tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post1561691204292977420..comments2024-02-11T10:58:23.271-08:00Comments on Reading to Know: Pippi Longstocking, by Astrid LindgrenCarriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08772667430500306088noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-45959882021052147042012-04-05T07:09:23.637-07:002012-04-05T07:09:23.637-07:00I remember loving Pippi as a kid. I don't rem...I remember loving Pippi as a kid. I don't remember the disrespect but remember the fun of imagining what it would be like to live on one's own and do whatever one pleased. And maybe being the first born rule follower I lived vicariously through her not following the rules? Hmmm, might have to analyze myself a bit. Ha! Although now at this time in my life, the rule follower mode would definitely kick in and the disrespect is probably the thing that would stick out to me the most. But even as a kid, I always couldn't figure out how she could do it for so long and not want a Mom to take care of her and love on her. LOL. Funny what sticks with a person from something they read as a kid.Susannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02757963698816530787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-36769743977540649022012-04-02T10:15:13.056-07:002012-04-02T10:15:13.056-07:00I'm another firstborn rule follower. :) It'...I'm another firstborn rule follower. :) It's possible I read Pippi as a child and just don't remember. All I can remember of her right now is the red braided pig tails sticking out. Might be a fun read aloud with my crew.Stephanie Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02976709475515458563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-23043524607474580942012-03-30T02:40:59.992-07:002012-03-30T02:40:59.992-07:00I read and liked Pippi as a child, and I've ev...I read and liked Pippi as a child, and I've even pushed her own my (mostly compliant) firstborn. Maybe it's because I'm a firstborn rule follower, too? ;-). I mostly think Pippi is absurd & silly fun, and she gets bonus points from me for the Swedish angle because I had a Swedish pen pal for many years. I have to say, too, that we read Lindgren's Noisy Village Christmas book last Christmas for the first time and really liked it.Amy @ Hope Is the Wordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07949836482747469686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-24882498419796614042012-03-28T17:45:24.804-07:002012-03-28T17:45:24.804-07:00I love the discussion your book reviews make!
W...I love the discussion your book reviews make! <br /><br />Was actually just thinking about how Pippi wouldn't influence my defiant child...however, we stopped reading Mrs. Piggle Wiggle's Magic when I noticed a certain child was enjoying one particular, newly learned behavior a bit too much. Now those children she relates to...because they are not ridiculous. (We read the first book without issue though.)<br /><br />Now wouldn't it be fun to have an hour together!?Annette Whipplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00992675906662456790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-18064532048178323262012-03-28T14:40:21.369-07:002012-03-28T14:40:21.369-07:00I loved Pippi as a kid. I even dressed up as her f...I loved Pippi as a kid. I even dressed up as her for a book character birthday party (complete with coat hanger wire in my braids). I'm also a first born, and I agree, it is an escapist fantasy. And as a 2nd or 3rd grader, the simple logic of many of her actions (rolling cookies out on the floor because you have too much dough to fit it on the table) is hilarious in its absurdity. I have read some of them aloud to my kids and they also think they are funny, but I doubt they will mouth off at policemen because of Pippi. If everything she does is ridiculous, then everything she does has to be ridiculous. She can't treat the burglars differently than the policeman. 7 year-olds would complain if she did.Litterairyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531449789485981223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-5870884157476522362012-03-28T11:13:59.395-07:002012-03-28T11:13:59.395-07:00@Shonya & Diary of an A - I, too, am a first b...@Shonya & Diary of an A - I, too, am a first born and that argument doesn't really work on me. ;) I LIKE being good and following rules. I LIKE it, I tell you!!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772667430500306088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-47259010763421085532012-03-28T11:07:25.439-07:002012-03-28T11:07:25.439-07:00Not only have I read the Pippi books, but we used ...Not only have I read the Pippi books, but we used to watch the old movies when they were on TV. (Low production values, low budget, and almost laughable dubbing, but charming nevertheless) <br /><br />I'll be Captain Contrary again here, and express my affection for books about "bad" children. Others in the genre would be Tom Sawyer, and The Story of A Bad Boy, by Thomas Bailey Aldrich. Perhaps the Great Brain books qualify as well. <br /><br />There is a fantasy element here, particularly for boys. I would never DO these things, but it sure is fun to pretend. If one could actually be over-the-top, outrageous, and irritate adults...and not get a good hard swat.<br /><br />Also, Shonya is on to something. Being the good responsible first born has its drawbacks. An outlet is needed.Diary of an Autodidacthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11849157548643091986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-83770189519551792892012-03-28T09:37:16.661-07:002012-03-28T09:37:16.661-07:00I have never read Pippi, either. I saw one program...I have never read Pippi, either. I saw one program of her when I was young and her pigtails curved up and to the side so much it just seemed so ridiculous, so I was never curious about reading about her.<br /><br />I used to enjoy Calvin and Hobbes a lot except that I thought he was a bit of a brat sometimes and I cringed at getting humor out of that and wondered if the author was trying to promote some of his own thoughts and feelings through Calvin. But I read one time that he thought Calvin was a brat, too, and just wrote for the humor. Maybe the author of Pippi felt the same way?Barbara H.http://barbarah.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-72671103706143011622012-03-28T09:30:51.373-07:002012-03-28T09:30:51.373-07:00I haven't read Pippi yet. I remember watching ...I haven't read Pippi yet. I remember watching a movie about her in 3rd grade, but I couldn't tell you a thing about it. <br /><br />Now I'm really curious what my opinion of her will be! :)Bluerosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00680170638396181756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-50968891684166021862012-03-28T09:12:04.904-07:002012-03-28T09:12:04.904-07:00Those crazy Swedes! hahaha
I did like these books ...Those crazy Swedes! hahaha<br />I did like these books when I was a bit younger, but I'm pretty sure I agree with everything you said here. It would be interesting to re-read them as an adult.BerlinerinPoethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06853762912371387793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-49768723073213637182012-03-28T08:46:23.703-07:002012-03-28T08:46:23.703-07:00=D That's okay, I forgive you. chuckle
I lik...=D That's okay, I forgive you. chuckle<br /><br />I like her spunk--she always made me laugh, and since I was the responsible, boring, obedient, people-pleasing first-born, I admired her fearlessness. <br /><br />And she's not really an orphan, you know. Her dad is the captain of the Hoptoad and is a chief on some island. . . :D You may just need to read another of the books. giggleShonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310547848215492736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-76243882073969893762012-03-28T08:44:47.752-07:002012-03-28T08:44:47.752-07:00I thought I was the only one who didn't really...I thought I was the only one who didn't really care for Pippi! Even as a child I couldn't really understand or appreciate her character. I infinitely prefer Anne. ;)Cassandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09319901329438691914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-20453359995537600622012-03-28T08:28:59.930-07:002012-03-28T08:28:59.930-07:00Pippi's charming...but I was never much of a f...Pippi's charming...but I was never much of a fan. The stories didn't really click with me.Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09964373798194372154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-59013787592154805822012-03-28T06:25:06.982-07:002012-03-28T06:25:06.982-07:00You are very welcome!
I think I may have forgotte...You are very welcome!<br /><br />I think I may have forgotten about the disrespect and focused more on the silliness of Pippi. She is funny...but you are right that she she infuriates adults...and does not seem to notice. I think she'd drive me bonkers in real life, but she is quick, silly read. :)<br /><br />(One of the reasons I love to hear your unedited opinion is because you are often much more discerning than myself...)Annette Whipplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00992675906662456790noreply@blogger.com