Books with author Sven Nordqvist

It is the day before Christmas Eve and there is lots to do but disaster strikes when Pettson sprains his ankle. How can they celebrate Christmas now―with no tree, ham, meatballs or gingerbread? For all their resourcefulness, Findus and Pettson are close to giving up, when suddenly there is a knock on the door... A wonderful tale of kindness and sharing, about how Christmas can bring out the best in people―and in cats, naturally! (Ages 3–7)

It is Findus’ birthday, so Farmer Pettson wants to bake a big stack of pancakes for the cat who has three birthdays a year. But how can they get the eggs when the bull is in the way? Before he can start baking, Pettson has to fix a puncture on his bike, find the keys to the shed and distract Anderson’s bull. Only then can he bike to the shop to buy flour for the pancakes. Findus and Pettson live in a ramshackle red farmhouse in the country, with a henhouse, workshop and woodshed. Their world is a fascinating, magical one inhabited by tiny creatures who move Pettson’s tools about when he isn’t looking. Sven Nordqvist’s Findus and Pettson books have sold over six million copies worldwide in 44 languages. His stories have been adapted for TV, film and theatre. He is one of Sweden’s most popular illustrators, winning the Swedish Literature Award, the Astrid Lindgren Prize and the Elsa Beskow Medal. (Ages 4-8)

Findus, Food and Fun is for mums, dads, grandparents, teachers, childminders, aunts, uncles and anyone who knows a young child who is curious about the world. Together with Findus, Pettson and the muckles, you can discover things to do for every season; pottering, collecting, fixing, crafting, building, exploring, baking. Sometimes outdoors, sometimes indoors, here is a whole year’s worth of ideas. Brimming with Sven Nordqvist’s ingenious illustrations, here is a craft and activity book that will get you up and active. (The whole family)

A hilarious cumulative story about baking a 'pancake-cake' for the cat with three birthdays a year! When Pettson sets out to make Findus a cake, he finds that he's missing a key ingredient. This starts a hilarious chain of events resulting in Pettson distracting a bull, climbing through a skylight into his attic to find his fishing pole to fish the key out of the well, so he can open his shed, fix his flat tire, then ride to the store to buy some flour (and a new pair of overalls), then made a tasty cake for Findus!

"I’m in a bad mood and I want to be left alone," says Pettson. Findus the cat stares at him. He’s never seen the old farmer so grumpy. I must cheer him up, he thinks. Somehow. "Can’t we go fishing?" he says. "Then you’ll feel better." But Pettson doesn’t want to go fishing. It’s cold and wet, and he must dig over the potato patch and chop wood. But Findus knows how to make Pettson smile. Maybe he can get him to play instead of toiling in the soil. After all, Findus is a very unusual cat... Findus goes Fishing is the ninth story published by Hawthorn Press about Findus the talking cat and his farmer. The series has sold more than six million books in 44 languages, and is beloved by children around the world. (Ages 3–7 years)

Farmer Pettson sat doing the crossword, with Findus the cat on his knee. “Tell me about when I disappeared,” said Findus. “You haven’t disappeared,” said Pettson. “You’re sitting right here.” “Yes, but―when I was little.“ “Oh then ... But you’ve heard the story so often before.” “But tell it to me anyway!” So here is the story of when Findus was little and disappeared. Findus and Pettson live in a red farmhouse, with a henhouse, workshop, and toolshed set among the forests, fields, and meadows of rural Sweden. Every picture tells a story, with a fascinating, magical world of tiny creatures. (Children aged 4 and up and early years educators) Sven Nordqvist's other book, Pancakes for Findus, was the London Sunday Times “Children’s Book of the Week” in December 2007.

Findus, the talking cat, challenges Pettson to join him as he runs, jumps, and clambers around the farm. Pettson tries to keep up, with comical results. However, there is one thing that he is very good at!This brightly illustrated book is aimed at readers from 2 to 6 years, but will be enjoyed by anyone.The Findus series follows the adventures and misdemeanors of the mischievous Findus the Cat and Farmer Pettson, along with their muckle friends. As they plant, forage, fish, discover, and generally get up to all sorts of mayhem, we can explore the ups and downs of friendship, as well as the fights and forgiveness with them.Alongside the vibrant storylines the Findus books approach personal and social issues that the characters learn to overcome with humor and playfulness.

There’s a hen-hunting fox on the loose. But farmer Pettson and his quirky cat Findus agree that foxes shouldn’t be killed. They should be tricked. They come up with a fabulous plan which makes for an explosive, unforgettable night. Farmer Pettson lives on a farm with his cat Findus. One day, their neighbour Gustavsson arrived with his dog and a shotgun. His face was grim. “Hello Pettson,” he said. “Have you had a visit from the fox?” “No, not that I’ve noticed,” said Pettson. “I think you’d have noticed if you had,” Gustavsson growled. “He stole one of my hens last night but he won’t be doing it again. Next time I see him, I’ll shoot him. He might come here tonight, when he finds my hens are locked away.” And off he went. “Findus, that means we should lock our hens up now!” muttered Pettson. “Foxes shouldn’t be shot,” said Findus. “They should be tricked.” Pettson chuckled. “I agree, Findus. It’s a shame to shoot foxes. We’ll work out how to frighten it off, so it won’t want to eat a hen ever again.” (Ages 5–8)

Pettson and Findus are back in this uproarious tale about gardening! When Pettson announces that it’s time to plant seeds in the garden, Findus, his cat, plants a meatball. The hilarity continues as each night their hard work is undone by hungry chickens, then a rogue pig. When cows set up shop, Pettson and Findus must hatch a plan to protect their garden and Findus’s meatballs.

Old man Pettson has ten hens in his hen house. Findus the cat often teases them and plays chase with them around the yard. The chickens are Findus’ best friends, second only to Pettson. One day, Pettson brings home a rooster. The rooster is loud, and does not want Findus to play with the hens. In fact the rooster chases him away! Findus is unhappy and his ears are aching, but what can he do? Find out what happens in this, the tenth Findus and Pettson book published by Hawthorn Press. (Ages 3–8 years) The Findus and Pettson books have sold more than 6 million in 44 different languages and are beloved by children around the world. These friendly, fun stories are perfect for reading aloud to children from 3 years of age, and for older children to read for themselves.

A hilarious cumulative story about baking a 'pancake-cake' for the cat with three birthdays a year! When Pettson sets out to make Findus a cake, he finds that he's missing a key ingredient. This starts a hilarious chain of events resulting in Pettson distracting a bull, climbing through a skylight into his attic to find his fishing pole to fish the key out of the well, so he can open his shed, fix his flat tire, then ride to the store to buy some flour (and a new pair of overalls), then made a tasty cake for Findus!