Pippi Longstocking turns 80
In 2025, our most beloved superhero, Pippi Longstocking, turns 80. We invite you to join us in the celebration and Be more Pippi!
Astrid Lindgren's Pippi Longstocking is not just the strongest girl in the world. She is a symbol of freedom, strength, kindness, courage and justice. A rebel who uses her superpowers wisely and never abuses her power. She stands up against what is wrong. Thanks to that, she has changed the world for the better since 1945.
Pippi shows us that there are many alternative ways to do things, not just the conventional ways, and that everyone can choose to do good.
Our anniversary campaign encourages everyone to be more like Pippi! Use your own Pippi power, and make the world a little better.
#bemorepippi
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Events
Do you want to celebrate Pippi?
Join the party! Digital material for download is available for everyone who wants to throw a real Pippi-celebration! The package consists of a small exhibition, posters, flag banner, quiz, games etc. Everything can be printed out on a regular printer.
Pippi Party Kit
News
Global Tributes to the World’s Strongest Girl
From Auckland to New York to Bratislava to Abuja – the whole world is celebrating Pippi! This year’s anniversary is visible and tangible – from global events to new books, music, and products. With the campaign Be More Pippi, Astrid Lindgren Company, together with numerous partners, is highlighting Pippi’s timeless values: courage, strength, and kindness. With her unbreakable will to stand up for the weak and challenge power and norms, Pippi continues to inspire to this day.
Read the press release
Products
Sweet news from BonBon
Pippi Longstocking’s Gold Coins have arrived! ✨ In collaboration with NYC's Swedish candy pioneers: BonBon - A Swedish Candy Company, this is a brand new candy with a tropical twist of pineapple, a dash of apricot, finished with a sour coating. Perfect for anyone who’s ever dreamed of treasure maps and pirate adventures. Available now in BonBon’s stores and online.
BonBon - A Swedish Candy Company
Events
Pippi in the parks of New York City
The New York City Parks PuppetMobile is now travelling across NYC with Pippi Longstocking to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the world’s strongest girl! Free admission, for all ages.
Visit website for schedule of performances
Exhibitions
Pippi at Merkki in Helsinki
Merkki – the Museum of Media in Helsinki – has recently opened a jubilee exhibition about Pippi Longstocking, Vinksin vonksin – Peppi Pitkätossu 80 vuotta, running until December 30. Visitors can step into Villa Villekulla and experience things a little differently! The exhibition has free admission.
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Events
Tjolahopp tjolahej – 80 years with Pippi Longstocking
During May 10–11 and September 20–21, 2025, Skansen in Stockholm will be bursting with joy and celebration! You're invited to two fun-filled days of music, theatre, tasty treats, and exciting activities as we celebrate the 80th birthday of Pippi Longstocking – the strongest girl in the world.
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Sutton Foster narrates Pippi Longstocking audiobooks
Tony Award-winning actress Sutton Foster (Once Upon a Mattress, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Younger) will narrate three of Astrid Lindgren’s classic Pippi Longstocking audiobooks (Penguin Random House Listening Library; on sale in the US and Canada, March 4, 2025) as part of Pippi's 80th Anniversary year.
An actress known for her warm and lively spirit, she brings new energy to this treasured story for new generations.
Foster says, "Pippi is unlike anyone you've ever met before. She's one of a kind, she marches to the beat of her own drum, she's always game for adventure. She's timeless, even though she's eighty.”
“Pippi’s enduring appeal is irresistible, and we’re thrilled to join in Pippi Longstocking’s 80th birthday with these delightful new recordings voiced by Sutton Foster,” says Amanda D’Acierno, President, Penguin Random House Audio, Global.
Photo: Amanda Gomez
8-14 May: 20% off Pippi plush dolls
Between May 8-14, you can get a 20% discount on all soft dolls featuring Pippi Longstocking and her friends. You can find all products included in the offer here.
News
Be more Pippi!
During the anniversary year, Pippi will appear here and there. Maybe, for example, in a mirror at a library near you. Then you can practice being a bit more like Pippi: brave, strong, generous, and kind! #bemorepippi
Did you know?
The story behind Pippi
The name Pippi Longstocking was actually invented by Astrid Lindgren's daughter Karin. One night she said "Tell me about Pippi Longstocking!"
The story behind Pippi Longstocking
Around the world
Pippi - an international celebrity
Pippi Longstocking is the most famous of Astrid Lindgren's characters worldwide. Stories about Pippi have been translated into 79 languages, and the books have sold over 70 million copies (as of 2024).
Pippi around the world“Oh my dear little squiggle. Don’t let me grow any biggle.”
Pippi Longstocking in the South SeasDid you know?
Pippi in the US
Pippi Longstocking has been published in the US & Canada since 1950! The latest editions translated by Susan Beard are available from Penguin Random House.
Pippi Longstocking at Penguin Random House
Did you know?
Pippi in the UK
Pippi Longstocking as well as many other stories by Astrid Lindgren are published in the UK by Oxford University Press.
Astrid Lindgren at Oxford University Press
Apps
World of Pippi Longstocking
This digital dollhouse opens up a world of play with well-known characters and locations from the Pippi stories. Children get to step into Pippi's oversized shoes and create their own adventure! Available worldwide for mobile and tablet.
World of Pippi Longstocking“Oh yes, time flies and before you know it you’re old, said Pippi. Come autumn I’ll be ten, and I suppose I’ll be past my prime then.”
Pippi, in Pippi Longstocking Goes AboardHere comes Pippi Longstocking!
Astrid Lindgren's Pippi Longstocking is not just the strongest girl in the world. She is a symbol of freedom, strength, kindness, courage and justice. A rebel who uses her superpowers wisely and never abuses her power. She stands up against what is wrong. Thanks to that, she has changed the world for the better since 1945.
Pippi has no hidden agenda; she is who she is – a fun and dynamic playmate to be inspired by. If you are very strong, you must also be very kind.
But the best part is that everyone, young and old, can join in and face the world in Pippi's way!
Be more like Pippi, use your own Pippi power, and make the world a little better.