sweden

The escapades of a nine-year-old Swedish girl and her younger sister, as they picnic on the woodshed roof, play Moses in the bullrushes, go for a walk on the frozen river, and celebrate Christmas.

Text and 22 paintings by a noted Swedish artist recreate farm life in rural Sweden in the late 1800's.

Carl Erik journeys with his family from Sweden to America during the famine of 1868.

Sixteen-year-old Linnea examines the year following the death of her best friend, Pia, as she struggles to understand why and how it happened and deal with the pain and confusion in her life.

Follows a day in the lives of two children and their families in Sweden, providing insights into the lifestyles, family interactions, foods, celebrations, schools, and other aspects of Swedish culture.

Describes the geography and culture of Sweden, including information on such topics as the land, wildlife, people, food, and holidays of the country.

"Describes the customs, songs, foods, and activities associated with the celebration of Christmas in Sweden"--Provided by publisher.

When her friends Tommy and Annika have a day off from school, Pippi takes them on a far from ordinary picnic.

The further adventures of Pippi and her friends Tommy and Annika.

Having left Nazi-occupied Vienna a year ago, thirteen-year-old Jewish refugee Stephie Steiner adapts to life in the cultured Swedish city of Gothenburg, where she attends school, falls in love, and worries about her parents who were not allowed to emigrate.