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.
'Earth-toned watercolors and a sense of restrained humor conjure a barnyard perplexity in The Fearless Little Farm Boy, a beguiling picture book written by Astrid Lindgren... In this satisfying and beautifully illustrated tale, a clever child subdues an angry bull faster with gentleness than with force.' The Wall Street Journal
'This story has a touching message about kindness and not underestimating people.' Kindling
'The earthy watercolor illustrations are just beautiful.'Youth Services Book Reviews, STARRED REVIEW
Praise for previous edition:
'Lindgren's affection for Karl warms the tale of his heroism.' - Kirkus Reviews
Praise for Now that Night is Near:
'A Swedish Goodnight Moon.' - Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
Praise for Marit Tornqvist:
'A celebration of childhood and friendship, replete with imagination, ambition, and even a bit of mischief ... Touching, memorable, exquisite.' - Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review for Wake Up, Let's Play
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 an award-winning illustrator from Sweden. The recipient of a prestigious Golden Plaque, Tornqvist is the creator of Wake Up, Let�s Play! and the illustrator of Now That Night is Near and Fearless Little Farm Boy by Astrid Lindgren.