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Don’t Let Me Grow Any Biggle/Jag vill inte bliva stur

Don’t Let Me Grow Any Biggle/Jag vill inte bliva stur

Everyone knows that Pippi Longstocking is brave and strong. But she’s also sharp, witty, and extremely wise. Since the first Pippi book was published in 1945, she has been a symbol of independence and rebellion. Astrid Lindgren’s beloved character was groundbreaking in her way of challenging the often rigid adult world and its conventions. Pippi always has a clever comeback in her own unique style: quick, snappy, and spot on. With Pippi’s words, you’ll find yourself a little bit wiser!

Astrid Lindgren

Author

Sweden’s most beloved children’s author Astrid Lindgren (1907–2002) is also considered to be one of the most important writers for children throughout the world. Her work has been translated into more than 100 languages, and shortly after her death the Swedish government inaugurated the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (ALMA) to recognise outstanding international achievement in…

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Ingrid Vang Nyman

Illustrator

Ingrid Vang Nyman, 1916–1959, the Danish artist moved to Sweden in the 1940’s. She was the first illustrator to work with Astrid Lindgren. She was strong in her belief that also children were to be offered pictures of high artistic quality and substance. Ingrid Vang Nyman is the original illustrator of Pippi Longstocking.

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