She had super-human strength, and I got a kick out of her.

She was stronger and tougher than anyone. Meet Pippi Longstocking View larger Celebrating 75 years of the strongest girl in the world. “I was really fascinated with this strong little girl that was the centre of everything, and she was almost magical in a way. Find out how the self-sufficient, quick-witted and generous Pippi has inspired fans the world over, including Lauren Child, Michelle Obama, Lady Gaga and Cerys Matthews, to name just a few! In celebration of the 75th birthday of Astrid Lindgren’s much-loved Pippi Longstocking, acclaimed storyteller Danyah Miller (I Believe in Unicorns, Why the Whales Came, Perfectly Imperfect Women), performer Sofie Miller (Never Stop Loving You) and award-winning director Helena Middleton (Education, Education, Education, Star Seekers, Pippi Longstocking – The Musical Adventure) have created a playful and quirky solo storytelling performance with audience participation to introduce children to ‘the strongest girl in the world’. What else would you expect from the daughter of a swashbuckling pirate captain? Pippi takes charge of her own crazy adventures, with her two new friends, Tommy and Annika. When she comes to live in her new home with her monkey and horse but with no parents and no rules, she brings mischief, chaos and confusion to the folk of this ordinary and traditional town. She doesn't care about rules, she cares about people.Nine-year-old Pippi is strong, brave and fearless. I love how unconsciously rebellious she is.Pippi is in the great tradition of children's protagonists who subvert the adult world, whether by questioning it, like Alice, or simply throwing it into chaos, like Dr Seuss's Cat in the Hat. Amazon Reviewerįunny, charismatic Pippi is the person every small child wants to be. Pippi is a feisty character with a touch of the superhero about her and is as appealing to me now as she was when I was a kid. I don't know who is enjoying this book more - my six year old son or myself.

Meet Pippi Longstocking in the coloring pages below. Her animals are always with her a horse and a monkey, and her friends Tommy and Annika, with whom she constantly gets into adventures. He laughed so much that he fell off the bed! - Amazon Reviewer Left all alone, she remained a kind, cheerful and friendly child. I read this book to my son (aged just 5). Generations of children have grown up loving these wonderful stories about the invincible girl with the unforgettable name.

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