"Old man Petterson was looking for a bag of fishing floats in the attic. Findus jumped on a large green canvas sausage, which bounced him downstairs. “Why do you have such dangerous sausages lying about in the attic?” scolded Findus. “That’s a tent,” Petterson said. He started to dream how much fun it would be to camp by the lake and grill fish over the fire as the sun set... That’s not exactly how things turn out. But Findus, Pett ..."
" Every Christmas Eve, the Master puts out rice pudding for the tomtes to say thank you for their help around the house during the year. Recently, however, the Master has forgotten, and Mama tomte knows he will forget again this year. The elves hatch a plot to steal a bowl of Christmas porridge, without being seen, so that Papa tomte doesn’t get angry. This charming story is based on an old Swedish Christmas tradition. It is illustrat ..."
Pancakes for Findus (Findus and Pettson) by SvenNordqvist Hardcover, 28 Pages, Published 2007 by Hawthorn Press Illustrated ISBN-13: 978-1-903458-79-2, ISBN: 1-903458-79-X
"Published for the first time in Britain, launches the first in the series of "9 Findus and Pettson" story books. The series has sold over 6 million in 44 languages. It features amusing story for reading aloud to 5/6 year olds who love the quirky illustrations, and for 7/8 year olds to read for themselves. Author/Illustrator Sven Nordqvist has won many awards for his work in children's literature including the Elsa Beskow Prize and the A ..."
The Birthday Cake(1st Edition) The Adventures of Pettson & Findus (The Adventures of Pettson and Findus) by SvenNordqvist Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2015 by Northsouth Books Picture Book ISBN-13: 978-0-7358-4203-8, ISBN: 0-7358-4203-5
"A hilarious cumulative story about baking a 'pancake-cake' for the cat with three birthdays a year! When Pettson sets out to make Findus a cake, he finds that he's missing a key ingredient. This starts a hilarious chain of events resulting in Pettson distracting a bull, climbing through a skylight into his attic to find his fishing pole to fish the key out of the well, so he can open his shed, fix his flat tire, then ride to the store ..."
"Farmer Pettson sat doing the crossword, with Findus the cat on his knee. “Tell me about when I disappeared,” said Findus. “You haven’t disappeared,” said Pettson. “You’re sitting right here.” “Yes, but―when I was little.“ “Oh then ... But you’ve heard the story so often before.” “But tell it to me anyway!” So here is the story of when Findus was little and disappeared. Findus and Pettson live in a red farmhouse, with a henhous ..."
Keeping up with Findus(New edition) (Children's Classics) by SvenNordqvist Hardcover, 28 Pages, Published 2019 by Hawthorn Press - ISBN-13: 978-1-912480-14-2, ISBN: 1-912480-14-X
"As they plant, forage, fish and discover and get up to all sorts of mayhem we can explore with them the ups and downs of friendship, fights and forgiveness.Alongside the vibrant storylines the Findus books approach personal and social ..."
Findus Disappears!(1st Edition) (The Adventures of Pettson and Findus) by SvenNordqvist, Tara Chace, Tara Chase Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2014 by Northsouth Picture Book ISBN-13: 978-0-7358-4184-0, ISBN: 0-7358-4184-5
"Meet Findus—the adorable, clever little cat—and Pettson—the loving forgetful farmer—in this charming series of illustrated storybooks filled with humor and heart. Old man Pettson is lonely until his neighbor brings him a box that reads: “Findus Green Peas.” But when Pettson opens the box he doesn’t see peas . . . he sees a tiny kitten. Pettson’s lonely days are over and he talks like he’s never talked before—and soon Findus himself is ..."
Festus and Mercury Ruckus in the Garden by SvenNordqvist Library, 1 Pages, Published 1991 by Carolrhoda Books ISBN-13: 978-0-87614-678-1, ISBN: 0-87614-678-7
"Festus and his cat Mercury come up with elaborate methods to protect their garden from chickens, pigs, and cows."
"Unable to continue with Christmas preparations because of his injured foot, old man Festus and his cat Mercury face a bleak Christmas until the neighbors come to the rescue."
Porker Finds a Chair (English and Swedish Edition) by SvenNordqvist Library, 24 Pages, Published 1989 by Carolrhoda Books ISBN-13: 978-0-87614-367-4, ISBN: 0-87614-367-2
"Porker finds a chair but can't figure out how to sit on it."
Pancake Pie(1st Edition) (English and Swedish Edition) by SvenNordqvist Hardcover, 25 Pages, Published 1985 by William Morrow & Co ISBN-13: 978-0-688-04141-0, ISBN: 0-688-04141-8
"Wily Farmer Festus and his cat, Mercury, get over, under, and around many obstacles to have a wonderful birthday celebration for Mercury"
A Ruckus in the Garden The Adventures of Pettson and Findus (5) by SvenNordqvist Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2018 by Northsouth Books ISBN-13: 978-0-7358-4311-0, ISBN: 0-7358-4311-2
"Pettson and Findus are back in this uproarious tale about gardening! When Pettson announces that it’s time to plant seeds in the garden, Findus, his cat, plants a meatball. The hilarity continues as each night their hard work is undone by hungry chickens, then a rogue pig. When cows set up shop, Pettson and Findus must hatch a plan to protect their garden and Findus’s meatballs."
Where Is My Sister? (Hawthorn Children's Classics) by SvenNordqvist Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2011 by Hawthorn Press ISBN-13: 978-1-903458-92-1, ISBN: 1-903458-92-7
"How does one keep up with a sister who is disappearing all the time? She says that the world is so big, there are so many fantastic new things to see...and then suddenly, she’s gone. But little brother might know where she is. He knows her best. And if you like, you can help him. Search through the landscapes of her dreams, in places you've never seen or even imagined before. In this magnificent picture book, printed in a special, e ..."
Findus and the Fox by SvenNordqvist 28 Pages, Published 2021 by Hawthorn Press ISBN-13: 978-1-912480-61-6, ISBN: 1-912480-61-1
"There's a hen-hunting fox on the loose. But farmer Pettson and his quirky cat Findus agree that foxes shouldn't be killed. They should be tricked. They come up with a fabulous plan which makes for an explosive, unforgettable night."
"'Tell me the story about how I disappeared,' said Findus. 'You haven't disappeared; you're right here,' said Pettson. 'I mean when I was little.' 'That story! You know that one already. I've told it hundreds of times."
"'I suppose I could,' Pettson said. 'It was like this.' This is the third story from Gecko Press about one of Sweden's most popular characters, the quirky and forgetful Farmer Pettson and his curious talking cat, Findus."
Pancakes for Findus (Paperback) by SvenNordqvist Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2007 by Random House ISBN-13: 978-0-9582787-5-1, ISBN: 0-9582787-5-X
"Paddocks lay all around, and beyond them was the forest.' This is the second story from Gecko Press about one of Sweden's most popular characters, the quirky and forgetful Farmer Pettson and his curious talking cat, Findus."