The antics and adventures of irrepressible Pippi Longstocking have delighted readers worldwide since first published in Sweden in 1945. Pippi, a plucky red-headed girl, lives on her own with her monkey, Mr. Nilsson, and a horse in Villa Villekulla, while her father is away at sea. Pippi makes her own rules, such as wearing mismatched socks and cutting out cookies on the kitchen floor. Her manners are both a surprise and delight to the siblings next door, Tommy and Annika, who quickly become Pippi’s playmates. From having a tea party in a tree to climbing on the furniture while playing “Don’t Step on the Floor,” the brother and sister embrace Pippi’s way of looking at things upside down. Pippi even sleeps with her feet on the pillow and head under the covers! Pippi has many run-ins with adults who want to change her ways, but her clever strategies save the day every time. This colorfully designed new edition features bold collage illustrations from Lauren Child. In addition, playful font work and creative page spreads lend the book a fun and fresh look while still maintaining authenticity. This edition also presents a new translation by Tiina Nunnally that preserves the distinct Swedish cultural elements at the same time it refreshes the language for modern readers. (Ages 7–11)

Pippi is nine years old. She lives alone in her own house with a horse and a monkey, and she does exactly as she pleases. Her friends Tommy and Annika are green with envy - but although they have to go to school and go to bed when they are told, they still have time to join Pippi on all her great adventures. Astrid Lindgren's stories about Pippi Longstocking are probably her best-known and best-loved. She began her writing career in 1944 after she won a children's book competition. She has published over forty novels for all ages and has won many awards, including the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award and The International Book Award. This new edition of Pippi Longstocking has new cover and inside illustrations by the well-known artist, Tony Ross.