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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.

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.

Tidepools for Little Ones

Marit Røgeberg Ertzeid

Learn about what's moving around in tidepools! This is a specialist book that takes the thirst for knowledge all preschoolers naturally have seriously: here, we learn about the sea urchin, the hermit crab, the scallop and a number of other creatures from the Norwegian shore. The book contains knowledge for the smallest of us and includes easy-to-understand facts written in clear, simple language.

Strange records

A super simple fact book for the newest readers. Read about the world's smallest dog and the world's shortest bridal couple, about the man who drove a lawnmower for 260 days, the bear who was a soldier… and many other strange records! Fun illustrations by Jens A. Larsen Aas and one sentence per page makes the facts simple and accessible to all.

Right or Wrong

Birte Svatun

Right or Wrong. What is right and what is wrong? Do you always know? If someone bites you, is it okay that you bite them back? Is it always best to say what’s true? The book is a good starting point for conversations between adults and children, in preschool, at school or on the sofa. A number of dilemmas from the lives of young children are presented here, and it's not always easy to know just how to solve them. The stories in this book give you something to contemplate. It’s not always easy to know what’s right and what’s wrong, and it’s often a good idea to talk to others about it. Perhaps you won’t always agree!

Aunt Augusta’s Pantry

Edle Catharina Norman / Vigdis Hjorth

The eccentric Aunt Augusta readily takes children out into the woods in search of wild garlic, bluebells and fireweed. And you can do the same with this magnificent book in hand! Edle Catharina Norman has previously published an encyclopedia about edible plants. Vigdis Hjorth is the author behind some of today's most discussed novels. Together, they have written a children's book about nature's pantry. Richly illustrated with an easily understood synopsis.

Happy Divali!

Gudny Ingebjørg Hagen

Every year, Abhi and Anjali wish that their grandmother and grandfather will come from India to celebrate Diwali with them – but it’s never happened. Grandfather is afraid of flying! Finally, it’s the morning of Diwali. But why are mama and papa acting so strangely? The book illustrates how many Hindus in Norway prepare for and celebrate Diwali.WINNER OF BRAGE PRIZE 2016! The winner of the Brage Prize 2016, open class category: Nonfiction for children and young adults! Parties and Celebrations consists of five books that show how a central religious festival from world religions Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism is celebrated by today’s families with young children. The series won the Brage Prize 2016 in the open class category: nonfiction for children. The jury’s reasoning for the awarding of the Brage Prize 2016: Parties and Celebrations is a large and elaborate work that elevates the richness of cultural diversity. Describing major world religions with the biggest celebrations as an entry point is both prudent and practical when keeping in mind everyday life in kindergartens and schools. The five volumes are devoted to each religion, each with its own family and its own protagonist. The simple stories the facts are woven into are straightforward, but also contain moments of tension that are superbly adapted to the oldest kindergarteners and the youngest elementary schoolchildren. Illustrator Piotrowska expresses himself with warm colors, joyful strokes and compositions that allow the reader to constantly discover something new. The books appear aesthetically as beautiful cornucopias with a wealth of informative details. The series supports integration in practice, without it being forced upon the reader. This artistic and educational work emerges as a result of a particularly fruitful collaboration between writer and illustrator.

Happy Hanukkah!

Gudny Ingebjørg Hagen

Benjamin is neighbors with the world-famous saxophonist, Bobben. He’s promised to help Benjamin with his Hanukkah party. But then Bobben gets a bout of arthritis and is in a bad way, and it’s strictly forbidden to call on him. The book depicts how many Jewish children in Norway prepare for and celebrate Hanukkah. WINNER OF BRAGE PRIZE 2016! The winner of the Brage Prize 2016, open class category: Nonfiction for children and young adults! Parties and Celebrations consists of five books that show how a central religious festival from world religions Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism is celebrated by today’s families with young children. The series won the Brage Prize 2016 in the open class category: nonfiction for children. The jury’s reasoning for the awarding of the Brage Prize 2016: Parties and Celebrations is a large and elaborate work that elevates the richness of cultural diversity. Describing major world religions with the biggest celebrations as an entry point is both prudent and practical when keeping in mind everyday life in kindergartens and schools. The five volumes are devoted to each religion, each with its own family and its own protagonist. The simple stories the facts are woven into are straightforward, but also contain moments of tension that are superbly adapted to the oldest kindergarteners and the youngest elementary schoolchildren. Illustrator Piotrowska expresses himself with warm colors, joyful strokes and compositions that allow the reader to constantly discover something new. The books appear aesthetically as beautiful cornucopias with a wealth of informative details. The series supports integration in practice, without it being forced upon the reader. This artistic and educational work emerges as a result of a particularly fruitful collaboration between writer and illustrator.

Happy id!

Gudny Ingebjørg Hagen

Eliza and Eshan celebrate Eid when the fasting month of Ramadan is over. Little sister Eliza has begun counting the days. This year, she’s planned a big surprise for big brother Eshan and all the older cousins. The story depicts how life is for many Muslims during the fasting month of Ramadan, and how they prepare for and celebrate Eid.WINNER OF BRAGE PRIZE 2016! Parties and Celebrations consists of five books that show how a central religious festival from world religions Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism is celebrated by today’s families with young children. The winner of the Brage Prize 2016, open class category: Nonfiction for children and young adults! The jury’s reasoning for the awarding of the Brage Prize 2016: Parties and Celebrations is a large and elaborate work that elevates the richness of cultural diversity. Describing major world religions with the biggest celebrations as an entry point is both prudent and practical when keeping in mind everyday life in kindergartens and schools. The five volumes are devoted to each religion, each with its own family and its own protagonist. The simple stories the facts are woven into are straightforward, but also contain moments of tension that are superbly adapted to the oldest kindergarteners and the youngest elementary schoolchildren. Illustrator Piotrowska expresses himself with warm colors, joyful strokes and compositions that allow the reader to constantly discover something new. The books appear aesthetically as beautiful cornucopias with a wealth of informative details. The series supports integration in practice, without it being forced upon the reader. This artistic and educational work emerges as a result of a particularly fruitful collaboration between writer and illustrator.

Merry Christmas!

Gudny Ingebjørg Hagen

Dina and Damian live next door to one another and call themselves “two nice guys”. On Christmas Eve, they’re each going to be in their own church’s Christmas play. Dina is excited, but why is it so dark and quiet in the house? The book depicts how many people in Norway prepare for and celebrate Christmas.WINNER OF BRAGE PRIZE 2016! The winner of the Brage Prize 2016, open class category: Nonfiction for children and young adults! Parties and Celebrations consists of five books that show how a central religious festival from world religions Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism is celebrated by today’s families with young children. The series won the Brage Prize 2016 in the open class category: nonfiction for children. The jury’s reasoning for the awarding of the Brage Prize 2016: Parties and Celebrations is a large and elaborate work that elevates the richness of cultural diversity. Describing major world religions with the biggest celebrations as an entry point is both prudent and practical when keeping in mind everyday life in kindergartens and schools. The five volumes are devoted to each religion, each with its own family and its own protagonist. The simple stories the facts are woven into are straightforward, but also contain moments of tension that are superbly adapted to the oldest kindergarteners and the youngest elementary schoolchildren. Illustrator Piotrowska expresses himself with warm colors, joyful strokes and compositions that allow the reader to constantly discover something new. The books appear aesthetically as beautiful cornucopias with a wealth of informative details. The series supports integration in practice, without it being forced upon the reader. This artistic and educational work emerges as a result of a particularly fruitful collaboration between writer and illustrator.