Discover how Astrid Lindgren grew up to become one of the world's best-loved authors and the creator of Pippi Longstocking. Little Astrid grew up on an old farm in Sweden. Her childhood was very happy, so happy that she never wanted to grow up. When she was four, her friend Edit read Astrid her first story. Suddenly, the entire place was filled with giants, witches, and fairies. They all came out from a magic object called a book. Astrid did her best to learn how to read, and once she started, she couldn't stop! Soon, there were no books left to borrow from the library and her friends. Learn how Astrid turned her love of books and telling stories into a career as a world-renowned author. Includes a biographical timeline.

First published in Spain in 2020 under the title Pequeña & Grande Astrid Lindgren, by Alba Editorial, in Barcelona.--Copyright page. .