Pettson och Findus Series by Sven Nordqvist

Childrens's hilarious and fantastic story about baking a pancake cake for the cat with three birthdays a year. Here you'll meet warmth and tenderness and an exceptional love for life. The whole story is written with great love both to the Swedish landscape and for the characters who all are real personalities.

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.

Drip, drip, drip. Outside the farmhouse, it's as cold and gray as any fall day can be. Inside, Festus stares gloomily out the window. He's in a bad mood and doesn't want to do anything. But his cat, Mercury, is full of mischief. He'll do anything to get Festus off that kitchen bench and into a good mood. And the cat is sure a fishing trip is the answer. Come along with Mercury as he lays elaborate and humorous plans to lure Festus into feeling better in spite of himself.

It is the day before Christmas Eve and there is lots to do, but disaster strikes when Pettson sprains his ankle. How can they celebrate Christmas now, with no tree, ham, meatballs or gingerbread? For all their resourcefulness, Findus and Pettson are close to giving up, when suddenly there is a knock on the door....

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.

Findus and Pettson live in a red farmhouse, with a henhouse, workshop and toolshed set among forests, fields and meadows.One day, Findus finds a tent in the attic. Pettson starts imagining how it will be going camping by the lake, catching fish and grilling them over the fire as the sun sets. This is not exactly how things turn out, as Findus, Pettson and the hens try hiking ? in the garden.

Snow is falling on Pettson's farm, and Christmas is approaching. Findus, the talking cat, tells Pettson that he is excited about the Yule Tomte's visit and gifts... moreSnow is falling on Pettson's farm, and Christmas is approaching. Findus, the talking cat, tells Pettson that he is excited about the Yule Tomte's visit and gifts. "Oh dear!" thinks Pettson, "How can I explain that the Yule Tomte may not visit catsFindus, however, is adamant that the Yule Tomte must visit, and because Pettson does not want to disappoint Findus, he comes up with a plan to build a Yule Tomte that can move and speak and give Findus gifts--but it is going to be very difficult to keep this secret from the curious cat, and even harder to design a convincing mechanical Yule Tomte! What Pettson needs is a little bit of Christmas magic... less

Old man Pettson has ten hens in his hen house. Findus the cat often teases them and plays chase with them around the yard. The chickens are Findus' best friends, second only to Pettson. But one day, Pettson brings home a rooster. The rooster is loud , and does not want Findus to play with the hens. In fact the rooster chases him away! Findus is unhappy and his ears are aching, but what can he do? Find out what happens in this, the tenth Findus and Pettson book published by Hawthorn Press... moreOld man Pettson has ten hens in his hen house. Findus the cat often teases them and plays chase with them around the yard. The chickens are Findus' best friends, second only to Pettson. But one day, Pettson brings home a rooster. The rooster is loud , and does not want Findus to play with the hens. In fact the rooster chases him away! Findus is unhappy and his ears are aching, but what can he do? Find out what happens in this, the tenth Findus and Pettson book published by Hawthorn Press.The Findus and Pettson series has sold over 6 million books in 44 languages and is beloved by children around the world. These friendly, fun stories are perfect for reading aloud to children from three years of age, and for older children to read for themselves. less

Delightful children's book originally written in Swedish and translated to English for this book.

Every day at four o'clock in the morning, Findus likes to jump up and down on his bed. He wakes Pettson, who tells him to stop. Because cats really need their early morning exercise, Findus decides to find a house of his own where he can jump and bounce when he likes. But jumping on beds is one thing living without Pettson is quite another.

Russian Book. Publisher: Al'bus korvus, M. Pages: 8. Year: 2017. Cover: Board Book.