Eva Lindstroem has written and illustrated many highly acclaimed picture books. She has been nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen Award and eight times for the August award which she won in 2013. Lindstroem was born in 1952 and lives in Stockholm. She began her career as a comic artist and cartoonist, and has had a major influence on the new generation of comic book artists now emerging in Sweden.
“A poignant tale tenderly executed” -- starred review, Kirkus (US) “Lindström has captured the essence of a chubby, elderly dog perfectly ... a lovely book that will make you feel warm every time you read it.” -- Booksellers NZ “a big-hearted story to leave you warm inside and eager to take your own (or your neighbour’s) dog for a walk!” -- Lancashire Post (UK)