Astrid Lindgren
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2020

Astrid Lindgren

Written by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara · Illustrated by Linzie Hunter

Book #35 in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series

Discover how a love for stories transformed a young girl into a beloved author.

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On a Swedish farm, young Astrid's world bursts with giants and fairies after hearing her first story. Her insatiable love for reading leads her to create unforgettable tales, including Pippi Longstocking. How did this imaginative child become a celebrated author? Dive into her journey of dreams and storytelling magic.

From the publisher

In this book from the critically acclaimed, mulitmillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover how Astrid Lindgren grew up to become one of the world’s best-loved authors, and the creator of the irresistible Pippi Longstocking.

Little Astrid grew up on an old farm in Sweden. Her childhood was very happy, so happy that she never wanted to grow up. When she was four, her friend Edit read Astrid her first story. Suddenly, the entire place was filled with giants, witches, and fairies. They all came out from a magic object call a book. Astrid did her best to learn how to read, and once she started, she couldn’t stop! Soon, there were no books left to borrow from the library and her friends. Learn how Astrid turned her love of books and telling stories into a career as a world-renowned author. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the inspiring writer’s life.

Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.

This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.

Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
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Book details

Publication
Published
March 3, 2020
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780711252172

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