Children's & YA

The Giants Fall

Ingvar Ambjørnsen

«Sannhetens øyne var blå. Isblå. Iskalde. Jeg hadde sett dem en gang før, for ikke så lenge siden ... Nå så han på meg som FIENDEN. På oss. På meg og Proffen. Selv pistolen han holdt i handa, kunne ikke gjøre meg mer nervøs enn de to øynene!» Nynazisme. Innvandrerhets. Pelle og Proffen fra Torshov blander seg, for den slags søppel må det ryddes opp i. Den legendariske spenningsserien om kompisene Pelle og Proffen som stadig ramler bort i vanskelige og evigaktuelle situasjoner, er nå relansert for nye lesere.

Locotopia in the Middle Ages

Simon Stranger

Welcome to the Middle Ages—the most dangerous hilarious period in history. The knight Simon rides a pig, has a bucket as his helmet, and is on his way out into the world to fight dragons and giants. But instead, he meets Helena. She’s accused of being a witch and is sentenced to certain death. The Plague is ravishing the land, and the king has announced a knight’s tournament. Together, Simon and Helena embark on an adventure where they have to try to save themselves—and the rest of the world.

How to Get Rid of a Little Sister

Veronika Erstad

Guri's little sister doesn't take up very much space, but she sure makes a lot of noise! Guri wants everything to be like before, when it was just her and her mom. But things disappear, and small things disappear more easily than big things. Guri's sister is very small … so Guri writes a list – but not quite the kind of list her mom thinks it is. A sweet and fun story about becoming a big sister – when what you truly want is a big sister for yourself.

Women in Battle

Marta Breen / Jenny Jordahl

150 years ago, women and men led very different lives. Women could not vote or make their own living. They had no control over their own bodies. The father would make a woman's decisions until she was married. Then her husband would take over. This changed when women began to organize. In this book writer Marta Breen and illustrator Jenny Jordahl tell the story about the women's movements many dramatic battles. Breen and Jordahl have cooperated about a number of book projects, amongst others The F word. 155 reasons to be a feminist a title for which they received the Norwegian Cultural Ministry non-fiction award in 2015, and the bestseller 60 Women you should have known (2016).Graphic novel Women in Battle offers a whirlwind tour through 150 years of the fight for women’s rights. Marta Breen’s witty text and Jenny Jordahl’s dynamic art covers topics including reproductive rights, gay marriage and the #MeToo movement. International and inclusive in outlook, it’s both relevant and inspirational.THE GUARDIAN - Best Children´s Books of 2018Women in Battle is a straightforward, solid and exciting introduction to the history of the Women´s movement. Not least is the book a celebration of the courage and will of those who has walked the path before us, sheading light on some of the women on whose shoulders we are now standing. Women in Battle reminds us how much "the other sex" has achieved when it comes to rights during the last 150 years, and at the same time remind us that many battles are still to be won. PROSAWomen in Battle is a combination of a textbook and a manifest, a book that has a mission and also underlines the will to say something with a solid presentation. SERIENETTWomen in Battle - 150 years fight for freedom, equality and sisterhood presents the reader to a playful and whole picture of the cases that has defined the fight for women´s right´s through times. It manages to be a celebration of those who fought the fights, and at the same time remind us to never take these rights for granted. EMPIRIXBreen and Jordahls depiction of the history of feminism as a cartoon feels fresh and liberatingly free from self-righteousness. To be able to flip through 150 years of history in stylish, striking and affirming illustrations, interpretations and drama makes for a fascinating read. The eye rests well on details that provide associations and food for thought. There is humour and wit in this work by Breen and Jordahl, in content, context and line.NY TID

The Ski Trip

Sidsel Jøranlid

Exciting easy reader about a ski trip that suddenly gets serious, about friendship, and about helping one another.It's almost time for a ski day, and Anders wants to teach Khalid how to ski. First, they practice on the hills behind the apartment.But one evening, they follow the ski trail into the forest, and Anders falls on a steep hill. His foot is hurt, and it's dark and cold. How are they going to get home now?

Storm and Albrikt Have to Play Soccer

Thomas Framnes

This is the fourth book about Storm and Albrikt. Storm and Albrikt have far too much energy and far too little discipline, according to their mom! She says they have to start playing soccer like other children. But is that really such a good idea? What happens when two clumsy and comical wild animals with absolutely no athletic abilities are released on to the soccer field?

Bertil Gets Nicer

Anna Fiske

Bertil the Magpie is beautiful. He is clever. And what's more: he's an amazing singer. But he still can't get the stupid cat to hang out with him. Could it be something Bertil said? For example, that the cat is stupid? Bertil clearly must become an even better magpie – if that's even possible. Anna Fiske has written and illustrated a lovely picture book about communication failure and hubris.

Glenn and the Bad Guys

Camilla Kuhn

All the police officers are able to capture bad guys, except for Glenn. "Namby pamby!" the other officers call him. But tomorrow, Glenn is going to show them! You can say a lot about Officer Glenn. He's nice. He's tidy. He's helpful. But he's not particularly observant. Camilla Kuhn has written and illustrated a new, funny Easy Reader that will hit home with the youngest readers.

What’s Up There?

Max Estes

Have you ever wondered what's up there? Behind the clouds? And what the stars and moon really are? A group of children are wondering the very same things and have some fantastic explanations for what everything really is. A humorous and playful book about imagination.

Strange records

A super simple fact book for the newest readers. Read about the world's smallest dog and the world's shortest bridal couple, about the man who drove a lawnmower for 260 days, the bear who was a soldier… and many other strange records! Fun illustrations by Jens A. Larsen Aas and one sentence per page makes the facts simple and accessible to all.