Kater Findus hat noch nie in einem Zelt übernachtet. Als er auf dem Dachboden ein Zelt findet, schmieden Pettson und Findus sogleich Ausflugspläne. Sie wollen in den Bergen wandern gehen, ein bisschen angeln und den Sonnenuntergang betrachten. Doch dabei haben sie die Rechnung ohne die Hühner gemacht. Die wollen nämlich auch gerne zelten gehen. So kommt alles ein wenig anders als geplant ...

Nordqvist’s illustration style is bursting at the seams with character and energy. He takes every opportunity to infuse little surprises under every leaf, in each nook and cranny...it is still a treasure that will lure a new generation of readers, rendering them life-long fans of Pettson and Findus.

Autorentext
Sven Nordqvist was born in Helsingborg, Sweden. Although he studied architecture, he always wanted to be an illustrator and found work illustrating advertisements, posters, and textbooks. In 1983 he won first prize in a children's book competition and since then has worked as an author and illustrator of children's books. He is a renowned children's book illustrator and writer in Sweden and across Europe. When he's not illustrating books for children, he spends time building playgrounds, children's play areas at hospitals, and decorations for schools. Carpentry has always been an important part of Nordqvist's lifeoften reflected in the actions of his industrious character Pettsonwith the central goal being the enrichment of children's lives. The beloved Pettson and Findus stories draw, in part, on Nordqvist's loving observations of his two sons when they were younger. His unique illustrations are inspired by the delights of everyday life.