Swedish Books for Young Readers 1
27 Swedish Books for Young Readers Lena Sjöberg L
ena Sjöberg is a writer, illustrator, graphic designer for advertising agencies, magazines, and book publishers, who has created almost twenty books, both fiction and non-fiction. Ever since she was young, she’s been interested in the world and how things around us work. She frequently writes in verse, taking a warm-hearted, humanist, humorous approach to the theme of the emotional bonds between children and adults. Each book is designed as a total work of art. The small details in her illustrations hint at a wider world beyond, encouraging children to imagine, and explore their own creativity. She has been awarded with the Elsa Beskow Plaque and has twice been nominated for the August Prize. Her books are also translated to a number of languages, giving children all over the world the chance to participate in her curiosity in the world. What If …, picture book, 2009, Rabén & Sjögren) Rights: Rabén & Sjögren Agency What If … is an irresistible book about security, insecurity, and about being close. A declaration of love from parent to child. Underneath a Rhubarb Leaf, picture book, 2016, Rabén & Sjögren Rights: Rabén & Sjögren Agency A fine first encounter with poetry for children, the book features rhymed verses about nature and animals, about a lost mitten and a frozen vegetable garden. The lyrical poems and the fantastic pictures bring us different seasons, changing settings and unusual meetings. The Night Shines, children’s non-fiction, 2018, Bokförlaget Opal Rights: Opal Agency When the night seems dark, look closer, and you’ll find that there are actually lights everywhere. Find out exactly how many things that shine in the dark! Beating Facts About the Heart, children’s non-fiction, 2016, Bokförlaget Opal Rights: Opal Agency You never knew there were so many things you didn’t know about the heart. But here’s a chance to learn them all, from your body’s blood flow to the mysterious secrets of love. Photo: Bruno Wegelius