Ulf Nilsson
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Ulf Nilsson
Ulf Nilsson (1948–2021) was born in Helsingborg. His authorship has resulted in a broad and extensive production including everything from children’s books to novels.
His books are filled with humour, warmth and imagination, often with a touch of irony. A theme that is consistently present throughout his books is the victory of Good over Bad, and he always speaks in favour of children. Another theme is about acknowledgement and being seen, how to control your own fears by protecting someone smaller than yourself.
In 1992 Ulf Nilsson began his biblical research at the University of Lund; not because he is a practising Christian but because he takes an interest in the subject, and he finds the biblical stories being the corner stones of our culture and concept of moral. Stories from the Bible are retold in many of his books, but in a new way.
Throughout the years Ulf Nilsson has had many different pets, and he often uses animals with human features as main characters. Many of his stories have also found other means of expression, such as opera, film, radio, children’s theatre, television and even as stamps. Together with illustrator Anna-Clara Tidholm, Ulf Nilsson won the most prestigious Swedish literary award 2002, the August Prize, for Goodbye, Mr Muffin.
From the jury´s motivation: “The guinea pig Mr. Muffin is drawing towards his last hour. With warmth, sadness and dignity Ulf Nilsson and Anna-Clara Tidholm tell us about life and death in a way that makes grief apprehensible”.
Books by Ulf Nilsson
The Best Singer in the World
Ulf Nilsson
Nothing in the world is quite as embarrassing as making a fool of yourself in front of a lot of people. But sometimes you have to take a chance, if only for someone else’s sake.This is a new edition of The Best Singer in the World, a picture book wit…
A Case with a Crash
Ulf Nilsson
What’s that humming and scratching sound that can be heard in the woods at night? And who is it that overturns Badger’s dustbin?Three big creatures have been spotted up on the side of the mountain. Could it be, as Inspector Gordon suspects, that they…
Detective Gordon: the Biggest Smallest Police Officer
Ulf Nilsson
A lovely and lively picture book, a wonderful read-aloud adventure for big and small about the little and brave mouse Pip who just started preschool. That day, everyone is on a study visit to the forest police station in order to meet two real police…
Detective Gordon: A Case for Paddy
Ulf Nilsson
Paddy is happy and content with her life as a policewoman, but Gordon suddenly starts to wonder where she came from and where her mum lived. The terrible thing is that Paddy doesn’t know. She’s forgotten everything. Luckily Gordon knows what to do to…
Detective Gorden: A Case in any Case
Ulf Nilsson
A good philosophical detective story by one of our foremost children’s book author, Ulf Nilsson, with wonderful illustrations by Gitte Spee. Gordon has retired and Paddy is the only inspector at the little police station in the wood. It’s not easy fo…
Look Cars!
Ulf Nilsson
You can also read the much acclaimed picture reference books: We Look Out For Weird Cars and How to Drive Weird Cars about which the following has been said, among other things: A self-assured and delightful picture book for the very young by two rea…
A Story a Day
Ulf Nilsson
Here are stories about being brave, stories to make you think, to tickle your imagination or just to enjoy. There are also tips as to how to make up stories of your own. This book has a bit of everything: something warm-hearted, something a little cr…
Detective Gordon: A Complicated Case
Ulf Nilsson
There’s an uncomfortable atmosphere in the woods. Someone is going round saying nasty things. But who is it? And why? Inspector Gordon and police constable Paddy must investigate right away! Heart-warming humorous wisdom for old and young from Ulf Ni…
Dad and I
Ulf Nilsson
Everything is so exciting when you are just four years old! And Maja and dad are always (almost) happy together. Ulf Nilsson tells us in a sincere way how interesting an ordinary day really is. Lisen Adbåge’s colourful illustrations are full of energ…
Hello again!
Ulf Nilsson
In this luxurious edition are fourteen of Ulf Nilsson and Eva Eriksson’s fantastic picture books. They have worked together for over thirty years and given us unforgettable classics such as Beloved little pig, Little sister rabbit, All the dear littl…
Look Birds!
Ulf Nilsson
Who flew by my window? How to get to know about birds? Start by looking at them! Watch them and read about them to find answers to your questions. In this philosophical and factual bird book Ulf Nilsson tells us how to become a bird researcher…
Detective Gordon: The First Case
Ulf Nilsson
A friendly, philosophical and thoughtful story about the rather tired and somewhat frozen Commissioner Gordon and his chirpy assistant. Warm, witty wisdom from one of Sweden’s foremost children’s authors – Ulf Nilsson. Affectionately illustrated in c…
Hur du kör konstiga bilar
Ulf Nilsson
Read, play and learn how to drive strange cars in Ulf Nilsson’s and Sarah Sheppard’s imaginative picture book. Turn the wheel, put your foot down, toot and crank up, turn the sirens on and drive! At the same time you learn what different kinds of veh…
We Look Out For Weird Cars
Ulf Nilsson
An imaginative and fact-filled book for inquisitive children. A picture book with several parallel levels. Big and small, vehicle and animal, they are examined in the way a child might do. Here is lots to discover, just like on a real walk. Experienc…
When We Were Alone in the World
Ulf Nilsson
I’ve just learned to tell the time at nursery. Nine o’clock, ten o’clock, one o’clock. At three o’clock Daddy usually came to pick me up. But why didn’t he come? In the end I went home on my own. The door of our house was locked. I shouted for Mummy…
Cheese For All Mice!
Ulf Nilsson
“I’m a very small mouse, and I think I’m probably very unusual. My mum realised this straight away when I was born. Unusual in several ways. This is who I was: A little brown boy mouse with four black stripes on my back. “I” began at the two ears rig…
My Little Monkey
Ulf Nilsson
My Little Monkey is a poetic, finely tuned tale about a boy who encounters a troop of baboons. Among them is a baby the boy has some contact with. But in Hermanus, way down in southern South Africa where the boy lives, many people are angry with the…
All of Grandma’s Money
Ulf Nilsson
This is a charming, warm and funny story about the day when Grandma suddenly became very mixed up – and very mean.”I ran inside to Grandma. She looked at me with a confused expression. “Are you my son?” she asked. “John?” “No, you’re my grandma!” I s…
One Day at the Mice’s Fire Brigade
Ulf Nilsson
The Dead Man Speaks
Ulf Nilsson
The Danish woman living in Johnny’s block of flats asks for his help in solving yet another mystery. This time it concerns her close friend Ulric Steen who has just died, but seems unable to rest in peace. “The telephone rang. It rang twice more. I a…
All the Dear Little Animals
Ulf Nilsson
“The whole world is full of dead animals,” said Ester, “in every bush there’s a bird, a butterfly, a mouse. Somebody has to be kind and take care of them. Somebody has to make a sacrifice and bury all these dead bodies.”“Who,” I said.“Us,” she said.E…
Adjö, herr Muffin
Ulf Nilsson
