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mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
A new (well, for me) Little People Big Dreams and this time about one of my favourite authors! Meet Astrid Lindgren!
I came across this book in the library a week ago and just had to bring it along. It was the Dutch edition, but decided (since these books do come out in English often and I know some readers look forward to my reviews for these books) to write the review in Dutch.
In this book we find out all we want about Astrid Lindgren and while there were some things I knew, some things were new! I didn’t know that she had an affair + baby with a married man, that quite shocked me I have to say. But there were also good things, like that she was directly involved with the TV show of Pippi. Or that she kept making up new stories for her baby girl in which Pippi played the main character. How she bundled those stories and how that started her fame. It was just so much fun to read and I had tons of fun. I just flew through the book and was sad that it was over!
I really liked the extra information in the end that summarises the book + gives some bonus content + some photographs of Astrid.
Oh, and I just have to mention that I loved how reading sessions with her neighbour brought her into the world of books! Seeing that picture of her in a room full of books, love it!
The art was OK. It was a times really pretty, but I was a bit put-off by the fact everyone’s arms were see-through. If their whole body was that, but no. Just arms. Oh and also ears at some times. It was just a bit weird.
But all in all, I had tons of fun reading this one and I would highly recommend it to all who want to know more about Astrid and her life. About Pippi.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I came across this book in the library a week ago and just had to bring it along. It was the Dutch edition, but decided (since these books do come out in English often and I know some readers look forward to my reviews for these books) to write the review in Dutch.
In this book we find out all we want about Astrid Lindgren and while there were some things I knew, some things were new! I didn’t know that she had an affair + baby with a married man, that quite shocked me I have to say. But there were also good things, like that she was directly involved with the TV show of Pippi. Or that she kept making up new stories for her baby girl in which Pippi played the main character. How she bundled those stories and how that started her fame. It was just so much fun to read and I had tons of fun. I just flew through the book and was sad that it was over!
I really liked the extra information in the end that summarises the book + gives some bonus content + some photographs of Astrid.
Oh, and I just have to mention that I loved how reading sessions with her neighbour brought her into the world of books! Seeing that picture of her in a room full of books, love it!
The art was OK. It was a times really pretty, but I was a bit put-off by the fact everyone’s arms were see-through. If their whole body was that, but no. Just arms. Oh and also ears at some times. It was just a bit weird.
But all in all, I had tons of fun reading this one and I would highly recommend it to all who want to know more about Astrid and her life. About Pippi.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
geekwayne's review
4.0
'Astrid Lindgren' by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara with illustrations by Linzie Hunter is a book for young readers about the famous author.
Astrid Lindgren grew up on a farm and had such a happy childhood that she didn't want to grow up. She discovered books, had children and one night told her daughter a story about a character that her daughter named: Pippi Longstocking.
This is such a great series, and I gladly review every one I can get my hands on. This one has bright, happy illustrations.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Childrens, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
Astrid Lindgren grew up on a farm and had such a happy childhood that she didn't want to grow up. She discovered books, had children and one night told her daughter a story about a character that her daughter named: Pippi Longstocking.
This is such a great series, and I gladly review every one I can get my hands on. This one has bright, happy illustrations.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Childrens, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
lileuw's review
3.0
This little gem made me realise how little I actually know about Astrid Lindgren, even though I read a LOT of her work as a child. Adorable as always!
unchainedreader's review
4.0
I've always been fascinated with the lives of writers because I get more insight into where those stories really came from. Pippi Longstocking was a favorite character of mine all through childhood which made this a must read for me. This is a beautiful little series of author biographies.
Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC.
Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC.
linnjbookis's review against another edition
5.0
Super lättläst med fina illustrationer om Astrid Lindgrens och hennes liv, i väldigt kortfattat beskrivning men ändå välformulerad och informationsrik.
ioana_cis's review
4.0
Cute drawings, really nice short story. Was my first time I learned about her.
annieb123's review
5.0
Originally published on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
Astrid Lindgren is a new biography for babies and the youngest readers in the Little People, Big Dreams series. I've reviewed a number of these titles and all of them are delightful and exuberant little books which cover the lives of famous cultural, science, arts, and innovative icons while maintaining an age-appropriate level of detail.
Due out 3rd March 2020 from Quarto on their Frances Lincoln Children'sFrances Lincoln Children's imprint, it'll be 32 pages and will be available in hardcover format.
Written by Isabel Sánchez Vegara it's well written in clear accessible language. The gentle and sweetly whimsical illustrations are well done. The art by Linzie Hunter is appealing and colorful and supports the text very well. The art is rich in small subtle details which bear a closer look (like the books, animals, multicultural children, and more which appear throughout the book). I love to see so many kids and adults reading in the illustrations!
Well written and appealing, I am really enjoying all of these little books. This one is a worthy addition.
Five stars. This would make a superlative reading circle book, classroom library book, or gift. Ms. Lindgren was and is an intelligent and beloved author and this little book is a nice introduction to her life and work for the youngest generation.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes
Astrid Lindgren is a new biography for babies and the youngest readers in the Little People, Big Dreams series. I've reviewed a number of these titles and all of them are delightful and exuberant little books which cover the lives of famous cultural, science, arts, and innovative icons while maintaining an age-appropriate level of detail.
Due out 3rd March 2020 from Quarto on their Frances Lincoln Children'sFrances Lincoln Children's imprint, it'll be 32 pages and will be available in hardcover format.
Written by Isabel Sánchez Vegara it's well written in clear accessible language. The gentle and sweetly whimsical illustrations are well done. The art by Linzie Hunter is appealing and colorful and supports the text very well. The art is rich in small subtle details which bear a closer look (like the books, animals, multicultural children, and more which appear throughout the book). I love to see so many kids and adults reading in the illustrations!
Well written and appealing, I am really enjoying all of these little books. This one is a worthy addition.
Five stars. This would make a superlative reading circle book, classroom library book, or gift. Ms. Lindgren was and is an intelligent and beloved author and this little book is a nice introduction to her life and work for the youngest generation.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes