Books like Pippi's extraordinary ordinary day by Astrid Lindgren
When Tommy and Annika enjoy a school holiday, Pippi Longstocking invites them on a picnic that turns out to be anything but ordinary. Together, they explore a day of adventure and whimsy, filled with Pippi’s signature eccentricity and playful spirit.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Astrid Lindgren
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