Findus Disappears!

by Sven Nordqvist

Overview

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!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780735841840
Publisher:	NorthSouth Books
Publication date:	09/26/2014
Series:	Adventures of Pettson and Findus Series
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	218,019
Product dimensions:	8.20(w) x 11.70(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	AD600L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 10 Years

About the Author

Sven Nordqvist (b. 1946) is a leading Swedish children’s illustrator and writer. The Findus and Pettson stories draw on his playful adventures with his two young sons. His unique illustrations are inspired by the delights of everyday life.

Editorial Reviews

…Findus Disappears! has the time-out-of-time feel of a folk tale and a sweet, rustic appeal. It also speaks to…the notion that men can find deep rewards in the kind of nurturing, everyday parenting once the province of women…Nordqvist's detailed, expressive illustrations have enormous charm, getting mileage out of the contrast between the craggy-faced, big-boned Pettson and the tiny cat. He draws Findus in postures reminiscent of a human baby, and when Pettson holds the cat, his entire body, too, exudes the contentment and relaxation of someone in love with the infant in his arms.

The New York Times - Maria Russo

It’s not often that we come across books with such immediate and lasting appeal as Sven Nordqvist’s ‘Findus’ series. The stories are ingenious, the characters are quirky and original, and the illustrations are absolutely delightful... I can’t recommend them highly enough. Hurrah for Findus!”- Philip Pullman, author of The Golden Compass

Philip Pullman

"'“Findus Disappears!' has the time-out-of-time feel of a folk tale and a sweet, rustic appeal...Nordqvist’s detailed, expressive illustrations have enormous charm."- New York Times Book Review

From the Publisher

01/01/2015
Gr 1–3—Originally published in Sweden, this folktale-like adventure of forgetful farmer Pettson and his cat, Findus, is a flashback to their first meeting and early days together. Pettson's neighbor notices his loneliness and suggests that he needs a wife. Pettson disagrees saying, "A whole woman—that would be too much." The neighbor then suggests a cat for company instead. Days later she reappears with a cardboard box labeled "Findus Green Peas" and a tiny kitten inside. Pettson accepts the gift and is delighted to have someone to talk to at home. He dearly wishes that Findus could talk back to him. Imagine his surprise when one day the feline actually begins speaking! Life is grand until one day Pettson awakes to discover that Findus is missing. Unbeknownst to the farmer, Findus was exploring and through a gap in the foundation found himself outside and alone. Scared by a "dreadful beast" (a badger) Findus hides in a box and cries. Too scared to make his whereabouts known when he hears the farmer calling, Findus is eventually befriended by clever little creatures called "mumbles." Through their efforts, Pettson and his cat are joyfully reunited. The large, full color, mixed-media illustrations are elaborate, containing many amusing details that encourage careful and repeated readings. A quirky and heartwarming tale.—Sara-Jo Lupo Sites, George F. Johnson Memorial Library, Endicott, NY

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