Pippi Longstocking
As import characters go, Pippi Longstocking, has a certain appeal to young girls as being a tomboy type of hero. I don’t think the character has really caught on full force like other European characters in the past 50 years. There are many strong characteristics to like about her, I hope this rendition catches on. With the sultry young girl images out there from either manga or Barbie over sexed knock-offs characters, a little wholesome adventures for kids is a breath of fresh air even though it’s recycled in this new re-telling of Pippi. Award winning illustrator Lauren Child brings us a whole new look, as radical as it is, I don’t think it will have much of an impact as the publishers desire. I wish them all the luck but I have a feeling it’s a bit flat in my opinion.
In 1950, Viking published the original English version of Pippi Longstocking, the story of an irrepressible red-haired, freckle-faced girl who lived with a monkey and a horse, slept with her feet on the pillow, and found her way into the hearts of children all over the world. Now, Astrid Lindgren’s best-selling book has been given a sparkling new translation by the awardwinning Tiina Nunnally and delightful full-color illustrations by the critically acclaimed Lauren Child. This large-format gift book is sure to become the definitive edition of a favorite classic.