Book Series · 4 Books

Pettson and Findus Books

In order from The Birthday Cake to A Ruckus in the Garden.

The Pettson and Findus series is a set of 4 picture books by Sven Nordqvist, published between 1985 and 2018. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 30 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1697

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1985

The Birthday Cake

By Sven Nordqvist

A missing ingredient leads to a wild adventure for a birthday cake.

32 pages

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Hardcover

Summary: Pettson plans to bake a special pancake-cake for Findus, the cat with three birthdays a year. But missing flour sets off a comedic chain of events. From distracting a bull to fishing keys out of a well, Pettson's day spirals into chaos. Can he overcome these quirky challenges to make Findus's birthday memorable? Dive into this whimsical tale of unexpected twists and turns, where every mishap brings a new adventure.

The complete set

Pettson and Findus Series

4 books · Published 1985–2018

Series

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$1697

The Birthday Cake

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1985

A missing ingredient leads to a wild adventure for a birthday cake.

Series

Sale price

$1697

The Fox Chase

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1986

A clever cat devises a plan to save a hunted fox.

Series

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$1697

Findus Disappears!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2001

A farmer's life changes with a talking kitten, but then the kitten vanishes.

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$1697

A Ruckus in the Garden

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

A garden faces chaos as animals threaten a quirky planting scheme.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Pettson and Findus series?

There are 4 books in the Pettson and Findus series. It began with The Birthday Cake in 1985, and the newest book, A Ruckus in the Garden, was published in 2018.