Flicka, Ricka, Dicka and the Strawberries

Flicka, Ricka, Dicka

by Maj Lindman

Flicka, Ricka, and Dicka are going wild-strawberry picking. Mother is going to pay them for every basket they gather. They walk and pick until their baskets are overflowing, but soon they are lost, tired, and thirsty.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Sweden, Summer

32 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1944

About the author

Maj Lindman (Mrs. Maj Lindman-Hulten) lived in Stockholm, Sweden. She attended the Royal Academy of Arts in Stockholm, and also studied art in Paris, France. She wrote and illustrated numerous children's books, but she is best known for her delightful tales of triplet girls Flicka, Dicka and Ricka and their boy counterparts, Snipp, Snapp and Snurr.

Reviews

[Sheri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Seen as old-fashioned now, but each of these stories teaches good morals. In this one, the girls learn about giving and receiving help and show generosity of spirit.

[Kathryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh, gosh! I LOVED Flicka, Ricka and Dicka when I was little!!! Their names were so much fun, they had cute dresses, lived in a pretty countryside, got to wander around on their own and have little adventures... I am not sure if these are just now coming back into print or what but I discovered a few copies at a wonderful independent bookstore and couldn't help but snap this one up. Now, I don't think the storytelling part of the book is its strong point--nothing too original in the wording (though perhaps some of this is due to the translation?)--but they are good, wholesome tales with values and the illustrations are really marvelous, nostalgic and definitely have that Scandinavian flavor. (And don't forget the male counterparts, Snipp, Snapp and Snurr--oh, yes! These names are the best!)

[Elevetha · Rating 3 out of 5]

The sisters go strawberry picking and get lost on the way back, but they encounter a nice but poor family that helps them find their way back home. With the money that they receive for picking the strawberries, they decide to use it to buy assorted goods for the kindly family, after which they make friends with young Mary*, the eldest of the children in the family.

A mix of the Snipp, Snapp, Snurr and the Yellow Sled and Snipp, Snapp, Snurr and the Reindeer.

*Who, oddly enough, is not seen the illustration with the caption "Flicka Ricka and Dicka play with their new friend, Mary". However, there is a yellow butterfly in the illustration. Maybe Mary is a shapeshifter?

[Klaudia Janek · Rating 4 out of 5]

Recommended [return][return]A step back in time with this re-published book. The original title was first published in 1946 and they were re-released this past May. Three Swedish triplets are off on an adventure through the woods to pick wild strawberries. They get lot along the way and find a small cabin that has a poor family living in it. The little girl helps Flick, Ricka and Dicka find their way back home. In the true spirit of charity, the girls want to donate the money they earned from picking strawberries to buy things for the little girl and baby they met in the cabin. Their mom packs a basket of food to share with their new friends. [return]This is a very sweet story that can teach to children how they can help those less fortunate. The illustrations seem to be the original watercolors from the previously published books. The drawings are accessible and realistic. The color palette has a soft tone and the landscape will let little ones imagine what Sweden looks like in the summer. I would argue that it incorporates some Swedish folk art. The dresses that the children and the women wear are true to the 1930s.[return]There is nothing objectionable in this book. It is really very sweet and timeless. It has that vintage feel and I think a new generation of children will enjoy this series. It is appropriate for a school library. It could be used in classes exploring Sweden. It would also be a great example of charity when doing character education lessons.

[Aine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love these little stories! This delightful picture book series was done by the Sweedish author and illustrator Maj Lindman back in the 1940's. The strawberries book is my favorite. The girls pick wild strawberries, loose their way and find a family in need. After they get home and can the strawberries with their mother, they take money that they have earned and buy a dress and a toy for the family that helped them on their way home.

That's how all these little books are. Warm, wholesome stories that lead to good discussions if you're into those, or just warm fuzzies after you read them.

[Kat · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of our favourite books to be read to from. What's not to like about Flicka, Ricka and Dicka or Snipp, Snapp and Snurr especially if a Swede is reading to you. We still have them. they were my mom's and no they are much older than 1996, they were published in the 1940s.

[Teri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Flicka, Ricka, Dicka is a series of books. This is the first one I have read and it was delightful. Beautiful illustrations and the story was uplifting. I would love to collect more of this sweet series.

[Brittany · Rating 4 out of 5]

My 6-year-old loved reading the Flicka, Ricka, and Dicka stories. She read this one aloud to me.

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a story of generosity. Lovely story.

[Theresa Adams · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the first books I checked out at my library when I was young. The series is great for children.

[Phil · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweetest little book about Swedish triples who have little adventures in life.

[Sarah Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rhiannon loved the focus on strawberries, and the way I would trill, "Flicka, Ricka, Dicka!" I loved the good moral of sharing and tending to those less fortunate.

[Nanny B · Rating 4 out of 5]

Story based from Sweden

[Krista · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Deborah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delightful!

[Margaret Chind · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm always reading lists of recommended books for young learners and recently I discovered the vintage series of Flick, Ricka, Dicka. Blessedly I have just recently started reading and reviewing books for Albert Whitman & Co and they are known for great vintage books and a currently released series includes Flick, Ricka, Dicka. My first read is Flicka, Ricka, Dicka and the Strawberries. Originally published in 1946 and recently published for 2013. These are a nice jacket-less hardcover books in a great 10x8" size. Definitely quality and I believe they will last a very long time.

I had no idea what to expect, but after reading Flicka, Ricka, Dicka and the Strawberries I am an instant fan and wouldn't hesitate to add the entire series to my shelves and recommend it to others. It is vintage and full of moral character. The triplets are swedish which given my husband's heritage will make these books even more precious to my girls over the years with repeat readings I'm sure.

This story is sweet and I even found myself teary eyed. In setting and character it reminds me of Heidi. The way these girls take fun and promise and turn it into a blessing to others is exactly the type of example I'd like to present to my girls in story time.

*Thanks to Albert Whitman & Co for providing a copy for review.*

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[Stacie · Rating 4 out of 5]

The girls have a wonderful time picking strawberries, get lost, get found, make new friends, and learn generosity. 🍓 Only 4 stars as a few of the drawings were kinda creepy with zombie/doll eyes 👀
2023 also learn the value of hard work and providing for one’s own needs and those of your countrymen. And the allemansrätten! Flicka, Ricka and Dicka were tossed to the library discard pile! I’m trying to save them!

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

I always wanted to read this Flicka, Ricka, and Dicka book but the library never had this one when I was little. I found this one to be very sweet and I like this one as much as the ones I read when I was little. The illustrations, as always, are beautiful and this one is even more so with all of the outdoor scenes.

[Cindi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love, love, love this book. We have to read more of these! My kids laughed at the girls' names, but I had to tell them that they were Swedish names. A great story about helping others. Charming.

[Christa · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is my favorite from the series. Mostly because Dad made an error in reading it, which had to be repeated every time. One was always crying and I wanted to smack her.

[Katie Beck · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading this book. I think that this book will help to teach children that no matter how young they are they can still help others that are less fortunate than themselves.

[Miss Clark · Rating 3 out of 5]

The girls go on a picnic and pick strawberries for their mom. They get lost and a little girl helps them get home, etc.

[Morgan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet story about girls sharing their food and giving to those less fortunate.

[Emelia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great story to read to your grandchildren!

[Homewood Public Library - Children's Dept. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute story with a good moral- and it's set in Sweden!

[Evangeline Taft · Rating 4 out of 5]

Their so fun to read about.

[Angie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the way these triplets are an example of thoughtfulness, unselfishness, and kindness.

[Diane · Rating 5 out of 5]

A touching story of the three girls demonstrating selflessness and thoughtfulness.