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The Fearless Little Farm Boy

The Fearless Little Farm Boy

by Astrid Lindgren

Illustrated by Marit Tornqvist

Translated by Polly Lawson

Published by: Floris Books

Imprint: Floris Books

32 Pages, 10.60 x 8.30 in, colour illustrations

Hardcover
9781782507642
Published: February 2023

$17.95

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A classic picture book from Pippi Longstocking-creator Astrid Lindgren.

One beautiful spring day in Sweden, Goran the bull charges furiously out of his stall and into the farmyard. People gather from miles around to see the angry animal, but no one can calm him down. Then Karl, the farm boy, has a brave idea. Can the little boy save the day?

A charming, traditional story from Astrid Lindgren, bestselling author of Pippi Longstocking, with illustrations from acclaimed Swedish artist Marit Tornqvist. Nostalgic illustrations of wooden houses, characterful villagers and silver birch trees wonderfully evoke the spirit of a Swedish farm from long ago.

Astrid Lindgren (1907-2002) was an award-winning Swedish author, best-known as the creator of Pippi Longstocking. Her numerous books, including Karlsson on the Roof, The Tomten and those about The Bullerby Children, are loved all over the world and have sold over 145 million copies. Marit Tornqvist is an award-winning illustrator from Sweden. The recipient of a prestigious Golden Plaque, Tornqvist is the creator of Wake Up, Let's Play! And the illustrator of Now That Night is Near and Fearless Little Farm Boy by Astrid Lindgren.

Marit Tornqvist was born in 1964 in Uppsala, Sweden and divides her time between the Netherlands and Sweden. She studied illustration at the Gerrit Rietveld Academie in Amsterdam. In 2011 she was awarded a Golden Plaque from the Biennial of Illustration Bratislava, one of the most prestigious children's illustration awards. She has illustrated several of Astrid Lindgren's picture books, including A Calf for Christmas, Goran's Great Escape, and In the Land of Twilight, all published by Floris Books.

'Earth-toned watercolors and a sense of restrained humor conjure a barnyard perplexity in The Fearless Little Farm Boy, a beguiling picture book written by Astrid Lindgren... In this satisfying and beautifully illustrated tale, a clever child subdues an angry bull faster with gentleness than with force.' —The Wall Street Journal

'This story has a touching message about kindness and not underestimating people.' —Kindling

'The earthy watercolor illustrations are just beautiful.'—Youth Services Book Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

'Marit Tornqvist's colorful drawings bring out the atmosphere and countryside as the story evolves. Rural life and Sweden come alive in a tale that is perfect for read-aloud discussion about community involvement and problem-solving, with appealing illustrations adding to a story that will especially attract libraries looking for tales set in European nations.' —Midwest Book Review

Praise for previous edition:

'Lindgren's affection for Karl warms the tale of his heroism.' —Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Now that Night is Near:

'A Swedish Goodnight Moon.' —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

Praise for Marit Tornqvist:

'A celebration of childhood and friendship, replete with imagination, ambition, and even a bit of mischief ... Touching, memorable, exquisite.' —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review for Wake Up, Let's Play

The Fearless Little Farm Boy

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