Swedish children's books

Dynamic books for the very young, powerful picture books and artistic, sometimes provocative novels for children and teenagers - these are all vital elements of the children's literature which has long flourished in Sweden and which says much about the characteristic Swedish view of children. With the help of a wide selection of illustrations, Marianne von Baumgarten-Lindberg and Ulrika Isaksson acquaint us in Swedish Children's Books with the great names of Swedish children's writing as well as the very latest trends and publications.

This is one of a series of Swedish Institute publications on the arts in Sweden today. They present the developments in fiction, children's literature, cinema, design, dance, fashion and pop music, with the aim of encouraging interest in Sweden and promoting international contacts.

Available in: Arabic, English, French, Russian and Spanish.

Order this publication at www.swedenbookshop.com