“The Children of Bullerbü” is a classic children’s book written by Swedish author Astrid Lindgren. The book was first published in 1947 and has since become a timeless classic of children’s literature. It is the first volume of a book series that includes a total of six books that describe the lives of children in Bullerbü.
The story takes place in an idyllic Swedish village called Bullerbü, inhabited by three farms and seven children. The book is told from the perspective of Lisa, one of Bullerbü’s children. Lisa, her two brothers Lasse and Bosse, as well as their friends Britta, Inga, Ole, and twins Anna and Lisa share numerous adventures and experiences as they explore the village and its surroundings.
The children of Bullerbü spend their days playing in the forest, fishing in the river, picking berries and all kinds of pranks and adventures. You’ll experience the joys and challenges of country life, including working on the farms and the festivities of Christmas and Midsummer. The stories are characterized by the light-heartedness and simple joie de vivre of the children.
Astrid Lindgren versteht es meisterhaft, die Welt aus der Sicht der Kinder darzustellen. Sie fängt die kindliche Neugier, Fantasie und Unbeschwertheit ein und lässt die Leser in die Welt von Bullerbü eintauchen. Die Geschichten sind warmherzig, humorvoll und voller charmanter Charaktere.
“The Children of Bullerbü” is a book that is particularly suitable for young readers who want to experience the joys of country life and the importance of friendship and adventure. It teaches important values such as solidarity, helpfulness and the beauty of nature. Astrid Lindgren’s work is still appreciated by generations of children and adults alike and is one of the timeless classics of children’s literature.