Sweden's Gentle Giant by Terry Paulson and David Paulson

A delightful biographical picture book about Jöns Abrahamsson, otherwise known as Puttetorpa Here, Sweden's gentle giant, that will appeal to adults and children alike.   

Jöns Abrahamsson was born June 27, 1791, on his father’s farm, near Västra Torsås, a small village in Småland in southern Sweden. He grew until he was a giant of a man with enormous size and strength. And even during his lifetime, he became famous far beyond his rural community, beyond Småland, and throughout all of Sweden. Jöns was also known by locals for his strong character. He did not seek attention. He was content to be a good man, a husband, a father, and a hard-working farmer. 

Through vivid illustration and story, enjoy learning more about the Paul Bunyan of Sweden. The true stories of Sweden's gentle giant are brought to life for the first time for today's readers by two of his distant US relatives. Experience Jöns Abrahamsson's eventful meeting with the King of Sweden, examples of his amazing strength, and where in Sweden that you can still see artifacts from his life even today. Through this engaging book his fame is sure to continue to endure. May he always be respectfully remembered as . . . SWEDEN’S GENTLE GIANT.

• 50 pages. 
• Hardcover.
• Illustrated by Kathryn Shoemaker
• 11.25"x11.25"