Where Is Pim?

by Lena Landström, Olof Landström (Illustrator)

Pom is playing with Pim, until suddenly Pim disappears! Pom and the dog look everywhere. Where is Pim?

Genres: Picture Books, Animals, Dogs, Childrens, Friendship, Fiction, Juvenile

32 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2015

About the author

Lena Landström, born 1943, is a Swedish author of children's books.

Most of her books are written in collaboration with her husband, Olof Landström. Together with Peter Cohen, Lena and Olof started working on cartoons for TV2 in 1972. The films Kalles klätterträd, Farbrorn som inte vill va stor, Magister Flykt och Herr Bohm och sillen have become award-winning classics.

Reviews

[Jschofi4 · Rating 2 out of 5]

Text felt awkward and clunky at times; facial expressions were a little awkward. Had a foreign feel to it. Lacks a compelling plot line.

[Bookrapt (Est. 1983) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Those toddlers who are already familiar with Pim and Pom will welcome this latest adventure, whilst newcomers to the series have a treat in store.

Pom, a non-gender-specific character, is playing with Pim when a dog appears and runs away with the toy. Pom is sad but then another, almost identical, dog arrives to help Pom search. Pom seesaws between hope and disappointment as the pair discover a number of objects that are not Pim, but the story concludes satisfactorily with Pim and Pom reunited whilst the two dogs set off to find another adventure.

This simple story features engaging characters in an everyday situation. This makes it ideal for toddlers who are just coming to terms with the big, wide world. The text is unsophisticated and kept to a minimum, which suits the age of the intended audience.

The illustrations are uncomplicated but skilfully portray a range of emotions, whilst the muted palette suits the gentleness of the story. The illustrations and the story provide plenty of opportunities for conversation and adults will appreciate the humour in the book.

This is a book with high production values. Although a paperback, the cover is sturdy, the pages are on good quality paper and the book is stitched rather than stapled. The title is also available
in hardback.

Reviewed by Penny Guy (Bookrapt)

[Erendira · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one is a cute story about a little lovey that gets away and is found at the end. It takes a while of meandering to find Pim but it's well worth the journey. Recommend for read aloud to your homeschooler.

[Rhyme Owens · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book because Pom thought his dog stole Pim but it was actually a different dog.

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Best friends Pim and Pom do everything together, but when Pim wants to fly in the air, he ends up attracting the attention of a dog who snatches him out of the air on his way down. Pom and another dog look everywhere for the stuffed toy, but all they find are socks, a can, and a bag. When Pim finally returns, both friends agree that he needs to be grounded for a while. This is another fine addition to this series exploring life's smallest moments. Young readers and their parents will be able to relate to this experience, complimented by simple text and expressive illustrations that show emotion.

[Bek · Rating 5 out of 5]

My 2 year old loves this book. At first I thought it was a bit too simple for her as it's a story of few words, but through the power of illustration it really emotes and conveys the message of how poor Pom feels. My daughter loves roll playing the story with her toy puppies, doll and whatever else happens to be is lying around. It really sparked her imagination.

[Juliana Lee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Preschoolers will be delighted to find out that there are two identical looking dogs in the story. Once they figure out the surprise, they will be excited to reread the story and be proud that they ‘get the secret’ for themselves.

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[Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lost toy leads Pom to team up with a dog to find a beloved friend.

I didn't like this story near as much as the first book featuring these characters, though the emotions represented were realistic and well done, and the dog(s) were very cuddly/cute.

PreK-2.

[Paula · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pom is playing with Pim, until suddenly Pim disappears! Pom and the dog look everywhere. Where is Pim? A wonderfully simple story for toddlers told with few words, humor, unique illustrations, and heart.

[Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simple story just perfect for toddlers moving past board books. The illustrations are adorable and the issue of the missing toy will capture the hearts of toddlers. Adorable!

[Meghan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Eh, boring.

[Ruth Ann · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute illustrations.

Pim is the missing stuffed animal. Pom is looking for Pim. The dog is also looking for Pim. Hmm, didn't the dog send Pim flying away?

[Edward Sullivan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Temporarily separated and happily reunited. Simple, charming story capturing a young child's relatable moment.

[April · Rating 4 out of 5]

pretty darn cute

[Jason · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nothing tops Benny, but I'll never tire of Landstrom's illustrations.

[Janie · Rating 3 out of 5]

nice, simple story with engaging illustrations

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adorable story and illustrations!

[Stefanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Could be read as a "step one" reader.

[Julie (Let's Read Good Books) · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 stars

[Lizzie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pom lost Pim. Pom must find Pim. Minimal text and simple lines.

[Debby Baumgartner · Rating 1 out of 5]

Dog has taken the small child's stuffed animal Pim. Where is Pim?