - gennem sin opfindsomhed og held - glæde familien med usædvanligt påske-slik

On her fifth birthday Polly determines to prove she can ride a bicycle like her older brother and sister.