The Fearless Little Farm Boy - Hardcover

by Astrid Lindgren (Author), Marit Tornqvist (Illustrator), Polly Lawson (Translator)

A classic picture book from Pippi Longstocking-creator Astrid Lindgren.

One beautiful spring day in Sweden, Goran the bull charges furiously out of his stall and into the farmyard. People gather from miles around to see the angry animal, but no one can calm him down. Then Karl, the farm boy, has a brave idea. Can the little boy save the day?

A charming, traditional story from Astrid Lindgren, bestselling author of Pippi Longstocking, with illustrations from acclaimed Swedish artist Marit Tornqvist. Nostalgic illustrations of wooden houses, characterful villagers and silver birch trees wonderfully evoke the spirit of a Swedish farm from long ago.

Author Biography

Astrid Lindgren (1907-2002) was an award-winning Swedish author, best-known as the creator of Pippi Longstocking. Her numerous books, including Karlsson on the Roof, The Tomten and those about The Bullerby Children, are loved all over the world and have sold over 145 million copies. Marit Tornqvist is a multi-award-winning Swedish illustrator and author. In 2011 she was awarded a Golden Plaque from the Biennial of Illustration Bratislava, one of the most prestigious children's illustration awards. In 2024, Marit was the first children's illustrator to receive the esteemed Johannes Vermeer Award, the Dutch state prize for the arts. She is the creator of many books including Wake Up, Let's Play! and has illustrated several of Astrid Lindgren's picture books, including The Fearless Little Farm Boy (Floris Books). Marit divides her time between the Netherlands and Sweden.