Further
Reading on Sweden
For
more information on Sweden, look up these books in your local
library or on Amazon.com:
Pippi
Longstocking
 Astrid
Lindgren
The children’s classic – a beloved story of a
girl living alone and loving life.
Recommended for agest 9-12.
The
Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
 Astrid
Lindgren
Pippi’s adventures continue with 2 stories in one book.
Recommended for ages 9-12
Tomten
Astrid Lindgren
Recommended for children 4-8, this wonderfully illustrated
book tells the story of the Tomten, who strolls through his
farmyard on a cold winter night.
The
Children of Noisy Village
 Astrid
Lindgren
Recommended for Children 4-8, this book tells a wonderful
tale of life in rural Sweden as experienced by the children
on 3 close farms.
Christmas
in Noisy Village
Astrid Lindgren
The children of Noisy Village celebrate Christmas –
loaded with Swedish culture and customs with beloved characters.
Hanna's
Daughters
Marianne Fredriksson
This best-selling novel by Swedish author Marianne Fredriksson
tells the story of 3 generations of women in Sweden. It covers
an amazing amount of history and culture and is a well-told
story. Recommended for adults and older teens.
Bringing
It Home: Sweden: The Ultimate
The Ultimate
Guide to Creating the Feeling of Sweden in Your Home
Cheryl Maclachlan
An interesting look at Swedish homes and décor, this
is a coffee table book with gorgeous photos.
Hippocrene
Children's Illustrated... Swedish Dictionary: English-Swedish/Swedish-English
Deborah Dumont
An A-Z illustrated list of hundreds of words, complete with
pronunciation aids.
Sweden
Cultures of the World: Sweden
Delice Gan
A wonderful overview covering many topics from lifestyle to
geography, economy to leisure. Wonderful colour photographs
and engaging text. Recommended for ages 9-12.
Music from Sweden
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