Sven Nordqvist (b, 1946) is a well-loved Swedish children's author and illustrator. The Findus and Pettson stories draw on his playful adventures with his two young sons, and his unique illustrations are inspired by a delight in everyday life. Sven Nordqvist sets out intentionally to create a safe world in his Pettson and Findus series; a world in which problems can find resolution. Such a world, he believes, provides the security that children need in today's world: "The world should be comprehensible. Essentially that's how I myself would like it to be." Sven Nordqvist (b, 1946) is a well-loved Swedish children's author and illustrator. The Findus and Pettson stories draw on his playful adventures with his two young sons, and his unique illustrations are inspired by a delight in everyday life. Sven Nordqvist sets out intentionally to create a safe world in his Pettson and Findus series; a world in which problems can find resolution. Such a world, he believes, provides the security that children need in today's world: "The world should be comprehensible. Essentially that's how I myself would like it to be."
One morning, Pettson is woken up by a bouncy Findus. He is impatient because today they will finish building his pedal car. We follow along and help pull the covers off Pettson, peek into the cupboards and drawers in Pettson's carpentry shop, spin the wheels and watch Findus test drive the finished pedal car. A board book with fun flaps, spinning wheels and quirky doors on every page to engage your child. Suitable for children from 6 months to 3 years, this book is brightly illustrated and follows the adventures and misdemeanours of the mischievous Findus the Cat and Farmer Pettson, along with their special muckle friends and various farm animals. Kindness and sharing are conveyed with gentle humour and playfulness.