You are invited to the party! Celebrate Pippi Longstocking’s 80th birthday through our latest Paperblanks 2025 release: Astrid Lindgren, Pippi Longstocking.
Our design not only pays homage to the strongest and bravest little girl in the world, but it also honours her creator, Astrid Lindgren. One of the most widely read children’s authors globally, Lindgren wrote 34 chapter books and 41 picture books, which have sold 200 million copies and been translated into more than 100 languages. Her memorable characters continue to be beloved worldwide.
Featured on our design is Lindgren’s shorthand draft of a Pippi Longstocking story from the late 1970s, alongside illustrations of Pippi and her unmistakable house, Villa Villekulla. Lindgren left a large collection of shorthand pads in her personal archive, which is held at the Royal Library in Stockholm.
In addition to the handwritten manuscript page and illustrations of Pippi, the background features a pink floral design that our Graphics department felt reflects the beautiful diversity of Sweden’s native flowers. We wanted to add this feature to honour Lindgren and Pippi’s heritage!
We are delighted to celebrate Pippi Longstocking’s enduring legacy on her 80th birthday. She is a symbol of freedom, imagination, and humour for generations of children, inspiring countless fans with her courage, independence, and creativity. We are thrilled to bring Astrid Lindgren’s iconic story of Pippi Longstocking to our Embellished Manuscripts Collection.
Astrid Lindgren, Pippi Longstocking is available as a hardcover journal, bookmark, pencil, pencil case, and washi tape.
