Astrid Anna Emilia Lindgren (born Ericsson; Swedish: [ˈastrɪd ˈlɪŋɡreːn]; 14 November 1907 – 28 January 2002) was a Swedish writer of fiction and screenplays. She is best known for her children's book series featuring Pippi Longstocking, Emil i Lönneberga, Karlsson-on-the-Roof, and the Six Bullerby Children (Children of Noisy Village in the US), as well as her children's fantasy novels Mio min Mio, Ronia the Robber's Daughter and The Brothers Lionheart.
As of May 2013, she is the world's 18th most translated author and the third most translated children's books author after H. C. Andersen and the Grimm brothers. Lindgren has sold roughly 144 million books worldwide.
Astrid Lindgren grew up in Näs, near Vimmerby, Småland, Sweden, and many of her books are based on her family and childhood memories and landscapes.
Lindgren was the daughter of Samuel August Ericsson and Hanna Jonsson. She had two sisters, Stina and Ingegerd, and a brother, Gunnar Ericsson, who eventually became a member of the Swedish parliament.
Här kommer Pippi Långstrump
Astrid Lindgren
Här kommer Pippi Långstrump
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här kommer Pippi Långstrump
ja, här kommer faktiskt ja.
Har du sett min apa,
min lilla söta fina apa,
har du sett herr Nilsson,
ja, han heter faktiskt så
Har du sett min villa,
min Villa Villerkullavilla
vill å vill du veta
varför villan heter så?
Refräng:
Det är inte illa,
Jag har apa och häst och villa,
en kappsäck full med pengar
är det också bra att ha.
Kom nu alla vänner,
varenda kotte som jag känner,
nu ska vi leva loppan,
tjolahej tjolahoppsansa.