Findus and Pettson Build a Car

Findus and Pettson Build a Car

One morning, Pettson is woken up by a bouncy Findus. He is impatient because today they will finish building his pedal car. We follow along and help pull the covers off Pettson, peek into the cupboards and drawers in Pettson’s carpentry shop, spin the wheels and watch Findus test drive the finished pedal car.

A board book with fun flaps, spinning wheels and quirky doors on every page to engage your child. Suitable for children from 6 months to 3 years, this book is brightly illustrated and follows the adventures and misdemeanors of the mischievous Findus the Cat and Farmer Pettson, along with their special muckle friends and various farm animals. The minimal text promotes kindness and sharing with gentle humour and playfulness.

About the Author

Sven Nordqvist is a leading Swedish children’s illustrator and writer. Nordqvist was born in Helsingborg and grew up in Halmstad, Sweden. He originally wanted to be an illustrator but was rejected by several art schools. Instead, he studied architecture in Lund and worked as a lecturer in architecture in the university. Meanwhile, he looked for work as an illustrator of advertisements, posters, and picture books. In 1983, he won first prize in a children’s book competition and since then has worked exclusively as an author and illustrator of children’s books, which have won awards in Sweden and Germany. The Findus and Pettson stories draw on his own playful adventures with his two young sons. Nordqvist’s unique illustrations are inspired by his delight in everyday life.