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Shout Out For Astrid Lindgren!

From the lens Pippi Longstocking is just one book of many.

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  • pompom210 Jan 29, 2011 @ 2:38 pm | delete
    Hi-i!

    I just had to recommend this page to a friend, because she said how she loves Pippi!

    This is simply the best page on Astrid Lindgren I ever saw. THANKS A BUNCH!

    Sunshine & Blessings
    Giovani
  • GrowWear Nov 28, 2010 @ 5:13 am | delete
    Pippi Longstocking was a childhood favorite. So definitely a shout-out for Astrid Lindgren!
  • fanfreluche Nov 27, 2010 @ 5:07 am | delete
    Ha! I grew up reading and watching "Fifi Brindacier" (that's how they translated her name in French". But I was unfamiliar with the rest of her author work!
  • kajohu Nov 26, 2010 @ 2:19 pm | delete
    I haven't thought about Pippi Longstocking for awhile! I remember reading a couple of the books when I was a child, but none of Astrid Lindgren's other books. I never saw any of the movies either. I'd like to now! Fun lens to read!
  • Bus_Stop_Toy_Shop Nov 26, 2010 @ 2:07 pm | delete
    I've never read anything by her, but I really, really must. The books sound fantastic.
  • TheWhistler Nov 26, 2010 @ 12:23 pm | delete
    Love Pippi Longstocking
  • pompom210 Oct 15, 2010 @ 11:07 am | delete
    Wow! :D

    Thanks, so much for educating me about a writer I've loved since I was seven years old! In Canada I used to watch episodes from the original Pippi television show. When I came to the USA, I couldn't find any mention, so I wondered whether it had all just been a wonderful dream.

    Much, much later I rediscovered her & held her close to my heart. The American attempt at a Pippi movie didn't really do it for me. But, as an adult, I bought a copy of SOUTH SEAS & still dip into it for a brisk jolt of sanity! :O)

    The library's also given me an opportunity to view the old movie & episodes of the TV show. I knew Ms Lindgren wrote other books but had no idea how many! &, it's gratifying to learn that she had such an amazing effect on the world. Aww, how I wish I had known that she had been with us until so recently.

    People who are down on the world should remember that there have been people like the great Astrid Lindgren! :D

    BTW, I've just put up a couple of lenses about another wonderful writer, Eleanor H. Porter. Well, actually, they're about POLLYANNA--I love the book & all the movies that came from it! Hahaha! Please, check out my lenses. I was thinking of doing one about Pippi. But--if you don't mind my saying--I find the competition a little intimidating. :P

    Sunshine & Blessings,
    Giovani
  • BevsPaper Oct 9, 2010 @ 7:46 am | delete
    I did not realize that Astrid Lindgren had written so many wonderful books. Have always loved Pipi Longstocking. Great tribute to the woman and her books.
  • JaguarJulie Oct 9, 2010 @ 6:04 am | delete
    OMG, I literally had no idea that she was so prolific.
  • spirituality Oct 9, 2010 @ 4:41 am | delete
    I'm sure I read many Astrid Lindgren books growing up - just can't remember which - they were all in Dutch. I don't think I was much of a Pipi Longstocking fan though.
  • Mujjen Oct 2, 2010 @ 1:16 pm | delete
    I grew up reading Astrid Lindgren's books, and I think they shaped my life! Deep, sometimes scary, and simply wonderful books. Make children think, in an enjoyable way.
  • MomwithAHook May 8, 2010 @ 10:32 pm | delete
    Lovely Lovely. I especially enjoyed reading all of the different books she has written.
  • Evelyn_Saenz Dec 10, 2009 @ 6:14 pm | delete
    I never cared much for Pippi but when I ran across Emil I fell in love with Astrid Lindgren's books. I love the Children of Noisy Village and Rasmus and the Vagabond. What a writer. She sure does know the way of children.
  • NanLT Jun 21, 2009 @ 1:55 pm | delete
    I absolutely LOVED Pippilongstocking when i was growing up. We only had one book: "Pippi Longstocking" and I read it over and over and over again. I wanted a hollow tree like she had that I could turn into a secret hide away.

    Still do come to think of it.
  • BabyHarley May 22, 2009 @ 9:46 pm | delete
    I've not heard of her but she sounds a wonderful writer. Books are so important for young children. Wonderful lens.
  • chefkeem Apr 27, 2008 @ 3:12 pm | delete
    I "grew up" with Pippi! In Germany, her name is Pippi Langstrumpf. As a little boy, I used to make me a large platter of sandwiches, settle on the couch, and read a Pippi book from beginning to end in one session while filling my stomach. This was my favorite past time and it made me quite a fat kid. 5*s for this great trip down memory lane!
  • EelKat Apr 22, 2008 @ 9:58 am | delete
    Astrid Lindgren is one of my fave authors! I read her Pippi books as a kid and I still love them today. On my Bookshelf lens I talk about all my favorite books that I loved as a kid ans still love reading today, I had included a section just for her books.

    This is such a freat lens! I love it!

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