The former home of children's book writer Astrid Lindgren, known internationally for the Pippi Longstocking series, is being opened to the public — except for children. Starting Saturday, the ...

The iconic Pippi, the self-proclaimed “strongest girl in the world,” first appeared in the eponymous book published in 1945 amid World War II.

Two German production companies are preparing to make the first feature-length film about the life of Sweden's most popular children's book author, Pippi Longstocking creator Astrid Lindgren, her ...

From Pippi Longstocking to Matilda, the quirky, fictional outsiders who fight authority and injustice are the most memorable characters. Cath Pound explores why.

Make a Mr Nilsson monkey mask, play at being a pirate or make your own kite with this activity book inspired by the world of Pippi Longstocking. Charlotte Eyre is the former children’s editor of ...

Entertainment From picking noses to Pippi Longstocking - listening in on the wonderful world of children’s books Radio 4 series is presented by scholar and children’s writer Katherine Rundell ...

The annual five-million-kronor (about $680,000 Cdn) award is named after late Swedish writer Astrid Lindgren, creator of the Pippi Longstocking book series.

Popular children's writer Astrid Lindgren, creator of the braided, freethinking Pippi Longstocking, has died in Sweden, aged 94. Reaching into her childhood memories of the Swedish countryside ...

STOCKHOLM - Two German production companies are preparing to make the first feature-length film about the life of Sweden's most popular children's book author, Pippi Longstocking creator Astrid ...