Snipp, Snapp, Snurr and the Yellow Sled

Snipp, Snapp, Snurr

by Maj Lindman

One their way home from school one day, the boys saw a wonderful yellow sled in a shop window. The next day, they started doing a lot of extra work around the house so they could earn it. The boys soon earned enough money. But when they arrived at the shop, they found a sad little boy whose family could not afford a sled. So Snipp, Snapp, and Snurr thought of a wonderful surprise.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Christmas, Fiction

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1936

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]

Sweden's snow must not be as cold and wet as Wisconsin's. The boys were going to sled in shorts and sweaters. But I guess the reader must suspend disbelief in more ways than one when reading about the good and wholesome Snipp, Snapp, and Snurr!

Seen as old-fashioned now, but each of these stories teaches good morals. The boys learn the value of hard work and not letting distractions or mishaps set you back or discourage you. They also recognize the capabilities that others may or may not have and exhibit a giving nature to those less fortunate.

[Kathryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the Flicka, Ricka and Dicka books as a girl. Fortunately, my mom didn't stick to "girl books" for her girls, and also read us some of the Snipp, Snapp, Snurr stories which we also enjoyed. I loved the fun sound of their names, and they reminded me of Fredrick and Kurt from "The Sound of Music" ;-)

It was with great pleasure that I returned to the world of these adorable Swedish brothers which, while perhaps a little dated (this first published in 1936) is charmingly so and filled with "old-fashioned values" that ought never to go out of style. I love that the boys decide they ought to work and help their mother in exchange for the yellow sled they so desperately want (rather than simply asking for the money). While perhaps their cheerfulness at so many chores is a bit idealized, they learn that it feels good to work for something you want and to help those that you love. (I especially loved what happens when they have to clean the bookshelves, LOL! That happens to me, too!) The ending shows even more kindness and generosity from these dear, thoughtful boys.

I look forward to re-reading more of Lindman's books and to eventually introducing my own children to these charming boys (and girls) from long ago.

[Mir · Rating 4 out of 5]

Three little brothers do chores for their parents to earn money for a sled. Although they have a few accidents (like dropping a water pail down the stairs) they work very hard -- except when they're supposed to dust the library. Then they get too distracted by reading!

[Jill · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sweet book about three Swedish brothers who work to earn a yellow sled. Written around 1936 it teaches about hard work, not freaking out over mistakes, sticking to a task, and the reward of a job done well. And then a surprise lesson at the end.

[Clara Ellen · Rating 5 out of 5]

We've loved all the Snipp, Snapp, Snurr books. I think this one and the one set in Lapland (S, S, S and the Reindeer) are our favorites!

[Nan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Since I loved in a cold state with snow this was a perfect book to read.

[Alisha Tsytsyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

We really enjoyed this book. I like that the lesson of the book was to work for something you want and that the boys showed generosity at the end. Very good book!

[Stacie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Snipp, Snapp and Snurr work hard to raise money for a big purchase and find their hearts of gold.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Children loved this story and realized that life is the same even in other countries

[Phil · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet story of triplet brothers who earn money for a special item.

[Cindy · Rating 3 out of 5]

These were my favorite books as a child

[Krista · Rating 5 out of 5]

Snip, Snap and Snurr learn how to work hard to earn what they want to buy. They also learn to share and care about another child in need. ♥️

[Diane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another lovely story of Snipp, Snapp and Snurr and their examples of honest hard work and selflessness!

[Angie · Rating 5 out of 5]

These Swedish boys are great examples for children to read. They are considerate enough of their parents' spending that they realize they should ask if they may earn the money for a new sled instead of asking for it outright. They worked hard - even with a few mishaps and distractions - to help their mother with whatever she asked them to do in order to earn it. I loved that even though they weren't perfect, they didn't whine or complain about the chores. I appreciated the lesson of patience over instant gratification. Finally, the boys' selflessness and generosity when they gave their hard-earned sled away to a less fortunate younger child when they realized they had learned how to work and knew they could work again to earn another sled. It doesn't hurt that they are triplets, which is fun for my triplets to see in a book!

[Miss Clark · Rating 3 out of 5]

One of my favorite of the SSS books.

The boys really want this yellow sled and so they work for two weeks to earn it by helping their mother, doing chores and running errands. But when they go to pick up the sled, they meet a little boy crying in front of the shop window because he has never had a sled. The boys choose to give their new sled to the boy and work to earn a new one.

They also take him sledding for the afternoon and his joy brings them happiness.

[Kendall Anne]

I read both the Flicka Ricka and Dicka books and the Snipp Snapp and Snurr books when I was little! They are so adorable! I still love rereading them when I'm at my Grandmas house, she owns them all! =)

[Eiley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stories set in Sweden with a good socialist undertone.

[Anne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sweet, old-fashioned story about 3 Swedish brothers who work to earn money for a new sled. I especially loved the page where they had to clean the library and dust all the books.

[J · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stories from my long ago childhood.

[Kathryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought everything about this story was fantastic, especially what it teaches children.

[Tiffany · Rating 5 out of 5]

I want to be a Swedish trio. Tiff, Taff, and Tuff and the Fluffy Puppies.