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The History of the Winter Olympics
Narrative Non-fiction2021 · 672 pp

The History of the Winter Olympics

Hans Olav Lahlum / Øyvind Tronstad

Both a presentation of the history of the Winter Olympics and a new standard work on Norwegian and international sporting history. This book contains all the names and numbers an informed reader could wish for while simultaneously telling an exciting story about the events, the competitions and the central athletes. Over 900 pages long, with abundant illustrations, this will make a magnificent Christmas present for anybody with even a passing interest in sport, people and history.

Hooray for Little Rabbit
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Children's Books2021 · Age 0 - 3

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 is a human?
Children's Books2021 · 112 pp · Age 9 - 12

What is a human?

Vibeke Maria Viestad

The incredible story of how we became us and why the other human species vanished. How many human species lived before Homo sapiens – and how did they live? What kind of houses did they live in? What did they eat? How did they survive the cold winters or the hot climate? What did they wear and what did their children play with? And how have researchers managed to find out about all these things? In this book, researcher and archaeologist Vibeke Viestad goes through the history of humanity, conveying knowledge about how inventive humans have been over the ages. The book is funny with brightly coloured illustrations by Helena Lindholm, known for the Kokotopia books.

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What are Emotions?
Children's Books2021 · 80 pp · Age 3 - 9

What are Emotions?

Birte Svatun

A fact book about feelings for children aged 4 to 7 about feeling happy, angry, sad, scared, envious, guilty, peaceful, embarrassed, lonely, jealous, and proud. Vilde is so happy that she leaps onto her Dad’s lap. But that night she’s scared there’s a troll under her bed. Anders is sad when he loses his cat, and Ali becomes jealous when dad gets a girlfriend.

Who buttocked the brown cheese?
Children's Books2021 · 48 pp · Age 6 - 9

Who buttocked the brown cheese?

Erlend Loe

Crazy crime mystery from two of Norway`s foremost artists. When the King hears tell of a truly fantastic brown cheese that is made at Lisen von Kvantum’s dairy farm, Lisen is invited to the Palace, along with a chunk of brown cheese. A train ticket, with a sleeping berth, is enclosed with the invitation and Lisen von Kvantum heads off with her cheese. She guards the brown cheese behind a locked door in berth number 2, thinking that it is very important for her not to fall asleep. But of course, she does – and when she wakes up a while later, the damage is done: there are butt prints on the brown cheese! Somebody has buttocked the King’s cheese! Will the mystery be solved? Who can have committed such a serious crime? Whose butt print is that on the brown cheese? And will the King ever get to taste the world’s best brown cheese? Erlend Loe and Kim Hiorthøy are the authors behind this zippy, intricate crime mystery in five parts, which is very much inspired by Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express.Who Buttocked the Brown Cheese is not a book with silly ass humor or underwear humor, but a quality mix of all sorts of humor that tend to get anyone in a good mood. ******VG

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If I Should Die Some Day
Literature and Fiction2021 · 144 pp

If I Should Die Some Day

Åsne Maria Gundersen

A mother has a stroke that robs her of her ability to walk, control her feelings and recall the past. For her daughter, this triggers an avalanche of feelings, thoughts and memories. Why does she fear her mother’s death when she doesn’t need her? In compact, poetic language, this novel tells a story about growing up as next of kin, pushing a stroller in the cemetery and waiting for a death and reconciliation that never seem to arrive.

How to Get Rich in a Year
Self Help2021 · 192 pp

How to Get Rich in a Year

Marie Olaussen

How to Get Rich in a Year is a funny, inspiring, surprising and very useful book about personal finances. Marie Olaussen shows us how we can all change our ways, allowing us to allocate money for exactly what we want to prioritise. She shows how we can cut our consumption while still being able to buy a coffee on the fly, drink wine on a Tuesday, invest in our own pension and go on holidays the family will never forget - if that is what we want above all. This book contains no financial jargon because it’s so tedious the author can’t even bring herself to write it. It is a book about finances with a sad but funny start and a proper happy ending. And from the very first chapter, readers will realise that this book purchase is a real money-saver. The book went straight to #1 on the Norwegian Bestseller list when it was launched in January 2021. Chapters: Step 1: Get an overview of the situation and never fall into the money trap againStep 2: Set yourself some goals that will make you richer than you ever imaginedStep 3: Make a budget with enough room for ProseccoStep 4: Knock out your debtsStep 5: Cut unnecesary costs and find money for things that spark joy. Step 6: Allow your savings to grow bigHow far did I get in one year?The road aheadGreat tools for your personal economy

What's It Like To Be A Grown-up?
Children's Books2021 · 80 pp · Age 3 - 6

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)

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Why?
Children's Books2021 · 48 pp · Age 3 - 6

Why?

Kaia Linnea Dahle Nyhus

Why? is a book full of questions! Because there’s so much to ask about. Why is it wrong to hit people? Why doesn’t Dad beep his horn more when he’s driving? Why can’t we brush our teeth with caramel sauce? And where do they come from, all these questions? Should we phone the King? Or ask Outer Space? A warm, funny picture book from Kaia Dahle Nyhus for kids with their noggins full of questions.REVIEWSWhy? is both a warm and funny picture book for all curious children. There is something so liberating about a book that's filled with questions and very few answers. Here, the child itself has to get involved.Bogbotten.dk, Denmark Challenging picture book – also for adults[The story and conundrum] is complex and unusually deep. The story works splendidly both at the children's level, where one can talk about authorities and about hitting someone, and on the adult-philosophical level, which takes up the breaking down of moral and the group cohesiveness of society. It is awe-inspiring art.Kristeligt Dagblad, Denmark Why? is an excellent picture book, which everyone who knows a curious little one could bring home to the reading nook.Politiken, Denmark

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Why Don’t all countries Have a President?
Narrative Non-fiction / Children's Books2021 · 72 pp · Age 6 - 12

Why Don’t all countries Have a President?

Susanne Kaluza

Children ask a lot of strange questions and in this new non-fiction series, they’ll get answers! This lively, fully illustrated book answers children’s questions about politics, big and small. What does a politician actually do? Can children vote in elections? And does the Prime Minister really live in parliament? Why Don’t all countries Have a President? is educational and easy to understand, has humorous illustrations, and is a perfect conversation starter about politics for children aged 6 to 9.

Handbook for Young Antiracists
Children's Books2021 · 72 pp · Age 9 - 12

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

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In Each Other’s World
Narrative Non-fiction / Children's Books2021 · 192 pp

In Each Other’s World

Penelope Lea

Penelope Lea is a powerful, young voice in the climate debate both in Norway and abroad. She has sat on the board of Eco Agents, led the Children’s Climate Panel, launched numerous appeals and now she has been chosen as a UNICEF ambassador – at the age of just 17. In her work, Penelope has met people with different approaches to what we can do about the climate issue, and the book draws together all these encounters. The interviews offer a broad understanding of different aspects of the climate issue, while giving a general, personal overview of Penelope’s work as a climate activist. Kristian Hammerstad has produced illustrated portraits of all the interviewees. This book is aimed at socially engaged 12-18-year-olds.