Tag: Pija Lindenbaum

March 7, 2022 by Betsy Bird

Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Else-Marie and Her Seven Little Daddies by Pija Lindenbaum

Småpapporna galore! Today we take a look at a true cult classic. This Swedish import is all about alternative family units, desserts, and being both embarrassed by and worried for your parents.

March 21, 2013 by Betsy Bird

Fusenews: Inordinately pleased that I got to work in the term “manky” today

If you’ve received your latest edition of Horn Book Magazine then you may see that Roger and Co. had the clever notion to ask a bunch of folks what their favorite weirdo children’s books were. And as luck would have it, I was asked too. You can see my choice here if you like. If […]

September 18, 2007 by Betsy Bird

Review of the Day: Mini Mia and Her Darling Uncle by Pija Lindenbaum

Mini Mia and Her Darling Uncle By Pija Lindenbaum Translated by Elisabeth Kallick Dyssegaard R & S Books (distributed by Farrar, Straus and Giroux) $16.00 Ages 4 and up On shelves today There are so few good quality picture books with gay characters in them that, quite frankly, it’s a bit shocking. When people come […]