Gunilla Bergström

	Gunilla Bergström Gunilla Elisabet Dukure Bergström (3 July 1942 – 23 August 2021) was a Swedish author, journalist, and illustrator. She is best known for her series of children's books about the character Alfie Atkins (Swedish: ''Alfons Åberg''), which she wrote and illustrated. Books about her character were translated into many languages, and some were adapted into film, television and theatre plays. She received several awards, including the royal Litteris et Artibus. Life and career Born in Gothenburg, Bergström moved to Stockholm in 1966 to begin her career as a journalist. She worked for Swedish newspapers such as ''Aftonbladet'' and ''Dagens Nyheter''. Bergström debuted as a children's book author in 1971, and released her first Alfie Atkins book in 1972. The character is a boy who lives with his single father. She has been a children's book author ever since, having released twenty-five Alfie books as of 2007. These books have been translated into 35 languages and have sold over ei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
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	Astrid Lindgren Prize The Astrid Lindgren Prize () is a Swedish literary award for children's literature named after the Swedish writer Astrid Lindgren. The prize was instituted by the publishing house Rabén & Sjögren in 1967 to honour Lindgren on her 60th birthday. It is awarded annually on Lindgren's birthday, 14 November, to a Swedish writer for children and young adults; this distinguishes it from the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award The Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award () is an international children's literary award established by the Swedish government in 2002 to honour the Swedish children's author Astrid Lindgren (1907–2002). The prize is five million SEK, making it ..., which has a more international focus. Recipients References {{authority control Swedish literary awards Astrid Lindgren Awards established in 1967 1967 establishments in Sweden Astrid Lindgren Prize ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Who's Scaring Alfie Atkins? ''Who’s Scaring Alfie Atkins?'' () is a 1983 children's book by Gunilla Bergström. Translated by Joan Sandin, it was published in English in 1988. As an episode of the animated TV series it originally aired over SVT on 15 January 1982. Plot Sometimes when darkness falls, Alfons forgets that ghosts don't exist. His father teaches him a rhyme. literally translated: Alfons' father sends Alfons to the basement to pick up the bicycle pump. On his way upstairs into the flat again, the staircase tower A staircase tower or stair tower (, also ''Stiegenturm'' or ''Wendelstein'') is a tower-like wing of a building with a circular or polygonal plan that contains a stairwell, usually a helical staircase. History Only a few examples of staircase ... lights go out, and Alfons can't reach the staircase tower electrical switch. When entering the flat, it's dark and he walks across the living room. The balcony door has been left open, and Alfons believes there's a ghost there. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Var är Bus-Alfons? ''Var är bus-Alfons?'' is a 1982 children's book by Gunilla Bergström. As an episode of the animated TV series it originally aired over SVT on 11 November 1988. The original title was "Slutbusat, Alfons Åberg!" Book cover The book cover depicts the main character standing outside a schoolhouse, holding his jacket in his right hand, and an alphabet book in his left. Plot Alfons Åberg is seven years old and is due to start the first grade at primary school. Alfons has recently gone through a sudden shift in personality; previously known for his happy and disobedient nature, he has become quiet and responsible. The change worries his father, who speaks to Alfons about his concerns. Alfons' father says that 7-year-old children all across Sweden are now thinking of tomorrow, scared, curious and worried. This calms Alfons, and he drifts off to sleep. The upcoming day, Alfons' father accompanies Alfons to school, reminding him that everyone else is as nervous as he is. Inside th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Är Du Feg, Alfons Åberg? ''Är du feg, Alfons Åberg?'' is a 1981 Swedish language children's book by Gunilla Bergström. As an episode of the animated TV series, it originally aired over SVT on 14 January 1981. Book cover The book cover depicts Alfons running away from a fight behind a group of apartment blocks. In a ring, a group of children are fighting while other children watch. Plot Alfons Åberg is six years old, and dislikes violence. He always walks away from a fight. But at kindergarten, he soon learns that he can't always do that. Instead, he gives up during a fight to avoid it, even though this causes the other children to believe he is weak. He is actually very strong for his age. Alfons' father tells him that he needs to learn self-defense, and tries to teach him. Alfons doesn't want to, but obeys as to not make his father sad. Alfons' grandmother likes Alfons' pacifist attitude, and thinks it makes Alfons especially kind. Alfons states he isn't more kind than other children, but he just ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	You're A Sly One, Alfie Atkins! ''You’re a Sly One, Alfie Atkins!'' () is a 1977 children's book by Gunilla Bergström Gunilla Elisabet Dukure Bergström (3 July 1942 – 23 August 2021) was a Swedish author, journalist, and illustrator. She is best known for her series of children's books about the character Alfie Atkins (Swedish: ''Alfons Åberg''), which she .... Translated by Robert Swindells, it was published in English in 1979. As an episode of the animated TV series it originally aired over SVT on 3 January 1980. Plot Alfons, aged 4, visits his grandmother on his father's side. His cousins, aged 7 and 9, are also visiting. They have watches, know how to read, and think Alfons is too young to play with. The children's grandmother gives them cookies and suggests that they play a card game in the living room. The cousins don't allow Alfons to participate, citing that he's too young and doesn't understand anything. Alfons is left all alone in the kitchen. He gets the idea to use a stool to reach the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Who'll Save Alfie Atkins? ''Who'll Save Alfie Atkins?'' () is a 1976 children's book by Gunilla Bergström. Translated by Robert Swindells, it was published in English in 1979. As an episode of the animated TV series it originally aired over SVT on 13 January 1981. The theme is friends, imaginary and real ones. Book cover The book cover depicts Victor holding Alfie, while an older guy sprays down the jackets using waterguns. Plot Alfie Atkins sits alone inside the flat where he lives, feeling lonely. He has just moved to a new place and doesn't know the children living there. Sometimes he's visited by his imaginary friend Malcolm When they play together, Alfie is always allowed to be train driver when they play train, and if Alfie drops a plate, Alfie blames it on Malcolm and Malcolm doesn't get angry. Malcolm can change size becoming larger and beat up older guys within a row. He can also save three older guys in a while from a burning house. The only problem is that Malcolm isn't there when needed a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Alfie And His Secret Friend ''Alfie and His Secret Friend'' () is a 1976 children's book by Gunilla Bergström. Translated by Robert Swindells, it was published in English in 1979. As an episode of the animated television series it originally aired over SVT on 1 January 1980. Plot Alfie is bored and plays with his secret friend Malcolm. They play with a toy train, and suddenly Alfie's father's tobacco pipe, which they have used for the locomotive, is gone. Alfie's father is upset when they lay the table, while eating and hurry to Kindergarten. Malcolm is always there. When they're gone Malcolm gets a present, because he is moving away. It includes new batteries for Alfie's flashlight. Using the flashlight, they finally find the tobacco pipe. In the real world In February 2009 a 23-year-old man in Sweden, accused for drunk driving Drunk driving (or drink-driving in British English) is the act of driving under the influence of alcohol. A small increase in the blood alcohol content increases the r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Raska På, Alfons Åberg ''Raska på, Alfons Åberg'' is a 1975 children's book by Gunilla Bergström. As an episode of the animated TV series it originally aired over SVT on 31 December 1979. Plot It's morning and Alfons Åberg will soon go to Kindergarten. After dressing his doll Lisa with his clothes and fixed the wheels on his toy car. Suddenly, he discovers a new book about animals. It has been broken and he has to repair it. However he first gets stuck in the adhesive tape Adhesive tape is one of many varieties of backing materials coated with an adhesive. Several types of adhesives can be used. Types Pressure-sensitive tape Pressure-sensitive tape, PSA tape, self-stick tape or sticky tape consists of a pre .... His father tells Alfons to come, and when Alfons has to pick up the newspaper, he gets fascinated by an article of a fire and a photographs on a firefighter. At the breakfast table Alfons first plays with the food, and then has to hurry and brush his teeth before taking on his o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Very Tricky, Alfie Atkins ''Very Tricky, Alfie Atkins'' () is a 1973 children's book by Gunilla Bergström. Translated by Elisabeth Kallick Dyssegaard, it was published in English in 2005. As an episode of the animated TV series it originally aired over SVT on 4 January 1980. Book cover The book cover depicts Alfie Atkins, climbing out of the wooden helicopter in the jungle. Plot Alfie is 5 years old, and likes it when his father plays with him. His father keeps his toolbox in the wardrobe, but Alfie is not allowed to use it, because the saw is dangerous. Instead, Alfie enjoys playing with his cat Puzzle. Some days Alfie's father sits alone reading the newspaper and watching TV, not caring much for what Alfie does. When Alfie asks for the toolbox he is allowed to use it, as long as he watches out for the saw. Alfie brings the toolbox and planks. His father continues to read and tells him not to use the saw. Alfie works with the tools and only the sound of the hammer is heard. Alfie builds a helicopter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Good Night, Alfie Atkins ''Good Night, Alfie Atkins'' () is a 1972 children's book by Gunilla Bergström. Translated by Elisabeth Kallick Dyssegaard, it was published in English in 2005. As an episode of the animated TV series it originally aired over TV2 on 2 January 1980. It has also been recorded on a 1980 cassette tape with Alfie Atkins Alfie Atkins () is a fictional character created by the author Gunilla Bergström from Sweden in 1972. Alfie Atkins appears in books and animated cartoons. Alfie plays the role of a normal child, living with his father. During his younger years ... stories. The book is one of the titles in the book '' Tusen svenska klassiker'' (2009).Gradvall ''et al'' 2009, #332 Plot It's nine o'clock in the evening, but Alfons doesn't want to go to bed. His father reads a fairytale about a horse. Alfons suddenly realizes he hasn't brushed his teeth and goes up to do that. He then feels thirsty and after drinking he realizes he has spilled, and his father has to clean up. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]