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  • Bibliography:
    25 Books (1 Series)
  • First Book:
    March 1985
  • Latest Book:
    October 2021
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Full Series List in Order

Findus and Pettson

Pancakes for Findus (Jan-2008)
When Findus Was Little and Disappeared (Oct-2008)
Findus at Christmas (Nov-2011)

Book List in Order: 25 titles













  • It is Findus the talking cat's birthday, so Farmer Pettson wants to bake a big stack of pancakes for the cat who has three birthdays a year. But how can they get the eggs when the bull is in the way? But before he can start baking, Pettson has to fix...



  • Farmer Pettson sat doing the crossword, with Findus the cat on his knee. &quotTell me about when I disappeared," said Findus. &quotYou haven't disappeared," said Pettson, &quotyou're sitting right here." &quotYes, but ? when I was lit...






  • There's a hen-hunting fox on the loose. But farmer Pettson and his quirky cat Findus agree that foxes shouldn't be killed. They should be tricked. They come up with a fabulous plan which makes for an explosive, unforgettable night....



  • Findus and Pettson live in a red farmhouse, with a henhouse, workshop and toolshed set among forests, fields and meadows.One day, Findus finds a tent in the attic. Pettson starts imagining how it will be going camping by the lake, catching fish and g...



  • Every Christmas Eve, the Master puts out rice pudding for the tomtes to say thank you for their help around the house throughout the year. But recently the Master has forgotten, and Mama tomte knows he'll forget again this year.

    The elves h...



  • It is the day before Christmas Eve and there is lots to do but disaster strikes when Pettson sprains his ankle. How can they celebrate Christmas now with no tree, ham, meatballs or gingerbread? For all their resourcefulness, Findus and Pettson are cl...



  • How does one keep up with a sister who is disappearing all the time? She says that the world is so big, there are so many fantastic new things to see...and then suddenly, she’s gone.

    But little brother might know where she is. He knows her best...



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  • Farmer Pettson begins to sow his vegetables and because Findus doesn't like vegetables he decides to plant one of his meatballs instead. However keeping the vegetable garden safe from the farm animals proves a hard task for Findus and Pettson. The se...



  • Meet Findus -- the adorable, clever little cat -- and Pettson -- the loving forgetful farmer -- in this charming series of illustrated storybooks filled with humor and heart. Old man Pettson is lonely until his neighbor brings him a box that reads: â...



  • A hilarious cumulative story about baking a 'pancake-cake' for the cat with three birthdays a year! When Pettson sets out to make Findus a cake, he finds that he's missing a key ingredient. This starts a hilarious chain of events resulting in Pettson...



  • Meet Findus -- the adorable, clever little cat -- and Pettson -- the loving forgetful farmer -- in this indelibly charming series of illustrated storybooks filled with humor and heart. In this adventure, Findus cooks up a plan to save the fox from be...






  • Farmer Pettson is in a bad mood and wants to be left alone, but Findus his talking cat wants to cheer him up. He eventually persuades Pettson to go fishing and Pettson's mood is transformed....



  • Pettson and Findus are back in this hilarious tale about camping.When Findus finds a tent in the attic, Pettson starts imagining what it would be like to go hiking by the lake and to cook on the grill as the sun is setting. But when the hens want to ...



  • Old man Pettson has ten hens in his hen house. Findus the cat often teases them and plays chase with them around the yard. The chickens are Findus' best friends, second only to Pettson. But one day, Pettson brings home a rooster. The rooster is loud,...



  • Pettson and Findus are back in this uproarious tale about gardening!  When Pettson announces that it’s time to plant seeds in the garden, Findus, his cat, plants a meatball. The hilarity continues as each night their hard work is undone by hungry ...



  • Snow is falling on Pettson's farm, and Christmas is approaching. Findus, the talking cat, tells Pettson that he is excited about the Yule Tomte visiting and bringing gifts. Oh dear! thinks Pettson, How can I explain that the Yule Tomte may not visit ...



  • A brilliantly bizarre wordless wonder from an award-winning Swedish illustrator It's time for Grandma's dog to go for a walk. The eager pooch tugs the boy's hand, excited to get going. But where will they end up? This is a dog walk like no other, thr...


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Sven Nordqvist has published 25 books.

Sven Nordqvist does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, The Dog Walk, was published in October 2021.

The first book by Sven Nordqvist, Pancake Pie, was published in March 1985.

Yes. Sven Nordqvist has 1 series.