Little Astrid grew up on an old farm in Sweden. When she was four, her friend Edit read Astrid her first story. Suddenly, the entire place was filled with giants, witches and fairies. Astrid did her best to learn how to read, and once she started, she couldn't stop! Soon, there were no books left to borrow from the library and her friends. 5+ Discover how Astrid Lindgren grew up to become one of the world's best-loved authors.