Delightful introduction to the six children who live in close proximity in Bullerby. Set in Sweden sometime in the early 1900s, this short book describes the day-to-day "adventures" of the three farming families as told by 7 year old Lisa. Fun read for an adult, too. Note: some of the stories here are expanded and retold in the second book of the series. ( )

The first book about Noisy Village. We read it aloud as bedtime story in the summer cottage, but I read the few chapters I missed (when I was out gathering firewood and such) at my parent’s in law. The books about Noisy village are really pastoral, in a way that could and perhaps should be annoying. But Lindgren has a great sense of adventure on a small scale, and especially a dry wit in the banter between the kids that often cracks me up. I’m sure our boy will demand us to read these books again – and that he himself will read them too later on. ( )