These two Swedish tales are classic Lena and Olof Landstrom. The deceptively simple illustrations, plot, and characters, are deeply satisfying and reassuring.In each of these two stories, Will has a job to do - get a haircut, and pick up a package from the post office. He doesn't really want to get a haircut, and his package turns out to be ENORMOUS, but he manages on his own and the story comes to a successful conclusion.
Will's stories celebrate the simple joys and troubles of childhood, when even small things can loom large, but with a little ingenuity, Will solves his problems!
Verdict: I really like these Swedish picture books, but sadly they are out of print. VERY out of print.
Will goes to the post office
ISBN: 978-9129629507; Published September 1994 by R & S (out of print); Borrowed from the library; Added to my personal wishlist
Will gets a haircut
ISBN: 978-9129620757; Published September 1993 by R & S (out of print); Borrowed from the library; Added to my personal wishlist
2 comments:
I wish the Landstroms' books were more readily available in the States. Boo and Baa are our favorites (we haven't seen Will; how DOES he get that package home?).
Now, you don't really expect me to give away the ending, do you? I'll give you a hint - it involves those kids following him....and the package is something totally unexpected!
Yeah, I really wish more Scandinavian picturebooks were available here. Try your library, that's where I found these.
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