- Sven Nordqvist
Sven Nordqvist (born
30 April ,1946 ) is a Swedish writer and illustrator ofchildren's book s. He is best known for his series about an old farmer, Pettson, and his talented cat Findus.Nordqvist was born in
Helsingborg and grew up inHalmstad , Sweden. He originally wanted to be an illustrator but was rejected by several art schools. Instead he studied architecture inLund , and worked for a time as a lecturer in architecture in the university. At the same time he continued to look for work as an illustrator working on advertisements, posters and picture books. In 1983 he won first prize in a children's book competition and since then has worked exclusively as an author and illustrator of children's books.He is married and has two grown sons.
During his career, he has been given awards in both Sweden and
Germany . His Pettson and Findus books are especially popular in Germany, where the characters are known as Pettersson and Findus. In Danish they are called Peddersen and Findus, and in English, Festus and Mercury (though English translations of the books exist with the original names kept).In 2007 he won the literary award
Augustpriset in the children's books category, for his book "Var är min syster?" ("Where is my sister"?").Persondata
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SHORT DESCRIPTION=Swedish author and illustrator
DATE OF BIRTH=30 April 1946
PLACE OF BIRTH=Helsingborg ,Sweden
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