Movie · 2002
Is Karlsson på taket based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Karlsson på taket is based on the book Karlsson-on-the-Roof by Astrid Lindgren (1955).
Karlsson-on-the-Roof is book 1 of the Karlsson-on-the-Roof series.
The movie was released in 2002.
The book behind Karlsson på taket
Karlsson-on-the-Roof
by Astrid Lindgren · first published 1955 · short novel
1955 children's book by Astrid Lindgren.
Karlsson-on-the-Roof: books in order
- Karlsson-on-the-Roof (1955)
- Karlsson Flies Again (1962)
- Karlsson is Sneaking Around Again (1968)
Other adaptations of Karlsson-on-the-Roof
- Junior and Karlsson (film, 1968)
Common questions
Is Karlsson på taket based on a book?
Yes. Karlsson på taket is based on the book Karlsson-on-the-Roof by Astrid Lindgren (1955).
Who wrote the book Karlsson på taket is based on?
Karlsson-on-the-Roof was written by Astrid Lindgren and first published in 1955.
Is Karlsson-on-the-Roof part of a series?
Yes, it is book 1 in the Karlsson-on-the-Roof series (2 books listed below in reading order).
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with Karlsson-on-the-Roof, book 1 of Karlsson-on-the-Roof. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Astrid Lindgren's books
- Mio in the Land of Faraway (film, 1987)
- Pippi Longstocking (TV, 1969)
- Ronia, the Robber's Daughter (film, 1984)
- Ronja, the Robber's Daughter (TV, 2014)
- Pippi Longstocking (film, 1997)
- Pippi Longstocking (TV, 1998)