Swedish Books for Young Readers 1
13 Swedish Books for Young Readers LENA & OLOF LA
NDSTRÖM Lena and Olof Landström belong to the masters of Swedish picture book artistry. They met already at Art school and have worked together in different forms since then. Together they have created classic books and characters such as Will, Boo and Baa, and Pom and Pim. Lena Landström is also known for the series of The Tales of a Hippopotamus, and Olof Landström has illustrated the books about Benny and Top Secret by Barbro Lindgren and many more. They have received awards such as Astrid Lindgren Prize, Heffaklumpen and the Elsa Beskow Plaque, and their books are sold to many countries. The Will Series, 1990-1993, picture books, 4 titles, Rabén & Sjögren Rights: Rabén & Sjögren Agency With delicate wit and charm, Olof and Lena Landström capture the drama in the children’s daily lives in the books about Will. The Pom and Pim Series, picture books, 2012-2014, 3 titles, Lilla Piratförlaget Rights: Lilla Piratförlaget Warm and humorous stories for the youngest readers about the lovely duo Pom and Pim. Simple and hearty stories, few words and fantastic illustrations! The Boo och Baa Series, picture books, 1995-1999, 6 titles, Rabén & Sjögren Rights: Rabén & Sjögren Agency Whenever Boo and Baa decide to do something, it usually gets all muddled. And they are always surprised. But in the end it all gets straightened out, even though Boo and Baa don’t really understand how. There is a whole series about Boo and Baa, and a brand new story to be published in fall 2020! Photo: Albin Landström