Mechanical Santa Claus

Old Pettson and kitten Findus are getting ready for Christmas. "What would Christmas be without Santa Claus?" wonders Findus. "But Santa Claus doesn't exist, where can I get one?" sighs Pettson. Then a brilliant idea strikes him: he'll build his own talking Santa Claus. The kitten's dream has come true, but Pettson didn't expect his invention to work so flawlessly. So what really happened? Intended for: Adults should read to children aged 6 and up. About the series: The series of books about old Pettson and his kitten friend Findus, living in a village, was created by Swedish artist Sven Nordqvist in 1984. Since then, the whole world has learned about these characters: the books have been translated into many languages. The books about Pettson and Findus have become new children's classics. They've been used in plays, computer games, apps, coloring books, calendars, and gift sets. More than one generation of children in Sweden and Russia has grown up with them. Critic's review: "Mechanical Santa Claus" is one of the most enigmatic of the Pettson and Findus stories. Not just enigmatic—mystical. Marina Aromshtam. "Papmambuk." About the author: Sven Nordqvist was born in Helsingborg. At the age of fifteen, he knew he would be an artist. So, while studying architecture, he simultaneously took art and drawing courses. At first, Sven Nordqvist illustrated school textbooks. And from textbooks it's not far to children's books. Nordqvist's work has been exhibited internationally.