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Titles in This Set
The Children of Noisy Village
Happy Times in Noisy Village
Nothing but Fun in Noisy Village
The World's Best Karlsson
Karlsson Flies Again
Karlsson on the Roof
Pippi Longstocking
Pippi Longstocking Goes Aboard
Pippi Longstocking in the South Seas
Emil and the Sneaky Rat
Emil's Clever Pig
Emil and the Great Escape
Lotta Says 'No!'
Lotta Makes a Mess
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789124296759
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Age Range: 5-9 years
Overview
This 14-book paperback collection brings together four of Astrid Lindgren's best-loved series in one charming set. From fearless Pippi Longstocking to mischievous Emil, the rooftop-flying Karlsson, the gentle Noisy Village stories, and spirited little Lotta, young readers get a complete introduction to a cherished children's author. Sturdy, easy-to-handle paperbacks make this an ideal set for family bookshelves, classrooms, or as a thoughtful gift.
About the Books
Astrid Lindgren's storytelling has entertained generations of children, and this set gathers her most enduring characters into one collection. The three Noisy Village books capture the simple joys of Swedish countryside childhood — building dens, celebrating birthdays, and long summer days with friends. The Karlsson trilogy follows a small, self-important man who lives on a rooftop and flies into a boy's life with outrageous schemes and irresistible charm. Pippi Longstocking, Lindgren's most famous creation, stars across three books as the impossibly strong, endlessly independent girl who lives alone with a monkey and a suitcase of gold, turning convention upside down with humour and heart. The Emil books follow a lovable troublemaker in rural Sweden whose antics — from sneaky rats to clever pigs — always end in warmth rather than punishment. The two Lotta books offer a gentler, younger read about a strong-willed toddler navigating small dramas with big feelings. Together, these fourteen stories showcase Lindgren's gift for championing childhood independence and imagination.
- Fourteen complete stories across four beloved series in one set
- Lightweight paperback format, easy for young hands to hold and carry
- Ideal for independent reading, bedtime stories, or classroom read-alouds
- Introduces classic, award-winning children's literature to a new generation
- Encourages imagination, confidence, and empathy through memorable characters
- A ready-made gift set for birthdays, Christmas, or World Book Day
About the Author
Astrid Lindgren (1907–2002) was a Swedish writer whose books have been translated into dozens of languages and sold hundreds of millions of copies worldwide. Best known for creating Pippi Longstocking, she also wrote the Noisy Village, Karlsson, Emil, and Lotta stories featured here. Lindgren's work is celebrated for championing children's freedom, imagination, and resilience, earning her lasting recognition as one of the most influential children's authors of the twentieth century.
Why You'll Love This Collection
A brilliant value bundle for fans of classic children's fiction, this set delivers humour, warmth, and unforgettable characters across fourteen stories — perfect for building a lifelong love of reading in one delightful package.
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