Children's & YA

Leona 5: Leona in Monster Trouble

Anneli Klepp

Perfect for children who love speed, humour and action! It’s the scariest night of the year: Halloween. But a monster ruins the party! What happens when Leona is sorting it out? It turns into monster trouble of course! Join in on an action-packed serial adventure for children aged 6 to 9 who love pranks and fun stories.

Weird words

Helene Uri

What is a mucofagus? And what does it mean to be an ailurophile? People may think that children don´t like words they do not understand. But weird words are not dangerous. Weird words are fun! In this book you will find 356 strange, funny and mysterious words that pique curiosity and expand your vocabulary. Some of them are old-fashioned, quirky words that maybe your grandmother or grandfather knows. Others have their roots in Greek or Latin and might be scientific, but are just as funny and whimsical. Learning from this book, children can impress the grown ups. Helene Uri is an expert in words, and together with internationally renowned illustrator Kristin Roskifte, she has created this playful, colourful and exuberant celebration of weird words. This is a book for forward thinking parents who want to give their children a head start, and also a perfect gift for children aged 6 years and up. And if you where wondering - a mucofagus is a snot eater. The rest of the answers you will find in the book. A White Raven 2023

The Turbo Twins and the Great Dodgeball Battle

Robert Stoltenberg / Harald Maxmillian Stoltenberg

Turbo Twins Robert and Harald have to move from the big city to the countryside, because their mother gets a whim and needs more space for her thoughts. The house they’re moving to is run down, has an outdoor toilet and the whole area smells like cow dung. The Turbo Twins look forward to starting a new school, but already on their first day it turns out the entire school and everyone in the village is completely obsessed with one single ting: DODGEBALL. In addition to this, the twins end up in the same class as the school bully and dodgeball state champion, Sølvi. Sølvi challenges the twins to create their own dodgeball team and sign up for the big tournament that takes place every year. But who should be on their team? What happened to the new boy in their class who disappeared without a trace after the last tournament? And how in the world do you even play dodgeball? The Turbo Twins and the Great Dodgeball Battle is hysterically funny and heart-warming story about being a good brother, a good friend, and a good person. «One of the most fast-paced and fun books of 2022.»VG, FIVE/SIX STARS «It's obvious that the authors have wished to write an easily read, plot-driven story. The 34 chapters contain few dead points, and the text is tightly composed with the preparations for the Dodgeball Battle as the red thread. The story is full of dialogues in an oral language that flows well, and the end of each chapter contains small cliffhangers that makes me curious as to what will happen next.»PERISKOP

Anton Won’t Go to Bed

Amadeus Blix

Anton is big and soft and kind and the world’s very best playmate. But when he sets his mind on something, he can’t be budged. This time, he doesn’t want to go to bed! His family try everything they can to get the big dog to do as they say. But will they manage to convince Anton? The books about Anton are funny, captivating and relatable stories for readers between the ages of 3 and 6.

A Fly Flew

Sondre Lerche

A fly gets caught up in a school band that is out marching, but all of a sudden there are all sorts of awful noises and people fall out of step. After all, what are a little fly supposed to do if it really wants to play in a brass band where all the instruments are already taken? This book gives us a fresh taste of Sondre Lerche’s poetic and playful narrative voice and Victoria Sandøy’s delightful illustrations. A Fly Flew is a funny, ingenious story for children aged 3 to 6.

The Christmas Story

This fold-out book brings the Christmas story to life. Read the rhyming text and use the four beautiful figures to act out the story of the birth of Jesus. CE-advarsel: Ikke egnet for barn under 3 år. Små deler.

Merry Christmas, Little Bunny!

Ingrid Erøy Fagervik

A perfect first Christmas book for the very smallest children! Christmas has come and Little Bunny is helping out with all the fun Christmas preparations. And maybe someone will be coming to visit too. These flip books are brightly coloured and playful, with rhyming text for the youngest readers.

Hooray for Little Rabbit

Ingrid Erøy Fagervik

It’s Little Rabbit’s birthday and he’s looking forward to celebrating with his friends. In this book, children will find out about all the things that are fun about birthdays, as well as learning to count from one to ten. The Cardboard books from Blafre Design are brightly coloured and playful, with rhyming text for the very youngest children.

What's It Like To Be A Grown-up?

Anna Fiske

In What’s it Like to Be a Grown-Up? Anna Fiske addresses questions about adult life, big and small. Can grown-ups eat chocolate whenever they feel like it? Can grown-ups stay up all night? Why do grown-ups have to earn money and what kind of jobs can you do when you’re a grown-up? The book is warm-hearted, inclusive and funny, allying children’s fears about becoming adults and taking on new duties and responsibilities. Deep down, maybe grown-ups aren’t so very different from children. This book is a must for anybody who loved How Do You Make a Baby? and How Do You Start School? Smart book for children about being adult “If anyone were to ask me what it’s like to be grown-up, I would be at a loss for words. Anna Fiske, on the other hand, goes to task with full vigor. … she has found her niche, in the interplay of facts and fun, enlightenment and engagement. For these are books where the children can actively participate themselves, with their own creativity and experiences.” NRK "Anna Fiske has written the best children's book of the year." ADRESSEAVISEN “With colorful and bright illustrations, accompanied by small, enlightening comments, we are introduced to a diverse world of grown-ups with humor and playfulness. (…) What’s it like to be a grown-up? is an including and empathetic non-fiction illustrated book.” JURY’S STATEMENT, BRAGE PRIZE NOMINATION FOR BEST CHILDREN’S BOOK (2021)

Handbook for Young Antiracists

Tinashe Williamson

Handbook for young antiracists by Tinashe Willamson put the spotlight on the important topic of racism. Through ten chapters and ten fictional characters Williamson answers questions about what racism really is, why representation is important and what you can do if someone is discriminated against because of the colour of their skin. Racism is a complicated topic for grown-ups to navigate, and many find it hard to talk to their children about it. For what can you say? Where do you begin? This engaging, including and thorough book is written in the form of a diary, with tasks and conversations that the children can easily bring up at home or with their friends or classmates. The goal is to pass on the knowledge to the generation that is growing up now, to give them the feeling that they have the power to change the world. Together we are stronger, and by just acknowledging the problem we can do something about it. This is the perfect book on the topic for children 9 years and up, and it works just as well at home as in a teaching situation. Tinashe Williamson has written a book that is easy to understand and utterly engaging. The book obviously has great potential to start important conversations between people from different generations. DAGBLADET