New Swedish Books. Spring 2016 1
SPRING 2016 LINN GOTTFRIDSSON (WORDS) EMMA ADBÅGE
(ILL.) AN ANT’S LIFE RABÉN & SJÖGREN RIGHTS: RABÉN & SJÖGREN AGENCY An Ant’s Life A charming and on point exploration of a sixyear-old’s thoughts on family life, everyday existence, understanding adults, and going to preschool. Anty is actually called Andy, but no one calls him that. Well, only people who don’t know him. Like the dentist and other adults. In An Ant’s Life lots of interesting and exciting things are constantly happening. Though not everyone gets that. Anty thinks the worst thing in the world is fighting. Anty’s allergic to it. Especially when Mum and Dad fight in English so that Anty won’t be able to understand. Linn Gottfridsson is a screenwriter for film and TV, and debuts here with an unerring children’s book with a genuine child’s perspective. 39