Pippi Longstocking Book

Pippi Longstocking and Pippi Goes on Board by Astrid Lindgren

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Spunky Girl With a MonkeyPippi Longstocking and Pippi Goes on Board by Astrid Lindgren

  • What: Pippi Longstocking Book
  • When: 6 to 10 years 
  • Why: Fun, entertaining, classic
  • Where: Amazon

Meet Pippi, the lovable young girl who’s just moved in next door to Tommy and Annika. Kids and adults will love the adventures of Pippi Longstocking, introduced in Astrid Lindgren’s popular book. 

Pippi Longstocking book on Amazon

Pippi delights both young and old with her crazy approach to everything from pets to cleaning. Her signature hairstyle consists of two bright red braids that stick out at an angle from her head. Pippi brings home a chest full of gold and a monkey named Mr. Nilsson after her sea-faring father goes overboard.

Pippi Longstocking book table of contents with list of chapters
The first book has 11 chapters with about 150 pages.

Eleven chapters totaling around 150 pages make this book an excellent choice to read out loud with younger children. Older kids ready for chapter books will enjoy Pippi’s antics all on their own, as she flits from school to the circus and through many other adventures along the way. Her unique approach and spunk will delight audiences of all ages.

Pippi Longstocking
Pippi Longstocking has lots of text with occasional black and white illustrations.

Want even more Pippi? Get Pippi Goes on Board and Pippi in the South Seas to complete the collection and continue the adventure.

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