Farmer Pettson and his talking cat Findus nearly miss Christmas
Sven Nordqvist Books
April 30, 1946
Sven Nordqvist is a Swedish author and illustrator celebrated for his enchanting children's books. His works, particularly the beloved series featuring the farmer Pettson and his clever cat Findus, are renowned for their intricate detail and whimsical humor that captivates readers of all ages. Nordqvist masterfully intertwines text and illustration, creating worlds brimming with imagination and adventure. His distinctive style and narrative flair have cemented his place as a significant voice in children's literature.
Findus Disappears!
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
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 talking. What a cat he has! But when the house is suddenly quiet and empty, Pettson knows something is wrong—Findus is missing!
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.
The Fox Chase
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Meet Findus—the adorable, clever little cat—and Pettson—the loving forgetful farmer—in this indelibly charming series of illustrated storybooks filled with humor and heart. In this adventure, Findus cooks up a plan to save the fox from being hunted.
The 11th story from Hawthorn Press in the popular Findus and Pettson series
Keeping the vegetable garden safe from the farm animals proves a hard task for Findus and Pettson.
The sixth story from Hawthorn Press in the popular Findus and Pettson series about a farmer and his talking cat.
Findus the talking cat, Pettson and the hens try hiking in the garden.
Findus Goes Fishing
- 28 pages
- 1 hour of reading
The 9th story about Farmer Pettson and his talking cat Findus.
The Birthday Cake
- 24 pages
- 1 hour of reading
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.
