Bilderbuchkino: “Petterson und Findus – Eine Geburtstagstorte für die Katze”

In “A Birthday Cake for the Cat,” the first book in Sven Nordqvist’s beloved children’s series, old man Pettersson and his talking cat Findus embark on a chaotic adventure that begins with a simple plan: to bake a pancake cake for Findus’s birthday.

Findus — a mischievous cat with a love for pancake cakes and not one, but three birthdays a year — takes center stage in this charming tale. But when Pettersson realizes he’s out of flour, a string of mishaps and complications begins. What should have been a quick errand turns into a comical odyssey involving a flat bicycle tire, a locked shed with no key, and a surprise encounter with a bull. The situation spirals further when the villagers start to think Pettersson has lost his mind — all while he’s trying to get everything ready for Findus’s birthday celebration.

This heartwarming story shines with humor and the deep bond between Pettersson and Findus. Nordqvist’s richly detailed and imaginative illustrations make the book a visual delight, inviting children to discover new things with every read. The tale is filled with whimsical ideas and the duo’s inventive spirit, ultimately reminding us that love and the joy of celebrating together are what truly matter.

Picture book cinema read by Lukas Weiss.
Featuring the colorful illustrations on the big cinema screen.
For children aged 4 and up.

© Verlag Friedrich Oetinger