This Swedish author explores themes of childhood and adolescence with remarkable empathy and humor. His works, often set in environments he knew well, feature a keen insight into the psychology of young characters. Stark masterfully captures the complexities of life, friendship, and family, crafting narratives that resonate with readers of all ages. His writing style is direct yet poetic, with a gift for dialogue and atmosphere.
Will Grump the Yule Tomte ever visit the rabbit children? This charming and funny Christmas story is told over twenty-five chapters -- one for each day of Advent -- with delightful festive illustrations. Perfect for sharing.
Will the rabbit children still be able to have their Midsummer party even after the big storm? Perhaps their friend Grump the tomte will help! This charming follow-up to The Yule Tomte and the Little Rabbits is told in twenty- one chapters.
A standalone follow-up to the acclaimed and beloved chapter books My Happy Life and My Heart is Laughing. Dani is very happy-it's the second-to-last day of school, and summer is about to start. But then there's a knock on the classroom door, and Dani is told her father has been in an accident. He's in hospital! How can she possibly be happy? A warm and heartfelt story about Dani's love for her dad and her ongoing friendship with Ella. It's a story about sorrow and joy-and how life really is.
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