Lund Carnival Publishes Children’s Book

Why this is here: The book is specifically targeted toward children aged two to seven, as they are old enough to understand the story but still young enough to enjoy its playful elements.

In Lund, Sweden, students Alva Stark and Mikaela von Perner wrote a children’s book illustrated by Moa Pettersson, Thea Bolin, Tilda Isendahl, Linus Wernersson, and Ida Paulsson. The book centers on a cat who travels to space. Ellen Lindahl read the book to children, who reacted enthusiastically to the illustrations.

The team spent roughly three months creating the book, from initial idea to sending it to the printer. Chefredaktör Hanna Geiger notes the book aims to spark curiosity and imagination, suggesting adventures can begin in ordinary places.

This is the third Carnival book published since 2018, establishing a growing tradition. The book is available at the Lund library and the Himlashoppen shop in AF-borgen, open from 12:00 to 20:00 during Carnival. The creators hope the story offers a brief escape for young readers.