Astrid Lindgren bibliography facts for kids
Astrid Lindgren was a famous Swedish author who wrote many beloved books for children. She created characters like Pippi Longstocking and Emil of Lönneberga, whose adventures have been enjoyed by kids all over the world. Her stories are known for being fun, imaginative, and sometimes very touching. This page lists some of the amazing books she wrote.
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Children's Novels and Series
Astrid Lindgren wrote many longer stories, often grouped into popular series.
Popular Book Series
These are some of the most famous series of books by Astrid Lindgren.
Bill Bergson Mysteries
The Bill Bergson series follows a young detective named Kalle Blomkvist (Bill Bergson in English) as he solves exciting mysteries.
| Title (English) | Original Title | Original Release | English Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Bergson, Master Detective | Mästerdetektiven Blomkvist | 1946 | 1952 |
| Bill Bergson Lives Dangerously | Mästerdetektiven Blomkvist lever farligt | 1951 | 1954 |
| Bill Bergson and the White Rose Rescue | Kalle Blomkvist och Rasmus | 1954 | 1965 |
The Children on Troublemaker Street
This series tells the stories of the mischievous children living on Troublemaker Street.
| Title (English) | Original Title | Original Release | English Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Children on Troublemaker Street | Barnen på Bråkmakargatan | 1956 | 1964 |
| Lotta on Troublemaker Street | Lotta på Bråkmakargatan | 1961 | 1964 |
Emil of Lönneberga's Adventures
Emil of Lönneberga is about a very lively boy from a small village who often gets into trouble, but always means well.
| Title (English) | Original Title | Original Release | English Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emil in the Soup Tureen | Emil i Lönneberga | 1963 | 1970 |
| Emil's Pranks | Nya hyss av Emil i Lönneberga | 1966 | 1971 |
| Emil and Piggy Beast | Än lever Emil i Lönneberga | 1970 | 1973 |
Karlsson-on-the-Roof's Stories
The Karlsson-on-the-Roof series features a small, chubby man with a propeller on his back who lives on a roof and flies around.
| Title (English) | Original Title | Original Release | English Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karlsson-on-the-Roof | Lillebror och Karlsson på taket | 1955 | 1958 |
| Karlson Flies Again | Karlsson på taket flyger igen | 1962 | 1977 |
| The World’s Best Karlson | Karlsson på taket smyger igen | 1968 | 1980 |
Kati's Travel Adventures
The Kati series follows a young woman named Kati as she travels to different countries.
| Title (English) | Original Title | Original Release | English Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kati in America | Kati i Amerika | 1951 | 1964 |
| Kati in Italy | Kati på Kaptensgatan | 1952 | 1961 |
| Kati in Paris | Kati i Paris | 1953 | 1966 |
Madicken's Tales
The Madicken series tells the story of a kind but sometimes mischievous girl named Madicken and her family.
| Title (English) | Original Title | Original Release | English Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mardie | Madicken | 1960 | 1962 |
| Mardie to the Rescue | Madicken och Junibackens Pims | 1976 | 1981 |
| The Runaway Sleigh Ride | Titta, Madicken, det snöar! | 1983 | 1984 |
Pippi Longstocking's Wild Stories
Pippi Longstocking is one of Astrid Lindgren's most famous characters. Pippi is a super strong, independent, and fun-loving girl.
| Title (English) | Original Title | Original Release | English Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pippi Longstocking | Pippi Långstrump | 1945 | 1950 |
| Pippi Goes On Board | Pippi Långstrump går ombord | 1946 | 1957 |
| Pippi in the South Seas | Pippi Långstrump i Söderhavet | 1948 | 1959 |
The Children of Noisy Village
The The Six Bullerby Children series, also known as The Children of Noisy Village, describes the simple and happy lives of children in a small Swedish village.
| Title (English) | Original Title | Original Release | English Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Children of Noisy Village | Alla vi barn i Bullerbyn | 1947 | 1962 |
| Happy Times in Noisy Village | Bara roligt i Bullerbyn | 1952 | 1963 |
Standalone Novels
Astrid Lindgren also wrote several individual novels that are not part of a series.
Exciting Individual Stories
These books are standalone adventures that have captivated readers for generations.
| Title (English) | Original Title | Original Release | English Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brothers Lionheart | Bröderna Lejonhjärta | 1973 | 1975 |
| Mio, My Son | Mio, min Mio | 1954 | 1956 |
| Ronia the Robber Daughter | Ronja rövardotter | 1981 | 1983 |
| Seacrow Island | Vi på Saltkråkan | 1964 | 1968 |
| Rasmus and the Vagabond | Rasmus på luffen | 1956 | 1960 |
Picture Books
Astrid Lindgren also wrote many wonderful picture books, perfect for younger readers, often featuring characters from her popular series.
Picture Book Series
These picture books expand on the worlds of beloved characters.
Children's Everywhere Series
The Children's Everywhere series introduces children from different countries around the world.
| Title (English) | Original Title | Original Release | English Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noriko-San: girl of Japan | Eva möter Noriko-san | 1956 | 1958 |
| Sia Lives on Kilimanjaro | Sia bor på Kilimandjaro | 1958 | 1959 |
| My Swedish Cousins | Mina svenska kusiner | 1959 | 1959 |
| Lilibet, circus child | Lilibet, cirkusbarn | 1960 | 1961 |
| Marko Lives in Yugoslavia | Marko bor i Jugoslavien | 1962 | 1963 |
| Dirk Lives in Holland | Jackie bor i Holland | 1963 | 1964 |
| Randi Lives in Norway | Randi bor i Norge | 1965 | 1965 |
| Noy Lives in Thailand | Noy bor i Thailand | 1966 | 1967 |
| Matti Lives in Finland | Matti bor i Finland | 1968 | 1968 |
More from Troublemaker Street
These picture books feature Lotta from the Children on Troublemaker Street series.
| Title (English) | Original Title | Original Release | English Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotta’s Bike | Visst kan Lotta cykla | 1971 | 1972 |
| Lotta’s Christmas Surprise | Visst kan Lotta nästan allting | 1965 | 1978 |
| Lotta’s Easter Surprise | Visst är Lotta en glad unge | 1990 | 1991 |
Emil's Picture Book Adventures
Even more stories about Emil of Lönneberga, in a picture book format.
| Title (English) | Original Title | Original Release | English Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emil's Little Sister | När lilla Ida skulle göra hyss | 1984 | 1985 |
| Emil's Sticky Problem | Emils hyss nr 325 | 1970 | 1986 |
Peter & Lena's Stories
This series focuses on the everyday experiences of two children, Peter and Lena.
| Title (English) | Original Title | Original Release | English Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| I Want a Brother or Sister | Jag vill också ha ett syskon | 1971 | 1979 |
| I Want to Go to School Too | Jag vill också gå i skolan | 1971 | 1980 |
Pippi Longstocking Picture Books
More adventures of the unique Pippi Longstocking in picture book form.
| Title (English) | Original Title | Original Release | English Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pippi on the Run | På rymmen med Pippi Långstrump | 1971 | 1976 |
| Pippi’s After-Christmas Party | Pippi Långstrump har julgransplundring | 1950 | 1995 |
| Pippi Longstocking in the Park | Pippi Långstrump i Humlegården | 1945 | 2001 |
| Pippi Moves In! | Pippi flyttar in | 1969 | 2012 |
Noisy Village Picture Books
Picture books that show more of the happy life in Noisy Village.
| Title (English) | Original Title | Original Release | English Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas in Noisy Village | Jul i Bullerbyn | 1963 | 1964 |
| Springtime in Noisy Village | Vår i Bullerbyn | 1965 | 1966 |
| Children’s Day in Bullerbu | Barnens dag i Bullerbyn | 1961 | 1967 |
The Tomten Series
The The Tomten series tells gentle stories about a mythical creature who watches over farms.
| Title (English) | Original Title | Original Release | English Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tomten | Tomte är vaken | 1960 | 1961 |
| The Tomten and the Fox | Räven och Tomten | 1965 | 1965 |
Individual Picture Books
Here are some other individual picture books by Astrid Lindgren.
Standalone Picture Stories
These are single picture books with unique stories.
| Title (English) | Original Title | Original Release | English Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brenda Brave Helps Grandmother | Kajsa Kavat hjälper mormor | 1958 | 1961 |
| A Calf for Christmas | När Bäckhultarn for till stan | 1989 | 1992 |
| Christmas in the Stable | Jul i stallet | 1961 | 1962 |
| The Day Adam Got Mad | När Adam Engelbrekt blev tvärarg | 1991 | 1993 |
| The Dragon with Red Eyes | Draken med de röda ögonen | 1985 | 1986 |
| The Ghost of Skinny Jack | Skinn Skerping – Hemskast av alla spöken i Småland | 1986 | 1988 |
| I Don't Want to Go to Bed | Jag vill inte gå och lägga mig! | 1947 | 1988 |
| In the Land of Twilight | I Skymningslandet | 1994 | 2012 |
| Mirabelle | Mirabell | 2002 | 2003 |
| Most Beloved Sister | Allrakäraste syster | 1973 | 1974 |
| My Nightingale Is Singing | Spelar min lind, sjunger min näktergal | 1959 | 1985 |
| Now That Night Is Near | Alla ska sova | 2019 | 2020 |
| The Red Bird | Sunnanäng | 1959 | 2005 |
| Scrap and the Pirates | Skrållan och Sjörövarna | 1967 | 1968 |
| Simon Small Moves In | Nils Karlsson-Pyssling flyttar in | 1956 | 1965 |
| The Story Journey From Junedale to Nangilima | Sagoresan från Junibacken till Nangilima | 2006 | 2010 |
Other Writings
Astrid Lindgren also wrote other types of works, including essays and lectures.
Essays and Lectures
These works show Astrid Lindgren's thoughts on different topics.
| Title (English) | Original Title | Original Release | English Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pomperipossa in Monismania | Pomperipossa i Monismanien | 1976 | 2002 |
| If I were God | Vore jag Gud or Om jag vore gud | 1975 | 2018 |
| Why do we write children’s books? | Varför skriver man barnböcker? | 1983 | 2017 |
| Pippi Can Lift a Horse: The Importance of Children's Books | 1982 | 1983 |
Books About Astrid Lindgren
Many books have been written about Astrid Lindgren's life and work.
Autobiographical Books by Astrid Lindgren
These books are written by Astrid Lindgren herself, sharing parts of her own life story.
| Title (English) | Original Title | Original Release | English Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel August from Sevedstorp and Hanna i Hult, also A Love story | Samuel August från Sevedstorp och Hanna i Hult | 1975 | 2007 |
| How Astrid Lindgren achieved enactment of the 1988 law protecting farm animals in Sweden | Min ko vill ha roligt | 1989 | |
| Never Violence | Aldrig våld | 2018 | 2018 |
| War Diaries, 1939-1945 | Krigsdagböcker 1939-1946 | 2015 | 2017 |
Biographies About Astrid Lindgren
These books were written by other authors about Astrid Lindgren's life.
| Title (English) | Author | Original Release | English Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astrid from Vimmerby | Lena Törnqvist | 1998 | 1999 |
| Astrid Lindgren – A Critical Study | Vivi Edström | 1992 | 2000 |
| Astrid Lindgren, Storyteller to the World | Johanna Hurwitz | 1989 | 1989 |
| Astrid Lindgren: The Woman Behind Pippi Longstocking | Jens Andersen | 2014 | 2018 |
| Astrid Lindgren (World Authors Series) | Eva-Maria Metcalf | 1995 | 1995 |
| From Astrid to Lindgren | Vladimir Oravsky, Kurt Peter Larsen | 2007 | 2018 |
| The whole world's Astrid Lindgren: an exhibition at Astrid Lindgren's Näs | Kjell Åke Hansson | 2007 | 2007 |
| Astrid Lindgren - a life | Cilla Dalén | 2017 | 2018 |
| Beyond Pippi Longstocking: Intermedial and International Approaches to Astrid Lindgren's Work | Bettina Kümmerling-Meibauer, Astrid Surmatz | 2011 | 2011 |
See also
In Spanish: Anexo:Bibliografía de Astrid Lindgren para niños
