Beautifully illustrated, inspiring book

As a child, I read a lot of Astrid Lindgren's books and eventually watched the Pippi Longstocking series, which I loved. This book is a short summary of Lindgrens life and how she grew up. It is beautifully illustrated with wonderful, thoughtful pictures, and easy to understand. A great addition to your kids collection, and a perfect way to inspire kids to think and dream big!

This series is always a joy to read, it’s a really nice introduction to well known women for little children. Of course the plot is always a little bit fast but that’s to be expected and it’s totally understandable.
It was nice to learn more about Astrid Lindgren, the woman and author, who created such a beloved character: Pippi Longstocking. I still remember me watching the TV series and reading the books when I was a little girl, Pippi was such fun and I adored spending time in her company. I think this book is the perfect opportunity to go behind the scenes and get to know the person who made such a loved character possible.

One in a series of Little People Big Dreams published by Frances Lincoln Children Books highlighting the lives of persons who grew up to make a difference.

This delightfully illustrated mini biography is of a favorite author, Astrid Lindgren, who grew up to be a great storyteller and more. It is kind of a given that I loved it and can't wait to buy copies for others!
I requested and received a free ebook copy from Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Children's Books via NetGalley. Thank you!

A delightful brief introduction to author Astrid Lindgren. Pippi Longstocking was one of my most beloved childhood characters. I didn't realize until I was an adult that Lindgren wrote ,any PL books. I think I only had two so I thought that was it. Pippi edures because she's timeless. The illustrations are precious.

Astrid Lindgren by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara is another charming addition to the Little People BIG DREAMS series. This time around, it is the creator of the beloved literary character, Pippi Longstocking, whose life is examined in a much simplified, yet accessible, way. Once again, through a text that is accompanied by appealing illustrations, we learn of the early life of this Swedish author, whose own name might not be immediately recognizable, but who is the genius behind the enduring and well known heroine of children's literature, the irrepressible and unforgettable Pippi Longstocking.

This is yet another gem to add to an already impressive and incomparable collection.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Childrens for this ARC.

Thank you netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Another wonderfully written short autobiography about the life of the author of the pipi longstoking books. Perfect for older kids who are interested in award winning authors. Enjoy it!

I love this book!  The illustrations are so vibrant and appealing.  The story of Astrid is that of a girl who was thrilled to learn to read and enter fictional worlds.  She loved being a child and was not eager to grow up.  But, grow up she did and as a bit of a rebel.  Readers will learn that Astrid's most famous character, Pippi Longstocking, got her name from the author's daughter,  Karin.  Astrid eventually wrote these stories down and...the rest is history.


This is another excellent entry in a series that offers children the opportunity to learn about little people who grew up to be people who did big things.  As always, there is a timeline  biography at the end of the book with photos of the author.


Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.