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Lost and Found
Children's Books2015 · 48 pp · Age 3 - 12

Lost and Found

Knut Nærum

Greger and Cosy Clown are with Grandma at the library. But when it's time to go, Cosy Clown is missing. Gregor looks for the library's lost and found. All of the lost items are recorded in a book, but Greger can't see Cosy Clown in there. That is why he must go downstairs to lost and found and look for it himself. There he finds endless, looming shelves of forgotten items, but that is not all. There is something far worse lurking down there: the threat of oblivion. Glemmestedet is about our dearest possessions and how important it is never to be forgotten. ‘This is an extremely beautiful and poetic story. The plot is familiar. … Knut Nærum uses simple, short sentences with distinctive wordplay and humour that we adults can also enjoy without it being too intrusive.’5/6, DAGBLADET‘Wonderful, imaginative and slightly scary story for children.’ØSTLANDS-POSTEN

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Terror of the Sea
Children's Books2015 · 48 pp · Age 3 - 9

Terror of the Sea

Jan-Kåre Øien

This is a real pirate book! Hedgehog has found a note in a bottle from someone asking for help. It is just as well that Rabbit is building a pirate ship. Together the two friends build a great ship that they christen Terror of the Sea. They dress up as pirates and embark on a sea voyage. But Hedgehog is worried. He cannot swim and doesn't like water, and when a huge pike tries to capsize the boat, things look bleak. But they have to get to the island where they think that the person who wrote the note is, and eventually they make it to shore unscathed. They search and search, but find no one. They also feel like someone is watching them. Eventually they decide to head home again. But there is a surprise waiting for them back on the ship. Terror of the Sea is the fifth book about Rabbit and Hedgehog, two charming friends that have exciting adventures. Jan-Kåre Øien's illustrations are lively, colourful and full of funny details that will amuse both children and adults.

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Secret Huts
Children's Books2015 · 64 pp · Age 3 - 12

Secret Huts

Anna Fiske

Sometimes you just want to be alone; alone with your ideas; alone with good experiences; alone among the huts you are building. But then someone comes along who wants to be with you. A friend who isn't necessarily a best friend; someone who takes away important bits of wood; who makes strange suggestions; who even uses the floor of the finest wooden hut as a toilet. Prize-winning author and illustrator Anna Fiske brings a lot of humour to her description of what it is like to have somebody close by you when you really don't want to have anybody close by; when somebody just worms their way in. It's about me against you, about how difficult it is to set boundaries and how difficult it is to reject somebody, in this instance when you are building huts.

The Cat Girl
Children's Books2015 · 56 pp · Age 3 - 9

The Cat Girl

Veronika Erstad

It's the last school day before the Christmas holidays. ”What are you going to do for Christmas?” asks Kristin. ”I'll be with August,” I reply. ”Can I come with you today?” she asks. I don't answer. I don't want to be with Kristin today. I've got other plans. ”Come here a moment, Ruth,” Dad calls from the living room. I can tell from his voice that it's something I won't like. ”We have a surprise for you,” says Dad. He smiles. ”I don't like surprises, you know that,” I say. ”I think you'll like this surprise,” Dad says. But Ruth the cat girl doesn't want to go to Lanzarote for the Christmas holidays, and she doesn't want to link up with Kristin either. Ruth and her cat, August, are going to do a secret project, and they don't want to be disturbed! Kattejenta is a charming debut story written by Veronika Erstad and illustrated by Bo Gaustad. A book to be read aloud, about friends, cats and wanting to choose for yourself. 'The relationship between the two girls is so down to earth and so well described that it is a joy'VÅRT LAND'A fine and entertaining book about time alone, cats and not liking surprises.'FORELDRE & BARN

Crocodile in the Tree
Children's Books2015 · 48 pp · Age 3 - 9

Crocodile in the Tree

Ragnar Aalbu

The little red crocodile is out walking in the mist. Crocodile likes mist, and this is a really misty day! But suddenly he is scared by something that looks like a wolf, and oops! Little Crocodile is high up in a high tree. Despite its apparent simplicity and spontaneity, on one level this picture-book is a dream-like allegory of belonging and alienation, while on a more concrete, down-to-earth level it is mostly about getting away safely from a tight corner. 'This is not the first time Ragnar Aalbu has played with literary references and operated on several levels simultaneously. (…) The minimalist technique of the pictures is very descriptive, as for example in the meeting between the wolf and the terrified crocodile. (…) The simple text and the clear colours are a pleasure to behold. BARNEBOKKRITIKK.NO ‘Aalbu communicates confidently, using humour in both the text and the pictures.’ ØSTLANDS-POSTEN

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Hurry, Little Beetle!
Children's Books2015 · 32 pp · Age 3 - 9

Hurry, Little Beetle!

Max Estes

Sofia almost stands on a beetle on her way to school. Luckily, she spots it in time. But what about all the others that might be walking along the pavement that morning? What if they step on the poor little beetle? Sofia knows that she has to save the little beetle. Skynd deg, lille bille! is about having empathy for those who are smaller than us and about having the best of intentions even if help is not possible. The book is breathlessly funny yet simple for those who are new to reading.

Between Two Hearts
2015 · 56 pp · Age 3 - 12

Between Two Hearts

Angelina Jordan Astar

Angelina Jordan has written a very poetic, warm and emotional picture book, illustrated by her grandmother, Mery Zamani.Mellom to hjerter tells the story of how Angelina, living in the Middle East, one day met a poor girl when she was 6 years old, and how the meeting has influenced and touched her ever since.Mellom to hjerter is a true story about two girls living very different lives. This warm and touching story tells about the reason Angelina always sings barefoot, in support of all the poor people in the world.’We look into each other’s eyes; she peers at me. I have to manage this, I have to do something – she must not freeze. She has beautiful blue eyes. Her eyes are the color of sky and sea.She doesn’t want to talk to anyone. But even thoughshe might not want to talk to me, I really want to try.It’s as if there’s a mirror in front of me.I see myself in the mirror. The girl’s tears are flowing.It’s as if the world is frozen into ice; everything is dark and quiet,just like a cold, gray winter.Everything has lost its color, that’s how the girl looks.’'This is a moving story of kind-heartedness and humanity. The girls give each other a gift. The rich girl gives the poor one her shoes, but most of all she gives her attention.' VÅRT LAND

Otto Monster’s Beach Chaos
Children's Books2015 · 56 pp · Age 3 - 9

Otto Monster’s Beach Chaos

Jon Ewo / Reidar Kjelsen

Otto is not sure whether he can withstand the summer sun. The Møkk family will have to go to the beach to cool off. But this is not without its complications. Papa Møkk has taken a shine to blue shark Ståle. His new favourite family member. But Ståle is a bit of a handful and destroys everything. Can they get rid of this bothersome bully? Ewo provides a funny and easily recognisable slant on family life.

Monster Waves
Children's Books2015 · 40 pp · Age 3 - 9

Monster Waves

Ingvild Bjerkeland

It is late in the evening, way past bedtime. But Janna wants to go fishing with the grown-ups. The sea is teeming with mackerel, and that means a lot of fish on the hook. But when they start heading home, the weather has turned, and the waves are huge, grey and dangerous. Then Janna hears someone shouting. “Help!” she hears. Then she sees something yellow in the water. A flash of yellow, and then it's gone. Someone is in the water – and someone needs help! Monsterbølger is an exciting picture book about being at sea – and about being grown up even when you're little. The idyllic fishing trip becomes a perilous rescue mission, and the author and illustrator use both words and pictures to show that the sea is unpredictable. This picture book is a successful collaboration between Ingvild Bjerkeland and illustrator Åshild Irgens. Bjerkeland's text is intimate and powerful, and Irgens' illustrations are beautiful, aquamarine and vivid.

Our Neighbour Is a Witch
Children's Books2015 · 40 pp · Age 3 - 9

Our Neighbour Is a Witch

Bjørn Arild Ersland

Our neighbour is over one hundred years old and resembles a dried grape. She is called Miss Pollestad and works as a witch. She does magic on her way along the street. Makes cars stop. Makes leaves fly from branches. I am the only person who knows that our neighbour is a witch, and that is why I have to spy on her using my binoculars while wearing my invisibility cloak. The witch is always looking for things to put in her soup. It has been cooking for over one hundred years now. It smells like boiled tiger in our stairwell. Whoever drinks that soup will surely die. Something terrible will happen, I just know it. It must never, never happen. Naboen er en heks has a classic feel to it, sensing and seeing through a child's eyes and perceiving something that adults cannot. ‘… Ersland’s inventiveness calls forth smile after smile. The superb interaction between Ersland and Ask envelops the reader and leads to a highly dramatic and liberating conclusion. I won’t say any more.’AFTENPOSTEN ‘This is a lovely little book that author Bjørn Arild Ersland has written for children between the ages of four and eight. It was designed to arouse wonder in young readers. What is the witch up to? Will she catch her young neighbour spying? Is the old lady dangerous? The story has a wonderful and naïve streak to it. It looks through a child’s eyes and knows something the adults don’t. This makes it even more exciting. … Ersland and Ask deserve praise for the book’s clever conclusion.’DEMOKRATEN

Merciless Picture Book for Children
Children's Books2015 · 96 pp · Age 3 - 12

Merciless Picture Book for Children

Nhu Diep

This picture book contains two surprising stories. Kjøtt is about a cannibal girl called Kiki from Papa New Guinea, and is a kind of reverse Little Red Riding Hood. Y is a mystery about a man who is suspiciously preoccupied with children's rear ends. This is a merciless picture book for children! Nhu Diep is a new and exciting children's Author, and in this book she mocks modern society's fear of trolls and taboo. ‘Nhu Diep starts a humorous rebellion with the taboos in Nådeløs bildebok for barn. … Both stories play on formulaic children’s stories – detective stories and fairytales – and the humour comes when they deviate from the formula. The book sails close to the wind, but on children’s terms and by thumbing its nose at adult fears. Part of what’s funny about it is that it opens the door to a world that may seem somewhat off limits, somewhat outrageous. Can we make jokes about voyeurism and cannibalism? It seems so.’DAGBLADET‘This story [Meat] works well as a silly and rough-hewn story. … They say that nothing is taboo in children’s books anymore, but this book shows us that this is not true. Writing about men who like baby’s bottoms doesn’t feel right. The clear aim of this book is to challenge taboos, and it succeeds.’BARNEBOKKRITTIK.NO

The Paper Bird
Children's Books2015 · 40 pp · Age 3 - 9

The Paper Bird

Fam Ekman

I Japan, a lot of people are very good at folding paper into figures. They are not always successful, and Papirfuglen is the story of a piece of paper that is caught by the wind and falls into Mrs Geisha's laundry. From there its journey continues to a tea house, and then to the metro where it encounters some monkeys and an angry conductor. In the end, the piece of paper finds its way to Uncle Monk, who folds it into a paper bird. A beautiful, rhythmic story from one of our greatest picture book artists. Both the pictures and text are influenced by Japan and Japanese culture. ‘The use of colour is exquisitely delicate. The text is printed on separate pages and linked to the illustration using the first letter, which is presented in a way that ties it to the illustration. The printing of the illustrations on sheets with a soft, yellowish white hue also contributes to the overall impression. This expression in this book will appeal to people of all ages and remind us that everything is not as it seems.’VÅRT LAND