Dina Gellert

The Day Leopold got Scared

Den dag Leopold blev bange

A Danish children's book classic, the picture book series now counts 8 books, as well as memory games and a cute teddy. The books are about emotions, something that never goes out of fashion. On the contrary, talking about emotions is more relevant now than ever before.

Dina Gellert (b. 1961) has drawn a wealth of children's books and her style is often described as happy, naive and humorous in the best senses of the words.

The Day Leopold got Scared

Den dag Leopold blev bange

Dina Gellert

Dina Gellert (b. 1961) has drawn a wealth of children's books and her style is often described as happy, naive and humorous in the best senses of the words.

Synopsis

It was an ordinary day. Leopold was on his way home from school. Suddenly he stopped. His throat tightened. His stomach hurt and his legs felt like jelly. What had happened? Had he eaten too much candy? Had he fallen in love? No... Leopold was scared!

The stories about Leopold are humorous, and the language is subtle without any finger-pointing, even though the subject matter can be quite serious. It all takes place in a fun pig universe with lots of funny pig expressions. There's always a basis for a good laugh - for both children and their grown-ups - and a good chat about emotions!