The Wolf Song - Ronja the Robber's Daughter's Lullaby

German edition of the Swedish original Vargsången
By Astrid Lindgren
illustrated by Lena Sjöberg
For children 5 years and older

34 pages fully illustrated in color. Hardcover. 29 cm.

A goodnight song that calms even robber's daughters and other little rascals.

"The wolf howls wildly in the forest at night..." When it's time to fall asleep at Mattisburg Castle, Ronja lays her head in her mother Lovis's lap, and she softly sings the "Wolf Song" to her. The song—known from the film adaptation of the children's classic "Ronja, the Robber's Daughter"—has long been one of Astrid Lindgren's most popular songs.
In this picture book, atmospheric illustrations transport us to the forest, where the wolf howls, hungry and lonely, in the moonlight. He searches for food, while inside the house, the robber's daughter slumbers safely and protected in her mother's lap.

The contrasts of impending danger and great security, of threat and the feeling of closeness and warmth combine in the wolf song to create a fascinating, beautiful and unforgettable lullaby.

The famous lullaby of Ronja the Robber's Daughter - a wonderful childhood memory.
Bedtime at Mattisburg: Ronja the Robber's Daughter's favorite bedtime song, a picture book for children ages 5 and up. Do you hear a wolf howling in the distance? Or is it the wind rustling around the houses? It's a good thing you can fall asleep safe and sound. Colorfully illustrated—atmospheric and artistic—by Lena Sjöberg, who lives in Småland, southern Sweden. The book also includes a link to the Oetinger Verlag YouTube channel, where you can learn the melody and how the "Wolf Song" was set to music in the film.

Astrid Lindgren (1907-2002), born and raised in southern Sweden, created unforgettable characters such as Pippi Longstocking, Emil of Lönneberga, Ronja the Robber's Daughter, and many others. The "most wonderful children's book author of all time" (DIE ZEIT) has been honored with the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade and the Alternative Nobel Prize, among others.

Lena Sjöberg , born in 1970 in Sandviken, is an illustrator and author who has received numerous prizes and awards. She lives in Småland, southern Sweden.

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