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The Children of Noisy Village by Astrid Lindgren

by Summer Minor

Yesterday I shared the book Wild Child by Lynn Plourde. Today’s book is an older one that we adore, The Children of Noisy Village by Astrid Lindgren. You may recognise the author’s name, she is also the author of the classic The Adventures of Pippi Longstocking.

The Children of the Noisy VillageThe Children of Noisy Village is a short and simple chapter book, where each chapter rads more like its own small story. The story line follows the daily lives of a group of children in the Noisy Village. It follows them through an entire year showing their lives, customs, and experiences.

There are six children living near each other on three small farms in Sweden. Lisa shares how her brother drew a beard and mustache on her doll, about baking ginger snaps at Christmas time, and about crayfishing at the lake. The stories are simple and there are not many illistrations, but it is a favorite book to pull out and read on the days we are stuck inside.

Do you have any favorite books that share stories from othr countries or cultures? Share them with us! Remember, one lucky commenter will win a free book!

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Posted in Contests, Literature Based on November 13th, 2007

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One Response to “The Children of Noisy Village by Astrid Lindgren”

  1. Grace Says:
    November 18th, 2007 at 10:20 am

    My boys are of Australian-Chinese descent and as we do not live in either of our home countries, I like to read them books from my husband’s and my culture. “The Story of Ping” by Majorie Flack and “The Five Chinese Brothers” by Claire Hutchet Bishop are firm favourites.

    There is an Australian series for the young reader - Aussie Bites, “Daryl’s Dinner” by Catherine Jinks. http://www.amazon.com/Daryls-Dinner-Aussie-Nibbles-Catherine/dp/0141313358/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1195398355&sr=1-3

    It is about a family of magpies (common bird species in Australia) and how one of the youngest, Daryl goes about looking for food. It is hilarious, as he eats up a cigarette butt, gets burnt; a slug, gets his beak all sticky, dog poo mistaking that for a sausage, and finally a piece of bread in his quest to be independent.

    The language and phrases used in the story is very Australian, which is why I love the book.

    Sometimes I don’t know who enjoys the books more, my boys or I! :)

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