Sven Nordqvist (b, 1946) is a well-loved Swedish childrens author and illustrator. The Findus and Pettson stories draw on his playful adventures with his two young sons, and his unique illustrations are inspired by a delight in everyday life. Sven Nordqvist sets out intentionally to create a safe world in his Pettson and Findus series; a world in which problems can find resolution. Such a world, he believes, provides the security that children need in todays world: "The world should be comprehensible. Essentially thats how I myself would like it to be." Sven Nordqvist (b, 1946) is a well-loved Swedish childrens author and illustrator. The Findus and Pettson stories draw on his playful adventures with his two young sons, and his unique illustrations are inspired by a delight in everyday life. Sven Nordqvist sets out intentionally to create a safe world in his Pettson and Findus series; a world in which problems can find resolution. Such a world, he believes, provides the security that children need in todays world: "The world should be comprehensible. Essentially thats how I myself would like it to be."
