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Where are the Crabs?
by Lars Mæhle and Odd Henning Skyllingstad (ill.)
Summer Detective Story for the little ones. Crow's Nest Kindergarten is on a day trip to the beach. The children are on the dock fishing and crabbing. After a while, they have seven crabs in their bucket. Or… wait a minute. Suddenly there are only five! Where are the other two crabs? The incident quickly becomes a real seaside mystery for Leon and Livia, Crow's Nest's very own detectives. With crab claws, sea urchins, splashing water and a very clever crab thief!
• Successful concept • The only series of its kind – Kindergarten Detective Stories • Summer theme About the author and the illustrator: Lars Mæhle (b. 1971) debuted in 2002. His breakthrough came in 2009 with the fantasy novel Land Under the Ice, for which he received several awards, including the Norwegian Ministry of Culture's Award for Children's and Youth Literature in 2010. Mæhle was born in Sunndalsøre, and currently resides in Oslo.
RIGHTS OWNER: VIGMOSTAD & BJØRKE PUBLISHER: ENA – AN IMPRINT OF VIGMOSTAD & BJØRKE ORIGINAL TITLE: HVOR ER KRABBENE? PAGES: 44 AGE: 3–6
Odd Henning Skyllingstad (b. 1978) is an experienced cartoonist and illustrator. He studied animation at Volda University College, and won the Sproing Award for the Børre is dead series in 2003. He is best known for the series about Kolbein frog. Syllingstad was born in Hammerfest, raised in Vikersund and is presently living in Oslo.
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Where is Santa?
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Crow’s Nest Kindergarden are going to the theatre. The children are so excited! But on the train there is a ticket inspection and Sven can’t find the ticket. Where on earth can it be? It turns into some train journey where they search in all possible and impossible places. Can they solve the mystery? Nothing is impossible for Crow’s Nest’s own detective team Leon and Livia.
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There’s a Christmas party in Crow’s Nest Kindergarten and Santa is of course coming. Both children and parents have arrived and are enjoying themselves. Elin suggests to call for Santa Claus. The children shout out several times but he doesn’t turn up. Where can he be? This is certainly a case for Leon and Livia! Did Santa hide somewhere? Are there any clues to find?
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It’s early morning at the Crow’s Nest Kindergarten. During the night, a super annoying mosquito has snuck into the nursery. It attacks everybody, and catching it seems completely impossible! It’s an unusual and tricky case for Leon and Livia, Crow’s Nest’s very own detectives. Because this mosquito is smart. And fast. Fly swatters, wooden spoons, and pillows are just some of the weapons used during the dramatic hunt.
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Everyone in Crow’s Nest Kindergarden is ready for a yellow theme-party. Before the party can start the children have to go Easter Egg hunting for an egg that Elin and Sven have hidden in a very clever place. It’s very hard for Leon and Livia, Crow’s Nest’s own detectives, to track down the egg. There are rhymed hints and lots of tricks involved because sometimes adults can be just as clever as children. Almost as clever, anyway.
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Who Is the Bun Thief?
Who Left the Muddy Footprints?
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It’s fancy dress time at the Crow’s Nest Kindergarten, and everyone’s dressed up. Aksel can count, and he counts ten buns. One each. But then the fire alarm goes off, and one of the buns goes missing. Who stole it? Leon and Livia, the in-house detectives at the Crow’s Nest, are on the case. The solution will surprise them all…
Elin has just mopped the floor. It was squeaky clean a minute ago, but all of a sudden there are muddy footprints everywhere … Who left them? Was it Mario’s dad? Ada’s mums? This is a case for Leon and Livia! They investigate the matter thoroughly in their charming search for hard evidence.
Where Did All the Socks Go?
Who Stole the Glasses?
Rights sold sold to Finland and Poland
Rights sold sold to Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Poland
Since the dawn of washing machines, mankind has asked this question: Where do all the single socks go? At the Crow’s Nest, the whole football team is missing a sock each. Where are they? Who has taken them? Have they, like other single socks, simply disappeared? Leon and Livia put all their efforts into solving this mystery. Maybe they will discover where all the missing socks of the world end up?
Everyone in the kindergarten is helping make vegetable soup. But amidst the commotion in the kitchen, someone needs a plaster. Suddenly Leon and Livia have a new case! Where are Elin’s glasses? They were here a second ago … Through solid detective work, the kindergarten’s very own investigators set forth to crack the case!
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Little Brother is New as the Moon by Åse Ombustvedt and Jens Kristensen (ill.)
A beautiful story about sibling jealousy. Change can be difficult for both big and small. Often it helps to talk to someone. Mom or dad, or another adult. Or as in this story; a squirrel and an oak tree. A little girl runs away from home when her baby brother is born. She is certain her parents are going to replace her. It is autumn and the air is chilly. Despite the cold, she hides in the branches of a large oak tree, deciding that she will live there for the rest of her life. Then she discovers she’s not alone.
• Poignant story about sibling jealousy • Extremely relevant theme for both toddlers and parents • Beautifully illustrated About the author and the illustrator: Åse Ombustvedt (b. 1963) is a teacher, and has attended the Writers’ Academy. This is her fourth book. Ombustvedt is born and raised in Våler in Vestfold, and currently resides on Jeløy.
RIGHTS OWNER: VIGMOSTAD & BJØRKE PUBLISHER: ENA – AN IMPRINT OF VIGMOSTAD & BJØRKE ORIGINAL TITLE: LILLEBROR ER NY SOM MÅNEN PAGES: 40 AGE: 3–6
Jens Kristensen (b. 1975) is an illustrator and visual artist. He is educated at the Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry and has in recent years illustrated a number of books for children and youth. Kristensen was raised in Åsgårdstrand and currently resides in Oslo.
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ISBN 978-82-419-5021-6
ISBN: 978-82-419-5021-6
9 788241 950216
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The Little Cyclops by Thore Hansen
A new illustrated book from the legendary Thore Hansen, father of the sea serpent Ruffen. Little Cyclopa dreams of visiting the world of humans. Ever since she was little, she heard so many exciting adventure stories read aloud to her at bedtime. One day she finally has the opportunity, but the disappointment is great: The world of humans is not at all as she imagined! Everyone here is in a big hurry, and no one even notices her. But then when she is finally discovered, she is considered threat. Cyclopa realises that humans, despite having twice as many eyes see far less than the one-eyed of the world.
• New illustrated book from one of Norway’s leading and highly acclaimed book artists • Contemporary environmental perspective • Nice link with adventure and fantasy elements RIGHTS OWNER: VIGMOSTAD & BJØRKE PUBLISHER: ENA – AN IMPRINT OF VIGMOSTAD & BJØRKE ORIGINAL TITLE: DEN LILLE KYKLOPEN
About the author:
PAGES: 48 AGE: 3–6
Thore Hansen (b. 1942) is one of Norway’s most prominent illustrators and authors. A position he has held ever since 1973 when he, together with Tor Åge Bringsværd created the sea serpent Ruffen. He has published nearly fifty books, for both children and adults, as well as illustrating several books for other authors. Hansen has won a number of awards, including the Royal Ministry of Culture Award for children's and youth literature, which he has received five times. In 2007 he was awarded "King Frederik's Honorary Award" by the Municipality of Fredrikstad, where he resides.
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First Day of School in the Forest by Nicolai Houm and Sandra Steffensen (ill.)
The perfect book for everyone who is starting school. Here's the perfect book for all children who are starting school - and their excited parents! We follow a group of cute little animals that have just started in the first grade. First Day of School in the Forest is not only enjoyable reading aloud, but also helps you prepare your child for the big transition. The book combines cute and cheerful stories, along with tips and advice for parents about starting school. Every child should enjoy starting school, and this book is an excellent place to begin.
• Enjoyable reading that prepares the child for the first day of school • Good tips and advice for parents and guardians collected in one place • Delightful illustrations About the author and illustrator:
RIGHTS OWNER: VIGMOSTAD & BJØRKE PUBLISHER: ENA – AN IMPRINT OF VIGMOSTAD & BJØRKE
Nicolai Houm (b. 1974) debuted with short prose in the anthology Signals in 2002 and published his first novel in 2004. Houm is educated as a journalist at University of Oslo and has been a student at Writers´ Studies at the University of South Eastern Norway in Bø. He writes books for both children and adults. Nicolai is from Bærum and currently resides in Drammen.
AGE: 3–6
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ABC FOR TØFFINGER
Alfabetet er ikke for pyser. Det er hele 29 bokstaver, og alle skal læres. I denne boka blir du kjent med alfabetet mens du kikker på noen skikkelig spennende ting. Hver bokstav har en setning med bokstavrim som innbyr til en morsom lesestund – med mange overraskelser. Så enten du sluker boka på egenhånd, eller vil lese sammen med noen; ABC for tøffinger er moro fra A til Å.
PAGES: 56
Nicolai Houm Fredrik Di Fiore Lars Rudebjer
Sandra Steffensen (b. 1987) is educated as an illustrator at the University of Hertfordshire. She illustrates books, films, games and animation, and is best known for the animated film, Rallskanken and the books about The Discovery Club. Sandra lives and works in Mosjøen.
ORIGINAL TITLE: SKOLESTART I SKOGEN
ISBN 978-82-419-5020-9
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Edvarda's Picture Book by Rune Johan Andersson
Join in on a fun, playful and unusual journey in art history! Edvarda loves to paint, but is struggling to find her own artistic expression. As she searches to find a final expression, she paints through the history of art. Here are recognisable motifs from Munch, Van Gogh and Picasso. As she paints, the little girl becomes older and older, before finally discovering her artistic expression as an old lady. But what happens when the search is over?
• A fun lesson in art history • Playful illustrations exploring different well known works of art • A highlight of Anderssons career About the author: Rune Johan Andersson (b. 1945) is an illustrator, newspaper cartoonist and children's book author. He has illustrated more than 60 books, 17 of which are picture books with his own text. He has had several separate exhibitions, and his work has been purchased by the National Gallery, the Norwegian Arts Council and the Municipality of Oslo.
RIGHTS OWNER: VIGMOSTAD & BJØRKE PUBLISHER: ENA – AN IMPRINT OF VIGMOSTAD & BJØRKE ORIGINAL TITLE: EDVARDAS BILDEBOK PAGES: 48 AGE: 3–6
BACKLIST TITLES Rune Johan Andersson
TOR ÅGE BRINGSVÆRD
KATT PÅ VILLE VEIER er den eventyrlige historien om Buster – en liten katt på vandring fra Kina til Norge.
Fem mjauende og fresende fortellinger om en katt som prøver å finne veien hjem.
TOR ÅGE BRINGSVÆRD
KATT PÅ VILLE VEIER
Vi møter drager, farlige tigre, snille ulver, magiske trollmenn, flyvende tepper, førti røvere, gutter med eselører, en bortført prinsesse og mye mer!
KATT PÅ VILLE VEIER Illustrert av Rune Johan Andersson
ISBN 978-82-419-1716-5 ISBN 978-82-419-1716-5
9 788241 917165 Et imprint i Vigmostad & Bjørke
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My Friend The Pirate by Ole Kristian Løyning
A story about pirates with an underlying serious tone – an upcoming Rubber Tarzan! When André loses both parents in a car accident, he is sent to live with his father's uncle. With an eye patch and an extremely large consumption of rum, his uncle fits his nickname, The Pirate. Who is really the most responsible one of the two is a bit unclear. After the first parent-teacher meeting, (PTA) The Pirate is no longer welcome at school events. One day The Pirate becomes very sick and everything looks rather grim. The Pirate's best friend, The Boatman lives on Trinidad, and is said to have healing abilities. The Pirate and André embark upon their life's voyage where both gigantic waves and whirlpools must be surmounted in order to achieve their goal: to make The Pirate well again. My Friend The Pirate is a burlesque pirate tale with wonderful characters and humour, from a very distinctive new author.
• Our own Rubber – Tarzan illustrated throughout in cartoon style • An active author who promotes himself in all media • Reader examples available
RIGHTS OWNER: VIGMOSTAD & BJØRKE PUBLISHER: VIGMOSTAD & BJØRKE ORIGINAL TITLE: MIN VENN PIRATEN PAGES: 178 AGE: 10–12
About the author: Ole Kristian Løyning (b. 1982) is educated as a teacher and works at Vennesla School. He has grown up with Ole Lund Kirkegaard and Roald Dahl on his bookshelf, and says that he enjoys mowing the lawn, fishing and swimming in ice cold water.
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Compared to the Stars, we are Nothing by Lars Mæhle
What Sofie’s World by Jostein Gaarder did for philosophy, this book does for Astronomy. A touching novel for young readers about reconciling oneself with sorrow and loss, but also an instructive account of our solar system. Teenager Oscar lives alone with his mother who is seriously ill. She has asked her father to come and stay with them, a man she broke off all contact with when she herself was a teenager. Her dying wish is for Oscar and his grandfather to bond, and there is only one way they can do it; through Astronomy.
• Facts conveyed in novel format • Award-winning author • The reader can attempt to solve the mystery in the book About the author: Lars Mæhle (b. 1971) has written several books for children and young readers. His big breakthrough came in 2009 with the fantasy novel, Land beneath the Ice. At Ena, Mæhle has published the Telle Troll Counts to Ten and the popular books about the Crow's Nest Kindergarten. Lars Mæhle is from Sunndalsøra and is presently living in Oslo.
RIGHTS OWNER: VIGMOSTAD & BJØRKE PUBLISHER: ENA- AN IMPRINT OF VIGMOSTAD & BJØRKE ORIGINAL TITLE: MOT STJERNENE ER VI INGENTING PAGES: 175 AGE: 12+
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Intruder Graphic novel version of a sci-fi classic. The crew of the spaceship Marco Polo wakes up to the news that one of them has been replaced by a replica. But who? Intruder is a new comic book adaptation of Bing & Bringsværd’s science fiction screenplay from 1977, Who among us is the one killed? It was quite innovative at the time; anticipating trends and techniques that were later immortalised in sci-fi classics such as Alien (1979) and The Thing (1982). In 1978 NRK (Norwegian Broadcasting) filmed the script as the TV series Stowaway. This too is considered a classic today, and is well known to several generations of Norwegians. The award-winning series creator, Sigbjørn Lilleeng has developed a modern interpretation of the story, making it accessible to a whole new generation.
• Genre in strong growth • YA graphic novel • Drawn by one of Norway’s leading cartoonists and illustrators About the author and the illustrator:
RIGHTS OWNER: VIGMOSTAD & BJØRKE PUBLISHER: ENA- AN IMPRINT OF VIGMOSTAD & BJØRKE
Bing & Bringsværd had their breakthrough in the 1960s, and are perhaps best known for introducing science fiction to Norwegian readers. Among other things, they invented the term "fable prose” which encompasses various types of fantastic literature. In addition to writing their own books and screenplays for radio and television, the pair were advisers for the book series, Lanterne Science Fiction. They also edited three major fantasy anthologies published by The Norwegian Book Club. They continued working together until Jon Bing's death in January 2014.
ORIGINAL TITLE: INNTRENGER PAGES: 100 AGE: 12–16
Sigbjørn Lilleeng (b. 1983) is a multiple award-winning cartoonist and illustrator from Ringerike. He lives and works in Oslo.
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Sloth and the Moth
By Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson and Bård Sletvold Torkildsen (ill.)
• The adult non-ficition title Extraordinary Insects has been a huge success • Sloths are on trend
Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson og Bård Sletvold Torkildsen
DOVENDYRET OG SOMMERFUGLEN
DOVENDYRET OG SOMMERFUGLEN
A strange creature resides in the south American rainforest. An animal that hangs upside down almost throughout its life and lives off leaves with so little nutriUnder en grein i regnskogen dingler verdens dovneste tion that it doesn’t have the energy for anything other dyr. Et dyr som henger opp-ned nesten hele livet, og som lever av blader med så lite næring at det ikke than hanging upsideorkerdown. Meet the sloth, probably the noen verdens ting. Annet enn å henge opp-ned. Hils på dovendyret, sannsynligvis verdens roligste worlds calmest andvilldyr. most wild But did Om dupleasant ser nøye etter, vil du se at detanimal. bor sommerfugler i pelsen dens. Små og grå, men viktige. you know that in theForsloth’s fursommerfuglene lives another animal? A dovendyret trenger i pelsen, og sommerfuglene trenger dovendyret. tiny one? And that this tiny creature and the sloth need each other to live?
Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson m Bård Sletvold Torkildsen
Picture book debut from the author of the bestselling title Extraordinary insects.
ISBN 978-82-419-1995-4
ISBN: 978-82-419-1995-4
9 788241 919954
About the author: Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson (b. 1966) is a professor of conservation biology at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) in Ås, Norway, as well as a scientific advisor for The Norwegian Institute for Nature Research NINA. Her 2018 debut Extraordinary insects was nominated for the prestigious Brage-award and has been sold to 24 countries. The following year the children’s book Beetles, bugs and butterflies was published. This is a book about all the regular insects around us. Sloth and the Moth is her first picture book. Dovendyret omslagsorg.indd 1
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Bård Sletvold Torkildsen (b. 1990) is an illustrator and designer. He has a BA in Virtual Art and Design from Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences in Hamar.
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Help the Tiny Creatures By Kristine Kujath Throp
For all children who want to learn, have fun and at the same time protect the environment. An ingenious, charming and well-illustrated book for children who not only want to learn more about tiny creatures like butterflies and bees, but also help them. With a twinkle in the eye, this book shows how the reader can become a hotel director, restaurant manager and barkeeper for tiny creatures by creating simple constructions they will benefit from. Conservation of nature and diversity of species are more important than ever, and this book shows how young children can do their part.
• Fun activities to do together • Simple things children can do to protect the environment RIGHTS OWNER: VIGMOSTAD & BJØRKE
About the author:
PUBLISHER: ENA- AN IMPRINT OF VIGMOSTAD & BJØRKE ORIGINAL TITLE: HJELP SMÅKRYPENE
Kristine Kujath Thorp (b. 1992) debuts with Help the Tiny Creatures. She is a trained cinematographer, and works daily as an actor and designer. Thorp is from Oslo, but resides in Copenhagen.
PAGES: 56 AGE: 6-9
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CAPTAIN SABERTOOTH – KING OF THE SEVEN SEAS
• Norway's most popular children´s character • Captain Sabertooth has a unique brand awareness in the Norwegian market – 95% of all children aged 3 to 15 are familiar with him • New animation film from the awardwinning studio Qvisten Animation, full of adventure, humor and new recordings of the famous songs • Captain Sabertooth had a 30th anniversary in 2019 Captain Sabertooth is Norway's most popular entertainment concept for children and families. 30 years in a row, the productions have been the country's most visited summer show. More than 1.6 million theater tickets are sold in a country with 5 mill. inhabitants. The CDs have sold 2 million copies. The songs from the performances are being streamed more than 17 million times a year. In addition, an unknown number of Captain Sabertooth products have been sold; books, pirate ships, characters, jackets, hats, bedding and flags – to mention a few!
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Captain Sabertooth and the Magic Diamond. The Complete Story.
Captain Sabertooth's Treasure Hunt A Look and Find Book Terje Formoe
KJENNER DU HISTORIEN OM DEN MAGISKE DIAMANT?
Kaptein Sabeltann på skattejakt
I denne boken kan du selv bli med inn i eventyret. Vær med om bord på Den Sorte Dame, stå til rors med Kaptein Sabeltann og hans beste menn, stig i land i Kjuttaviga, grav etter skatter på stranden og våg deg inn i Maga Kahns mørke jungel der apehæren hans følger med på alt som beveger seg. Alt mens du jakter på diamanter, gullmynter, dødninghoder, sverd, skattekart og mye annet.
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Pinky, verdens yngste sjørøver, og hans beste venn Sunniva er med deg på ferden. For som du sikkert vet: Vi sjørøvere må holde sammen.
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ISBN 978-82-419-1927-5
ISBN 978-82-419-1927-5
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9 788241 919275
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The Magic Diamond can in moonlight fulfill your highest wish, the tale says. The King of the Seven Seas has got wind of where the diamond might be and roams the islands searching for it. In this large gift book, we meet Captain Sabertooth and all the other favourite characters from Formoe’s universe, including the two young pirates Pinky and Veronica who during the hunt for the diamond discover that Pinky has a younger brother.
Find and count the hidden diamonds, coins, treasure chests, swords, guns and other treasures from the animation film Captain Sabertooth and the Magic Diamond. With a sharp eye you can discover the hidden objects in the jungle, on board The Dark Lady, on the beach and in Luna Bay. All hands on deck!
Pirates and Landlubbers in the World of Captain Sabertooth
Captain Sabertooth: Where is the Magic Diamond?
Play-a-sound Book
Board Book with Magnets
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Get to know the characters from the animated movie Captain Sabertooth and the Magic Diamond: Pinky, Veronica, Marco, Wally & Wimp, Sirima and Maga Kahn, Longfinger and of course Captain Sabertooth himself.
Come along and search for the Magic Diamond on board the pirate ship The Dark Lady. Can you find it in Cook Tulley’s galley? Outside on the deck or in Captain Sabertooth’s cabin? Or could it perhaps be in Luna Bay with Pinky? With lots of fun magnets such as gold coins, the parrot, rats, cannons, treasure chests and pirates. Play with Captain Sabertooth and his crew and search for the Magic Diamond!
Boardbook with 5 pirate sounds.
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LEARN TO DRAW WITH ØISTEIN Øistein Kristiansen is an artist, cartoonist, TV-presenter and global adventurer. Øistein's goal is to get the whole world to draw, so everyone can unleash their own creativity through drawing. Øistein is best-known for his TV-shows, such as "Learn to draw", "Box Yourself" and "Right On Top" - shown on channels like Nick Jr Asia, Al Jazeera, NRK in Norway and many more. These programmes have made him a household name in over 70 countries. Øistein started as a street artist in Norway, and a few years later he became a renowned illustrator in Singapore, working with brands such as Vogue and Elle Magazine. He established his company, Earthtree Media, in Singapore in 1993 before moving back to Norway in 2010. Earthtree is a studio developing and producing TV (live action and animation), books, e-books, interactive apps and live events for children, parents and teachers. Øistein Kristiansen has for many years, through his books and TV shows entertained and inspired millions of children, young and old with his unique creative eye and simple exercises.
• Extremely well known brand with traditionally high book sales • 4 current series on NRK Super (Children’s TV), and a total of 250,000 streamings per month of the various TV series on other platforms • 40–45 stage shows a year
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Box Yourself Think It – Make It
Box Yourself – Box Xmas
Learn To Draw – Animals
75+ ideas you can make.
Box Xmas is a brand new arts and crafts concept all about making gifts and decorating for Christmas. Through 24 chapters kids will learn how to make a gift for somebody they love, from junk and found objects. Then they get tips and inspiration for gift wrapping and card making.
Learn to draw animals in easy steps!
by Øistein Kristiansen
More than 75 kid-friendly projects await you! Learn how the boxes, cartons and paper tubes you have around the house can be transformed into fun and cute characters and objects - all by the magic of craft, paint and imagination! With quick and easy steps, you too can become The ultimate Box Maker!
by Øistein Kristiansen
RIGHTS OWNER: VIGMOSTAD & BJØRKE PUBLISHER: VIGMOSTAD & BJØRKE ORIGINAL TITLE: ØISTEINS JULEBLYANT PAGES: 144
RIGHTS OWNER: VIGMOSTAD & BJØRKE
AGE: 5+
by Øistein Kristiansen
In this book you will learn how to draw all sorts of animals! You will get a unique toolkit of easy and fun creative techniques which can be used by anyone, regardless of ability. You’ll find great guides, superb starting points, awesome activities which will get you started in no time. Hours of fun creative activity!
PUBLISHER: VIGMOSTAD & BJØRKE ORIGINAL TITLE: PAPP BLIR TIL ALT
RIGHTS OWNER: VIGMOSTAD & BJØRKE
PAGES: 80
PUBLISHER: VIGMOSTAD & BJØRKE
AGE: 5+
ORIGINAL TITLE: LÆR Å TEGNE DYR PAGES: 80 AGE: 5+
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John Jensen takes the Night Train by Henrik Hovland and Torill Kove (ill.)
John Jensen is finally back after 10 years! This time around every child’s favourite Tax Advisor is going to Bergen on a conference. A town full of Bergeners. To get there he has to travel on the night train. He will have to sleep together with people he doesn’t know, pass through unfamiliar places and go through dark tunnels. The challenges are quickly piling up for our anxious crocodile friend. The first three books about John Jensen have turned into modern classics in Norway. We are happy and proud to have him back. About the author and the illustrator: Henrik Hovland (b. 1965) has written three previous books on John Jensen as well as the picture book Snap (Illustrated by Tone Lilleng) and two books for adults. He has also worked as a war correspondent in Iraq, the Balkans and Central America.
RIGHTS OWNER: VIGMOSTAD & BJØRKE PUBLISHER: ENA AN IMPRINT OF VIGMOSTAD & BJØRKE ORIGINAL TITLE: JOHANNES JENSEN TAR NATTOGET PAGES: 56 AGE: 3–6
Torill Kove (b. 1958) is an Oscar-winning animation filmmaker, illustrator, and children’s book author. She is a one-time Oscar laureate, two-time Oscar nominee. The Danish Poet won the Best Animated Short category in 2007. “(…) if you have come to like the crocodile who works as a Tax Advisor and battles with issues we all recognize; you won’t let him go so easily (…) the illustrations contribute to creating the harmonious atmosphere that characterizes the books about the crocodile. Reading about John Jensen actually slows down your heart rate.” Kristine Isaksen, Bergens Tidende About Johannes Jensen experiences a miracle
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The Story
by Tor Fretheim and Øyvind Torseter (ill.)
A clever picture book on the creation of a story and how difficult it can be to capture it on paper, about how it originates as an idea in the author’s mind and becomes a finished story that eventually belongs to the reader. We meet a writer who is fed up with sitting alone in front of a blank sheet of paper and who goes out on the street hunting for inspiration and an adventure. People soon start following him, excited to see if he will find his story. About the author and the illustrator: Tor Fretheim (1946–2018) wrote mostly for children and young adults, his books have been translated into several languages. His breakthrough was The angels stop at the fairy tale bridge, for which he received the Norwegian Critics’ Award. He received several awards in his lifetime such as the Department of Culture’s Litterature Award and the Aschehoug –award. Tor Fretheim sadly passed away suddenly in December 2018. Øyvind Torseter (b. 1972) has illustrated several picture books, both written by himself and by others. In 2014 he received the Nordic Council Literature Award for Brown, written by Håkon Øverås. He has won a number of Norwegian and international prizes, amongst them the Bologna Ragazzi Award and Deutsche Jugendliteraturpreis.
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Pie Noon Ragnar Aalbu
You shall not steal. Unless you come across a warm apple pie and you’re really peckish.
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The mole walks past the bakery, suddenly feeling very peckish. What is that lovely smell? The inevitable happens: our friend steals a pie cooling off on the windowsill. But what was supposed to be a tasty treat, soon turns sour. Can a mole outrun his own conscience?
We first met the peckish mole in the award-winning picture book Knock on Wood. In this standalone sequel, the mole encounters irresistible temptation, and faces a dilemma he needs to solve – ideally before the pie goes cold. Cold pie isn’t as tasty as warm pie. Everybody knows that. About the author: Ragnar Aalbu (b. 1966) is a picture book author and illustrator who has received multiple awards for his minimalist, stylised illustrations, including the Ministry of Culture's first book for children and young adults award in 2005. Aalbu is featured in Martin Salisbury’s book PLAY PEN – New Children’s Book Illustration (2007), and in the Gestalten Verlag title Little Big Books – Illustrations for Children’s Picture Books (2012).
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BACKLIST TITLES Ragnar Aalbu
Den store boka om Harry og Roger
Harry og Roger. Harry og Roger på tur. Harry og Roger får en slags venn. Her er alle de tre bøkene om Harry og Roger!
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Den sultne bjørnen spiser seg gjennom blåbærskogen da den plutselig kommer over et gigantisk blåbær. Det er nesten for godt til å være sant. ISBN 978-82-93473-29-9 ISBN 978-82-93473-29-9
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Cat Missing Camilla Otterlei and Tiril Valeur (ill.)
This autumn’s sweetest, warmest children’s novel: Can Simone and Peter save Lucky? Simone har alltid drømt om å få en katt.
Simone hasbare always Hadde ikke dreamed pappa vært of så getting allergisk!a cat. If only Hver kveld hun i Every Kattensnight ABC, she men reads the ABC Dad weren’t so leser allergic! detbut stårstill ingenting om det hunfind lurer mest på. of Cats, Simone can’t the answers she’s Kan kattemennesker og hundemennesker looking for. Can a cat person be friends with a dog være venner? Hvorfor lager mamma person? Why does Mum make exhibits kunstutstillinger i stedet for å art spise frokost instead of havingmed breakfast with kids? And who is that cat on barna sine? Ogher hvem er egentlig katten på plakaten pålamppost? lyktestolpen? the poster on the En dag finner Simone en lapp i lomma med
One day Simone finds og a note withblir a mysterious message en mystisk beskjed, ingenting som før. in her pocket, and nothing is ever the same. Cat Missing is a warm and charming story about taking care of an animal, finding your place in the world, and daring to be a true friend. About the author and the illustrator: Camilla Otterlei (b. 1980) is an author, teacher and public speaker. She has published a number of books within different genres. For her picture book The Art of Meeting a Bear (2015) she received the LSS Literature Award. Otterlei is from Kongsberg and lives in Drammen. ISBN 978-82-419-1950-3
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Tiril Valeur (b. 1975) is an illustrator and author. As well as writing her own books, she has illustrated many books for other authors. She studied at the Oslo National Academy of the Arts. Valeur is from Kristiansand.
ORIGINAL TITLE: KATT SAVNA PAGES: 170 AGE: 6–9
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Codeword Overlord Tor Arve Røssland
Spy drama by a master of suspense – inspired by a true story from the Second World War. If the intelligence agents find me now, it’s over. They’ll torture me until I confess, before dragging me off to London to hang me. I have to find Sergeant Jimmy and warn him! Henry dreams of becoming a pilot and fighting the Germans in the air. But he’s too young, and when the bombs start falling on London, he’s evacuated to the small town of Effingham. A large military base is built outside the town, and Henry and his friends soon get to know Sergeant Jimmy and his crew. The boys feel like real soldiers when they hear of secret plans and codewords. But one morning Henry is arrested by the MI5 – suspected of espionage. Codeword Overlord is an action-filled story of a young boy’s life during the Second World War, about soldiers, espionage, and how leaked codewords could have changed the course of history. About the author: Tor Arve Røssland (b. 1971) has published a number of books for children and young adults since his debut in 1999. Røssland is known as an expert suspense writer, and he has been shortlisted for the U Prize five times. He was born in Bergen, raised in Kvinnherad, and currently lives in Halhjem outside Bergen.
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The Gospel of the Bell Ringer Gaute Heivoll and Børge Brendenbekk (ill.)
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Gaute Heivoll (b. 1978) had his major breakthrough with Before I Burn in 2010, and he has since written several books for both children and adults, including last year’s best seller The Rat Catcher of Sorø. Heivoll comes from Finsland in Vest-Agder, and currently lives on the family farm.
GAUTE HEIVOLL KLOKKERENS EVANGELIUM
Since his father died, Bendik has mostly kept to himself. He strolls along rivers and streams for hours, for without his father the little house he shares with his mother and sisters feels even bleaker. The former schoolmaster Ole has put his old pulpit in his cowshed. People say he’s mad, but he lets Bendik carry hay to the goats, and feeds him warm pastries. Bendik invites Ole to spend Christmas with him and his family, but on his way home, he crashes through the ice with the goats … entering a town between Heaven and Earth that simply will not let him go.
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Børge Bredenbekk (b. 1975) worked as an illustrator and graphic designer in Switzerland and New York before settling down in Oslo. He has won several prestigious awards for his design work, and has received international recognition for his art prints. Bredenbeck is from Stavanger, and currently lives in Ås.
ORIGINAL TITLE: KLOKKERENS EVANGELIUM PAGES: 168 AGE: 9–12
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fra Sorø
De sylkvasse naglene slo inn med voldsom kraft like i nærheten. Jeg satt urørlig, svelget og ba stille om å slippe å bli spiddet. Til slutt hadde han ikke flere nagler igjen, og var så utkjørt at han sank ned på en stol og satt der lenge med treklubba i fanget og pustet som et dyr. Så plutselig løftet han hodet og stirret mot veggen der jeg satt urørlig. Det føltes som han hadde fått øye på noe. At han hørte hjertet mitt. At det var meg han så.
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Estragons historier er en serie om de syv dødssyndene for barn i alle aldre, fortalt og ført i pennen av rotter.
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#Matchfit Nina Rossing
Scarily relevant take on strong girls and online abuse. After a football match during which Anja has to give a red card to the star player of the away team, she wakes up to threats and online abuse. Where her daily life used to be filled with school, football, parties and crushes, suddenly everything is overshadowed by her struggle to cope with abuse. Thankfully Anja and her friends are match fit, and they come up with a plan to stay defiant. But everything changes when the threats take an even more brutal turn. #Matchfit hits you like a fist to the chest, showing the dark side of social media and daily life for the youth of today. It’s also a novel about the power of friendship, about courage and the will to no longer be a victim. About the author: Nina Rossing (b. 1976) is a high school teacher of English, Norwegian, and history. She has published three YA novels in English, and #Matchfit is her first book in Norwegian. Rossing is from Trondheim, where she still lives.
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Cover: Illustration from Lillebror er ny som månen by Jens Kristensen.
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Vigmostad & Bjørke is an up and coming publishing house of Norwegian and translated fiction, crime, documentary and non-fiction. Vigmostad & Bjørke, together with its imprint Ena, is also one of the leading publishers of children’s books in Norway. Our offices are in Oslo and Bergen. Postal and visiting address, Bergen: Kanalveien 51, 5068 Bergen Norway Postal and visiting address, Oslo: St. Olavsgate 12, 0165 Oslo Norway Phone: +47 55 38 88 00 ordre@vigmostadbjorke.no vigmostadbjorke.no Facebook.com/VigmostadBjorke Twitter: @VBforlaget Instagram: @VBforlaget