Even when snow covers all of Lönneberga, there is more mischief in Michel’s head than in any other boy’s in all of Småland. And yet, he really only ever wants to do what’s best. Like that time he invited Stolle-Jocke and the other residents of the poorhouse to a Christmas feast at Katthult. And how can Michel help it if his father happens to be standing in the wrong place during a snowball fight, or that a flurry of kissing breaks out at Katthult? But when Alfred falls gravely ill and a snowstorm rages, Michel proves he is stronger and braver than all the adults.
Astrid Lindgren’s Michel with the flaxen hair, illustrated by Swedish artist Björn Berg, still warms the hearts of young families and makes them laugh to tears today.
Nostalgic anthology for the 100th birthday of Michel illustrator Björn Berg.
- A reunion with the original Swedish illustrations.
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Getting up to mischief with Michel: still hits the mark for children's humor today.
- Three stories from wintery Småland for cozy reading-aloud sessions.
- Timelessly beautiful for all generations.
The volume contains the stories:
- When Michel held the great cleanup of Katthult and caught the Maduskan in the wolf pit
- "Don’t be stingy," said Michel of Lönneberga
- When Michel performed a heroic deed that made all of Lönneberga cheer and all his pranks were forgiven and forgotten
Finally, reading (aloud) time!
Astrid Lindgren’s famous children’s book heroes, from the super-strong Pippi Longstocking to the cheeky Michel of Lönneberga, guarantee unforgettable hours for young and old. Reading a book together—finding peace together: The beloved children’s books by the Swedish author bring whole generations together, whether cozily browsing on a snug sofa or as part of the nightly bedtime ritual.
Books meant for reading aloud create more than just closeness and a sense of security. Attentive listening trains concentration, expands vocabulary, and sparks the imagination. Furthermore, children of preschool age are motivated to read together by these timelessly exciting stories. For more advanced readers from the third grade onward, Astrid Lindgren’s classic stories are then perfectly suited for reading on their own.
The beautiful illustrations in Oetinger’s children’s book classics contribute to a special reading pleasure. Whether they are the original Swedish illustrations by Björn Berg and Ingrid Vang Nyman or modern reinterpretations by Astrid Henn and Katrin Engelking: children’s books and read-aloud books from Oetinger Verlag are always the right choice for story-hungry bookworms aged 5 and up.
