Sven Nordqvist

Sven Nordqvist

  • 5 stars across 13 books
Sven Nordqvist is a leading Swedish children's illustrator and writer. Nordqvist was born in Helsingborg and grew up in Halmstad, Sweden. He originally wanted to be an illustrator but was rejected by several art schools. Instead, he studied architecture in Lund and worked as a lecturer in architecture in the university. Meanwhile, he looked for work as an illustrator of advertisements, posters, and picture books. In 1983, he won first prize in a children's book competition and since then has worked exclusively as an author and illustrator of children's books, which have won awards in Sweden and Germany. The Findus and Pettson stories draw on his own playful adventures with his two young sons. Nordqvist's unique illustrations are inspired by his delight in everyday life.
1st September 2010

Die Verjaardagkoek

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8th August 2011

Findus at Christmas

It is the day before Christmas Eve and there is lots to do, but disaster strikes when Pettson sprains his ankle. How c... MoreFindus at Christmas

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29th September 2011

Where is My Sister?

In this magnificent picture book, printed in a special, extra-large format, Sven Nordqvist invites you on a balloon jour... MoreWhere is My Sister?

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4th September 2008

When Findus Was Little and Disappeared

Farmer Pettson sat doing the crossword, with Findus the cat on his knee. "Tell me about when I disappeared," said Find... MoreWhen Findus Was Little and Disappeared

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6th October 2014

Findus Food and Fun: Seasonal Crafts and Nature Activites

Beautifully illustrated by Sven Nordqvist, this book is for all children who are curious about the world around them. ... MoreFindus Food and Fun: Seasonal Crafts and Nature Activites

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7th August 2012

Findus Moves Out

Every day at four o'clock in the morning, Findus likes to jump up and down on his bed. He wakes Pettson, who tells him... MoreFindus Moves Out

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1st September 2010

Die Jakkalsjag

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6th April 2010

Findus Goes Camping

Findus and Pettson live in a red farmhouse, with a henhouse, workshop and toolshed set among forests, fields and meado... MoreFindus Goes Camping

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24th September 2007

Pancakes for Findus

It is Findus the talking cat's birthday, so Farmer Pettson wants to bake a big stack of pancakes for the cat who has t... MorePancakes for Findus

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30th September 2013

Findus Plants Meatballs

Farmer Pettson begins to sow his vegetables and because Findus doesn't like vegetables he decides to plant one of his ... MoreFindus Plants Meatballs

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  • Die Verjaardagkoek

    Die Verjaardagkoek

    by 4mum

    This is a lovely story about an elderly man (Petersson) and his cat (Findus) who live in the Swedish countryside. Not even in a dream one could imagin...

  • Findus at Christmas

    Findus at Christmas

    by 4mum

    Pettersson and Findus are true classics of Swedish picture books. My children love the cat Findus who experiences with his owner Peterson quite unique...