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Biographical note
Lena Landstr m was born in Sweden in 1943. Illustrator Olof Landstr m was born in Finland in 1943. Lena and Olof are husband and wife, and have collaborated on many children's books. They live in Stockholm, Sweden."The Landströms’ Pom, who bears a striking resemblance to a 3-year-old Winston Churchill, ventures out into the world with his comrade, Pim… They weather the storms of misfortune and revel in fortune’s smiles… A perfect primer for the existential philosophy required for a small one to make it through the day."
- Starred Review, Kirkus (US),
"The brief text and droll ink and watercolor illustrations keep the focus tightly on Pom and Pim, working together brilliantly to bring out the considerable situational humor … [It is] entrancing."
- Starred Review, The Horn Book (US),
"This gentle tale demonstrates the silver lining to every cloud…Such elegance in a childrens book is a rare and special treat."
- Libraries dlr (US),
"The Landströms’ Pom, who bears a striking resemblance to a 3-year-old Winston Churchill, ventures out into the world with his comrade, Pim… They weather the storms of misfortune and revel in fortune’s smiles… A perfect primer for the existential philosophy required for a small one to make it through the day."
- Starred Review, Kirkus (US),
"The brief text and droll ink and watercolor illustrations keep the focus tightly on Pom and Pim, working together brilliantly to bring out the considerable situational humor … [It is] entrancing."
- Starred Review, The Horn Book (US),
"This gentle tale demonstrates the silver lining to every cloud…Such elegance in a childrens book is a rare and special treat."
- Libraries dlr (US),
A wonderfully simple story told with few words, unique illustrations, humour, and heart.