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The Bear Sleeps
Children's Books2019 · 64 pp · Age 3 - 12

The Bear Sleeps

Bjørn Arild Ersland

The bear sleeps the whole winter through, without eating, drinking or going to the loo. But how does it manage this? And what does it actually do before it goes to bed.In The bear sleeps, we follow the bear through a whole year. We find out how the bear’s body works, learn what you should do if you meet a bear and gain insight into the very latest bear research.The book is illustrated throughout by Per Dybvig.

Where Agnes Lives
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Children's Books2019 · 48 pp · Age 3 - 6

Where Agnes Lives

Marit Larsen

Agnes has lived her whole life on the third floor of an apartment block. It's almost impossible for her to imagine living anywhere else. One day Anna moves in, and everything is turned upside down. Because, what is "home" really and who gets to call it that? Where Agnes Lives is a colorful, illustrated picture book about being new, and about belonging. The book is perfect for children from 3 years and up. Songwriter and musician Marit Larsen makes her author debut with the picture book Where Agnes Lives, beautifully illustrated by Jenny Løvlie.

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How do you make a baby?
Children's Books2019 · 80 pp · Age 3 - 12

How do you make a baby?

Anna Fiske

In her latest non-fiction book for young readers, Anna Fiske deals with a question all children are curious about: How do you make a baby? Using playful, brightly coloured illustrations, Anna Fiske answers the question in the book's title with perfect precision, providing parents and children with abrilliant starting point for further discussion. How do you make a baby? is informational, funny and warm, and is suitable for children aged 4 and up.Shockingly direct! It is so elegantly done, so nice and easy, warm and with humour as well as intelligence. This should win Anna Fiske even more awards.DAGBLADET ****** Honest and amazing!How do you make a Baby? gives a proper answer to the question asked by the title - without nonsense, but in a cheerful way. An undertone of wonder and thankfulness for life follow us all the way through. Anna Fiske has made a complete non-fiction about life that include us all. VG ******Anna Fiske does not go the long way around when she tells us how babies are made. She offers fun education for shy parents and curious children. It is unusual to see this kind of uncensored illustrations in a book for children. But why not call things by their name? Fiske shows what happens during intercourse, and also tell us that not everyone can have children the natural way. IVF, insemination and adoption all get their explanation. NRK

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Lucky’’s bad luck
Children's Books2019 · 56 pp · Age 3 - 9

Lucky’’s bad luck

Hilde Hodnefjeld

A book about faith and superstition – and about overcoming your fears. Lucky and Dad watch out for black cats, they don't walk under ladders and never open their umbrellas indoors. Then one day, a cat moves into their stairwell. That's too much for Dad and when Lucky wakes up the next morning, Dad is gone. Fortunately, Grandma comes and picks up Lucky. And she is not particularily concerned that with cats, cobwebs and four-leaf clovers.

Shark!
Children's Books2019 · 40 pp · Age 3 - 9

Shark!

Henning Røed

Who's the scariest hunter in the sea? 10 out of 10 children would answer: the shark. Here's a book about the beast with sharp teeth, aimed at 4 to 7year old. Did you know that sharks can smell blood? Or that they need help brushing their teeth? Or that Norway's smallest shark has its own lanterns on its stomach? The shark is one of nature's most fascinating creatures and has existed since before the dinosaurs. The Lion Cub series: small, colourful picture books that tell stories with few words . There's just one sentence per page. Lion Cub books are perfect forthe freschest readers.

Wimp
Children's Books2019 · 40 pp · Age 3 - 9

Wimp

Kari Stai

For small first-time readers aged 4 to 7. This book in the Lion Cub series is for readers who are just starting out. Jon doesn't want to go to Sara's birthday party. Jon hates birthday parties, because there is always soda there, and Jon hates soda. What if everyone can see that he doesn't like soda, and calls him a wimp? The story of Jon, who is afraid to be called a wimp, is a warm, relatable story about facing the things that scare you most. About fitting in and not being different. And about finding out in the end that all of us are scared of something. The Lion Cub series: small, colourful picture books that tell stories with minimal text. There's just one sentence per page. Lion Cub books are perfect for readers who are just starting out.

Markblomster for småfolk
Children's Books2019 · 40 pp · Age 3 - 9

Markblomster for småfolk

Marit Røgeberg Ertzeid

In Wildflowers for Little Ones, 14 different and well-known wildflowers are introduced. These are flowers that most children in Norway have acces to, and will recognize from the book. Each spread has a large, clear close-up of the flower in question, and a smaller picture that shows more. The facts give fun and exciting information about each and every flower. The text is simple, with words and expressions from children's own world.

WHEN RABBITS ARE SCARED
Children's Books2019 · 56 pp · Age 3 - 6

WHEN RABBITS ARE SCARED

Arne Svingen

A stark and beautiful picture book about being a child in a world at war. What's it like to be little when even your own mother cannot guarantee everything will be alright? Mom says Noah can run faster than bullets, and that's a good thing, because sometimes bullets hit their apartment block. It's going to be ok, says Mom. Mom looks after Noah and Noah looks after Wild Rabbit. But one day their apartment block is hit by a bomb, and both Mom and Wild Rabbit are gone. Arne Svingen has written a number of books for children, teens and adults. The book is illustrated by Danish illustrator and artist, Kamila Slocinska. She is a graduate of The Danish Design School and Glasgow School of Art. 'So beautiful you could cry'POLITIKKEN, DK

Oscar Wildensky and his Amazing Day Getting Lost
Children's Books2019 · 56 pp · Age 3 - 6

Oscar Wildensky and his Amazing Day Getting Lost

Maria Lillebo

Oscar has been naughty, and to punish him his mother has forced him to go shopping with her in town. To go shopping is the most boring thing Oscar can think of! But when Oscar loses his mother, he suddenly finds himself alone in town. Finally he is free! But where's Mom? And is someone following him? Oscar Wildensky and his Amazing Get-lost-day is a lovely and colorfully illustrated picture book. Perfect for children aged 3 years and older.

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SNOW VALLEY
Children's Books2019 · 160 pp · Age 3 - 12

SNOW VALLEY

Hanne Hagerup / Hilde Hagerup

Selma is 9 years old and orphaned. Her biggest wish is to have a family, and she writes just that in a letter to Santa Claus. Her letter finds its way to the elf village Snow Valley, and eventually Selma also ends up there, even though Snow Valley is off limits to ordinary people. Perhaps Selma isn't an ordinary person? Short after her arrival, dramatic things begin to happen. Santa Claus suddenly disappears and other forces start taking over. If Selma and her friends fail to find Santa Claus, all the good that he represents will disappear. Christmas itself could be at stake. Snow Valley is based on the manuscript to the most popular Christmas calendar TV-series through times on Norwegian children's TV. The book is written by Hilde and Hanne Hagerup, and beautifully illustrated by Ane Lysebo Gustavsson. This book is the perfect gift for anyone who loves Christmas!

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ABCs for tough kids
Children's Books2018 · 64 pp · Age 3 - 6

ABCs for tough kids

Anne Østgaard

A fun and rambunctious ABC for tough kids – and most others! The texts are in verse and written with a nice rhythm, making them both nice to read aloud and for practicing reading. A lot happens here, both in the text and the illustrations. The drawings are fun to explore, with myriads of exciting things that relate to the letter being described.

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Alphanimal
Children's Books2018 · 64 pp · Age 3 - 9

Alphanimal

Hanne Fossaa Eriksen

Read, play, learn! An ABC for children who have started learning English. Each letter – big and small – is shaped like an animal that has the same first letter in both English and Norwegian. BEAR–bjørn/ELEPHANT–elefant/LION–løve/TIGER-tiger, etc. Can be adapted into several other Languages.