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Captain Nero
Children's Books2013 · 120 pp · Age 3 - 12

Captain Nero

Ingvar Ambjørnsen

The first three books about Samson and Roberto are loved by big and small readers alike.The clever cat, Roberto, and the amiable dog, Samson, inherited Hotel Fjord View where they live a peaceful life alongside bellhop Greta the Badger, and handy-man Olli the Otter stops by when something needs repairing. One of their guests, the widowed goose Gåthaug, is nervous and depressed. She believes the end of the world is near.After a while it seems that strange and scary things are happening out at sea. Several people have spotted an enormous, bright eye, and when lighthouse keeper Fredrik, a strong and terrified ram, comes rowing at breakneck speed, everybody quickly understands that something is wrong. A small expedition, consisting of Samson, Roberto, Stork von Struts and Benny the News Rat, decide to find out exactly what it is out there that is scaring so many of them. This expedition sends them into perilous territory, with big surprises and unexpected occurences.The book is as exciting as any James Bond film, and is guaranteed to please Samson and Roberto fans new and old!‘An amusing book for adults and children… The fact that Kaptein Nero alludes to the classic tales Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and The Mysterious Island by the renowned author Jules Verne allows for interplay between adult and child readers, allowing young readers to dip their toes in the water before taking the plunge into world literature. Enjoy!’TØNSBERG BLAD‘Kaptein Nero is a story filled with comedic capers and literary references, not least the works of Jules Verne, such as Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea… Throughout the book the reader can delight in the hilarious drawings by illustrator Per Dybvig, all of which bring the story to life… a book well suited to reading aloud or as an audio book for the whole family to enjoy on long car journeys.’VG ‘This is an exciting and especially funny book that will bring laughter to readers (in fact, I’d extend that to encompass all creatures), regardless of age… The interplay between the text and the illustrations is perfect.’DAGBLADET‘Natural storytelling in a superior and witty style has made Ingvar Ambjørsen’s books about his dog Samson and cat Roberto among the best Norwegian children’s books that I’ve come across in recent years.’AFTENPOSTEN‘A perfect combination of suspense and humour!’FORELDRE OG BARN

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Fjols
Children's Books2013 · 40 pp · Age 3 - 9

Fjols

Flu Hartberg

Fjols loves hats! His flat is covered in all sorts of hats from all over the world: sombreros, cowboy hats, caps, top hats? you name it! One evening Fjols is getting ready for bed when he hears a scary noise that won't stop. The sound is coming from the floor above his own. Fjols begins to feel afraid; he's never heard a peep from the flat above his own before now. What if there is somebody up there who wants to steal all of his marvelous hats? "An exciting aspect of this book is that both children and adults are left with the idea that things jolly well are not always what they seem. Which is something that grown-ups would do well to remember and children had better learn. This is of course one of the fundamental elements of tolerance and acceptance of other people. At the same time, the book speaks a little about how, even if things look very weird, there may be no reason to feel scared.”Uriks

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Jump, Grandad!
Children's Books2013 · 44 pp · Age 3 - 9

Jump, Grandad!

Tiril Valeur

Grandad is picking Lea up from school today, but they have to hurry because Lea has ballet class! When the time comes for Grandad to help Lea get changed, they get a suprise. None of Lea's pretty dance clothes are to be found in Grandad's bag, and Lea doesn't feel like dancing at all anymore. If only Grandad could find some way to persuade her. A sweet and familiar tale of what happens when a grandfather joins his granddaughter's dance class. 'Tiril Valeur amuses both children and adults with her vivid illustrations and colourful style. A terrific book for a child learning to read. [...] The central characters are great fun and the story both simple enough and good enough to sustain the enthusiasm for reading in the youngest children.'Fædrelandsvennen

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The Chief Mouse Catcher of Downing Street
Children's Books2013 · 64 pp · Age 3 - 9

The Chief Mouse Catcher of Downing Street

Lena Lindahl

Did you know that in number 10 Downing Street, home to the British Prime Minister, cats have been employed as mouse catchers for almost 300 years? The feline with the greatest perseverance was named Wilberforce, who held the position for 18 years. Other honourable candidates such as Treasury Bill and Nelson also went to great efforts for the Prime Minister. But the most notorious and merciless of them all was Humphrey. Following Humphrey’s retirement over 15 years ago, no cat has matched up to his impressive efforts. One day they discover that there are rats in the house. It’s time to find a new cat. The job goes to Larry, a peaceful garden cat who has enjoyed a tranquil and undramatic life thus far in a cat shelter. There are just a couple of small problems: Larry is pretty lazy, and terrified of rats.In order to avoid losing his job, Larry is forced to concoct a clever plan. More than that, he has to ally himself with some of the other residents in the house . Musefangeren i Downing Street is based on a true story. Well, almost.

Waffle Mess
Children's Books2013 · 32 pp · Age 3 - 9

Waffle Mess

Tore Renberg / Øyvind Torseter

Ine is making waffles to eat with Hasse. ‘Waffle mess!’ Hasse cries, but what exactly can he mean? What's making him so confused? Ine tries to help and to understand him a little better, and through playing together they finally solve Hasse's problem. This is the third book in the series about Ine and Hasse, a big sister and little brother that Tore Renberg and Øyvind Torseter have portrayed with such life and originality. Play, everyday life and fantasy come together, allowing young and old readers alike to find real joy within the text and illustrations.

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Hello Down There!
Children's Books2012 · 40 pp · Age 3 - 9

Hello Down There!

Anna Fiske

Hallo der nede! is modelled on the same principle as the other Hallo books by Anna Fiske. Previously, we have been able to follow life on Earth, in the city and on another planet. Now we find out what happens underground. We follow six insects for sixteen months, and readers themselves can also find and see other things changing from one month to the next. A lot of exciting things happen underground. Caves, swimming pools and banqueting halls are built. The book starts in July and finishes in November of the following year. Hallo der nede! is a treasure chest for anyone who likes to search and find and to immerse themselves in lots of small funny details.

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What’s It About?
Children's Books2012 · 40 pp · Age 3+

What’s It About?

Max Estes

A boy climbs into a book and tries to find out what it is about. But that is easier said than done; the lights have gone out and pages have been torn out, some pages are too short, and in other places the letters are all helter-skelter. It only gets worse when he is told off by the reader for getting in the way. How can he manage to find out about the book's story then? A playful and imaginative meta-book. ‘Hva handler den om? is both sweet and absurd, and strange to those who are open to its play.’Barnebokkritikk‘… Max Estes’ surreal flights of imagination are still specifically philosophizing. … The ending arrives quite surprisingly and becomes a funny finale to a story where drawings and text play together.’Gudbrandsdølen Dagningen

Where Did I Come From?
Children's Books2012 · Age 3 - 9

Where Did I Come From?

Dag O. Hessen

This is an illustrated fact book about a girl who,one evening when she is going to bed, asks her dad: ‘Where did I come from?‘ Her dad explains: ‘You know you came from your mummy's tummy, we've spoken about it before’. ‘But before that?’ ‘Then you were just a little seed.‘ Then her father tells her about reproduction. ‘But before that?’ ‘Mummy came from Granny and Grandpa.’ ‘But before that?’ Her father tells her about Great-Granny, and her mother, and so on. ‘But before that?’ asks the girl. So we are taken back to our ape ancestors, and further and further back in evolutionary development, with material that always ends with the girl's insistent question ‘but before that?’ all the way back to the beginning of life. But it does not stop there – because what was there before that? An original and ambitious picture book explaining one of our greatest existential questions for younger children. An exciting and fascinating journey back in time and into the core of our own existence. Fantastic about evolution – one of the ten best children’s books of 2012This is the history of the entire universe, told in a clearer, fresher, shorter and more useful way than ever before. Hurray for biology professor Hessen and illustrator Markhus that takes us on this beautiful journey. A must-have book!MAGASINET MAMMA This book is really well done, the illustrations combine the best elements from science books with the freedom of expression that can be found within picture books.AFTENPOSTEN I am so thankful that there are writers like Dag O. Hessen. With his writing he brings the joy of enlightenment, taking the discoveries of scientists to the people. The book is engaging to both the one reading, and the child being read to.ROMERIKES BLAD It ought to come as no surprise that Hessen can introduce subjects through analogies, principles and models… and the topic is given an appealing human touch… Rune Markhus’ illustrations are important. The father is charmingly modern, and Frida is bright, but above all it is the system, principles, food chain and array of animals that impress.DAG OG TID

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I Could Eat a Cow
Children's Books2012 · 72 pp · Age 3 - 12

I Could Eat a Cow

Gro Dahle

Exuberant, astute, astounding and warm verses about food from multiple award winning author Gro Dahle. A collection of poetry about hungry carpets, mysterious muffins, crispy friend gingerbread hearts and much, much more. When I think of chocolate, my thoughts end up covered in the stuff.

Football Shoes
Children's Books2012 · 48 pp · Age 3 - 9

Football Shoes

Brynjulf Jung Tjønn

Sigurd can't wait for the tournament! He is hoping to be picked as striker today. But then Sigurd realises that he has forgotten to bring his football shoes, and so his best friend Helge is striker instead. It is no fun at all to watch the tournament from the bench, he thinks, no matter how exciting the competition is. But then Helge is injured! Fotballskoene is a charming and familiar little book about football, competition and friendship. 'This book is written in capitals and it meant I knew the letters and could read some of the words. It was great. It’s fine for everyone who likes football and especially for children who are learning to read. I liked the pictures in the book, too, especially the ones with the coach.'Jakob (6), Foreldre & Barn

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Lars on Mars
Children's Books2012 · 44 pp · Age 3 - 9

Lars on Mars

Hans Sande

Lars is happy because he is going to make a soufflé with his mum and dad. But then he makes a mess with the eggs and is told off. Mum is stupid! Dad is stupid! Lars is leaving! FOR MARS! Bouncy, brilliant and absurd!

Time to Tidy Up
Children's Books2012 · Age 3 - 9

Time to Tidy Up

Camilla Kuhn

It's time to tidy up, but Daddy and Jens would rather go to the swimming pool. Unfortunately the two of them are discovered by Jens' little sister as they attempt to sneak out. Strangely enough neither she nor Mummy are angry. When Daddy and Jens reach the swimming pool, they understand why. 'This is a splendid book for children who have just learnt to read.'Østlands-posten

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