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CHILDREN'S BOOKS Cappelen Damm Agency 2018

Published by CAPPELEN DAMM AS www.cappelendamm.no Layout: CAPPELEN DAMM AS Print: AiT Bjerch AS, Norway 2018 ISBN: 978-82-02-60895-8 Cover Illustration: Kaia Linnea Dahle Nyhus © CAPPELEN DAMM AS 2018

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CAPPELEN DAMM AGENCY Cappelen Damm is Norway's largest publishing house, publishing approximately 1000 titles a year within the genres of fiction, non-fiction, educational books and children's books. Cappelen Damm is owned jointly by Bonnier and Egmont. Cappelen Damm Agency represents the rights of all of the authors in this catalogue. This includes titles from Flamme forlag, an imprint of Cappelen Damm AS. The Agency is responsible for all foreign book rights, as well as rights for TV, film, radio, anthologies, electronic media etc. We are happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the authors and the sales of foreign rights. We attend the major international book fairs, and look forward to talking to you there!

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Øyvind Torseter

THE HANDYMAN International Political Thriller

Mule boy has gotten a job as a handyman – and not just any handyman… He's doing odd jobs in the president's house! If Mule boy does a good job, he could even be allowed to guard the atomic box someday! But then some problems arise – in the form of a doppelganger. The Handyman is an international political thriller. Or … not quite. But it does have a lot of wonderful drawings.

Altmuligmannen Internasjonal storpolitisk thriller 170x221 mm / 136 pages 6–99 years

Øyvind Torseter (1972–) is a well known illustrator and author who has produced books such as Detours, The Hole and Mule Boy. He has won a number of Norwegian and international prizes. For Detours he was awarded the Year's Most Beautiful Book Prize and the most distinguished honour for children's books, The Bologna Ragazzi Award. The Hole earned him the prestigious French Prix Jeune Alber, and also won him the Norwegian prize for The Year's Most Beautiful Book in 2013. Mule Boy was nominated to the Nordic Councils Childrens Book Prize in 2016, and Deutscher jugendliteraturpreis in 2018.

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NOMINATED TO

DEUTSCHER JUGEND LITER ATURPREIS 2018

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Bjørn F. Rørvik

PURRIOT AND THE FAKE SANTA "Rascal Santa stole the gifts," master detective Purriot reads in the Hurlum Daily. A fake Santa has tricked an entire neighborhood and stolen all their gifts. So rude! When it turns out that the villain has also stolen the gift that Purriot and Paprika gave to Beate, Purriot decides that he has had enough. The Rascal Santa must be caught!

Purriot og den falske nissen 195x250 mm / 104 pages 6–9 years

Purriot and the Fake Santa is the fifth book about our very biggest detective hero, Purriot. The mystery is just as puzzling, Inspector Cucumber just as silly and the detective just as clever and skilled. The first four books in this wholesome crime series have brought joy to crime lovers from five to fifty, and there aren't many other books in the genre "picture book meats crime noire". The first books in the series are now also being released in pocket edition, adapted for readers who want to read them themselves.

Bjørn F. Rørvik (1964–). Since his first book in 1996, he has become one of the most successful and renowned childrens books authors in Norway. His book-series about The Three Billy Goats Gruff (ill. Gry Moursund), Purriot (ill. Ragnar Aalbu) and Fox & Piglet (ill. Per Dybvig) has sold in hundreds of thousands of books in Norway alone. His writing is full of crazy humour and original concoctions that make them great fun for readers of all ages. Bjørn knows quite a lot about birds and animals, and enjoy traveling around Norway reading from his books. Ragnar Aalbu (1966–) is a popular picture book illustrator. He received the Ministry of Culture's Debutant Prize in 2004. He has also given separate exhibitions.

RIGHTS SOLD TO: CHINA, DENMARK, FAROE ISLANDS, FRANCE, SWEDEN

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RIGHTS SOLD TO: CHINA DENMARK FAROE ISLANDS FRANCE GERMANY KOREA SWEDEN

RIGHTS SOLD TO: DENMARK, GERMANY, SWEDEN

With The Billy Goats at the Water Park and The Three Billy Goats Gruff Return, Bjørn F. Rørvik and Gry Moursund have given children a brand new depiction of the Billy Goats Gruff we know from fairytales. And the adventure is far from over for the three goats! 9

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Bjørn F. Rørvik

REYNARD´S REVEILLE PIGGY POST New read-aloud gem about Fox and Piglet, that is especially entertaining for children and adults with a sense of humor! In the thirteenth book about Fox and Piglet, the two friends decide to make a newspaper. But it isn't that easy to find exciting news in the forest! A mouse who almost trips isn't that fun to write about. And what will they have on the front page? Luckily, the King of the Forest is coming to visit, and then things start to pick up.

Reveljen-Griseposten 210x285 mm / 56 pages 5–9 years

Per Dybvig (1964–) is an illustrator and one of our foremost children’s book artists. He has received many awards for his drawings and his work has been featured in solo exhibitions. In 2005 he and Bjørn Rørvik were co-recipients of the Ministry for Culture and Church Affairs’ Literary Award for their Fox and Piglet books. The books about Fox and Piglet have been sold to: Poland (Druganoga) | Russia (Samokat) | Denmark (Jensen & Dalgaard) | China (TB Publishing)

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PREVIOUS BOOKS IN THIS SERIES:

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Anna Fiske

THE RIVER The River is a quiet and beautifully illustrated novel about the big and small things that make life difficult for teenage Helena. She feels like she's just washing away, like the water beneath the ice in the river she sees each day on her way to school. Helena wishes she could take up more space, that she could say what she thinks and feels. That she could manage to comfort Dad, or dare to talk to Andreas in the other class. Then one spring day, the ice starts to break – and something dramatic happens.

Elven 148x210 mm / 144 pages 12–15 years

Anna Fiske (1964–) studied graphic design and illustration at Konstfackskolan in Stockholm. Since 1992, she has worked as an illustrator of comic books and children's picture books.

EVERYONE HAS A BACKSIDE Did you know that everyone has his or her own body? And that each one of those bodies has a backside? Well, you'll definitely know that after reading this book. In addition to the fronts and backs of bodies, you can read about hair, skin, digestion, hygiene and much more.

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Anna Fiske

Everybody has a Backside is a book packed with facts and surprises that provoke thought, speculation and raise awareness around the theme of the human body through skilful use of humour and intimacy. ‘Anna Fiske's illustrations are recognizable and solid with a strong and Alle har en bakside well-considered visual tone. Cheerful, 170x240 mm / 88 pages colourful stick figures are presented 4–99 years on a white background without shading or complicated details. Despite this, Fiske manages to convey finely tuned emotional expression and nuance. … This may inspire young children to explore and talk about respect for their own and others' bodies as well as body sounds, shapes and colours.’ VG ‘Anna Fiske hits the spot once more with the picture book Everybody has a Backside. … Everybody has a Backside is an incredibly rich book with a wealth of content that will contribute to both reflection and awareness. It is also very funny, not least due to Anna Fiske's illustrations. Here she is at her best.’ Hamar Arbeiderbladet

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THE FEELINGS LIBRARY BY ANNA FISKE:

Love

Happiness

Jealousy

Shyness

Sorrow

Fear

RIGHTS SOLD TO: DENMARK

Anger 14

These books are published by Solum Forlag in Norway.

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HELLO-BOOKS BY ANNA FISKE:

RIGHTS SOLD TO: DENMARK CHINA SOUTH KOREA CZECH REPUBLIC POLANAD

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Synne Lea

YOU AND I

Du og jeg 270x210 mm / 64 pages 5–99 years

Grandfathers rowboat is ready, little brother runs ahead. They are going to row, play the letter game, see the great ocean. But the girl in this story is hesitant. There is something that is hard to talk about. One day all of this will be their, grandfather says. The boat, the rain cap, the camping stove. But the girl does not want it. She only wants to keep her grandfather. You and I is a story about loving someone, and about being afraid of loosing the one you love.

Synne Lea (1974–) was born and raised in Oslo. She has published two poetry collections, and one novel for young readers; Leo and Mei (2012). In 2013 The Night Watch was published, a poetry collection for children illustrated by Stian Hole. The book was nominated to The Brage Prize and The Norwegian Critics Prize. Stian Hole (1969–) is a reputed illustrator and an author. He has created several prize winning picture books and a number of book covers. For his works, he has received prizes like the Brage Prize, Bologna Ragazzi Award and Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis. Rights sold to: Belgium (Clavis) | Denmark (Rosinante & Co) | Romania (Editura Univers) | Republic Of Korea (Bookbank)

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Gro Dahle

THE DRAGON Lilli knows that there are dragons – This is why Eline can't come home with her: because the dragon lives in Lilli's house, and dragons breathe fire and are incredibly scary … and if Lilli isn't careful, she'll wake it up. But is there a dragon tamer? Someone who can make the dragon nice?

Dragen 5–9 years

Gro Dahle has previously published the book Angry Man about fathers who react with anger and scare children. In The Dragon, it is a mother who is doing the threatening and scaring Lilli. In this book, Dahle again works with Svein Nyhus, who is one of our biggest picture book illustrators. Gro Dahle wisely and sensitively continues her work to address painful yet important childhood issues.

Gro Dahle (1962–) writes for both children and adults. As a children's book writer she is known for her poetic books on themes that are often given little attention. Her poetry collections Riddles of Rain and A Hundred Thousand Hours have solid places in the canon of modern Norwegian poetry. She has also published novels and short stories. Svein Nyhus (1962–) is an artist and children’s book author. He has won a number of awards, among them the Brage Prize and the Award for the Year’s Most Beautiful Picture Book. He is recognized for the illustrations he has done for books by Gro Dahle and also for Princess Märtha Louise’s book Why the royals don’t wear a crown.

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OTHER BOOKS BY GRO DAHLE:

RIGHTS SOLD TO: RUSSIA DENMARK SWEEDEN TAIWAN UKRAINE POLAND INDIA ICELAND JAPAN SERBIA MONGOLIA SOUTH KOREA CHINA SLOVENIA SWITZERLAND FAROE ISLANDS

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Hilde Matre Larsen

BOY AND GIRL FIX Boy and Girl fix things. A broken teddy bear and a broken car. Now everything is fixed! What will they do now? Break something, of course! The third book about Boy and Girl is about building things up and tearing them down. And a little bit about what needs to be done to make Adult happy again.

Gutt og Jente reparerer 168x190 mm / 32 pages 3–6 years

Hilde Matre Larsen (1975–) has worked as a literary mediator, reviewer and writer, as well as a publishing editor. She has written several children's books and studied literature, art history and children's and young adult literature. She lives in Oslo with her husband, children and an imaginary cat named Renate. Mari Kanstad Johnsen (1981–) lives and works in Oslo as an illustrator, author and painter. She was educated at the Oslo National Academy of the Arts and Konstfack in Stockholm. She debuted as a picture book illustrator in 2011, and as a picture book author in 2013.

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Hilde Matre Larsen

BOY AND GIRL PLAY PRETEND With easily understandable sentences and identity as its theme, author Hilde Matre Larsen has an eye to non-fiction classics for children. Mari Kanstad Johnsen's tidy drawings offer the same associations. But Boy and Girl Play Pretend is quite different from educational picture books from the 1970s. The perspective is uncompromising, childlike and playful. And for Boy and Girl, everything is possible.

Gutt og Jente later som 168x190 mm / 32 pages 3–6 years

Rights sold to: France (Cambourakis)

Hilde Matre Larsen

BOY AND GIRL DIG Boy and Girl dig an enormous hole in the garden. With an enormous excavator. What should they put in the hole? The excavator, of course! Boy and Girl play around with the boundaries between fantasy and reality while continuing to explore recognizable themes for little ones – like the world, friendship, feelings and sense of self.

Gutt og Jente graver 168x190 mm / 32 pages 3–6 years

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Widar Aspeli

ONE, TWO AND A TREE One, Two and a Tree is a lush, colorful story about building treehouses. Ane and Brage want to build in a tree, but who else lives and sleeps in the trees? And can you be a tree in a tree?

En, to og et tre 170x240 mm / 40 pages 4–7 years

Widar Aspeli (1956–) The author works a great deal with children and teens and is a skilled liaison for his books. He regularly holds writing courses for both children and teachers.

Veronika Erstad

HOW TO GET RID OF A LITTLE SISTER 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.

Korleis bli kvitt ei veslesøster 197x197 mm / 40 pages 4–7 years

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.

Veronika Erstad (1979–) has taken part in creative writing courses in Bø and in Tromsø. She made her children’s book debut in 2015 with The Cat Girl.

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Kaia Linnea Dahle Nyhus

THE WORLD SAID YES! How did the world come into existence? How did we come into existence? Kaia Dahle Nyhus takes the reader along on a marvelous journey of discovery to find out where we come from and when we became people. It is an explanation of evolution for young children and told in an original and effervescent way. This book kindles curiosity about the big questions: Who are we and where are we going? Verden sa ja! 248x265 mm / 48 pages 4–9 years

Kaia Linnea Dahle Nyhus (1990–) studied visual communication at the National Academy of Arts in Oslo, and also studied illustration at the Luzern College in Switzerland. She has illustrated several of Gro Dahles children´s books, and was awarded the Ministry of Cultures Illustration Prize in 2011 for the book Hope, said Goose. The War, from 2013 was nominated to the Norwegian Critics Prize and The Nordic Councils Children's literature prize. In 2014 she made her own debut with the book Do you want to hear a secret, that she received the NBU Debutant Prize for.

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Ingeborg Eliassen

YOU WON'T BELIEVE IT UNTIL YOU SEE IT The year's longest book! A very special accordion-book that grows as you read it. Unfold this humorous and spirited picture book and see everything that happens in the kitchen while you're sleeping! I wake up from some noises and creep downstairs, but almost don't believe what I'm seeing – because underneath the striped kitchen mat, I find nothing other than the cross-eyed neighbor cat snoring! But that's not the worst part …

Du tror det ikke før du får se det 170x240 mm / 36 pages 3–6 years

Technical facts: You Won't Believe It Until You See It is made of solid paper (but not cardboard). It can be read like a normal book, but when you unfold it, it grows to be three meters long! On the one side, you can read the poem and see what is happening in the kitchen – and it's a lot! On the other side of the accordion, we're standing outside of the house and peeking through the window. Without a doubt, this year's most original book!

Ingeborg Eliassen (1953–) is from the county of Nordland in Northern Norway. She published her first children's book in 1979. Since then she has written plays, poems, song lyrics and monologues which have been enthusiastically received by both critics and audiences. Hilde Hodnefjeld (1966–) trained at the Oslo National Academy of Arts, and works as an illustrator and draughtswoman.

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Alice Bjerknes Lima de Faria

THE BIRD PARTY Flapps is a nocturnal animal who gets bored when there's no one to play with. Everyone else sleeps at night – just not Flapps! Sometimes Mark plays with her, but tonight Mark has to go to bed earlier than usual. Mark was invited to a birthday party at the birds' place. Flapps wasn't. So, she steals the invitation when Mark is sleeping and goes herself. But the birds aren't particularly interested in having a visit from Flapps. They want Mark, and there's a reason for that …

Fuglefesten 248x272 mm / 56 pages 4–8 years

Rights sold to: Sweden (Natur & Kultur) | Germany (Mixtvision)

Alice Lima de Faria

IT WASN'T ME! SAID ROBINHOUND Robinhound has a much older brother who takes him to nursery, but Robinhound doesn't understand why he has to go to nursery every day. Everything goes a bit wrong for Robinhound. He tries to pour his own milk, but spills it over the table. He kicks his ball into the air, but predictably, Petter is standing in the way when the ball comes down again. Everyone scolds him and no one understands that it wasn't his fault. Alice Bjerknes Lima de Faria (1968–) is a Norwegian-Swedish scenographer and illustrator. She graduated from Gothenburg School of Design and Crafts and the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, and holds a Master of Fine Art degree in Scenography. She began her work as a freelance illustrator in 2005, producing book covers and work for a range of magazines and journals.

Det var ikke jeg! sa Robinhund 235x295 mm / 40 pages 3–7 years

Rights sold to: Denmark (ABC Forlag) | Sweden (Natur & Kultur) | Republic Of Korea (Samsung Publishing) | Germany (Mixtvision)

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Haddy Njie and Lisa Aisato

SOON YOU'LL BE SLEEPING A Year of Goodnights

Children sleep. Grown-ups sleep. Animals sleep. And the seasons of the year sleep too.

Snart sover du Et års god natt 248x272 mm / 40 pages 4–8 years

Sisters Haddy Jatou Njie and Lisa Aisato have long wanted to create a picture-book together. A goodnight book about the seasons of the year as they sleep and waken to life again. A goodnight book to read at bedtime, all year round. Haddy J. Njie (1979–) is an artist and a columnist, a singer, writer and a composer. She is educated within journalism, and has been working in NRK as well as a freelancer for a number og newspapers and magazines. Lisa Aisato (1981–) is an author and artist, but also one of Norway's foremost illustrators. She has illustrated and written a number of books for children. Rights sold to: Canada (Firefly) | Denmark (Turbine) | Greece (Kokkini klosti demeni) | China (Beijing Tianlue Books Co., Ltd) | Romania (Editura Univers) | Slovenia (Založbe Zala) | Sweden (Bonnier Carlsen)

Max Estes

THE GREEN TREE In the little village of Snippen, there are more apple trees than residents! But it only takes one tree to get the attention of the entire world. One tree where the leaves never disappear, and there are always fresh apples – even in the winter. When the tree gets famous, the whole world comes to Snippen. But it turns out that not all attention is good. Det grønne treet 197x215 mm / 64 pages 4–8 years

Max Estes (1977–) is an American illustrator and cartoonist living in Norway. His work has been published and exhibited in Europe, Asia, USA, Canada and Scandinavia.

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Agnar Lirhus and Rune Markhus

THE BOY AND THE GLOWING TREE Tiles father is looking for treasure. One day a mysterious tree grows out of one of the holes he has dug. The tree has purple nuts that can turn into anything your mind can imagine. All of a sudden anything is possible for Tile and his little family. But the animals try to warn him, telling him to cut down the tree before it's too late. The book is published by To streker in Norway. Gutten og det glødende treet

Agnar Lirhus and Rune Markhus

WHAT DID SHE SAY? What did she say? is inspired by the book Alfabet by Inger Christensen. The book is an illustrated poem, with its eyes both at the past and the future. An Echo, an alarm. The book is published by H//O//F in Norway.

Hva var det hun sa?

Agnar Lirhus (1978–) is an author and teacher. He has received the Booksellers' Author's Stipend and been nominated for the P2-Listeners' Novel Prize for his books for adults. This is his first young adult book. Rune Markhus (1972–) has an education from Westerdal's School of Communication, and illustrates magazines, marketing material, animation and books.

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Gudny Ingebjørg Hagen

CLOUD AND MIST ON A FOG CRUISE In the middle of Holmenkollbakken is Fog City, where the fog trolls live. In the ancient fog weaving, the oldest of them sits and weaves thick and thin fog blankets in the most beautiful colors, shapes and patterns. When a fog blanket is finished, then everyone who is visiting Holmenkollen can admire it and say to one another: Now we have seen the famous Kollen Fog! Tåketroll på tåketokt 230x260 mm / 56 pages 3–6 years

Gudny Ingebjørg Hagen

THE FOG TROLL IN BLUE MOUNTAIN The fog trolls live in Fog City and the blue elves live in Blue Mountain. They've never met, but then one day, Misty Fogflyer sets out on a journey to unknown places she's never been before. The journey leads her to new friendships – and through both perilous experiences and fantastic adventures. Tåketroll i Blåfjell 230x260 mm 3–6 years

Gudny Ingebjørg Hagen (1954–) has written screenplays for a number of children's television series for NRK.

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Tor Åge Bringsværd

KARSTEN GETS A CAT Karsten's mom comes home late from work one day, and she has a surprise … a kitten! Golden brown with a block spot around one eye – almost like a pirate! ‘What do you want to name him?’ his big sister Siri asks. ‘Maybe Buster?’ Mom recommends. ‘Or Messi?’ says Dad. ‘The world's best football player!’ ‘No,’ Karsten says. ‘I want him to be called … LEO! That's a good name for a lion, and I hope he'll become best friends with Lion Cub.’ Karsten og Petra: Karsten får en katt 168x190 mm 3–6 years

Tor Åge Bringsværd

KARSTEN AND PETRA'S SUMMER BOOK In Karsten and Petra's Summer Book, we have combined two stories about Karsten and Petra. In Karsten and Petra Want to Learn How to Swim, Karsten and Petra are on a boat trip with Grandpa and his girlfriend, Esther, and they stop on an island. Neither Karsten nor Petra can swim, but they still have fun in the water, and after a while they even dare to dive down and put their heads completely underwater! So it seems that Karsten and Petra will most certainly learn how to swim soon. In Karsten and Petra Goes On A Trip, the two go on a family camping trip.

Karsten og Petras sommerbok 210x225 mm / 88 pages 3–5 years

Tor Åge Bringsværd (1939–) has received many awards, as a writer and as a playwright. His works have been translated into 23 languages and his theatrical works have been staged in twelve countries. Bringsværd writes for all ages.

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Max Estes

WHAT'S UP THERE? 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.

Hva er der oppe? 168x190 mm / 32 pages 5–7 years

Max Estes (1977–) is an American illustrator and cartoonist living in Norway. His work has been published and exhibited in Europe, Asia, USA, Canada and Scandinavia.

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Aina Stormo and Hanne Kristin Rohde

JESPER THE CAT AND THE FOX One day, Aina discovers that Jesper the cat has disappeared without a trace! She checks his GPS and sees that Jesper has wandered far away from home, and when she sets out to look for him, she realizes that the fox has also gotten wind of the cat … A dramatic easyread for new readers about Jesper the Cat.

Jesperpus og reven 160x233 mm / 72 pages 6–9 years

Aina Stormo and Hanne Kristin Rohde

JESPER THE CAT ON A SKI TRIP Jesper the Cat and Aina are going skiing, and Jesper is relieved when the car ride is finally over and he can run around the ski tracks in his harness. But suddenly, Aina falls – and things suddenly become a bit dramatic! Jesper the Cat on a Ski Trip is an easy-to-read and cute story about Jesper the Cat, an internet phenom who goes skiing.

Jesperpus på skitur 160x233 mm / 64 pages

Alna Stormo (1972–) lives on a farm in Løten in Hedmark. She has long experience of domestic animals and pets and is very active in animal protection. She is Jesperpus' housekeeper and secretary.

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Thomas Framnes

STORM AND ALBRIKT HAVE TO PLAY SOCCER 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?

Storm og Albrikt må spille fotball 148x210 mm / 80 pages 7–13 years

Thomas Framnes (1972–) studied at the Westerdal's School of Communication and made his literary début in 2005 with a short story collection. His first children's book, Storm og Albrikt bygger kassebil was published in 2008.

JOKE LION VOL. 3 Learning to read shouldn't just be fun … it should be HILARIOUS! The Joke Lion series is among the most popular easy-read books on the market. This is the third book in the series – now with even more jokes and bonus riddles.

NORWEGIAN BESTSELLER Vitseløve 3 160x233 mm / 80 pages 5–10 years

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Camilla Kuhn

GLENN AND THE BAD GUYS 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. Glenn og skurkene 168x190 mm / 44 pages 4–7 years

Camilla Kuhn

LUNDA AT RIDING SCHOOL Lunda has her first day at riding school. Everything that can go wrong, does go wrong. She gets caught up in the bushes, obstructs the traffic and gallops when she should trot. There is no end of ways to make a fool of yourself when you are a beginner at riding school; especially if you are a horse, like Lunda! Camilla Kuhn has written and illustrated a colourful and comical book in the Little Lion series about the challenges at a riding school – from a pony's perspective.

Lunda på rideskole 168x190 mm / 40 pages 4–7 years

Camilla Kuhn (1975–) debuted with the picture book How Greger Grinebiter ended up in a bitter duel and things became almost completely pink in 2007. She has created eight books for children. Rights sold to: Denmark (Lamberth) | Sweden (Triumf Förlag)

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Tania Kjeldset

STINE CLASS 1A

SERIES FOR THE YOUNGEST RE ADERS

Charming easy read from a first grader's everyday life: About the first day of school, about loose teeth that are stuck, about annoying bigger boys, and even bigger boys who protect you and who you can fall in love with.

Stine klasse 1A 148x210 mm / 88 pages 6–9 years

Tania Kjeldset

STINE CAN'T SWIM Friends are important when you are eight years old. Especially when there is something you do not know how to do, when almost everyone else does. What if Gunn discovers that Stine can´t swim? She would tell everyone! Only Markus knows, because he is a friend. A boyfriend? Noooo! You can fall out of friendship if someone would say that you were. But Markus is there when he is needed. And by the pool Stine also finds a new friend. Stine kan ikke svømme 148x210 mm / 72 pages 6–9 years

Tania Kjeldset (1960–) is an illustrator and writer with nine children's and young adult books to her credit. Her previous book, July, was sold to France, Sweden and Germany.

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Tania Kjeldset

STINE AND THE POUNDING HEARTS Stine and Yvonne are in the fourth grade, and are convinced that their teacher and the new Danish caretaker are in love. Stine really wants to help and make things work so that Erna Lunde and Mogens Andersen can be properly in love, and she tries several different things. Unfortunately not all of them are successful … And others seem to be in love, too. Yvonne is a little bit in love with Halvor, she thinks – and he's a bit in love with her, Stine and Yvonne think. Well, he does invite her along to the supermarket!

Stine og de bankende hjertene 148x210 mm / 148 pages 6–9 years

Tania Kjeldset

STINE – THE SCHOOL TRIP Stine is in 4A and it's time to go to school camp. We know our Stine and realise that, when she tries to help, it can lead to unexpected results. At school camp with her entire class, anything could happen. All these cute boys and fussy girls, not to speak of the horses, the ban on make-up and the mega-thick inspector – and, to top it all, a totally real ghost! Tania Kjeldset's books about Stine are much loved and well-read by young children. They are easy to read and funny, and are enjoyable to read either quietly or out loud. For boys and girls between 6 and 9.

Stine på klassetur 148x210 mm / 148 pages 7–10 years

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Ingeborg Dybvig

STALKED IN LONDON The Clara-Mysteries book 5

It is Easter holiday, and Clara is back at her grandparents place in England, this time with her friend Emilie. When her grandmother breaks her leg, the girls are allowed to go into London on their own. They are after all just going to do some shopping on Oxford Street. But then they see a man getting beaten down, and when they try to help him he passes them a small square item and whispers "Don´t go to the Police". Clara has promised everyone that she no longer will be playing detective, so the girls hurry back to the train station. But it is not their fault that they are followed …

Forfulgt i London 130x205 mm / 240 pages

Thirteen year old Clara has a tendency to get herself tangled up in mysteries and crime, and the series about her has an enthusiastic following of young readers.

WINNER OF THE BOKSLUKER AWARD 2016.

Ingeborg Dybvig (1961–) is a journalist and a writer. She has written five books in the Clara-mysteries series, and won the Boksluker award 2016 for the last book in the series, Stalked in London.

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Linde Hagerup

ONE BROTHER TOO MANY Sara can't be bothered to be nice to Steinar. He's too little and annoying and spoilt. But when his mother dies, he moves in with Sara's family, and Sara finds out she's got a brother. Steinar is always around and spoils everything that used to be great. Sara can't cope with it. Her family can't cope with it. That's when Sara has a fantastic idea that may just change everything.

En bror for mye 148x210 mm / 168 pages 8–13 years

‘Poetic and engaging about a great challenge for a 9 year old …Hagerup has written a rock solid novel that talks straight to its audience, and at the same time allows them to chew on more than other easy reader’s books tend to do. That takes great talent.’ DAGBLADET ‘… a language so fresh that it is a delight … it is well done to let Sara live out her frustrations without me as a reader loosing the sympathy for her.’ BERGENS TIDENDE

‘Direct and unpretentious, poetic without being pompous, rythmically and cut to the bone. Hagerup is an astute observer.’ FREDRIKSSTADS BLAD

Linde Hagerup (1968–) made her literary début in 1999 with the critically acclaimed collection of short texts And it will last for so long. In 2008 she published her first children's book, The Worlds Greatest Gorilla and other rhymes, which received an award from the Ministry of Culture and Church Affairs for its illustrations. The book One Brother too Many has recieved great reviews, and has so long been sold to Germany and Russia. Rights sold to: Russland (Piter Publishing House) | Tyskland (Gerstenberg Verlag)

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Bjørn Arild Ersland

COLD FEET, WARM HEARTS Wherever Thea is, Magnus has to be as well. It's been that way since he fell in love with her. This week, they're going on a sleepaway trip with their school. It's not easy to go on class trips – especially not when it's for five nights! Magnus misses his dad as soon as he is on the bus. If it weren't for Thea, he would have rather just stayed at home. But Magnus loves Thea, and now he has the chance to find out if Thea loves him!

Kalde føtter, varme hjerter 148x210 mm / 96 pages 9–12 years

Bjørn Arild Ersland (1965–) has written several books for children and young people, including Sageren and Det første barnet på månen, and the popular picture books about Emilie and her brother.

Arnfinn Kolerud

THE MILLION KRONER KINDNESS COMPETITION One perfectly ordinary day, Frank and Mom win the lottery. And then there aren't any more ordinary days. Everyone in the village is after the twenty-four million. And Mom makes it worse by promising money to whomever is nicest. Frank and Mom flee to southern Europe. How long can they keep their heads in the sand? Who will win the competition? And does it really mean that Frank won't get a single cent? The Millionaire is a humorous story about how difficult it is to be incredibly rich – and at the same time a good person. Arnfinn Kolerud (1968–) writes for both children and adults. He has received several awards for his books, amongst them The Cultural Ministry debut prize and the Nynorsk Children´s Book Award. He likes playing chess and visiting schools.

Snillionen 130x205 mm / 240 pages 9–14 years

Rights sold to: Catalonia (Planeta) | Norway (Nordisk Film & TV) | Russia (Samokat) | Spain (Grupo Planeta) | Republic Of Korea (Beautiful People)

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Lena Lindahl

THE GIRL IN THE WALL In Hiding from the Nazis

A Jewish-Norwegian girl, Betzy Rosenberg, managed to hide from the German and Norwegian Nazis in Trondheim from the fall of 1942, when the deportations began, all the way until the war ended in May of 1945.

Jenta i veggen I skjul for nazistene 148x210 mm / 224 pages 14–20 years

She survived right in front of the enemies' noses thanks to a fellow human being who risked his life to hide her. In the cabin next door, the Nazis were having parties, and Henry Rinnan himself – the leader of the infamous Rinnan Gang – could show up unannounced. Adolescence lost and the rest of her family deported to the concentration camp Auschwitz, this is Betzy's story.

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Impressive about "the Norwegian Anne Frank" ‘The Girl in the Wall is grim reading. At it´s best, the book breathes life into history and remind us that not to long ago people, not unlike us self, where defined as unwanted and sent to destruction based on their religion and cultural heritage.’ NRK Gripping story ‘Lindahl is thorough and talented with great insight into topics like Hitler’s coming to power, The Crystal night, the start of the war, Norwegian Nazis, concentration camps and the fall of Germany.’ DAGBLADET

Lena Lindahl (1971–) is a journalist. She has written two books for children.

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Michael Stilson

JUST PLAY BALL Fredrik is facing the most important game in his life. As long as he rages the side-lines of the field, like he usually does, the dream of becoming a professional soccer player is within reach. But things that take place in the days before the final has changed everything. Just play ball is a book about loving the game of football, but not being prepared for the hard realities. It is about trying to forget about a girl, and getting on without a father. And it is abut winning - without loosing yourself.

Michael Stilson (1987-) is a teacher from Trondheim. He has been playing professional football, and has written and made documentaries about his life as a football player for NRK. He was one of the experts when the success TV-series Heimebane was developed.

Bare spille ball 130x205 mm / 256 pages 13–18 years

Agnar Lirhus

OTHERWISE I'M NOT A HUMAN BEING Mathilde is fourteen. She doesn't want to go to school. Mom doesn't understand what's going on – even when Mathilde ends up in the hospital. She doesn't have any friends other than a dog named Eddi, and Xiu, her friend she plays with online. But Xiu also has his/her own problems. Otherwise I'm not a Human Being is about being bullied, but still standing up for yourself, for others, and for the world. And about the fact that most things are the grown ups' fault.

Agnar Lirhus (1978–) is an author and teacher. He has received the Booksellers' Author's Stipend and been nominated for the P2-Listeners' Novel Prize for his books for adults. He writes for young adults and children as well as for an adult audience.

Ellers er jeg ikke noe menneske 130x205 mm / 272 pages 12–16 years

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Simon Stranger

BARSAKH

Emilie, Samuel and the Grand Canary

Like most teenagers, Emilie is concerned about her appearance. Clothes, body and calories. But Emilie takes it even further. She works out every day and eats as little as possible. Every meal is a fight. Now Emilie and her family are going to spend the holidays on the Grand Canary. After lunch she sets out for a jog, while only a few kilometers away a boatful of African refugees washes ashore. Soon their paths will cross. For Emilie, the encounter with the refugee is a wakeup call and a turning point in her own life. ‘This novel reaches beyond the sometimes artificial genre which is the young adults novel. The book both can and should be read by everyone.’ DAGBLADET Barsakh Emilie, Samuel og Gran Canaria 130x205 mm / 136 pages 13–18 years

‘Rarely have we read a novel more engaging than Barsakh, in which the story is set on the Canary Islands, and where the author describes in a masterly way the encounter between the 15-year-old Norwegian girl Emilie and the 18-year-old illegal African immigrant Samuel from Ghana.’ CANARIPOSTEN

Simon Stranger (1976–) made his literary début as a children's author in 2005. In 2006 he was awarded Riksmålsprisen for the book The Revenant. Stranger has written number of critically acclaimed novels for adults, as well as his equally acclaimed young adult fiction trilogy Barsakh, The World Liberators and Those Who don't Exist. Rights sold to: Brazil (Tinta Negra) | Denmark (Rosinante & Co) | France (Bayard Jeunesse) | Faroe Islands (Bókadeildin) | Japan (Chobunsha) | Macedonia (Magor) | Mexico (Nostra Ediciones • Panorama Editorial) | Palestinian Territory (Tamer Institute for Community Education) | Sweden (Berghs) | Republic Of Korea (Dasan) | Germany (Bloomsbury)

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Simon Stranger

THE WORLD LIBERATORS New, freestanding book about Emilie, with whom we are already acquainted from Stranger's last young person's novel, Barsakh. In this new text, Emilie becomes involved in a youth protest group known as The World Liberators. The protest group is made up of young people of Emilie's age and a little older, and gives an outlet for their opinions on issues such as child labour, cruelty to animals, etc. Things begins with innocent protests, but soon develop into something increasingly more advanced – not to mention risky. The World Liberators is a thrilling political novel for young people.

Verdensredderne 130x205 mm / 200 pages 12–18 years

Rights sold to: Denmark (Rosinante & Co) | France (Bayard Jeunesse) | Japan (Chobunsha) | Netherlands (Unieboek) | Republic Of Korea (Galmaenamu Publishing)

Simon Stranger

THOSE WHO DON'T EXIST Nominated for The Nordic Council Children and Young People's Literature Prize 2015. Paperless people – people who don't exist – live everywhere. 21-year-old Samuel from Ghana knows what it means to sacrifice everything in the hope of a new and better life in Europe. He did it before, when he fled to Gran Canaria. A Norwegian woman called Emilie tried to help him that time. In the end he was discovered and deported anyway. The last thing Samuel received from Emilie was a piece of paper with her address on it. He is now standing outside her house in Bærum, with experiences behind him that no one in this foreign country could start to comprehend.

De som ikke finnes 130x205 mm / 176 pages 13–18 years

Rights sold to: Belgium (Clavis) | Denmark (Turbine) | Faroe Islands (Bókadeildin) | Japan (Chobunsha) | Palestinian Territory (Tamer Institute for Community Education)

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Brynjulf Jung Tjønn

SMASHED Oda's dad puts her bike in the garage. She will not be using it anymore. Her balance is so bad, and this was the absolute last time that she will fall and hurt herself. That is the story Oda tells those who ask. But both she and her mother know that the truth is something completely different. That the truth is a story that Oda can't tell anyone. Not dad. Not the teacher. Not even her best friend Milad, even if he has experienced things much worse before he came to the small village where Oda lives. Smashed is a book for young readers that hurt, but has the will to do good.

Smadra 130x205 mm / 112 pages 12–16 years

Brynjulf Jung Tjønn (1980–) made his literary début with the novel I came to love in 2002. He has since published a number of books for both children and adults. His novel for Young Adults You are so Beautiful, won the Brage Prize in 2013.

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Linda Klakken

MY STUPID HEART Entertaining and intense about love In Klara’s opinion, love is nothing but a piece of crap. It is deeply concerning that her father Frode has no new girlfriend in sight. To make things better, Klara writes a fake love letter to all the single ladies in their neighbourhood – to embarrassing and unexpected consequences. But who is Klara herself falling in love with? She does not really know until a new girl enters her classroom. Marie Lindkvist dances ballet like a matter of life and death. She dances like this is her last dance on earth. Linda Klakken’s children’s book debut is a story about falling in love for the first time, involving school dances, kissing games, and unbearable heartache. Bokmeldingar

Dumme, dumme hjarte 150x205 mm / 152 pages

‘To fall in love with someone of one’s own gender is not the main theme of the book. It is described as organic as if this was a crush on someone of the opposite sex, which makes this a good read.’ NRK ‘Klakken has written a feel-good novel loaded with exaggerations and humouristic scenes, while at the same time exposing vulnerable undercurrents.’ BOKVENNEN

Linda Klakken (1973–) was born in Ålesund. She lives in Oslo.

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Manuscript author: Thomas Seeberg Torjussen, Gisle Halvorsen, Thomas Moldestad

ZOMBIELARS Book 1

BASED Lars is half alive, half dead – or a zombie, as humans would ON THE say. He moves to Bekkebakken, SUCCESS a place where strangers like T V-SERIES him aren't welcome. The first volume in the comic book version of the popular Norwegian drama series that is shown on NRK Super. ZombieLars bind 2 170x240 mm 9–12 years

Manuscript authors: Thomas Seeberg Torjussen, Gisle Halvorsen, Thomas Moldestad

ZOMBIELARS Book 2

Lars is half alive, half dead – or a zombie, as humans would say. He moves to Bekkebakken, a place where strangers like him aren't welcome. The first volume in the comic book version of the popular Norwegian drama series that is shown on NRK Super.

ZombieLars bind 1 170x240 mm 9–12 years

Kim W. Andersson (1979–) Swedish comic book artist, is the creator of the romantic horror comics ASTRID, LOVE HURTS and ALENA (adapted into an awesome motion picture!). His books are published in several countries and you can catch him in conventions and comics festivals all over the world.

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SMAKK !

SKREEE DETTE HAR VI SNAKKET OM, LARS. DU SKREMMER DU MÅ FOLK. PRØVE Å IKKE VÆRE SÅ … UTAGERENDE ULEVENDE. GÅ TRAPPA, SPIS NISTEPAKKE …

DET GÅR BRA, HAN ER LEVENDE ULEVENDE!

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Marta Breen and Jenny Jordahl

WOMEN IN BATTLE

150 years of freedom, equality and sisterhood

150 years ago, women and men led very different lives. Women could not vote or make their own money. They had no control over their own bodies. The father would make her decisions until she was married. Then her husband would take over.

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Kvinner i kamp 150 år med frihet, likhet, søsterskap 198x272 mm / 128 pages 12–20 years

This changed when women began to organize. In this book writer Marta Breen and illustrator Jenny Jordahl tells 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 that they received the Norwegian Cultural Ministry non-fiction award for in 2015, and the bestseller 60 Women you should have known (2016).

‘Women in Battle is a combination of a text book and a manifest, a book that has a mission and also underlines the will to say something with a solid presentation.’ SERIENETT ‘Women 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 the who fought the fights, and at the same time remind us to never take these rights for granted.’ EMPIRIX Marta Breen (1976–) is a writer, journalist and one of Norways most profiled feminists. Jenny Jordahl (1989–) is an illustrator, designer, blogger and cartoonist. She is well known for her collaborations with feminist writer Marta Breen on books like The F Word and 60 Women You Should've Met. The F Word was awarded the Culture Department's Textbook Award in 2015. She illustrates a regular environ mental column for Aftenposten Junior and does her own cartoon series: Life among the animals. Rights sold to: Albania (Ejal Publishing) | Brazil (Companhia das Letras) | Denmark (Gyldendal DK) | France (Larousse) | Italy (TRE60 - Mauri Spagnol) | Japan (Godo-Shuppan) | Poland | Spain (RBA Llibres) | United Kingdom (Bonnier Zaffre) | Sweden (Natur & Kultur) | Republic Of Korea (Hankyoreh) | Czech Republic (Argo Spol) | Turkey (Yapi Kredi) | Hungary (Cser) | United States (Bonnier Publishing USA)

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THE THREE MOST IMPORTANT CAUSES THE WOMEN’S MOVEMENT HAS FOUGHT FOR ARE:

THE RIGHT TO RECEIVE AN EDUCATION, GET A JOB AND EARN ONE’S OWN MONEY

THE RIGHT TO VOTE IN POLITICAL ELECTIONS THE RIGHT TO BODILY INTEGRITY 23

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Øyvind Holen

DRABANT VOLUME 3 Drabant Volume 3 is the long-awaited conclusion to the graphic series Drabant, and a free-standing continuation of the first two volumes – which won and were nominated for the Sproing Prize, respectively. The year is 2000, and adult life is about to catch up with Victor, Fredrik and Camilla. – But then Oslo county implements a zero-tolerance policy against graffiti, and the grip tightens.

Drabant volum 3 168x234 mm / 112 pages 14–20 years

Øyvind Holen (1973–) works as a journalist. He has previously published Hiphophoder 1 and 2 and Groruddalen. HIPHOP – Rap, graffiti, breaking og DJ-ing was his first children's book.

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Håvard S. Johansen

THE TROLL HUNTER When a farm in Telemark finds one of their stabburs has been dramatically relocated, a mystical man shows up to investigate. He hunts through the night with illegal weapons, and people say he is working for the government. Is he plain nuts, or is he there to prevent something from being discovered – something that the Norwegian people aren't supposed to find out about? And how has teenager Frida, who is indifferent to everything, ended up in the middle of everything?

Håvard S. Johansen (1977–) has an education from Einar Granum Kunstskole in Oslo and The Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Arts in the United States. He has contributed to a number of anthologies, including Tusj, Nemi and Ernie. In 2010, his debut book was published – a serial short story collection called STOP.REC.FFWD with Egmont to sparkling reviews.

Trolljegeren 190x260 mm 12–20 years

John S. Jamtli

SABOTEUR The Nazis occupied Norway in 1940. The occupation came with persecution, imprisonment and executions. Nevertheless, there were many people who resisted the new regime and fought for a free Norway. Saboteur is about the Osvald group and their cat-and-mouse game with the Gestapo's worst agents. Written and illustrated by John Jamtlie. Accessible book that will reach a wide audience.

Sabotør 210x285 mm / 104 pages 10–20 years

John Sigvart Jamtli (1982–) is from Mo i Rana and studied at Nordland kunst- og filmfagskole in Kabelvåg. He is a Norwegian illustrator, cartoon creator and conceptual designer. He has published the serial albums Annunaki and DASS.

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Bjørn Ousland

UPWARDS Upwards – Roald Amundsen's Spectacular Air Voyages tells an exciting and dramatic portion of Norwegian polar history. Amundsen's pioneering work with airplanes and airships led the exploration of the polar regions into a new era, while simultaneously creating optimism for technology in the Nordic region. Roald Amundsen's disappearance during the dramatic rescue mission to find Umberto Nobile and other expeditions is told with a vivid style that has made Bjørn Ousland's polar books so popular. Today, he is one of the premier nonfiction writers we have in this visual form.

Oppover – Roald Amundsens spektakulære luftferder 210x297 mm / 80 pages 8–12 years

Bjørn Ousland (1959–) is a cartoonist, illustrator and author of children's books. He has received several awards for his illustrations and cartoons, and his lines are filled with humor.

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Åshild Skadberg

ALL THE ANIMALS IN THE WORLD Wild, Nice, Cool and Tough!

Åshild Skadberg, known from Aftenposten Junior's animal pages, is back with a new, richly illustrated book that includes facts about all the animals of the world. The readers meet animals from across the globe: big and small, dangerous and harmless. Skadberg communicates facts about the animals in a fun, easy-to-understand and informative way, and the book is fully illustrated with fantastic pictures. This is a book to be experienced by readers of all ages! All verdens dyr – vilt, snilt, tøft og røft! 210x277 mm / 184 pages

Åshild Skadberg (1968–) grew up in Oslo and has a degree in psychology, literature and Nordic studies. She writes about animals for Aftenposten Junior, and works as an editor for the press agency NTB (Norsk Telegrambyrå). She has previously published three books.

Kirsti Blom

PLASTIC WASTE IN THE SEA Paper and apple cores break up quickly in the sea, but plastic doesn't. We're producing more and more plastic every year. Researchers think that there are around 100 million tons of plastic floating around in the sea. In thirty years, there will be more plastic than fish in the sea if we carry on dumping at the same rate as we are now. What can we do?

Søppelplasten i havet 195x250 mm / 56 pages 6–14 years

Researchers are working to find ways to collect up all the millions of tons that are floating out at sea. And it's urgent!

Kirsti Blom (1953–) is first and foremost a writer of fiction, but she also publishes non-fiction for children.

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Birte Svatun

RIGHT OR WRONG What is right and what is wrong? Do you always know? If someone bites you, is it okay that you bite them back? Is it okay to make a slip-n-slide out of of jam on the kitchen floor as long as you clean up after yourself? Should a pizza always be shared equally? Is it always best to say what's true? Rett eller galt 210x225 mm / 64 pages 4–7 years

Birte Svatun (1958–) is an author, journalist and teacher and has previously worked for NRK Radio for ten years. She writes for both children and adults.

Marit Røgeberg Ertzeid

TIDEPOOLS FOR LITTLE ONES Learn about what's moving around in tidepools! This is a specialist book that takes the thirst for knowledge all preschoolers naturally have seriously: here, we learn about the sea urchin, the hermit crab, the scallop and a number of other creatures from the Norwegian shore. The book contains knowledge for the smallest of us and includes easy-to-understand facts written in clear, simple language.

Fjæra for småfolk 240x170 mm / 40 pages 3–6 years

Marit Røgeberg Ertzeid is a trained preschool teacher who wants to help children become curious about everything that lives and moves in nature.

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Line Renslebråten

UNDER THE POLAR ICE The Polar Sea is a diverse ocean filled with life. It is an eco system where everything is connected. A greater understanding about climate and environment in later years has opened our eyes to the importance and richness of life in the north. Under the Polar Ice combines facts with visually strong and colourful illustrations, covering the vulnerable edge of the ice cap. Under polarisen 48 pages 8–16 years

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THE ANIMALS THAT DISAPPEARED More than 800 species has disappeared from the earth as a result of human impact, and in this book you will get to know some of them.

Dyrene som forsvant 288x210 mm / 75 pages 9–12 years

Line Renslebråten has created a unique, exciting and important book about extinct animals and their stories. Did you for example know that a single cat managed to wipe out an entire type of bird on an island off Australia, or that there used to exist frogs that would give birth to its offspring through the mouth? That the wandering pigeon used to be the worlds most numerous bird, with flocks that would cover several kilometres? Or that Northern Americas only species of parrot disappeared due to hat fashion?

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Line Renslebråten

BIRDS

Facts and stories from around the world

In Birds – facts and stories from around the world, we get to know 40 different species of birds. Line Renslebråten has both drawn the beautiful illustrations and written the text in the book. Every bird gets a spread, with one page for the facts about the bird and one page with a story, a myth or a legend about the bird. With this book you learn a lot about birds through the detailed illustrations, the facts and through the tales told by different nationalities, showing their relations with the birds through the ages.

Fugler fakta og fortellinger fra hele verden 282x201 mm 9–12 years

Line Renslebråten

INSECTS AND REPTILES Facts and stories for children

Insects and reptiles are essential for nature to fully function. And even if some of them are scary and/or poisonous, we have to take care of them. In this book you find fantastic illustrations of over 40 species. You can read facts and stories about them all. The stories are collected from around the world, and show us how insects and reptiles have fascinated us through time. This book takes you on an educational and beautiful journey into the world of bugs and crawlers. Insekter og krypdyr fakta og fortellinger for barn 288x207 mm 6–9 years

Line Renslebråten (1980–) lives in Heggedal with her husband and children. She teaches arts and crafts and writes and illustrates children's books.

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Peder Inge Knutsen Samdal

FOOTBALL WITHOUT BORDERS In Football Without Borders, the author expands geographically to cover the entire world of football, but he also dives into history, culture and religion.

Fotball uten grenser 9–14 years

Why was it so important for South Korean Heung-min Son to score the penalty at the 2016 Olympics? Why did Cristiano Ronaldo get involved in the refugee crisis? What makes a Norwegian football coach want to undertake the job as the national team coach for the world's most closed-off country? What happens when US national team player Megan Rapinoe refuses to stand up during the performance of the American national anthem? And how big of a religion is soccer really? Samdal's curiosity about understanding the world through football truly rubs off on the reader. Informative and interesting, Samdal manages to touch on several major issues such as war, refugees, politics and love – using on the basis of his love for football. Peder Samdal has previously written the book Mario Balotelli Explains Europe.

Peder Samdal (1984–) is editor of @Olympiastadion. He debuted with the book Mario Balotelli Explains Europe in 2015. This is his first book with Cappelen Damm.

CHILDREN'S BOOK ABOUT ASTRID LINDGREN This book about Astrid Lindgren is an inspired illustrated biography that provides children with knowledge about the person, author, editor and dedicated contributor to the community that was Astrid Lindgren. Through stories, quotes, facts and magical illustrations, we become familiar with one of the world's greatest children's authors.

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Agnes-Margrethe Bjorvand

The book follows a classic chronological development from Astrid's happy childAstrid Lindgren hood to her old age in Stockholm. The 248x265 mm / 112 pages book explores important, exciting and 7–10 years humorous episodes in Astrid's life and work. We hear about her love of nature, her lifelong joy of playing and climbing trees, reading and writing, and fighting for children's and animal rights. But we also hear about her life's many dark moments – her life as a young and impoverished single mother, her longing for love, and – as she so often expressed it – the experience of «how difficult it can be to be human». This biography is a unique starting point for inspiring new generations to read Astrid Lindgren's books. ‘… a rock-solid and beautifully illustrated biography for children. … Small details and big topics are told with the same interest and enthusiasm, and Bjorvand's detailed knowledge makes the biography intimate and entertaining. Lisa Aisato, the illustrator, shows great skill as a visual artist. The tightly written and inspired text and the fine art illustrations together capture the tone of Lindgren's life and universe and make the biography of the year a pure joy.’ DAGBLADET ‘This book is a pleasure to behold.’ FÆDRELANDSVENNEN Agnes-Margrethe Bjorvand (1969–) is a lecturer at the University of Agder, where she teaches literature and the dissemination of literature as part of preschool teacher training as well as in further education courses for teachers and school librarians. She has written many articles about children's and young adult literature, focusing in particular on picture books and the authorship of Astrid Lindgren, and has worked as co-editor for many books. Rights sold to: Denmark (Gyldendal DK) | China (Hunan Juvenile & Children's Publishing House) | Switzerland (WOOW books-Imprint W1-Media) | Sweden (Modernista) | Czech Republic (PRESCO GROUP, a.s.)