- Hardcover: 32 pages
- Publisher: Raben & Sjogren AB; illustrated edition edition (30 July 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 9129646618
- ISBN-13: 978-9129646610
- Product Dimensions: 28.2 x 21.8 x 0.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 97,810 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Tommy and Annika are fascinated by their new neighbor, an unusual little girl who lives all alone with her horse and monkey, performs her own act at the circus, bakes cookies on the floor, and is stronger than anyone in the world.
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
What a refreshing children's book this is. I bought it for my niece, but I had to read it first myself, as I'd heard so much about this Swedish myth. It is a pure joy to find a book as perfect for children as this one. It is almost as if the author, Astrid Lindgren, is a child herself. My niece loves it, and won't sleep until she's heard the book read to her again and again and again...
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I got this book from Stockholm, where they sell it in many languages, in their main tourist shop. My five year old daughter loves it and likes to imagine that she, too, lives alone in a house without adult supervision! It is really lovely, featuring the original illustrations by Ingrid Nyman, which in my opinion serve the story much better than those by Lauren Child (which just remind one of Charlie & Lola). This book is the first in the Pippi series, introducing us to the characher, her new home, her pets and her new friends. The plot is funny and wacky - it just makes you curious to read the rest of the books in the series, which are, however, almost impossible to get in English if you wish to find them with the original illustrations by Nyman. In the case of Pippi, the illustrator is as important as the author, because these designs are Swedish classics and they have spawned a huge line of merchandising like clothes, fancy dress costumes, dollhouses, toys and school things, popular with many generations of Swedish children - they are instantly recognised by Swedes and still widely sold today. If you want to buy Pippi in any form, I recommend you get this one, the original, as there is simply no substitute!
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62 of 62 people found the following review helpful
Stunning illustrations! A must for Pippi and Astrid fans!
27 Oct 1999
Format:Hardcover
I bought this book only for the illustrations. In fact, I gave hardly any consideration to what the writing would be like, but both writing and illustrations were a treat.
First, I'll go to the illustrations because they are the most novel thing about this book. This is the first Pippi Longstocking book every to be published in the US with the original illustrations by the (obviously) talented Ingrid Vang Nyman. Her pictures are amazingly bright and cheery. Great amounts of reds and yellows, blues, and greens were used. It doesn't seem like there was a dull color on her pallate. The colors on the cover are pretty much the only colors used throughout the book and the result is breathtaking. Now, don't get me wrong. I'm not saying this is the Sistine Chapel or anything, but the pictures are so simple looking, clean cut, and almost "primitive" (that isn't really the proper word I'm looking for, but anyway...). I was persistently amazed on Ingrid Nyman's attention to detail. Her scenes focus on the main characters and there actions, but if you look around the scenes, the detail is wonderful!
Most of Astrid Lindgren's writing in the book won't be new to her fans, but the way she changes it is very pleasing. It is just perfect for young readers. I know that this is minute point that most people probably won't notice, but I loved the way Astrid Lindgren pulled the story from its original books into present tense. I felt much more inside the story this way and this shows her mastery and skill at writing for children of all ages.
This is must-have for Astrid Lindgren and Pippi Longstocking fans and perfect for those kids whom you want to know Pippi. At the moment, there are two ways in book-form to introduce kids to Pippi, the "Pippi Longstocking Storybooks" from Viking Press and this book. Although the intentions of Viking are admirable (indeed, the way they handled it is excellent), it doesn't fit for the age bracket that this book targets. Now, you can start children off on this book, lead them to The Pippi Longstocking Storybooks, and they're well on their way to reading the three classics!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Children's Classic
23 Feb 2006
Format:Paperback
Pippi Longstocking is a children's classic. Kids can exercise their imagination, while following the exploits of Pippi who gets to do all the things kids think they would try if they were allowed to live unsupervised. At the same time, its all done with a wonderful innocence. One gets the impression that Tommy and Annika have the best of both worlds; they get to experience exciting adventures through their friendship with Pippi, but at the end of the day they get to go home to the security of responsible and loving parents.
This English translation is especially nice, because it uses the original Swedish illustrations. So many of the English translations have been re-illustrated by different artists, and lost some of their charm.
This English translation is especially nice, because it uses the original Swedish illustrations. So many of the English translations have been re-illustrated by different artists, and lost some of their charm.
Best illustrations ever for Pippi
11 Sep 2011
Format:Paperback
It is needles to review this great book, it is still the best classic book for children. It is sad that this old edition is the only one with great illustrations and enough in number. All of the later editions have very few illustrations and their style is kind of whimsical, definitely not for little children, in fact my children exclaim: "What an ugly picture" every time they turn the pages. I would love to see it published again in the same style with no any changes in the text or illustrations. I am sure many parents would love it.
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