Sven Nordqvist
Sven Nordqvist is a prominent Swedish children’s book author and illustrator who has conquered many hearts with his beloved books about Pettson and Findus.
Nordqvist began his career as a draftsman at an advertising agency in Halmstad. The year 1982 was a shocking moment when he won with his book "Agaton Öman och alfabetet". The big breakthrough, however, came with his next book, "Pancake Cake", when the world first got to know the lovable character Pettson and his cat Findus.
