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Children's Books2027 · Age 3 - 6

Everybody with a bum knows farting’s fun

Gry Moursund

“Golly, Matilda!” says Aunt Dotty. “Did you fart?”Silence falls around the table. “It wasn't me,” says Mathilda. When Aunt Dotty farts during dinner, she blames it on Mathilda. No one believes Mathilda when she says it wasn’t her, and it’s really, really embarrassing. But it turns out, everyone around the table has an embarrasing story about farting. But will Mathilda get her revenge on Aunt Tulla, before dinner is over? A colourful book about something really awkward that will crack you up.

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The Boy Who Wanted to Dance
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Children's Books2027 · Age 3 - 6

The Boy Who Wanted to Dance

Cengiz Al

A beautiful picture book about following your own path! The Boy Who Wanted to Dance is a story of growing up as the only boy in his family and neighborhood who didn't want to play football, but rather do something completely different. He wanted to dance! This is an inspiring and moving story about following your own path in life, and making choices that suit you. The book is beautifully illustrated by internationally renowned Victoria Sandøy, who has created several books with Julia Donaldson.

I Can Do It Myself, Said Robin Hound
Children's Books2027 · Age 3 - 6

I Can Do It Myself, Said Robin Hound

Alice Bjerknes Lima de Faria

Robin Hound has the best big brother in the world! But one day, when Big Brother says he’s ill and can’t take Robin Hound to kindergarten, Robin Hound feels disappointed and angry. “Fine,” he says. “I can do it myself!” And it goes quite well: he almost finds the kindergarten all by himself, he almost packed a lunch, and he certainly doesn’t need mittens or a beanie. “Isn’t anyone looking after you anymore?” asks Uffle. “Of course,” says Robin Hound but he starts to feel a little unsure. What if Big Brother doesn’t want to look after him anymore? A sweet and tender story about the joy of doing things on your own and the comfort of knowing someone is there to care for you. And how nice it is to have someone to care for, too.

Everyone Else
Children's Books2026 · 48 pp · Age 3 - 6

Everyone Else

Gro Dahle

Koki lives with her mother and has her own room behind a curtain. They love books and go on holiday to the library, because from there, they can travel anywhere in the world. The other children in her class have new clothes and get smoothies for lunch. They travel abroad on holiday and have big parties for their birthdays. Why doesn't Koki have the same? Why do they never travel anywhere? And is her room really a proper room when she lives behind a curtain? In Norway, over 10,000 children live in families with persistently low income. Growing up with limited financial resources has a major impact on children's social inclusion and their physical and mental health. In Everyone Else, Gro Dahle portrays how this sense of exclusion leaves its mark.

Grandma's a Trickster
Children's Books2026 · 32 pp · Age 3 - 6

Grandma's a Trickster

Trond-Viggo Torgersen

Do ice cream sticks really grow in the flower bed? And how do you actually get sound from that mysterious foghorn? Grandma and Grandpa are both quite the tricksters! A warm, nostalgic picture book that captures the charm of the good old days.

Johannes Jensen and the War
Children's Books2026 · 48 pp · Age 3 - 6

Johannes Jensen and the War

Henrik Hovland

A subtle and important picture book about war. Johannes Jensen, the tie-wearing crocodile, is sent to fight in the war, but he doesn't quite understand why. Who is the enemy, and why do they have to fight? Through Johannes Jensen's wondering gaze, the big questions are asked that both children and adults can identify with. The picture book invites readers to reflect and discuss one of the world's most complicated topics: war. The book will also captivate adult readers with its laconic humor and wise observations.

Christmas for Tough Kids
Children's Books2026 · 48 pp · Age 3 - 12

Christmas for Tough Kids

Anne Østgaard

Author Anne Østgaard and illustrator Egil Nyhus collaborate again with wild rhymes and whimsical drawings! For anyone who enjoys playing with words, rhyme and rhythm, absurd situations and crazy characters, this is a treasure trove of a book. Christmas will never be quite the same again after this!

My King
Children's Books2026 · 40 pp · Age 3 - 6

My King

Trygve Skaug

Playful and colorful picture book from author Trygve Skaug and illustrator Ella Okstad! My King, written by Trygve Skaug and illustrated by the internationally renowned Ella Okstad, is a playful and colourful book about how one can be and should be as a king. This is a warm and beautiful picture book that you can read aloud over and over again. Trygve and Ella's previous picture book collaboration, If I Were Prime Minister, has been sold to 11 countries, including the United Kingdom.

Olav and the Letters
Children's Books2026 · 48 pp · Age 3 - 6

Olav and the Letters

Erlend Loe / Tore Rem

Little Olav is not like most other kids. He's a prince, and one day he will be king! Olav is really great at doing ski jumps, but reading, not so much. Even though he practises and practises, the letters jumble together and become incomprehensible. Don't you need to be able to read to be an adult? How can he be king if he cannot read? Olav and the Letters is a wonderful story for kids and adults, and a great conversation starter for parents or teachers who need a tool to talk about dyslexia. «Nyhus’s intricate visual interpretations transform the book into a fascinating and engaging seek-and-find book, packed with surprises and discoveries that can make inexperienced readers feel smart (...) Here we are talking about the joy of reading regardless of skill level. The two-page spreads are a visual tour de force, featuring illustrations rich in contrasts and contradictions.»Klassekampen «A super-trio have put their heads together and created a delightful and wonderfully illustrated picture book about King Olav's dyslexia.»(...)«The theme appeals to young and old alike. The book shows that everyone struggles with something. No one is just what you see, as the saying goes. Even the privileged Prince Olav has trouble with those darn letters.»Dagbladet The book is a marvel«A superb example of litterature that can start conversations and offer reflections across generations.»NRK, five/six stars

Rocky Bom
Children's Books2026 · 56 pp · Age 3 - 6

Rocky Bom

Anna Fiske

New picture book from critically acclaimed author and illustrator Anna Fiske! Rocky Bom is a hairy monster who lives in the bathroom drain. He has long teeth, sharp nails and other pointy things that he pokes out of the drain. No one else knows about Rocky Bom, and probably no one but you will ever believe that he exists. So then what, when he makes you frightened that you're too scared to go to the bathroom? Rocky Bom is a fun picture book by one of Norway's most renowned children's author-illustrators. The book is a little scary and just the right amount of thrilling. It's a story about being afraid of something, believing no one else in the world shares your fear, and about the courage you can find when you decide to take matters into your own hands. "In Anna Fiske’s work, imagination can offer a path thorugh fear:Rocky Bom is a conversation starter about irrational fear – and a guide to overcoming it. Text and illustrations complement each other, right down to the blurb on the back of the book, which offers an additional entry point into the story [...] Overall, the author understands their target audience exceptionally well […] The sum of it all is visually rich and thoroughly crafted."MORGENBLADET

Ruffen and the Three Monsters
Children's Books2026 · 48 pp · Age 3 - 6

Ruffen and the Three Monsters

Tor Åge Bringsværd

The beloved sea serpent returns for one final story. For more than fifty years, Ruffen has been one of Norway’s most treasured children’s book characters, loved by generations for his gentle wisdom, bravery and heart. This final tale, completed by author Tor Åge Bringsværd only weeks before his passing, captures the essence of everything that has made Ruffen a classic. Every night, Ruffen tells his children a bedtime story. Tonight, he shares how he learned to whistle – and it turns out to be a far more thrilling story than anyone expects. On his journey to help an injured finch reach her winter home, Ruffen discovers an island in turmoil. Three enormous brothers are frightening the birds and animals, leaving no safe place to live. While others want to hide or fight, Ruffen chooses another way. He listens. He learns what the brothers are really afraid of and helps them find peace. By the end, harmony is restored, the brothers become protectors of the island, and even they learn to whistle. A tender and timeless story about courage, empathy and the power of understanding, brought to life with Thore Hansen’s enchanting illustrations.

The King of Bragging
Children's Books2026 · 40 pp · Age 3 - 6

The King of Bragging

Kaia Linnea Dahle Nyhus

Funny and naive text about a king who wants to be bigger than himself! In the evening, when the King is all alone in his large, empty castle, he usually writes letters to the Neighboring King. He brags about all the wonderful things he owns and all the fun things he does. The King has limousines, peacocks, and golden statues out in his grand garden. He eats cake every day and has a bed that ensures good dreams. One day, the King receives a letter saying that the Neighboring King wants to visit. The King gets stressed. Has he perhaps exaggerated a little? Has he perhaps bragged too much about a few things? Has he been a kind of King of Bragging? What will the Neighboring King say when he arrives? Kaia Dahle Nyhus has been nominated for the Nordic Council Literature Prize in 2025 for her picture book Something Lost and Something Found. She has previously won the Brage Prize and is one of our most renowned illustrators.