När Findus var liten och försvann – Pettson & Findus Swedish Children's Book by Sven Nordqvist

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När Findus var liten och försvann – Pettson & Findus Swedish Children's Book by Sven Nordqvist

Description

Discover how Pettson and Findus first became friends in När Findus var liten och försvann, a warm, funny and wonderfully illustrated story by beloved Swedish author and illustrator Sven Nordqvist.

Pettson tells Findus about the day he first arrived at the farm – a tiny kitten sitting inside a cardboard box that had once contained Findus green peas. That is how the little cat gets his unusual name.

Curious about everything around him, young Findus begins exploring Pettson's house and farm. But one morning Pettson wakes up and discovers that the little kitten has disappeared. Pettson searches everywhere, while frightened Findus is hiding from a badger and trying to find his way back.

A charming story about their very first days together, När Findus var liten och försvann is filled with friendship, adventure, humor and Sven Nordqvist's famously detailed illustrations.

Please note: This book is written entirely in Swedish.

How Pettson & Findus First Met

For children who already know Pettson and Findus, this story answers one very important question:

How did Findus come to live with Pettson?

Before Findus arrived, Pettson lived alone on his little farm.

Then one day he receives a cardboard box containing a tiny kitten.

The box once held Findus green peas – and before long, the name Findus sticks.

It is the beginning of one of Sweden's most beloved children's book friendships.

A Tiny Findus Explores His New Home

Findus may be small, but he is already extremely curious.

As he gets to know Pettson, the house and the farm, everything is new and exciting.

Young readers get to see a younger version of the energetic, mischievous cat they know from the other Pettson & Findus stories.

The book captures the excitement of:

• Discovering a new home

• Meeting someone new

• Exploring unfamiliar surroundings

• Feeling safe with a new friend

• Becoming part of a family

• Finding somewhere you belong

Then Findus Disappears

One morning, Pettson wakes up and Findus is nowhere to be found.

He searches and searches for his little cat.

Findus, meanwhile, has found himself in a frightening situation and is hiding from a badger.

For a tiny kitten who has only just begun exploring the farm, suddenly being alone feels very different from an exciting adventure.

Even the mysterious little mucklor become part of the story as Findus tries to find his way through his new surroundings.

A Story About Friendship & Belonging

Behind the adventure is a particularly warm story about the beginning of Pettson and Findus' relationship.

Pettson has only just met the little kitten, yet when Findus disappears he immediately realizes just how important his new companion has already become.

For Findus, Pettson's farm gradually changes from a strange new place into home.

The story gently explores themes such as:

• Friendship

• Feeling lost

• Being frightened

• Caring for someone

• Finding your way home

• Trust

• Belonging

It makes the book especially lovely to read together.

Sven Nordqvist's Wonderful Illustrations

As with all the classic Pettson & Findus books, there is much more happening on each page than just the main story.

Sven Nordqvist's illustrations are packed with tiny details, unusual objects, animals, inventions and little creatures hidden throughout Pettson's wonderfully cluttered world.

Children can:

• Search for the mucklor

• Explore Pettson's house and farm

• Spot funny background details

• Follow little Findus through the pictures

• Talk about what the characters might be feeling

• Discover something new each time the book is read

The richly detailed artwork makes the book enjoyable even for children who cannot yet read independently.

Meet Little Findus

One of the special things about När Findus var liten och försvann is getting to see Findus as a very small kitten.

He already has plenty of curiosity and personality, but he is still learning about Pettson, the farm and the strange world around him.

For children familiar with the older, confident Findus from the other books, seeing how everything began adds another dimension to the whole series.

It also makes this an excellent book for children who are meeting Pettson and Findus for the very first time.

A Wonderful Introduction to Pettson & Findus

Because the story explains how the two main characters first meet, När Findus var liten och försvann is a particularly good starting point for a Pettson & Findus collection.

Children do not need to have read any of the other books first.

It introduces:

• Pettson

• Findus

• Their farm

• The mucklor

• Their friendship

• Sven Nordqvist's distinctive world

From there, children can continue exploring the many other adventures Pettson and Findus share together.

Perfect for Swedish-Speaking Children Abroad

For Swedish families living outside Sweden, children's books are a wonderful way to keep Swedish present in everyday family life.

När Findus var liten och försvann combines a full Swedish story with detailed illustrations that help children understand and engage with what is happening.

It is a lovely choice for:

• Swedish-speaking families abroad

• Bilingual children

• Children learning Swedish

• Swedish grandparents sending books overseas

• Family read-aloud time

• Bedtime stories

• Preschool-aged children

• Maintaining Swedish vocabulary at home

• Pettson & Findus fans

• Building a Swedish children's library

Reading favorite stories repeatedly can help Swedish remain familiar and naturally connected with enjoyable family time.

A Lovely Swedish Children's Gift

När Findus var liten och försvann makes a wonderful gift for young children, especially those who already love Findus or are just beginning to discover Swedish children's books.

Perfect for:

• Birthdays

• Christmas

• Swedish-themed gifts

• Bilingual families

• Swedish children living abroad

• Visits to grandparents

• Bedtime reading

• Preschool book collections

• Pettson & Findus collections

• Building a Swedish bookshelf at home

The combination of humor, adventure and the story of how Pettson and Findus first became friends makes it an especially memorable addition to the series.

Product Details

• Title: När Findus var liten och försvann

• Author: Sven Nordqvist

• Illustrator: Sven Nordqvist

• Series: Pettson och Findus

• Language: Swedish

• Format: Hardcover / Inbunden

• Pages: 32

• Recommended age: 3–6 years

• Publisher: Opal

• Publication year: 2001

• ISBN / EAN: 9789172709645

• Approx. weight: 350g (12.3 oz)

Please Note – Swedish Language Edition

This is the Swedish-language edition of När Findus var liten och försvann.

All story text inside the book is in Swedish, making it particularly suitable for Swedish-speaking families, bilingual children and children learning Swedish.

Why Choose Swedish Cravings?

At Swedish Cravings, we make it easier for Swedish families and Sweden-lovers around the world to enjoy familiar Swedish stories, characters and traditions.

Our selection of Swedish children's books helps families abroad keep the Swedish language alive while introducing a new generation to characters many parents grew up with themselves.

När Findus var liten och försvann tells the heartwarming story of where it all began – a tiny kitten in a cardboard box, a lonely old man on a farm and the start of one of Sweden's most beloved friendships. With Sven Nordqvist's wonderfully detailed illustrations, humor and warmth, it is a beautiful piece of Swedish childhood to share wherever in the world you live.