FictionNon-fictionChildren's & YAAuthorsAbout us

Representing the authors and titles of Cappelen Damm for translation and adaptation rights worldwide.

Catalogue

  • Fiction
  • Non-fiction
  • Children's & YA
  • Authors

Agency

  • About us
  • Rights catalogues
  • Rights deals
  • News
  • Fairs & events

Get in touch

rights@cappelendamm.no
Stortingsgata 28, Oslo

© 2026 Cappelen Damm AS · Rights & AgencyPrivacy & cookiescappelendamm.no

Children's & YA

Literary fictionCrime & thrillerNarrative non-fictionChildren's & YASelf helpCook booksCrafts & hobbies

Browse

FictionNon-fictionChildren's & YA

Foreign rights

Rights sold

Genre

Children's Books902Literature and Fiction722Narrative Non-fiction336Self Help179Crafts and Hobbies146Mystery and Crime143Cook Books107UpLit82

Published

2025 and newer2020–20242015–20192014 and older

Children's format

Picture books318Easy read235Read-aloud184Children's novels238Young adult121Children's non-fiction181Comics33

Reader age

0–2 years3–5 years6–8 years9–11 years12 years and up

Rights sold to

Clear all filters

437 titles with rights sold

Children's BooksRights soldClear all
Your Brilliant Body
Children's Books2025 · 40 pp · Age 3 - 6

Your Brilliant Body

Kaveh Rashidi

With a wonderful mix of humour, facts, and playful illustrations by Hans Jørgen Sandnes, doctor and author Kaveh Rashidi has written a true tribute to the body. In this book, children can enter a world full of wonder and learning – and discover how amazing their bodies really are. Did you know that your skeleton is a small factory that makes blood and replenishes it, even if you start to bleed? Or that your brain has infinite storage space – completely unlike a refrigerator that is constantly overflowing? Through funny texts and exciting facts, the body's many secrets are presented in a way that is easy to understand and fun to read. This book not only teaches children something new, but also inspires them to be proud of the brilliant body they have.

Rights soldSold to Denmark
123…3637
The Cabinet of Curiosities
Children's Books2025 · 304 pp · Age 9 - 12

The Cabinet of Curiosities

Karen Kilane

Do you like stories with a good moral and a happy ending? Are you looking for a book without clichés and humbug? Then this is not the book for you. Scientists, alchemists, explorers and artists are gathered for a wild garden party at Villa Humbug. When the biggest confetti canon explodes with sparks and flames, Lucy spots a shadow running away from Villa Humbug. Shortly after, they discover that the carnivorous plant Humboldt has been kidnapped! The clues lead Lucy and Grandpa to the Himalayas, where there are old castles, freezing ice caves and a dark secret. And, for Grandpa, the chance to earn a million or two. The Cabinet of Curiosities is the second book in the series about the Family von Humbug, written by Karen Kilane and illustrated throughout by renowned artist Hans Jørgen Sandnes, known from e.g. Detective Agency No. 2 and the Krypto series.

Rights soldSold to Denmark
Born Free
Children's Books2025 · 120 pp · Age 12+

Born Free

Marta Breen

Religious control and women's fight for freedom – an important book for young readers Born Free is a fascinating and thought-provoking graphic novel about the impact religion has had, and continues to have, on women's freedom. It explores how religious practices have restricted women’s rights and shaped their lives across different cultures and societies. In the wake of the women-led uprising in Iran and the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan, religious control over women’s lives has become more visible than it has been in decades. Acclaimed feminist and author Marta Breen places these current events in a broader historical and global context, showing how religious fundamentalism continues to threaten women’s rights even in Western societies. Based on thorough research, Born Free tackles topics such as forced marriage, education bans, dress codes, and female genital mutilation in a respectful yet direct manner. The book’s core message is clear: everyone has the right to decide over their own life, while also respecting freedom of religion, as long as it does not violate basic human rights. Born Free is a vital book that encourages reflection and conversation about the role of religion in society and the position of women within the world’s faiths. Sunniva Fluge Hole’s striking illustrations make complex topics accessible for readers aged 12 and up. The book builds on Marta Breen’s international bestsellers Women in Battle and The Fall og the Patriarchy, sold to 30 and 14 countries respectively. While these dealt with general discrimination against women, Born Free focuses specifically on religious oppression and control over women's bodies and lives.

Written by internationally known feminist Marta Breen
Rights soldSold to Denmark
Go Away!
Children's Books2025 · 40 pp · Age 3 - 6

Go Away!

Gro Dahle

"Go away!" Borre says when Mini arrives at kindergarten. "There's no room for you. You're too small. You can't join us. Go away!" Borre’s voice is loud and strong. His words are like a tall fence, a closed door, a locked gate. The words bruise and break, crush and cut and clip. But luckily, Mini has Grandpa. And Grandpa isn’t just Grandpa – he’s also a wizard. Because Grandpa can do magic with words and speak the language of wizards. "It’s important to find words that shine in the dark," says Grandpa. Because everyone needs words that open doors, and words that dare to ask for help. Words like hello, come in, join us, sorry. These are the bravest words we have. Gro Dahle is one of Norway’s most renowned and beloved picture book authors, with a unique gift for expressing painful and difficult themes in an intimate, poetic way.Go Away! is a powerful story about exclusion and bullying among the very youngest children and about the tools we can use to create inclusion, empathy, and understanding.

Rights soldSold to Denmark and Sweden
Herman and Hedda and the Trolls
Children's Books2025 · 48 pp · Age 3 - 6

Herman and Hedda and the Trolls

Geir Moen

Herman and Hedda are best friends. When they play together, anything can happen! Today the trolls in the pillow room come alive, and Herman and Hedda are taken on a true adventure. Perhaps it will end with a massive snowball fight with some mischievous snowmen? Is Herman and Hedda every kindergardener's new favourite series for reading out loud? The books take children's play and imagination seriously, with beautiful illustrations from one of Norway's leading illustrators, inspired by both manga and Studio Ghibli. These are imaginative picture books that will be read again and again. And again. In the back of the book you'll find fun facts about trolls!

Rights soldSold to Denmark
The Boy from Heaven
Children's Books2025 · 48 pp · Age 3 - 6

The Boy from Heaven

Trygve Skaug

The Christmas Gospel told through the eyes of a child in Bethlehem Ismael lives in Bethlehem, where his family runs an inn. Sometimes, his Dad has to turn guests away because every room is full. But one evening, when the city is filled to the brim with people and not a single bed is free, it is Ismael who opens the door when someone knocks.On the steps stands a man. Next to him is a donkey, and on the donkey sits a woman. Her belly is big and her face is red, she is about to give birth and it could happen at any moment. They are allowed to seek shelter in the family’s stable. And later that evening, while the Bethlehem star shines in the sky, a little boy is born in the stable. A boy from heaven. And Ismael is there to witness it all. This picture book brings the Christmas Gospel to life with warmth, sincerity and wonder. A perfect read for families, schools, and anyone looking for a fresh retelling of the world's most known birth.

Rights soldSold to Germany
The Hole²
Children's Books2025 · 80 pp · Age 3 - 6

The Hole²

Øyvind Torseter

Some time ago I discovered a mysterious hole.It had to be examined by scientists.I never heard anything more.One day I got a phone call. The Hole² is a sequel to Torseter's award-winning book The Hole (2012) about a mysterious hole, which is punched right through the book, so it exists in real life. The book picks up where the first book left off. The Hole² is a visually playful, energetic and completely unique book, by one of Norway's most significant artists and illustrators.

Rights soldSold to 6 territories
What’s It Like to Be a Child?
Children's Books2025 · 80 pp · Age 3 - 6

What’s It Like to Be a Child?

Anna Fiske

Children are people who simply haven’t lived that long yet. They’re everywhere – in every country, in every family, in every corner of the world. The world is full of children! And children are the most important thing we have. But what does it actually feel like to be a child? In What’s It Like to Be a Child?, acclaimed author and illustrator Anna Fiske explores the joys, challenges, and wonders of childhood with her signature warmth, humour, and insight. With honesty and empathy, she dives into both everyday moments and big questions – from feeling left out, to growing up, to understanding the world around you. Fiske speaks directly to children in a way that makes them feel seen, respected, and included. This is a book full of care, curiosity, and celebration – a beautiful reminder that being a child is not just a phase, but a world of its own.

Rights soldSold to Germany and Switzerland
Why Can't the Referee Score Goals?
Children's Books2025 · 72 pp · Age 6 - 12

Why Can't the Referee Score Goals?

Susanne Kaluza / Birgit Skarstein

In Why Can't the Referee Score Goals? children learn the answers to both big and small questions about sports. Why do sumo wrestlers wear diapers? Why are tennis balls yellow? How do you shoot a bow and arrow without any arms? And what is the most dangerous sport in the world? Why Can't the Referee Score Goals? is informative and easy to grasp with fun illustrations. It is the perfect book to start a conversation about the world of sports, with children aged six to nine years.

Rights soldSold to Denmark
Never Become a Magician
Children's Books2025 · 240 pp · Age 9 - 12

Never Become a Magician

Mats Eldøen

Becoming a magician doesn’t always make life magical Einar (12) plays Mage Tower, loves role-playing games, reads fantasy books and watches every film about magic he can lay his hands on. So he can hardly believe his luck when three weird elves turn up on his doorstep one day and tell Einar just what he’s always dreamed of hearing: he is a magician. And he’s the one who’s been chosen to stand up to the dreaded, secret organisation called the Order System that controls the whole world. But he only has 30 days to do it in. Einar is convinced that all his dreams have come true – until he finds out that learning magic is INCREDIBLY boring. And it doesn’t help that the three odd elves aren’t just useless at teaching magic, but also at hiding from Einar’s dad. On top of all that, Einar still has to go to school, do his homework and decide whether to run for student council president. But how is Einar affected by the sudden arrival of his magic powers? And what will he do when strange Captain Slash turns up at school? Never Become a Magician is the first book in a fun fantasy series about how awkward things can get if you’re a 12-year-old whose dreams come true (just not exactly the way you thought they would). Despite having magical powers, you still have to navigate some of childhood’s toughest challenges: crushes, envy and privileged jerks.

Rights soldSold to Italy
Karsten and Petra – Karsten’s Cat Runs Away
Children's Books2025 · 32 pp · Age 3 - 6

Karsten and Petra – Karsten’s Cat Runs Away

Tor Åge Bringsværd

One day, Karsten’s little cat Leo runs away, so everyone, young and old, goes out to look for him. Where on earth can the cat be? Luckily they find him in the end, but he’s stuck in a tree and won’t come down. So they call the firefighters, who come straight away!

Rights soldSold to Denmark
Dear Sausage: I MUST become famous
Children's Books2025 · 176 pp · Age 6 - 12

Dear Sausage: I MUST become famous

Anna Berg Gjendem

Iris, a Pippi-esque girl full of determination and imagination, writes a diary about her hilarious misadventures as she chases fame and her crush! Iris is a dreamer who believes in herself! Her diary, Sausage, is stuffed with crazy ideas and mischief. But maybe most importantly of ALL: it contains her plan to win the heart of the cutest boy in her class. Through her diary we get to know her embarrassing parents, her sneaky big sister and her best friend Sofia. The imaginative nine-year-old often ends up in awkward situations, but even when EVERYTHING goes wrong, one thing’s for sure: Iris never gives up! Dear Sausage is a brand-new diary series aimed at kids from 9–12 who love to laugh. The book is easy to read with fun illustrations – just like a real diary.

Rights soldSold to 4 territories