Pia Huss reviews Pija Lindenbaum's book 'We Must Have Ketchup!', where the illustrations are handed over to Anna Åkerström for the first time. It is described as a wildly successful collaboration. The book features mild irony in a camping setting with a ketchup hunt.
In a review published in Dagens Nyheter on November 1, 2025, Pia Huss praises the new children's book 'We Must Have Ketchup!'. Author Pija Lindenbaum, known for her own illustrations, has for the first time chosen to hand over the artwork to another artist. The choice fell on Anna Åkerström, and Huss describes the collaboration as 'a wildly successful collaboration'.
The book is set in a camping environment where a ketchup hunt takes center stage, characterized by mild irony. The review emphasizes how this partnership works excellently and creates an engaging story for readers. The article highlights the book's unique tone and the successful meeting of text and image.
Huss's reflections underscore the innovation in Lindenbaum's approach, as she previously always handled the illustrations herself. This collaboration marks a new phase in her authorship. The review was published on DN.se under the culture section, focusing on children's literature.