The Fearless Little Farm Boy

'Earth-toned watercolors and a sense of restrained humor conjure a barnyard perplexity in The Fearless Little Farm Boy, a beguiling picture book written by Astrid Lindgren... In this satisfying and beautifully illustrated tale, a clever child subdues an angry bull faster with gentleness than with force.'

'The earthy watercolor illustrations are just beautiful.'

'This story has a touching message about kindness and not underestimating people.'

Fans of Astrid Lindgren's Pippi Longstocking will love The Fearless Little Farm Boy. The stories couldn't be more different, but the writing style is spot on familiar and delightful... It would be a good keepsake quality gift book for a variety of ages.'

'Marit Tornqvist's colorful drawings bring out the atmosphere and countryside as the story evolves. Rural life and Sweden come alive in a tale that is perfect for read-aloud discussion about community involvement and problem-solving, with appealing illustrations adding to a story that will especially attract libraries looking for tales set in European nations.'

'Lindgren's affection for Karl warms the tale of his heroism.'