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Kurt turns Holy
Children's Books2008 · 112 pp · Age 3+

Kurt turns Holy

Erlend Loe

For ages 5–99 years Kurt and his family are on vacation in their fork truck. They are going to Finland. But since Kurt thinks that "maps are for wimps", he gets lost and winds up in a river. The river takes them to Kurt City, where members of a cult called the Ping Pong Church live. The sect has just lost their pastor and they appoint Kurt as their new leader.

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The Striped Calf
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Children's Books2008 · 48 pp · Age 3+

The Striped Calf

Marit Kaldhol

The calf has a brown body.Long legs.His mule is wet.Eyes are shiny.The grass is great and green.- Mother, where are you? Calls the calf. But mother has gone to the city to purchase new shoes, and no one answers when the calf is calling out. He goes into the wood. In the woods he is given stripes. And then he meets the heavy and black Nekut. And the calf is trapped under Nekut for seven years and seven days. But then Dori comes, and everything changes.

The Mosquito Spray
Children's Books2007 · 48 pp · Age 3 - 9

The Mosquito Spray

Bjørn F. Rørvik

Piglet is sitting under a tree. Suddenly he hears a fluttering buzzing sound. What makes that kind of noise? Then he feels a bite in his back and realises it must be a mosquito. He runs off to Fox to get some help and Fox has a good idea. They can make a mosquito spray from something Fox has in his fridge. The important thing is that it is well-passed its «sell-by date» and smells awful.When the spray is ready they slap a load on themselves. And the spray works, both against mosquitoes and others creatures, so Fox and Piglet have to go away as far as they can. But they are still up for a big surprise...‘The book is innocent and entertaining, written to amuse and develop the imagination of both younger and older readers.’ OPPLAND ARBEIDERBLADThe Mosquito Spray is the eighth book about Fox and Piglet. The books have won the Ministry of Culture’s Picture-Book prize.

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Garmann's Summer
Children's Books2006 · 48 pp · Age 3+

Garmann's Summer

Stian Hole

Winner of the BolognaRagazzi Award 2007 Summer is nearly over and Garmann is going to start school. Garmann is dreading it, and he tries to find out if adults dread doing things, too, while he’s seeing if he’s got a loose tooth. Garmann thinks about life and death, the present and the future. «What do you want to be when you grow up?» Aunt Augusta whispers to him. «A sword-swallower,» Garmann answers.This is an unusual and nice story in words and pictures by Stian Hole.‘Fantastic illustrations and a warm story about approaching a change in life.’Dagsavisen‘Let it be said straight away: this is a lovely book! It feels good to hold it, it is beautiful to look at, and the story touches your heart.’Drammens TidendeIn 2009Garmann’s Summer has received the Mildred L. Batchelder Award, announced by the Amercian Library Association.Garmann’s Summer also won the French Prix Sorciere for best album of the year 2008.

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The Goblins Association
Children's Books2006 · 48 pp · Age 3 - 9

The Goblins Association

Bjørn F. Rørvik

The Goblin Association (Nisseforeningen) is the seventh picture book about Fox and Piglet. Papp the farty goblin has joined an association, "Goblins without Borders". He’s a little bit anxious about his first meeting, and would like Fox and Piglet to go with him, even though they aren’t goblins. The meeting doesn’t go quite as Papp the fool had thought. But after a while, he is very satisfied, especially after he wins a lovely prize. The book is absurd and realistic and, quite simply, wonderful! Bjørn F. Rørvik and Per Dybvig have created a fantastic universe where Fox and Piglet are in the centre. They received the Norwegian Ministry of Arts and Science picture book award for their books about Fox and Piglet in 2005.

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Johannes Jensen Falling in Love
Children's Books2005 · 48 pp · Age 3+

Johannes Jensen Falling in Love

Henrik Hovland

A new book about Johannes Jensen that will please many, adult and child alike. The first book was incredibly popular and is becoming a cult book. This time Johannes falls in love with Frida. He’s never seen anything as beautiful as her. But Frida is a sociable lady who, amongst other things, goes tango dancing and Johannes Jensen knows that what he feels in his heart is both love and jealousy. What happens to this feeling? Suitable for children from three upwards.

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The Cows Lunchpacks
2005 · 48 pp · Age 3 - 9

The Cows Lunchpacks

Bjørn F. Rørvik

Luckily for us Fox and Piglet are up to something again. This time they’re helping the cows to make their packed lunches – the big white bales we see in the fields. They make eight lunches, and that’s enough. But suddenly the lunches disappear. The cows are despondent. Who stole the lunches? Could it be aliens, as Piglet suspects? Or is it Dagros and Fagros and that gang?Fox and Piglet has to try their best to solve the mystery. The Cows’ Lunch Packs (Kumatpakkene) is a joyous book that will gladden the heart of anyone who likes absurd humour and Per Dybvig’s pranks. From five and up, and for farmers of all ages. Rørvik and Dybvig have previously created four imaginative books about Fox and Piglet. The stories follow the logic of fantasy.This is the sixth book about Fox and Piglet.

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Tikk takk, sier Tiden
Children's Books2005 · 40 pp · Age 3 - 9

Tikk takk, sier Tiden

Gro Dahle

A new picture book by Gro Dahle and Svein Nyhus is always something to look forward to. Jenta receives a watch from her grandmother and develops a relationship to time. She encounters time as though it is something concrete. Time takes control over the whole family. Jenta throws the watch way and Time stops. But then after a while she has to call it back and reconcile herself with it. The story contains both poetry and drama. The pictures are expressive with little detail and simple figures. The book addresses a theme everyone has a relationship to and to which you can let your mind run free endlessly. From five and up.

Johannes Jansen Feels Different
Children's Books2003 · 40 pp · Age 3+

Johannes Jansen Feels Different

Henrik Hovland

Johannes Jensen is a crocodile that works in a tax office. He feels different and tries to find out why. Could it be that he wears a bow tie rather than a tie? Or because he has a tail? He ties up his tail but this leads to trouble balancing. He falls and hits himself and ends up at the emergency ward. There he meets Doctor Fjeld. This is a turning point for Johannes Jensen…

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The Riddle Run
Children's Books2003 · 48 pp · Age 3 - 9

The Riddle Run

Bjørn F. Rørvik

The Riddle Run is the third book about Fox and Piglet. This time they participate in the Riddle Run of the Sillywinkles. They have to answer many difficult questions and do not pay attention to the rules. And then they are accused of cheating! Yet another fantastically surreal story for both grown ups and children!

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My Grandmother ironed the Kings shirts
Children's Books2000 · 40 pp · Age 3 - 6

My Grandmother ironed the Kings shirts

Torill Kove

Grandmother gets the assignment to iron the shirts of King Haakon. But then there is war, and the king has to flee. During the war Grandmother does what she can to ruin the uniforms of the enemy with her iron. A cheerful and original picture book with an historic framing and colourful, naivistic illustrations. The book is based on the animated short film by the same name, that was nominated to the Oscars in 1999.

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The Great Big Red Dog
Children's Books1996 · 40 pp · Age 3 - 9

The Great Big Red Dog

Erlend Loe

The Great Big Red Dog is not only great, big and red. It is also dangerous! Probably the most dangerous dog in the world. Felicia gets lost in the woods where the dog lives. But Felicia is no dummie. And for that she can be greatful. A deadly dangerous book for children and grown-ups. Illustrated by Kim Hiorthøi.

Rights soldSold to Denmark