2015 - Tomten Catalog
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2015 - Tomten Catalog
Christmas Books (and More) The Reindeer Wish for All Ages by Lori Evert & Per Breiehagen New York Times bestselling duo Lori Evert and Per Breiehagen sweep us back into their enchanting world with yet another adventure featuring their daughter, Anja. When Anja discovers an abandoned reindeer baby in the woods, she cares for it and raises it as her own. They have many adventures together, but as the reindeer grows he wishes to rejoin his kind. So Anja leads him to join the greatest reindeer of all—those of Santa’s team! Hardcover. $17.99 CHR 800 Over the River and Through the Wood A Holiday Adventure by Linda Ashman Illus. by Kim Smith Grandma and Grandpa invite their far-flung, modern, and multiracial family to come for the holidays! Off everyone goes, driving down snowy roads, riding the train, boarding a plane, ...even sailing in a hot air balloon. As each family faces an obstacle that delays their trip, they learn that sometimes the most old-fashioned form of transportation works best... NEIGH! Hardcover. $14.95 CHR 810 The Christmas Wish by Lori Evert & Per Breiehagen New York Times Bestseller Advent Readers for Children Long ago, a brave little girl named Anja wanted to be one of Santa’s elves. So she straps on her skis and heads out into the snowy landscape. From a red bird to a polar bear to a reindeer, a menagerie of winter animals help Anja make her way to Santa! This cozy Nordic tale is filled with extraordinary photographs that will make every reader believe in the magic of Christmas. Hardcover. $17.99 CHR 600 Christmas Wish Notecards The Advent Storybook by Antonie Schneider These blank notecards feature images from the magical book, The Christmas Wish. The cards are blank inside and come in an attractive folio. Contains 8 cards; 2 each of 4 designs. $12.95 CRD 800 Benjamin Bear is impatient for Christmas to come. To help the time pass more quickly, his mother tells him a story every day--twenty-four stories all about another little bear and his long, arduous journey to Bethlehem. Ages 4-10. Hardcover. $17.95 CHR 815 The Yule Tomte and the Little Rabbits by Ulf Stark This charming story of a grumpy tomte and hopeful little rabbits is told over twenty-five chapters— one for each day of Advent, plus Christmas—with delightful festive illustrations. A great family readaloud! Hardcover. $24.95 CHR 700 Books with AniMotion™ Windows! Christmas Wish Christmas Cards by Per Breiehagen Share your Christmas wishes this season with the magical images of Anja, the little girl featured in The Christmas Wish. Message: Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Contains 8 cards; 2 each of 4 designs. $12.95 CRD 820 ’Twas the Night Before Christmas Illus. by Jon Goodell The full-color AniMotion™ windows that appear within the festively trimmed illustrations add movement and depth to this beloved tale. Truly a gift-worthy edition. Hardcover. $19.99 CHR 207 A Springtime Adventure with Anja! The Tiny Wish by Lori Evert & Per Breiehagen The Twelve Days of Christmas Illus. by Jade Fang AniMotion™ technology brings alive a picturesque village in which ladies dance, lords leap, pipers pipe, and drummers drum! This is a book the entire family will enjoy. Hardcover. $17.99 CHR 507 Visit our website: When Anja wishes to be tiny to win a game of hide-and-seek, her wish comes true! Just a few inches tall, she must find her way home with the help of some new animal friends. Extraordinary photographs and enchanting text will leave readers wondering, “Did that really happen?” in this springtime adventure. Hardcover. $17.99 FAV 330 www.skandisk.com for more product information 2 Christmas in Scandinavia and Beyond What the Shepherd Saw by Selma Lagerlöf Selma Lagerlöf’s classic story about the miracle of Christmas comes alive with the luminous illustrations of Maja Dusíková. Ages 5-10. Hardcover. $17.95 CHR 750 The Tomtes’ Christmas Porridge by Sven Nordqvist When the family forgets to leave porridge for the tomtes on Christmas Eve, Mama tomte hatches a plan before Papa tomte finds out! Based on an old Swedish tradition. Ages 5+. Hardcover. $17.95 CHR 175 Santa Claus and the Three Bears by Maria Modugno Illus. by Jane & Brook Dyer When Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Baby Bear return from a snowy stroll on Christmas Eve, they are surprised at what they find. This book positively glows with warmth and humor. Hardcover. $17.99 CHR 604 Christmas Joy–Juleglede CD Mike & Else Sevig (new cover) Traditional Norwegian Christmas songs: Jeg er så glad, Glade jul, Deilig er den himmel blå, and even Jingle Bells and Rudolf in Norwegian. Text & translation. CD $17.95 MCD 2519 Back in Stock! Lucia Morning in Sweden by Eva Rydåker Peek inside the busy Svensson house in Sweden, where the children are getting ready for Lucia Day. After the story, find recipes, a Lucia gown pattern, the Santa Lucia song, and the Lucia legend. Paperback. 8.99 CHR 710 Lucia: Child of Light by Florence Ekstrand The history, the legends, and the modern celebration of Sweden’s Lucia tradition. Includes recipes. Paperback. $9.95 CHR 127 The Christmas Angels by Else Wenz Viëtor On Christmas Eve the Christmas angels fly down to help those in need. First published in Germany in 1933, this beautiful book features die-cut angels on every page. All ages. Hardcover. $17.95 CHR 190 Annika’s Secret Wish by Beverly Lewis Finding the almond hidden in the rice pudding is the highlight of Christmas Eve for many children in Scandinavia. This beautiful book captures the essence of Christmas in Sweden, Ages 5-10+. Hardcover. $16.99 CHR 170 God Gave Us Christmas The Gifts They Gave by Lisa Tawn Bergren Little Cub learns that God loves everyone so much that he gave us Jesus, the very best gift of all. Ages 3-7. Hardcover. $10.99 CHR 201 by Patricia Reeder Eubank This beautiful book uses the beloved Christmas song, Jesus Our Brother, to tell the story of the nativity. Ages 2-6. Hardcover. $9.95 CHR 602 The Christmas Magic by Lauren Thompson Far, far North, when the nights are longest, Santa lovingly chooses toys for every child in the world—spreading Christmas joy as he always has. Hardcover. $16.99 CHR 215 Story of Christmas Activity Book A Gnome’s C hristmas by Rien Poortvliet Reknowned Dutch artist Poortvliet captures gnomes’ love of Christmas with songs, stories, games and recipes. Hardcover. $14.95 CHR 131 The Little Fir Tree by Margaret Wise Brown In this treasured story a little fir tree finds itself at the center of a little boy’s very special celebration. Ages 4-8. Paperback. $6.99 CHR 116 Children will learn the biblical story of Christmas while working on coloring pages, mazes, connect-the-dots, stickers, and more. Ages 3-8. Paperback. $4.99 CHR 605 3 Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening by R. Frost Award-winning illustrator Susan Jeffers brings the wintry woods in this classic poem to life with richly detailed, subtly colored artwork. Hardcover. $16.99 CHR 101 Tractor Mac Saves Christmas by Billy Steers When a blizzard strikes and it looks like the town tree-lighting ceremony has to be canceled, Tractor Mac knows just the way to save Christmas! Ages 2-5. Hardcover. $8.99 CHR 830 Sticker Dolly Dressing Christmas Use over 600 seasonal stickers to dress the dolls for holiday adventures. This book holds all kinds of festive fun! Paperback. $8.99 CHR 222 See more sticker books on page 21. Scandinavian Christmas Stories by Jan Brett Home for Christmas by Jan Brett After running away to avoid doing chores, Rollo the troll soon finds out that there is no place like home, and he returns just in time for “the best Christmas ever.” Set in Sweden. Hardcover. $17.99 FAV 734 The Wild Christmas Reindeer Who’s That Knocking on Christmas Eve? Little Teeka struggled to get the reindeer ready for Santa, but when their antlers got tangled up she had to try something else. A delightful holiday tale set in Norway. Hardcover $17.99 FAV 740 Paperback $6.99 FAV 740P Christmas Trolls It’s Christmas Eve in the Arctic, and Kyri is preparing a grand s upper. Soon a boy from Finnmark and his ice bear arrive. Trolls are not far behind in this Norwegian folk tale. Hardcover. $16.99 FAV 749 A glorious celebration of the season as Treva confronts two irresistible Norwegian trolls who don’t understand Christmas. Ages 4-8. Hardcover $17.99 FAV 748 Paperback $6.99 FAV 748P Winter and Christmas Board Books for Young Children Ten on the Sled If It’s Snowy and You Know It, Clap Your Paws! by Kim Norman by Kim Norman This humorous variation on the song “If You’re Happy and You Know It” has animals playing joyfully in the snow. $6.95 CHR 741 A favorite children’s song, “Ten on the Bed,” gets a delightfully slippery, slidey twist in this new wintery board book! $6.95 CHR 740 What is Christmas? by Michele Medlock Adams With whimsical art and rhyming text, even toddlers will be able to answer the question, ‘What is Christmas?’ Board Book. $6.99 CHR 244 The Twelve Days of Christmas by Jan Brett Maids a-milking, lords a-leaping, and all the splendid images of this favorite song come alive in this book. Board Bk. $6.99 FAV 753B No Two Alike by Keith Baker Follow a pair of birds on a snowflake filled journey though a winter landscape to explore how everything, everywhere is unique. Board Book. $7.99 PRE 294 Who is Coming to Our House? by J. Slate by Martin Waddell Kind Ox invites animals into the warmth of his stable. Soon a donkey arrives with Mary and Joseph. Board Book. $7.99 CHR 240 Christmas in the Manger by Nolo Buck An introduction to the Christmas story that even the youngest child will understand. Ages 2-5. Board Book. $6.99 CHR 245 The animals welcome baby Jesus to their home. Rhyming text. Ages 1-5. Board Book. $6.99 CHR 112B Little Elf • Santa • Little Reindeer • Little Snowman • Little Gingerbread Man by Roberta Pagnoni These mini (5.8" high) die-cut board books are perfect stocking stuffers for toddlers! Ages 2-5. $4.99 each CHR 721 Little Elf CHR 722 Little Santa CHR 723 Little Reindeer Room for a Little One CHR 724 Little Snowman CHR 725 Little Gingerbread Man 4 Jingle Bells The Story of Christmas by P. Pingry Soft watercolor illustrations add charm to this story of the first Christmas. Ages 1-5. Board Book. $6.99 CHR 228 The Christmas Star by Giovanni Caviezel Children can follow the Christmas star to the little town of Bethlehem in this delightful story of the nativity. Ages 2-5. Die-cut Board Book. $6.99 CHR 606 by Janet Samuel Join the ride as a family sets out in a one-horse sleigh to find their perfect Christmas tree! Board Book. $6.99 CHR 742 You Are My Miracle by Maryann Cusimano Love Gentle rhymes and glowing illustrations show the love between parent and child. Ages 1-4. Board Book. $6.99 CHR 512 O Little Town of Bethlehem by Nathalie Beauvois Board Book with Sound! This book introduces the miracle of Jesus’ birth, as a melody of the song plays when the button is pushed! Board Book. $12.99 CHR 745 Christmas Cooking, Crafts, and Traditions • More Christmas Picture Books Handmade Christmas Make the holiday season special by making your own cards, gifts, and decorations. Over 35 step-by-step projects including gift wrap, candle holders, wreaths, and tasty treats. Hardcover. $19.95 CHR 135 Handmade Scandinavian Christmas by Hege Barnholt From simple yet stunning ways to decorate the tree, to delicious festive treats to eat and drink, this beautiful book is bursting with ideas. Paperback. $24.99 CHR 137 Scandinavian Christmas by Trine Hahnemann Celebrate Christmas Scandinavian style with festive recipes for parties, brunches, lunches, and dinners, all filled with traditional goodies and delicious modern dishes. Hardcover. $19.95 EBK 479 Scandinavian Christmas Crafts and Recipes by Helene S. Lundberg Simple designs, both modern and traditional, for stockings, wreaths, table decorations, tree skirts, and more. Also includes five recipes. Paperback. $21.95 CHR 138 Christmas Baking by Mia Öhrn Swedish pastry chef Mia Öhrn offers 38 delicious recipes for cakes, cookies, candies, truffles, cupcakes, tarts, and breads that are tasty, colorful and fun. She also shows you how to build a gingerbread house. 96 pages. Hardcover. $19.95 EBK 480 How to Make a Swedish Christmas by Helen Ingeborg This book explains Swedish traditions such as Lucia, Jul Tomte, Stjärngosse, and more. Includes recipes and crafts. Paperback. $7.95 CHR 129 Christmas Cookies by Lisa Zwirn Lisa Zwirn baked hundreds of cookies to come up with these fifty fabulous recipes. There are treats for chocoholics, luxurious sandwich cookies, and plenty of spiced rounds, buttery wafers, and decadent bars. Hardcover. $16.99 EBK 475 Swedish Christmas Table by Jens Linder & Johanna Westman Discover new holiday favorites and update old traditions. Recipes for everything from glögg and Christmas ham, to rice pudding and fudge, are interspersed with retro holiday collages, and decorating and craft ideas. Hardcover. $24.95 EBK 477 Last Word on L efse and Lutefisk! by Gary Legwold Collections of folktales, stories, history & humor surrounding these popular Norwegian delicacies. Includes favorite recipes. Paperbacks. HBK 168 Last Word on Lefse $12.95 HBK 169 Last Word on Lutefisk $14.95 Everything I Need to Know About Christmas ... I Learned From a Little Golden Book Keeping Christmas: A Swedish Christmas Yuletide Traditions in Norway and the New Land by K. Stokker by Caroline Wendt Add Scandinavian flair to your home at Christmas with these tasty treats & simple projects for homemade gifts & decorations. Hardcover. $24.95 CHR 610 A look at NorwegianAmerican Christmas traditions, with stories, recipes, and firsthand accounts. Paperback. $22.95 CHR 125P (See other titles on page 31.) Hardcover. $9.99 CHR 765 Book & DVD! The Twelve Days of Christmas in . . . • Minnesota • Wisconsin • Iowa The Animals’ Santa by Jan Brett Little Snow finds it hard to believe that the animals’ Santa is coming with presents for everyone, when all the animals say they have never seen him! A delightful Christmas story. Hardcover. $17.99 FAV 732 The Night Before Christmas by Jan Brett This holiday favorite comes with a DVD featuring stunning artwork from the book paired with a live performance of original music from the Boston Pops Orchestra. Hardcover. $20.00 FAV 736 Book & DVD 5 by Diane Muldrow Christmas is coming! Are you ready? This heartwarming book will see you through the hassles, and remind you of the true meaning of Christmas! Cousins visiting from out-of-state are treated to the best each state has to offer with these wild Christmas countdowns! Rhyming text and catchy illustrations add to the fun of learning about each state’s uniqueness. Ages 5+. Hardcover. $12.95 each CHR 306 12 Days of Christmas in Minnesota CHR 307 12 Days of Christmas in Wisconsin CHR 308 12 Days of Christmas in Iowa Countdown to Christmas with an Advent Calendar We have five Advent Calendars to choose from! Two can be propped on a shelf or taped to a door, and three are 3-dimensional calendars that will stand up on their own. Size (flat): 14.8" x 10.8" CHR 900 Night Before Christmas (flat) $7.95 CHR 901 Away in a Manger (flat) $7.95 CHR 904 Silent Night Fold-Out (Stands & opens to 36" wide) $9.95 CHR 902 Christmas Tree 3-D $9.95 CHR 903 Snowman 3-D $10.95 Scandinavian Christmas Cards, Notecards, Enclosure Cards, and Stationery Gift Enclosure Cards Each pack includes ten cards; five each of two designs, with envelopes. Blank inside. 2.25" x 3" $5.95 each Carl Larsson Holiday Enclosure Cards CRD 680 Tomte Enclosure Cards I by Kirsten Sevig CRD 970 Carl Larsson Christmas Cards This card pack contains 8 cards and 8 envelopes, two each of four designs, featuring festive holiday images by Carl Larsson. Greeting: Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Size: 4.63" x 6" $12.95 CRD 670 Christmas Cards by Kirsten Sevig This delightful card pack contains 12 cards and 12 envelopes, three each of four designs, featuring Kirsten’s charming Tomte. Greeting: God Jul! Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Size: 4.63" x 6" $12.95 CRD 980 Tomte Enclosure Cards II by Kirsten Sevig CRD 972 Tomten Enclosure Cards by Svein Solem CRD 942 Carl Larsson Enclosure Cards CRD 660 Carl Larsson Blank Notecards This card pack contains 8 cards and 8 envelopes, two each of four designs, featuring Carl Larsson’s colorful paintings of children. Blank inside. Size: 4.63" x 6" $12.95/box CRD 650 Tomten Christmas Cards by Svein Solem These cards feature Norwegian artist Svein Solem’s delightful paintings of Tomte (or Nisse) preparing for Christmas. The legend of the tomte is printed on the back of each card. Greeting: God Jul! Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Folio contains 8 cards; 2 each of 4 designs. $12.95 CRD 940 6 Folk Art Cards by Linda Allen Swedish dalmålning images from a bygone age. 8 cards (2 each of 4 designs), with envelopes. Card size: 4.63" x 6" $12.95 CRD 766 Scandinavian Notecards, Bookmarks, Puzzles, and More Rosemaling Cards Antique Norwegian Bunad Cards by Ethel Kvalheim Ethel Kvalheim of Stoughton, Wisconsin, was awarded the St. Olav Medal by the King of Norway for her contributions to this art. This card pack contains 8 cards/8 envelopes (all different designs). Blank inside. Size: 4.63" x 6" Folio, $12.95 CRD 700 These cards are reproductions of turn-of-the-century postcards featuring traditional Norwegian costumes, bunads. Blank inside. Package contains 8 cards with envelopes (all different designs). Card size: 4.63" x 6" Folio, $12.95 CRD 740 Also available: Rosemaling Gift Enclosure Cards $5.95 /pkg. of ten CRD 710 Also available: Bunad Gift Enclosure Cards $5.95 /pkg. of ten CRD 750 Sweden’s Most Beloved Artist – Carl Larsson Carl Larsson’s Home, Family and Farm: Paintings from the Swedish Arts and Crafts Movement Carl Larsson 2016 Calendar Swedish artist Carl Larsson rendered charming scenes of his home in cheerful watercolors that document his family’s idyllic country life. Size: 13" x 12" $14.99 CAL 706 The paintings in this book depict Larsson’s family— his wife Karin and their eight children—his home in the village of Sundborn, and his farm, Spadarvet. Formerly published as three separate volumes. Hardcover. $40.00 ABK 401 Carl Larsson Coloring Book This 48-page coloring book has 22 images to color, with color pictures of the original paintings for reference. Published with the National Museum of Stockholm. Paperback. $7.95 CRC 450 Home Through the Paintings of Carl Larsson Carl and Karin Larsson created a decorating style which influences Swedish design to this day. This book celebrates the virtues of home utilizing the paintings of Carl Larsson. 32 pages. Hardcover. $19.95 ABK 400 Carl Larsson Jigsaw Puzzles Carl Larsson Cards This folio contains 10 cards (5 each of 2 designs), and 10 envelopes. Size: 4.75" x 6.75" Blank inside. $10.95/box CRD 774 Carl Larsson Postcard Book Thirty color reproductions bound in a handy postcard collection. 6.5" x 4.75" $10.95 ABK 406 Carl Larsson Bookmarks # 150 # 151 # 152 # 153 # 154 Size: 2.31" x 8.5" $1.25 each # 155 # 156 NOV 150 NOV 151 NOV 152 NOV 153 NOV 154 NOV 155 NOV 156 Crayfishing Wash House Karin at the Window Britta & Cat Karin and Kersti Churning Butter Decorating the Tree 7 NOV 160 300-Piece A Day of Celebration $14.95 NOV 162 500-Piece Kersti’s Birthday $16.95 NOV 165 1000-Piece Crayfishing $18.95 Orders: 800-468-2424 www.skandisk.com The Enchanting World of Jan Brett The Turnip In a rollicking, cumulative tale, a badger family and their friends struggle to pull up a giant turnip. Once again Jan Brett brings an original twist to a favorite folk tale—this one set in rural Russia. Hardcover. $17.99 FAV 727 Mossy Cinders — A Chicken Cinderella Mossy, an amazing turtle with a gorgeous garden growing on her shell, is taken to live in a museum. Visitors flock to see her, but she misses the outdoors. How will she find her way back? Hardcover. $17.99 FAV 725 Jan Brett sets her Cinderella story in a snowy Russian winter where one magical night, Cinders, the most picked upon hen in the flock, becomes the most loved by Prince Cockerel. Hardcover. $17.99 FAV 751 Board Book Favorites: The Three Snow Bears FAV 733B $7.99 Gingerbread Baby FAV 744B $7.99 Jan Brett Christmas books are on pages 4 and 5. Also available: The Easter Egg by Jan Brett FAV 730, $17.99 hardcover. Trouble With Trolls Annie and the Wild Animals The Mitten The Hat Hardcover $17.99 FAV 747 Paperback $6.99 FAV 747P Hardcover $17.99 FAV 755 Paperback $6.95 FAV 755P Board Book $7.95 FAV 755B Hardcover $17.99 FAV 741 Board Book $7.99 FAV 741B Hardcover $16.99 FAV 742 Board Book $7.99 FAV 742B Treva must use quick thinking to outwit the trolls who are trying to steal her beloved dog Tuffi. Set in Norway! This best-loved tale of Annie and her cat is available in hardcover, paperback, and board book editions. Jan Brett brings this U krainian folk tale to life with warmth and humor in her distinctive style. Hedgie gets his head stuck in a woolen stocking in this delightful tale set on a Danish farm. Folk and Fairy Tales Norwegian Folktales by Asbjørnsen and Moe Tales of witches, trolls, ogres, sly foxes, and beautiful princesses from Norway’s premier folklorists, with illustrations by Erik Werenskjold and Theodor Kittelsen. Paperback. $15.95 LIT 125 The Troll with No Heart in His Body and Other Tales of Trolls from Norway by Lise Lunge-Larsen Nine favorite Norwegian folk tales with woodcut illustrations by Betsy Bowen. A great family read-aloud! Hardcover. $19.95 CSC 202 The Race of the Birkebeiners Hardcover Classics for Young Children by Lise Lunge-Larsen Classic fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm. Ages 3-8. 40 pages. Size: 4.5" x 6.5" $4.95 each CLA 609 CLA 610 CLA 611 CLA 612 CLA 613 CLA 614 The Princess and the Pea Andersen The Little Mermaid Andersen The Ugly Duckling Andersen The Steadfast Tin Soldier Andersen Thumbelina Andersen The Elves and the Shoemaker Grimm The Three Billy Goats Gruff This classic Norwegian tale is available in both paperback (age 4-8), and board book (age 2-6). Paper $7.00 CLA 570 / BB $6.99 PRE 431 8 In the year 1206, deep in the snow-covered mountains of Norway, the fiercest warriors in the land struggle to ski a baby prince to safety. A fairy tale? No, this is a true story. Ages 6-12+. Paperback. $6.95 CSC 200P Picture Books by Caldecott Medal-Winning Ingri and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire Leif the Lucky A delightful tale of the young Viking explorer Leif Erikson—the first European to set foot on America, 500 years before Columbus. This fascinating biography is considered one of the d’Aulaire’s finest works. 60 pages. Ages 5-10+. Hardcover. $16.95 CSC 207 Ola Through Ola’s adventures at a traditional wedding, meeting a dragon, and talking with cod fishermen in the far north, you will get a glimpse of life as it once was in Norway. 56 pages. Ages 5 & up. Hardcover. $16.95 CSC 206 Children of the Northlights This brightly illustrated portrait is a celebration of the Sami people and the snow-covered landscapes of the frozen north from two of the twentieth century’s greatest storytellers. 40 pages. Ages 5 & up. Hardcover. $16.95 CSC 205 D’Aulaires’ Book of Trolls A delightful look at the weird and wonderful world of Norwegian trolls—mountain trolls, forest trolls, and more—who carry on in the most entertaining fashion! 72 pages. Ages 5-10+. Hardcover. $19.95 LIT 185 D’Aulaires’ Book of Norse Myths A beautifully illustrated introduction to the world of Odin, Thor, Loki, Ragnarokk, Bragi, and other gods and heroes. 160 pages. Ages 9-12+. Hardcover. $24.95 LIT 128 Scandinavian and Other Coloring and Activity Books Kirsten Sevig’s Coloring and Activity books are ideal for passing on the culture and holiday traditions of the Scandinavian countries to the next generation. Each 48-page book includes recipes, songs, crafts, and activities, and offers information about noteworthy people and places. Paperback. $7.95 each Also by Kirsten: You Bet It’s Minnesota REG 125 $5.95 NORWAY CRC 440 SWEDEN CRC 441 Little Mermaid Coloring Book MINNESOTA REG 125 by Hans C Andersen This coloring book includes Hans Christian Andersen’s complete story of the little mermaid who falls in love with a prince. Paperback. $4.99 CRC 446 Scandinavian Girl and Boy Paper Dolls by Kathy Allert Paper dolls with 32 colorful native costumes from the Nordic countries, including Sami costumes. Ages 3-10. Paperback. $4.95 CRC 435 Viking Stencils • Sticker Paper Dolls Great stocking stuffers! (4" x 6") DENMARK CRC 442 FINLAND CRC 443 Vikings Stencils CRC 432 $1.99 Little Scand. Girls CRC 436 $1.99 Popular New Coloring Books for Grown-Ups! The Vikings: Sticker Histories by William Potter Kids can sail with the Vikings—and complete fun activities with more than 150 colorful stickers. This book is filled with fascinating details and information about the Vikings! Ages 7+. Paperback. $7.95 LIT 307 Story of the Vikings Coloring Book by A. G. Smith Thirty-eight realistic drawings trace the history of the Vikings. Detailed captions let kids learn while they color! Ages 7+. Paperback. $4.99 LIT 305 Nordic Designs Coloring Book by Jessica Mazurkiewicz Inspired by quilt patterns, furniture designs, tapestries, and more, this treasury of 63 Scandinavian designs will inspire anyone looking for challenging illustrations to color! Paperback. $9.99 CRC 455 Crystal Cave: The Ultimate Geometric Coloring Book by The Altair Design Collection This is a coloring book like no other, with 85 unique geometric designs! Pick a pattern and let your very own picture appear. Escape into your creativity! Paperback. $14.00 CRC 465 9 Animal Kingdom • Tropical World Coloring Books by Millie Marotta Enter Marotta’s captivating animal kingdom, featuring everything from beautiful birds to fantastic fish and elaborately decorated elephants. Add bright and brilliant colors to exotic blooms or a parrot’s feathers. Marotta’s intricately designed world beckons would-be artists to enter and make their mark. 96 pages. 9.8" x 9.8" Paperbacks. $14.95 each CRC 460 Animal Kingdom: Color Me, Draw Me – 1 million sold! CRC 461 Tropical World: A Coloring Book Adventure Children’s Books by Sweden’s Astrid Lindgren . . . and Other Swedish Tales Astrid Lindgren (1907 - 2002) Pippi Longstocking Best-known as the author of Pippi Longstocking, Sweden’s Astrid Lindgren has written numerous other stories for children, including stories about Ronia, the children of Noisy Village, and more. Her books have been translated into more than 85 languages and are enjoyed by children around the world! Pippi Goes to School CBK 214P The Adventures of Pippi Longstocking Ill. by Chesworth This deluxe edition includes all three Pippi books with full-color illustrations, perfect for reading aloud to younger children. Ages 7-12. Hardcover. $30.00 CBK 213 Pippi Goes to the Circus CBK 215P Pippi’s Extraordinary Ordinary Day CBK 216P Illustrated by Michael Chesworth Excerpted from the full-length novels, these paperback picture books are perfect for young readers. Ages 4 to 8. 32 pages. Paperbacks. $6.99 each Pippi Longstocking Illustrated by Lauren Child A playfully illustrated edition with a sparkling new translation by the award-winning Tiina Nunnally. Ages 6-10. Hardcover. $27.99 CBK 218 The Children of Noisy Village A humorous tale of children living in the Swedish countryside provides a delightful look at simpler times. Ages 7-11. Paperback. $5.99 CBK 209 Pippi Longstocking has no parents to tell her what to do, a horse that lives on her porch, and a flair for the outrageous that leads to one adventure after another! Lindgren was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for her contribution to international children’s literature. Ages 8-12. Paperbacks. CBK 210 Pippi Longstocking $6.99 CBK 211 Pippi Goes on Board $5.99 CBK 212 Pippi in the South Seas $5.99 Ronia, The Robber’s Daughter A highly original story of a young girl who lives with her father and his band of robbers in the woods! Ages 8-12. Paperback. $5.99 CBK 206 Rasmus & the Vagabond This action-packed classic is set in the Swedish countryside before the age of automobiles. It’s the story of the adventures of Rasmus, a nineyear-old runaway boy. Ages 8-12. Paperback. $9.95 CBK 205 Christmas in Noisy Village The Tomten Illustrated by Harald Wiberg A classic story of the tomten’s nocturnal visits to all of the residents of a wintry farm. Ages 3-8. Paperback. $6.99 CBK 191P The Tomten & the Fox Illustrated by Harald Wiberg By sharing his porridge with a prowling fox, the tomten saves the hens from danger. Paperback. $6.99 CBK 192P Illus. by Ilon Wikland Children prepare for a Christmas in Sweden by baking gingersnaps, building snow lanterns, and finding a tree. This is how children throughout Scandinavia celebrate Christmas with their families. Ages 3 to 8. Paperback. $6.99 CBK 208 The Adventures of Pettson & Findus by Sweden’s Renowned Sven Nordqvist Old man Pettson is lonely until his neighbor brings him a box that reads: “Findus Green Peas.” But when Pettson opens the box he doesn’t see peas ... he sees a tiny kitten. Pettson’s lonely days are over, but what a cat he has! This is how we meet Findus in Findus Disappears! Now there are two more adorable tales about Findus. CSC 255 Findus Disappears! CSC 256 The Birthday Cake CSC 257 The Fox Chase Ages 4-8. Hardcover, $17.95 each 10 Alfred Nobel—The Man Behind the Peace Prize by Kathy Jo Wargin This is the fascinating story of how the man who is known as the inventor of dynamite was inspired to leave a legacy of another sort by establishing the Nobel Prizes! Ages 10+. Hardcover. $17.95 CSC 120 The Wonderful Adventures of Nils Selma Lagerlöf & Lars Klinting An abridged edition of the classic tale of Nils, who is shrunk to the size of a tiny elf and flies around Sweden on the back of a goose. Ages 10 & up. Hardcover. 24.95 CLA 502 Scandinavian Picture Books Per and the Dala Horse by Rebecca Hickox Illus. by Yvonne Gilbert Young Per cherishes the simple wooden horse he inherits from his father, knowing that the magnificent Dala horse will one day be worth its weight in gold. Ages 5-10+. Paperback. $9.95 CSC 274P Super Grandpa The Little Goat on the Roof by David M. Schwartz Back in 1951, a grandpa pedaled 1,600 miles in the Tour of Sweden bicycle race, and became a national folk hero. Includes CD with complete story read by the author. Ages 3-8. Paperback with CD. $9.95 CSC 270 by Jody Littler Illus. by Jan Jablonski This tale is based on true stories woven together and told through the eyes of a little goat. The Scandinavian tradition of goats grazing on the roof has always fascinated children. Black & white illustrations. Ages 3-6. Paperback. $8.95 CSC 285P D is for Dala Horse by Kathy-jo Wargin A colorful A to Z tour of the Nordic countries, from the Arctic Circle to Denmark, with stops in Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands! This is a book for all ages to enjoy. Hardcover. $17.95 CSC 250 Moomintroll Books and Dish Sets by Tove Jansson “The Moomin books make for both splendid bedtime read-alouds and solitary savoring.” – Wall Street Journal Moomin Books for Preschoolers! Moomin’s Lift-the-Flap Hide and Seek Lift the flaps to help Moomintroll discover impish Little My’s clever hiding place! The funny names— from Snufkin to Fillyjonk—beg to be sounded out and repeated again and again. Ages 3-6. Hardcover. $6.99 CBK 432 CBK 421 CBK 422 CBK 423 CBK 424 Moomin’s Little Book of Numbers • Words CBK 425 CBK 426 CBK 427 CBK 428 Beginning with Comet in Moominland, there are eight chapter books in the original series. The Moomin books have been translated from Swedish into more than thirty languages. Ages 8-12. Paperback. $7.99 each These two board books introduce youngsters to the Moomins while teaching them about numbers and basic vocabulary words. Board Books. $5.99 each Moomin’s Little Book of Numbers CBK 430 Moomin’s Little Book of Words CBK 431 Moomin Dish Sets for Children! Dish sets include a plate, bowl, and cup with lid, packaged in a gift box. Cutlery set includes a child-sized knife, spoon, and fork in a gift box. Moomin on the Riviera Moomin Comics Dish Set NOV 807 Tove 100 Dish Set $36.00 NOV 817 Tove 100 Cutlery $11.95 NOV 808 $36.00 11 As springtime dawns in Moominvalley and the first crocus opens, Moominpappa and Snorkmaiden insist the whole family take a trip down to the Riviera! Full-color cartoon book. Paperback. $9.95 CBK 449 Additional Moomin cartoon books are available on our website: www.skandisk.com or call 800-468-2424 Elsa Beskow Books, Cards, and Dish Sets from Sweden Children of the Forest Notecards & Bookmark Peter in Blueberry Land Peter is looking for blueberries for his m other’s b irthday, and a magical adventure begins. Hardcover. Large Book $17.95 CLA 703 Mini Book $11.95 CLA 703M These blank notecards feature images from Elsa Beskow’s book, Children of the Forest. The cards are blank inside and come in an attractive folio. with 8 cards; 2 each of 4 designs. $12.95 CRD 780 Mushroom Girl Bookmark $1.25 NOV 158 Gift Enclosure Cards $5.95/pkg. of 10 CRD 790 Dish Set $36.00 NOV 800 Cutlery $11.95 NOV 810 Dish Set $36.00 NOV 802 Dish Dish Set Set $29.95 $36.00 NOV NOV 803 803 Children of the Forest The children of the f orest live deep in the roots of an old pine tree. They collect wild mushrooms and blueberries and shelter under toadstools when it rains. Hardcover. Large Book $17.95 CLA 702 Mini Book $11.95 CLA 702M The Flowers’ Festival Cutlery $11.95 NOV 812 Lisa is invited to join the flowers for their Midsummer festival. Children will enjoy the story within a story, as part of the f estival is a storytelling contest. Elsa Beskow’s delightful illustrations put names and faces on all of your favorite flowers. Hardcover. Pelle’s New Suit Pelle has a lamb whose coat grows longer and longer, while Pelle’s Sunday suit grows shorter! Pelle shears the lamb, and the wool is carded, spun, dyed and woven. Finally, the tailor makes a new suit for Pelle. Hardcover. Large Book $17.95 CLA 701 Mini Book $11.95 CLA 701M Cutlery $11.95 NOV 811 All dish sets come in a gift box such as the one shown at right. Dish Set $36.00 NOV 801 The Children of Hat Cottage Woody, Hazel & Little Pip Dish Sets and Cutlery Three children and their mother live in a cottage shaped like a hat on a little island. One day while their mother is away, the children try to help around the house. Will Hat Cottage be standing by the time their mother returns? Hardcover. $17.95 CLA 718 These dish sets feature delightful woodland scenes from Woody, Hazel and Little Pip by Elsa Beskow (see on next page). Woody Dish Set Cutlery $11.95 NOV 813 Large Book $17.95 CLA 706 Mini Book $11.95 CLA 706M $36.00 NOV 805 Woody Cutlery Set $11.95 NOV 815 12 Dish Set $36.00 NOV 804 Cutlery Set $11.95 NOV 814 More Picture Books from Sweden by Elsa Beskow Princess Sylvie Princess Sylvie persuades her father, the king, to let her leave the palace gardens and walk in the woods. The king is unsure. What might be in the woods? Then Sylvie’s dog runs off and her adventures begin. Hardcover. $17.95 CLA 709 Rosalind and the Little Deer Rosalind loves to play with her little deer in the shade of the lime tree. But when the deer is captured by the king and kept in a golden cage, it refuses to eat. Can Rosalind persuade the king to set the little deer free? Hardcover. $17.95 CLA 719 Emily and Daisy The Land of Long Ago Woody, Hazel and Little Pip The Sun Egg The Curious Fish Emily is going to the meadow to look after Daisy the cow. Along the way she meets a dog, a boy and an old man. How will she mend the fence and stop Daisy from eating the clover? Hardcover. $17.95 CLA 712 Ollie’s Ski Trip Six-year-old Ollie is given his first pair of real skis, and he sets off for adventure in this delightful winter tale. Hardcover. An old tree trunk is magically transformed into a dragon and carries two children off to the Land of Long Ago. On their incredible journey they meet a princess, rescue a knight and trick the trolls. But will the dragon bring them home? Hardcover. $17.95 CLA 708 A large orange egg has fallen into the woods and the elf and her friends must find out what it really is. Hardcover. Large Book $17.95 CLA 711 Mini Book $11.95 CLA 711M Large Book $17.95 CLA 705 Mini Book $11.95 CLA 705M This delightful story describes woodland scenes in the autumn when two acorn children get blown away in the wind! Hardcover. Large (10.75"), Mini (6.75") Large Book $17.95 CLA 704 Mini Book $11.95 CLA 704M When Flash, a little fish, is caught and held prisoner on dry land, his aunts and uncles are determined to save him. With the help of a frog and a little magic, the most unlikely things happen! Hardcover. $17.95 CLA 710 Flicka, Ricka, Dicka... by Maj Lindman Elsa Beskow Baby Book Memories of Your Baby’s Early Years This beautiful baby record book is illustrated throughout with Elsa Beskow’s classic artwork. With plenty of room for photographs and keepsakes, parents can record happy memories to share in years to come. 60 pages. Size: 9.75" x 9" Hardcover. $19.95 CLA 720 ... New Dotted Dresses $9.99 CLA 680 ... Three Kittens $9.99 CLA 682 ... Bake a Cake $9.99 CLA 688 ...The Strawberries $9.99 CLA 689 Snipp, Snapp, Snurr... ... Their New Skates With paperdolls! $14.99 CLA 640 ... The Little Dog $9.99 CLA 690 Paperbacks. $6.99 each CLA 654 Red Shoes CLA 656 Gingerbread CLA 662 Buttered Bread CLA 670 Reindeer CLA 672 Yellow Sled CLA 676 Big Surprise ... Go to Market With paperdolls! $16.99 CLA 642 Detailed descriptions of all titles are available on our website: www.skandisk.com 13 Scandinavian Sewing, Knitting, Woodworking and More Handknits from Norway by Karen Marie Vinje This book melds classic Scandinavian patterns with the latest Norwegian designs! Traditional Norwegian sweaters rub shoulders with funky modern tunics and chic berets, socks, & gloves! 128 pages. Hardcover. $24.95 FTR 126 Knit Nordic by Eline Oftedal This fashion-forward collection offers a modern spin on four iconic Norwegian patterns: Marius, Voss, Setesdal, and Fana. Twenty contemporary projects range from an iPad and phone cover to a teddy bear. Hardcover. $19.95 FTR 147 Viking Knits and Ancient Ornaments by Elsebeth Lavold Sew Scandinavian: 35 Stylish Using 12 original designs based on Scandinavian and Icelandic knitting traditions, knitters can create over 25 stocking hats, mittens, legwarmers, socks, and more. 144 pages. Hardcover. $29.95 FTR 122 Projects to Stitch by Kajsa Kinsella A collection of beautiful hand-stitched projects inspired by Kinsella’s Swedish childhood, including cozy felt slippers, a stylish tote bag, adorable projects for the nursery, and more. Paperback. $19.95 FTR 120 Scandinavian Woodcarving with Harley Refsal Over 200,000 copies sold in Norway and Sweden! Norwegian Wood Scandinavian Figure Carvings A fascinating overview of Scandinavian figure carving from the Viking era to the modern day. Readers can even try their own hand at the art, with step-by-step instructions for carving an iconic Dalecarlian horse. Paperback. $14.99 FTR 215 Carving Flat-Plane Style Caricatures Whittling Little Folk Step-by-step instructions help you bring to life more than 50 f igures—from lumberjacks and golfers to trolls and elves. Paperback. $14.99 FTR 216 With a carving knife and this book, you will be able to whittle a whole community of characters in the Scandinavian flat-plane style. 20 patterns for 3" to 4" high figures. Paperback. $16.95 FTR 217 Chopping, Stacking, and Drying Wood the Scandinavian Way by Lars Mytting An intriguing window into the exoticism of Scandinavian culture, this book about chopping, stacking, and burning wood also features enough inherently interesting facts and anecdotes and inspired prose to make it universally appealing. 192 pages. Hardcover. $24.95 FTR 200 Humorous Books for the Young and the Young at Heart! Jo Nesbø’s Doctor Proctor Books for Young Readers Let the laughter rip with the four Doctor Proctor’s Fart Powder books from New York Times best-smelling author Jo Nesbø! Fans of Captain Underpants and The Wimpy Kid will love these stories about a wacky professor in Oslo who invents crazy stuff, and the kids who find a use for all of it! Chapter books set in Norway! Not all pictured. Ages 8-12. Paperbacks. LIT 211 LIT 212 LIT 213 LIT 214 Dr. Proctor’s Fart Powder $6.99 Bubble in the Bathtub $7.99 Who Cut the Cheese? $6.99 The Magical Fruit (pictured) $7.99 What Does the Fox Say? by YLVIS Illus. by Svein Nyhus The Ylvisåker brothers in Norway created a catchy song exploring the question that no one can answer— What Does the Fox Say? The musical rendition on YouTube has had in excess of 460 million views! The book is illustrated by Svein Nyhus, who also illustrated Why Kings and Queens Don’t Wear Crowns by Princess Märtha Louise (next page). Hardcover. $17.99 FAV 344 Everyone Poops by Taro Gomi The Gas We Pass Shinta Cho FAV 720P Everyone Poops FAV 721P The Gas We Pass 14 These books provide candid information to children about themselves and their bodies; in an entertaining, age appropriate manner! They are both factual and funny! Paperback. $7.99 each Hardcover. Each with ten sound chips! HBK 230 HBK 231 HBK 232 HBK 233 FARTS: A Spotters’ Guide $15.95 FARTS Around the World $15.95 FARTS in the Wild $15.99 Jurassic FARTS $15.99 Traditional Scandinavian Christmas Music & More Christmas Joy–Juleglede Mike & Else Sevig (new cover) Traditional Norwegian Christmas songs: Jeg er så glad, Glade jul, Deilig er den himmel blå, and even Jingle Bells and Rudolf in Norwegian. 15 songs. Text and translation included. CD $17.95 MCD 2519 Norwegian Songs of Praise! Mike & Else Sevig Joyful hymns: Hvilken venn, Han skal åpne perleporten, I h immelen, O store Gud, Den store hvite flokk, and others. Organ, trumpets, strings, and guitar accompaniment. Text and translation included. SALE! CD $17.95 $12.95 MCD 4010 Christmas in Norway St. Olaf Choir Recorded with the Nidarosdomen’s Jentekor in Trondheim, Norway, this CD has 19 Norwegian and English Christmas carols, including Jeg er så glad, Silent Night, Nå tennes tusen julelys, & Beautiful Savior. CD $17.95 MCD 2805 A Swedish Christmas Anne-Charlotte & Ellen Harvey Songs for a traditional Santa Lucia festival and popular songs for c ircling the tree. Includes Hej tomtegubbar, Räven raskar över isen, and many other favorites. CD $17.95 MCD 5701 Barnefest: Norwegian Songs Mike & Else with Mari & Kirsten Children’s favorites Ride, Ride Ranken, Dyrevise, Jeg er en liten spillemann, Lille Petter Edderkopp, Hjulene på bussen, and 21 others with 12-piece orchestra! Text and translation included. CD $17.95 MCD 5567 Special Sale — Vol. 1 & 2 Norwegian Folksong Favorites, Volume 1 Mike & Else Sevig Å kjøre vatten, Kjerringa med staven, Nidelven, Barndomshjemmet, Per Spelmann, Mari, du bedåre, and more. Twenty-one songs with text and translation. CD $17.95 MCD 4001 Norwegian Folksong Favorites, Volume 2 Mike & Else Sevig Traditional favorites Lille vakre Anna, Kan du glemme gamle Norge?, Johan på Snippen, Fuglevise, Dansen på Måkeskjær, and more. Text & translation included. CD $17.95 MCD 4002 Fractures Christmas Stan Boreson Dialect humor legend Stan Boreson sings Walking in My Winter Underwear, Lena Got Run Over by a Reindeer, Here Comes Ingebrit, and other favorites. CD $17.95 MCD 4101 Buy both Norwegian Folksong CDs for a collection of 46 favorite songs. Text & translation included. CDs $24.95 set MCD 4005 Skal Vi Danse? Norwegian Folkdances Mike & Else’s Norwegian & Swedish Songbooks Each songbook contains a wide variety of over 90 songs—with piano arrangements, guitar chords, lyrics, and translations! FTR 101 Mike & Else’s Norwegian Songbook FTR 102 Mike & Else’s Swedish Songbook Paperback $24.95 each A lively collection of waltzes, polkas, hambos and schottishes featuring world-champion accordionist “Skeets” Langley, & folk instruments tussefløyte and Hardanger f iddle. CD $17.95 MCD 2956 From the Heart of Scandinavia by Jack Pearson Our best-selling CD—a solo guitar masterpiece! Includes Roselil, Per Spelman, Å janta å ja, and many favorite hymns and folk tunes from Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. CD $17.95 MCD 2950 Yust Go Nuts at Christmas Stan Boreson The King of Scandinavian Humor sings Yingle Bells, Christmas Goose (Snowbird), Uncle Sven is Coming to Town, All I Want for Christmas, and many more songs. CD $17.95 MCD 4105 Skandia: A Definitive Collection of T raditional Nordic Rhythms Arr. by Gunnar Hahn Music for 28 traditional dances in folk/classical arrangements. Extensive notes & dance directions are included. Recorded in Sweden. CD $17.95 MCD 2117 Listen to selections from our CDs online: www.skandisk.com Select “MUSIC,” then select any CD and you will hear 30 seconds of several tracks! Princess Märtha Louise of Norway Tells the Story On the 100-year anniversary of her great grandfather’s arrival in Norway from Denmark to become Norway’s new king, Princess Märtha Louise created this enchanting tale. Steeped in history, it includes the typical repetition of a fairy tale, and is filled with humor—both in the text and the whimsical illustrations of Norway’s premier illustrator, Svein Nyhus (What Does the Fox Say?) 15 Audio CD Included! This 30-minute CD is a treasure! First, Princess Märtha Louise introduces herself and tells why she wrote the book. Then she reads the whole story, with the background of a ten-piece orchestra that musically interprets the entire story— from the antics of the little Prince Olaf, to the pageantry of the coronation! Why Kings and Queens Don’t Wear Crowns Hardcover. $19.95 CSC 100C Listen to excerpts of the CD online: www.skandisk.com Type “CSC100C” (use no spaces) in the search box at the top of our home page, then press GO. Click on the book & listen! Viking Lore and Legends Vikings: Raiders, Traders, and Masters of the Sea by Rodney Castleden Castleden successfully separates the truth from Norse myth. He shows how the Vikings came to share their everyday culture and craftsmanship with local inhabitants, leaving behind an enduring legacy that truly changed the world. This beautiful book features many maps, photos, & illustrations. 191 pages. Hardcover. $14.99 LIT 301 Oxford Illustrated History of the Vikings by Peter Sawyer This lavishly illustrated book by leading international scholars presents an authoritative account of the Vikings. Includes maps, a chronology, an index and over 150 illustrations. Paperback. $27.99 LIT 309 Vikingworld: The Age of Seafarers and Sagas by Robert Macleod Set sail on a voyage of discovery! For 300 years, the Vikings spread terror across Europe, and this lavish volume brings the notorious Norsemen to axe-wielding life. Through colorful artwork, maps, and a timeline, Vikingworld is sure to stir the imagination of every would-be warrior! 80 pages. Hardcover. $19.95 LIT 300 Vikings: The North Atlantic Saga Smithsonian Museum of Natural History This beautiful book focuses on the Viking presence in North America before Columbus. It also includes chapters on the Vikings in Iceland, Greenland, France, Britain, and Russia. 416 pages. Paperback. $34.95 LIT 312 The Viking World by James Graham-Campbell As well as being warriors and accomplished seamen, the Vikings were jewelers, sculptors and poets of great skill and originality. This book explores the legacy they left behind. 192 pages. Paperback. $19.99 LIT 297 Viking Age: Everyday Life During the Extraordinary Era of the Norsemen by Kirsten Wolf Vikings: A History This exploration of Viking culture goes beyond the myths into the prosaic realities and intimate details of family life; their famed longships and extensive travels; and the role they played in the greater world. 272 pages. Hardcover. $17.95 LIT 295 Historical Atlas of the Vikings by John Haywood This atlas illustrates the Viking influence extending from the Holy Land to Newfoundland, as explorers, settlers, craftsmen and hired mercenaries. 144 pages. Paperback. $22.00 LIT 310 by Robert Ferguson A sweeping picture of the Norsemen, one of history’s most amazing civilizations, by a leading scholar of Scandinavian studies. Includes detailed maps and illustrations. 464 pages. Paperback. $19.00 LIT 319 The Far Traveler Voyages of a Viking Woman by Nancy Marie Brown 500 years before Columbus, Gudrid sailed off the edge of the known world. This book traces her footsteps and sheds light on an extraordinary Viking woman and the society in which she lived. 320 pages. Paperback. $16.95 LIT 249 Viking Books for Young People Song of the Vikings by Nancy Marie Brown The fascinating story of Snorri Sturluson, wealthy chieftain, witty storyteller, and the man who brought the Norse myths to life! Brown is the author of The Far Traveler: Voyages of a Viking Woman. Paperback. $17.00 LIT 315 Viking Longship by Mick Manning & Brita Granström Be a fly on the wall in the time of the Vikings. Watch skillful ship builders at work, charge into battle, visit a Viking farmstead, enjoy the hustle and bustle of Jorvik on market day and listen to fireside tales about the Viking gods. Ages 5-8. Paperback. $9.99 LIT 293 What Did the Vikings Do for Me? by Elizabeth Raum From longships to clinker ships to a national assembly, Vikings continue to influence all aspects of contemporary life. Read this book to find out more about how we encounter links to the ancient world every day. Ages 8-12. Paperback. $8.99 LIT 280 16 Vikings (History Opens Windows) by Jane Shuter What is a jarl? How were the Vikings ruled? Why did the Viking civilization disappear? Learn what the Vikings wore, what they ate, how they traveled from place to place, and find out how we know about them today! Ages 7-10. Paperback. $7.99 LIT 282 The Vikings: Sticker Histories by William Potter Kids can sail with the Vikings— and complete fun activities with more than 150 colorful stickers. This sticker book is filled with fascinating details and information about the Vikings! Ages 7+. Paperback. $7.95 LIT 307 Viking Lore and Legends for Young People Everything Vikings by Nadia Higgins Hats with horns, flying dragons...you may think you know everything there is to know about Vikings, but think again! With stunning visuals and fun facts and surprises, readers won’t stop until they’ve learned everything about the Vikings. 64 pages. Ages 8-12. Paperback. $12.99 LIT 284 Life As a Viking by Allison Lassieur Readers choose how this story of Viking warriors ends. Will they: Take part in a raid on a monastery? Invade England? Fight at the side of King Harald Hardråde at the Battle of Stamford Bridge? Ages 8+. Paperback. $6.95 LIT 286 Life on a Viking Ship by Jane Shuter Discover why sailing was so important to the Vikings. Look at the different types of ships and what they were used for. Learn about the Vikings’ fighting tactics, the goods they traded, and the places they went. Ages 6-10. Paperback. $7.99 LIT 291 The Viking Codex Escape from the Vikings The Saga of Leif Eriksson by Torill Thorstad Hauger The is the exciting story of how two Irish c hildren who had been kidnapped by Vikings and brought to N orway as slaves, manage to escape. Realistic and true to historical fact! Ages 12+. Paperback. $12.95 LIT 251 by Fiona MacDonald Explore the daily lives of Eric the Red and his son Leif Eriksson in this richly illustrated book containing Viking lore, and miniature booklets within the book. Ages 7-12. Paperback. $7.95 LIT 288 Norse Mythology for All Ages Treasury of Norse Mythology by Donna Jo Napoli The Adventures of Thor the Thunder God Classic stories and dazzling illustrations of gods, goddesses, heroes and monsters come to life in a stunning tableau of Norse myths. The lyrical storytelling of award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli dramatizes these timeless tales! This spectacular coffee-table book will entertain the entire family. Ages 8-12+. Hardcover. 192 pages. $24.99 LIT 129 by Lise Lunge-Larsen He is the biggest and mightiest of the gods. If he swings his hammer, lightning flashes. These stories are illustrated with high drama and written with humor and skill. Ages 8-12. Hardcover. $19.95 CSC 201 The Children of Odin The Book of Northern Myths by Padraic Colum With stories of Odin, Thor, Loki, and Frey, this collection of Norse sagas gives us a sense of that magical time when the world was filled with powers and wonders we can hardly imagine. Ages 9-12. Paperback $9.99 LIT 130 Norse Mythology A Guide to the Gods, Heroes, Rituals & Beliefs by John Lindow Explore the magical myths and legends of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, and Viking-Age Greenland in these sparkling tales of gods and heroes! 384 pages. Paperback. $24.95 LIT 126 Dag Rossman’s Tales of the Nine Worlds Norse Myths by Kevin Crossley-Holland Here are 32 classic myths that bring the Viking world vividly to life. These tales of Odin, Thor, Freyja, and others, show the courage and passion of the Norse World. 276 pages. Paperback. $18.95 LIT 127 Through his passion for Norse Mythology and his storytelling skills, Dag Rossman has ignited excitement and enthusiasm in Norse tales in a whole new generation. These stories introduce readers to the mysterious and magical realm of the Nine Worlds. In the words of author C. Dean Andersson, “Dag Rossman is the most important Nordic storyteller of our time.” Ages 12+. LIT 321 Theft of the Sun and Other New Norse Myths $8.95 LIT 323 The Dragonseeker Saga New Tales of the Nine Worlds $9.95 LIT 324 Way of the Elves A Nine Worlds Saga $8.95 LIT 325 Walker in Shadows A Nine Worlds Saga $9.95 17 Paperbacks The Nine Worlds: A Dictionary of Norse Mythology by Dag Rossman A concise collection of all the people, places and things unique to Nordic mythology. A fascinating preface by the author puts Norse mythology in context. Illustrated by Sharon Rossman. Paperback. $6.95 LIT 320 Scandinavian Cookbooks The New Nordic: Recipes from a Scandinavian Kitchen by Simon Bajada This beautiful cookbook showcases contemporary Scandinavian cuisine that can be easily recreated at home. The book is divided into chapters based on different food groups, including ingredients ‘from the forest,’ ‘from the sea,’ ‘from the land,’ and ‘in the larder,’ to name a few. Matched with stunning location photography, this gorgeous cookbook is a feast for all the senses. 264 pages. Hardcover. $39.95 EBK 500 Scandinavian Baking by Trine Hahnemann Cakes abound, with every kind of Danish pastry you could ever wish for, a cookie for every occasion, mouthwatering layer cakes, coffee cakes, cream buns plus snippets of baking history, so you can learn all you need to know about Scandinavian baking. 288 pages. Hardcover. $35.00 EBK 585 Nordic Bakery Cookbook Sweet Paul’s Eat & Make Ebelskivers 150 Best Ebelskiver Recipes by Camilla Saulsbury by Miisa Mink This best-selling baking book by Finnish chef Miisa Mink shows you how to create mouthwatering breads and pastries using healthy ingredients such as rye flour, barley, and oats. Don’t miss the cinnamon buns! 144 pages. Hardcover. $19.95 EBK 490 by Paul Lowe Divided into Morning, Brunch, Noon, and Night, this cookbook by Norwegian chef Paul Lowe has recipes to keep you satisfied any time of day. “Sweet Paul” has millions of followers online, and his recipes have appeared in Real Simple magazine. Hardcover. $30.00 EBK 524 Classic R ecipes Cookbooks Cooking Danish Discover the delights of Scandinavian cuisine with recipes featuring fresh seasonal ingredients from each of these countries. Each book has 25 recipes for soups or appetizers, main dishes, and desserts. Padded hardcovers. Includes metric and American measurements. 64 pages each. $7.99 each EBK 590 Classic... Norway EBK 591 Classic Recipes of Sweden EBK 592 Classic... Denmark EBK 593 Classic Recipes of Finland Stig Hansen—The Viking Chef This beautiful book dishes up delicious servings of authentic Old World recipes including Æbleskiver, Smørrebrød, Rye bread and more. Step-by-step photos show you how each recipe is done. Hardcover. $34.95 EBK 526 by Kevin Crafts This best-selling cookbook has more than 40 mouthwatering recipes for these sphere-shaped Danish pancakes. Try the crunchy cinnamon, spiced apple, sticky toffee, or the smoked salmon and dill! Stepby-step photographs and recipes for sauces, toppings and glazes included. 112 pages. Hardcover. $19.95 EBK 525 These recipes range from simple to sophisticated, yet all are convenient and delicious treats. Includes everything from classic ebelskivers to newer breakfast options, to makeahead appetizers, to snacks and decadent desserts. Measurements in metric & American. Paperback. $24.95 EBK 527 Cooking with Beatrice Ojakangas Soup & Bread Cookbook This broad collection of soups and chowders includes recipes from around the world—Swedish Pea, Morroccan Vegetable, Borscht, Italian Meatball, and more. Loaves, buns, and flatbreads are here, along with pretzels, pitas, toasts and focaccias. 308 pages. Paperback. $23.99 EBK 598 Finnish Cookbook Finnish cuisine is a unique combination of dishes from Scandinavia and Old Russia. In this classic cookbook, Beatrice Ojakangas has adapted these recipes for the American kitchen! Hardcover. $17.95 EBK 523 Scandinavian Cooking Ojakangas brings to life the cuisines and customs of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark, offering true home cooking that features the best of what is in season. Paperback. $18.95 EBK 502 18 Great Scandinavian Baking Book The definitive book on Scandinavian baking with an emphasis on ease of preparation. Recipes for breads, cakes, pastries, pies, cookies, and desserts. Paperback. $18.95 EBK 505 Spiral Recipe Books These handy books have recipes for soups and breads, salads, main dishes, vegetables, and desserts. Spiral bound (3" x 5"), 150 pages each. $6.95 each Norwegian Recipes EBK 570 Swedish Recipes EBK 571 Danish Recipes EBK 572 More Scandinavian cookbooks • Grandma’s German Cookbook The Scandi Kitchen by Brontë Aurell There’s so much more to Nordic food than pickled herring and meatballs. Enjoy fresh and simple open sandwiches, healthy Nordic salads, delicious traditional hot dishes, and indulgent cakes. Discover new flavors and textures—it’s all here to enjoy! Hardcover. $21.95 EBK 586 Fika – The Art of the Swedish Coffee Break by Anna Brones & Johanna Kindvall An illustrated lifestyle cookbook on the Swedish tradition of fika—a twice-daily coffee break—including recipes for traditional baked goods, anecdotes about Swedish coffee culture, and the history of this cherished custom. Hardcover. $17.99 EBK 499 Swedish Summer Feasts by Amanda Schulman & H. Widell This beautiful coffeetable cookbook serves up recipes and inspiration for all the days of the summer. The flavors of the seasonal ingredients and the atmospheric photos will have you longing for summer and the chance to enjoy these sensational dishes. Hardcover. $24.99 EBK 516 Scandinavian Classic Baking • Desserts Farm Recipes... From the Norske Nook by Helen Myhre This Scandinavian cafe in Wisconsin, famous for old-fashioned good food, shares recipes for breads & jams, meats, soups, and plenty of cakes, pies, and desserts! 269 pages. Paperback. $24.95 EBK 528P Norske Nook Book of Pies and Other Recipes by Jerry Bechard & Cindee Borton-Parker This beautiful cookbook features the restaurant’s award-winning baking: Scandinavian specialties, cheesecakes, tortes, cookies, muffins, and more than seventy mouthwatering recipes (and variations) for pie! Color photos throughout. Hardcover. $29.95 EBK 529 Chefs of New Scandinavian Cooking! As Seen on TV! Scandinavian Classic Baking by Pat Sinclair From coffee breads and cakes to cookies and tarts, this gorgeous cookbook offers recipes, along with photographs, musings and stories. These classic Scandinavian recipes are knockouts for the eye and the taste buds. A bestseller! Hardcover. $17.95 EBK 482 Norwegian National Recipes by Arne Brimi and Ardis Kaspersen Noted chefs from each of the seven major geographic regions of Norway show you how to prepare traditional Norwegian dishes. This spectacular book combines Norwegian culture, history, and geography with culinary traditions. 352 pages. (11.5" x 8.5") Hardcover. $65.00 EBK 501 Scandinavian Classic Desserts by Pat Sinclair With hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cardamom, the recipes in this collection evoke images of generations of baking for friends and family. It will have every baker— from novice to expert—getting creative in the kitchen! Hardcover. $17.95 EBK 483 Swedish Cakes & Cookies Ed. by Birgitta Rasmusson Known in Sweden as Sju sorters kakor, this classic has been in print for over 65 years and has sold an astounding 3.4 million copies in Sweden! Color photos of every mouthwatering recipe. 192 pages. Hardcover. $17.95 EBK 514 The Nordic Diet by Trine Hahnemann This book emphasizes homegrown food, with a wide variety of grains, berries, vegetables, fish & poultry. Incorporate the principles of the Nordic diet into your everyday cooking routine with over 75 healthy recipes! 144 pages. Paperback. $19.99 EBK 492 Norwegian Cakes & Cookies by Sverre Sætre Norway’s most acclaimed pastry chef shares recipes for everything from cakes, tarts, and puddings to candied fruits, chocolates, and cookies. While anchored in Norwegian tradition, Sætre’s creative twists make each treat original! 160 pages. Hardcover. $19.95 EBK 509 19 New Scandinavian Cooking with Claus Meyer: Denmark Among the leading food personalities in Scandinavia, Chef Claus Meyer owns the gourmet restaurant Noma in Copenhagen. Enjoy an entire season of cooking from Denmark & Greenland. 6.5 hrs. $49.95 EBK 530D (DVD) Authentic Norwegian Cooking by Astrid K. Scott With more than 300 recipes from throughout Norway, this comprehensive cookbook is easy to use, boasts recipes for every occasion, and provides the history of each dish. English & Norwegian index. Photos throughout. 192 pages. Paperback. $19.99 EBK 494 Kitchen of Light by Andreas Viestad Norway’s premier food columnist introduces us to his Norway, offering recipes that offer fresh and natural ingredients whose flavors need little embellishment. As much a travel book as a cookbook, with stunning photos throughout. 303 pages. Paperback. $25.95 EBK 508P Grandma’s German Cookbook by Linn Schmidt Whether it’s crispy fried potatoes, steamed dumplings, or a creamy jelly roll stuffed with raspberries, no one makes food as good as a German grandmother—that is, until now! This book includes 85 classic German recipes. 200 pages. Hardcover. $22.00 EBK 540 Frozen... and Other Enchanting Fairy Tales H ans Christian A ndersen’s Fairy Tales Frozen (Big Golden Book) Deep in the mountains of Norway, Anna and Kristoff team up to save the kingdom from eternal winter in this beautifully-illustrated fairy tale based on the popular movie. Ages 5-10. Hardcover. $9.99 CLA 602 Frozen— Ultimate Sticker Book This book is packed with more than 60 exciting reusable stickers featuring beloved characters and icons from the movie! Paperback. $6.99 CLA 600 Frozen—Snow Days! Sticker Book Girls and boys ages 3–7 will love this full-color activity book featuring over 50 glittery reusable stickers that can be played with again and again. Paperback. $6.99 CLA 601 An Illustrated Treasury of Andersen’s Fairy Tales The Princess and the Pea Illus. by Maja Dusikova Andersen’s Fairy Tales Andersen’s Fairy Tales Illustrated by Anastasiya Archipova This is a lavishly illustrated collection of nine classic tales of foolish emperors, lonely mermaids, icy queens and clever princesses. Hardcover. $16.95 CLA 503 Frozen— Dress-Up in Arendelle Frozen—Let’s Stick Together! This deluxe paper-doll book features loads of reusable sticker outfits and accessories, plus colorful backgrounds to act out your favorite scenes from the hit movie! Paperback. $9.99 CLA 605 Join Anna, Elsa, and Olaf for hours of fun with this deluxe coloring and activity book that features over 1,000 stickers! Ages 3-7. Paperback. $9.99 CLA 603 This illustrated collection of Andersen’s tales includes his bestloved characters: Thumbelina, the Ugly Duckling, the Little Mermaid, the Snow Queen and others. Twelve tales retold for children aged 3-8. Hardcover. $19.99 CLA 508 Frozen—An Adventure in Arendelle Coloring Book Kids can color big pictures of Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, and all their friends from Disney’s Frozen! Includes over 50 stickers and 24 large images to color! Size: 14.2" x 11.2" Paperback. $6.99 CLA 606 This classic fairy tale is wonderfully brought to life with soft, colorful illustrations by popular illustrator Maja Dusikova. Hardcover. $17.95 CLA 504 Frozen—Special Edition This deluxe jacketed chapter book is a must-have for Frozen fans ages 8-12. It has a sparkly glitter cover, ribbon bookmark, and 16 pages of photos from the movie! Hardcover. $12.99 CLA 604 Illustrated by Lisbeth Zwerger Favorites such as “The Emperor’s New Clothes” and “The Princess and the Pea,” and many lesser known tales magically brought to life by Lisbeth Zwerger. Hardcover. $23.99 CLA 512 The Little Match Girl Frozen— Olaf’s 1-2-3 Rachel Isadora’s soft fullcolor illustrations lovingly narrate this moving story by Hans Christian Andersen. Ages 4-8. Paperback. $6.99 CLA 516 Olaf the snowman counts from 1 to 10! This sturdy board book has glitter on every page! Board Book. $6.99 CLA 608 Play and Learn Book Sets and Other Popular Board Books These fun play sets introduce children to the ABC’s, Shapes & Colors, and Numbers with 26 interactive play pieces, a colorful ten-foot-long accordion-folded poster, and a board book in each set. Lay the poster on the floor and let kids match the shape pieces with the pictures! $14.95 each PRE 103 Animal Alphabet ABC Play & Learn Set That’s Not My... Touch & Feel Board Books by Fiona Watt PRE 105 Animal Counting 123 Play & Learn Set These sturdy board books invite babies and toddlers to touch and feel a variety of exciting textures, helping develop both sensory and language awareness. Ages 1-3. Padded Board Books (6.3" x 6.2"), $9.99 each PRE 110 That’s Not My Train... PRE 111 That’s Not My Monkey... PRE 112 That’s Not My Puppy... PRE 104 Animal Shapes & Colors Play & Learn Set 20 Padded Board Books, $9.99 each www.skandisk.com Activity Books for Children Big Maze Books by Kirsten Robson Wind your way through each maze to find lost friends, escape danger, discover treasure, and complete extra challenges as you go. Fifty amazing full-color mazes in each book. 64 pages. Ages 5-10. CRC 205 Big Maze Book CRC 207 Second Big Maze Book CRC 208 Third Big Maze Book Paperbacks (10" x 12"). $9.99 each 200 Paper Planes... by Hannah Ahmed Printed on special tear-out pages, each of the 200 planes features a unique design. Clear directions included. Paperback. $13.99 CRC 200 Sticker Dolly Dressing – Fashion Designer Collection Design your own outfits for the dolls using the stickers, including over 120 that you can color in yourself. Collect all four seasons! Ages 4-8. Paperback. $9.99 each CRC 401 Fall CRC 402 Winter CRC 403 Spring CRC 404 Summer Popular Adventure Books Boys learn how to construct a camper’s backpack, tie sailors’ knots, build a periscope, and more. Girls learn how to take professional-looking photos, make herbal teas and fruit desserts, pack for camping, and more! 128 pages. Ages 7-13. Hardcover (hidden spiral binding). CRC 220 Boy’s Book of Adventure CRC 222 Girl’s Book of Adventure $14.99 each Sticker Stories Sticker Books With 75 reusable stickers and fun scenes to decorate, it’s no wonder kids are stuck on Sticker Stories! Ages 2-6. Paperback. $5.99 each CRC 412 Honk! Beep! CRC 413 Trains CRC 414 Trucks Popular Sticker Dressing Books for Children Each Sticker Dressing... book has between 250 and 400 stickers to dress the characters in colorful outfits. Ages 4-8. Paperback. $8.99 each CRC 430 CRC 416 CRC 418 CRC 419 CRC 420 CRC 421 CRC 422 CRC 423 CRC 424 CRC 425 CRC 426 CRC 427 CRC 428 Novelty and Classic Board Books for Children Slide & Seek Board Books! by A. Lluch Children learn their ABCs & numbers by sliding the panels to discover which animal will appear! $7.95 each PRE 525 Alphabet PRE 526 Numbers Wheels on the Bus by Raffi Enchanting illustrations bring this beloved Raffi song to life! Children will beg to hear it again and again. Ages 2-5. $6.99 PRE 240 21 Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper This classic story is now available in board book with the original illustrations! Abridged. $6.99 PRE 234 Humpty Dumpty’s Nursery Rhymes Illus. by Roberta Pagnoni This cheerful book is a miniature anthology of favorite nursery rhymes! Age 2-5. Board Book. $7.99 PRE 106 Down on the Farm • Machinery Hill Tractor Mac Arrives at the Farm by Billy Steers Tractor Mac Harvest Time When Tractor Mac arrives at the farm, Sibley the horse is afraid there won’t be anything left for him to do! Ages 2-5. Hardcover. $8.99 PRE 610 Noisy Nature: On the Farm by Ruth Martin & Maurice Pledger Adorable pop-ups and authentic animal sounds bring the farm to life. A fluffy duckling calls out quack, quack, quack; a hungry calf munches grass and moos; a playful piglet oinks and squeals; a brown foal bounds along and neighs! Ages 3+. Hardcover. $16.95 FAV 561 Farm Favorites by McGinley, Bedford, & Hulick Three favorite farm stories—A Day on the Farm, A Name for Kitty, and The Jolly Barnyard are included in this colorful collection. Ages 2-5. Hardcover. $6.99 PRE 317 Tractor Mac Builds a Barn by Billy Steers When the nights start to get cooler and the corn is ready for picking, it’s time for autumn fun at the farm! Ages 2-5. Hardcover. $8.99 PRE 611 Farmyard Beat Lindsey Craig & Marc Brown When the sun goes down, the animals have a giant farmyard dance party. But what happens when all the racket wakes up Farmer Sue? Ages 2-5. Board Book. $6.99 PRE 271 Otis by Loren Long Otis, the tractor, is best friends with the little calf in the next stall. But when he is replaced with a big yellow tractor, he is cast away behind the barn... until the little calf gets stuck in Mud Pond. It’s Otis to the rescue! Board Book. $8.99 PRE 274 by Billy Steers Tractor Mac isn’t used to being hooked up to a sawmill, but when he sees the barn he helped to build, he is very proud. Ages 2-5. Hardcover. $8.99 PRE 612 Peek Inside the Farm by Simona Dimitri Peek inside barns and behind gates to find baby lambs, busy tractors, and lots more on the farm. A lift-the-flap book. Ages 3+. Board Book. $11.99 PRE 624 Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night? by Brianna Sayers Young readers will identify with fire engines, tractors and monster trucks as they ask for one more story while their mommy trucks tuck them in, and their daddy trucks sing a goodnight song! Board Book. $7.99 PRE 238 Farm Board Books for Toddlers! Chunky Farm Animals Board Books PRE 394 Mini Farmer (5.5" high) $5.99 PRE 601 Wheelie Fire Engine $6.99 each PRE 603 Wheelie Red Tractor (with real wheels) PRE 199 Sheep Novelty board books just right for little farm hands! These thick and sturdy little books are shaped like animals. When closed, toddlers can stand them up and play with them. Open them up and find a charming little story. Ages 1-3. PRE 198 Horse PRE 200 Cow (3" x 3.5" x 2.3") PRE 201 Pig 22 $5.99 each Tractor Mac Learns to Fly by Billy Steers Wouldn’t it be fun to fly? After going down a hill too fast and crash landing, Tractor Mac decides that staying on the ground is best. Hardcover. $8.99 PRE 613 Little Blue Truck Little Blue Truck Leads the Way by Alice Schertle by Alice Schertle Beep! Beep! Beep! A muddy country road is no match for this little pickup, until he gets stuck while pushing another truck! Ages 2-5. Board Book. $7.99 PRE 235 The big city sure is a speedy, noisy place for a country truck like Blue. With everyone pushing to be first, soon there’s a giant traffic jam! Board Book. $7.99 PRE 236 Open the Barn Door Rock-a-Bye Farm by Christopher Santoro Open the barn door and lift the flaps to find out just who’s making all those wonderful animal sounds. Ages 2-5. Board Book. $3.99 PRE 565 My Farm Friends by Wendell Minor Bright bold artwork and jaunty verse celebrate the wonders of our farm friends. Board Book. $6.99 PRE 318 by Diane Johnston Hamm From a baby to a horse, the farmer rocks everybody to sleep on this farm! A colorful, rollicking book to read again and again. Ages 2-5. Board Book. $7.99 PRE 275 Good Night Farm by Adam Gamble This soothing bedtime story celebrates life on a traditional family farm. Ages 2-6. Board Book. $9.95 PRE 660 Novelty Board Books & Shape Books Mini People Chunky Shape Books Ages 2-6. Die-cut Board Books (5.5" high) $5.99 each: PRE 361 PRE 362 PRE 363 Mini Dinosaurs by Andrea Lorini Astronaut PRE 371 Fairy PRE 372 Firefighter PRE 373 Police Officer PRE 374 Princess PRE 375 Race Car Driver PRE 376 Ballerina PRE 391 Builder PRE 392 Cowboy PRE 393 Farmer PRE 394 Nurse PRE 395 Pirates! PRE 396 PRE 364 Die-cut in the shape of a dinosaur, each of these books is jam-packed with interesting facts and full-color illustrations. Size: 5.25" x 4.5". $6.99 each: PRE 361 Stegosaurus PRE 363 Diplodocus PRE 362 Triceratops PRE 364 Tyrannosaurus Die-cut Board Books with Holes! Mommy, Where Are You? A young fish lost at sea searches for his mother! Colorful illustrations of turtles, clownfish, & other creatures. Board Book. $6.95 PRE 277 More Chunky Animals on previous page. What Am I? Each spread has a verse about a different animal, ending with the question: What am I? Ages 2-5. Board Book. $6.95 PRE 278 Let’s Count! Die-cut holes on every page make it easy for kids to count the animals. A clever book! Ages 2-5. Board Book. $6.95 PRE 279 Alphablock • Countablock • Dinoblock I Can Dance PRE 100 Alphablock PRE 101 Countablock PRE 410 I Can Dance by Christopher Franceschelli With thick pages cut into the shape of each letter, number, or dinosaur, children will enjoy this visual, hands-on approach to learning. 6.2" x 5.4" x 2.2" PRE 102 Dinoblock Board Books. $16.95 ea. I Am A... Vehicle Shape Board Books • Chunky Jungle Animals Board Books These thick and sturdy little books are shaped like animals. When closed, toddlers can stand them up and play with them. Open them up and find a charming little story. Ages 1-3. (3" x 3.5" x 2.3") $5.99 each: PRE 202 Elephant I Can Play PRE 203 Lion by Betsy Snyder Readers make dancers disco, tap, or pirouette, and athletes splash, sprint, or score just by wiggling their fingers. With die-cut holes on every page and a touch-and-feel cover, these books are the perfect way to play & read together. Board Books. $8.99 each PRE 412 I Can Play PRE 204 Zebra Giggle! by Caroline Jayne Church With its’ infectious giggle sound chip, this book proves that laughter is the best sound in the world! Age 2-5. Board Book. $7.99 PRE 536 by Ace Landers All aboard for these fun books shaped like vehicles. Learn about where they go each day. Ages 1-3. Board Books. $4.99 each: PRE 590 ...Garbage Truck PRE 592 ... Fire Truck PRE 591 I Am a Train PRE 593 ... Dump Truck 23 Bunnies for Tea by Kate Stone This teacup-shaped book about a bunnies’ tea party has rhyming text and soft illustrations! Board Book. $7.99 PRE 402 Jellybeans Board Books by Laura Numeroff Emily loves to dance and Anna loves to read, but their friends don’t always enjoy the same things. That’s okay— there’s nothing sweeter than friendship! PRE 405 Jellybeans Love to Dance $7.95 each PRE 407 Jellybeans Love to Read Especially For Grandmas, Grandpas, and Babies Grandma’s House by Alice Melvin Children will love exploring the rooms in Grandma’s house, peering through its cutout pages from one room to the next and journeying high up into the foldout attic in search of Grandma in this elaborate and clever book. Ages 4-8. Hardcover. $19.95 FAV 302 Llama Llama Gram and Grandpa by Anna Dewdney Llama Llama is going to spend the night at Gram and Grandpa’s house! He makes sure to pack everything he needs... or does he? Ages 2+. Hardcover. $17.99 FAV 304 Me With You Llama Llama Red Pajama This delightful story of a grandpa and granddaughter spending time together is just right for sharing. Board Book. $6.99 FAM 210B Llama Llama’s tale of nighttime drama, with it’s infectious rhyming text and expressive artwork, is now available in a board book edition! Board Book. $8.99 PRE 554 by Kristy Dempsey Time for a Hug by Phillis Gershator & Mim Green Morning, noon, or night—any time is a great time for a hug! Children will love the rhyming text and charming illustrations. Board Book. $6.95 FAM 118B Flip, Flap, Fly! by Phyllis Root Join these baby animals as they fly, swim, wiggle, and slide, all with the help of their mamas. A delightful parody of Over in the Meadow! Board Book. $6.99 PRE 295 by Anna Dewdney Time for Bed by Mem Fox & Jane Dyer This gentle book, with its rhythmic verse and peaceful, loving illustrations, will lull toddlers to sleep. Ages 1-3. Padded cover. Board Book. $8.99 PRE 552 When the World is Ready for Bed by Gillian Shields Told with a gently rhyming text, this story of the world falling asleep is just right for bedtime! Ages 1-4. Board Book. $7.99 FAM 230 I Loved You Before You Were Born by Anne Bowen Laugh-Along Lessons: A loving grandmother eagerly awaits the arrival of her grandchild. She dreams of the baby’s soft sighs, sweet smells, and tiny toes. Hardcover. $17.99 FAM 860 5-Minute Stories by H. Lester This value-packed collection has eight stories that will have kids laughing and learning important life lessons. Each story can be read aloud in five minutes flat! Hardcover. $12.95 FAM 100 by Michelle Berg Using the colorful hand puppet, parents and children can make the fingertip critters come to life. A board book featuring the well-known song is nestled in the palm of the puppet. Puppet/Book. $12.99 PRE 642 As everyone knows, nothing is as sweet as tiny baby fingers and chubby baby toes. Simple rhyming text. Ages 1-3. Padded cover. Board Book. $8.99 PRE 553 When the World Was Waiting for You by Gillian Shields Soothing, tender verse describes the joyful steps of welcoming a baby to the family. Ages 1-4. Board Book. $7.99 FAM 231 24 Every child’s bookshelf needs a copy of Mother Goose—and this marvelously illustrated edition features all the favorites. 128 pages. 9.2" x 12.5" Hardcover (cloth). $16.95 FAM 102 Cloth Books for Babies Old MacDonald Had a Farm Ten Little Fingers & Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes Illus. by B.F. Wright Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney Little Nutbrown Hare wants very much to impress Big Nutbrown Hare with the enormous scale of his devotion. A classic! Ages 1-3. Padded Board Bk. $9.99 PRE 556 Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown On each page of this classic bedtime book, the words and pictures will lull a child to sleep. For a classy parody, Goodnight Loon, see page 26. Board Book. $8.99 PRE 551 These adorable soft cloth books give babies something to squeeze, hug and play with. Includes plastic case. PRE 652 Good Night, Teddy $15.99 PRE 645 Baby’s Friends $12.99 PRE 646 Baby’s World of Colors $12.99 I Love You Through and Through by Bernadette Shustak I love your hair and eyes, your giggles and cries. A sweet book to make toddlers feel loved! Padded Board Bk. $8.95 FAM 125 Love You Forever by Robert Munsch & Sheila McGraw A touching story about the enduring nature of parents’ love and how it crosses generations. Ages 3+. Hardcover $14.95 FAM 869 Paperback $5.95 FAM 870 Favorite Books by Best-Selling Author & Artist Nancy Tillman You’re Here for a Reason Every person matters. Here, beloved author Nancy Tillman shows readers how each of us fits into life’s big picture, and how the world would be incomplete without you in it. Hardcover. $17.99 FAM 200 Heaven of Animals The heaven of animals is a magical place. Angels know every dog’s favorite game; cats bask in their own rays of sunshine; horses thunder across the sky. The love you have for your animal friends lives on. Hardcover. $17.99 FAM 202 Religious Books for Children My First Read-Aloud Bible The American Bible Society Beautiful illustrations and simple text make this Bible ideal for young children. Includes stories from both Testaments. Ages 3-6. 256 pages. Hardcover. $12.99 INS 233 If Jesus Came to Visit Me On the Night You Were Born Wherever You Are My Love Will Find You FAM 205 Hardcover $16.95 FAM 205B Board Book $7.99 FAM 208 Hardcover $16.99 FAM 208B Board Book $7.99 This enchanting tale lets children know how special and loved they are. A very popular new baby gift. Heartfelt words to share with your loved ones, no matter how near or far, or how old they are. My Big Book of Prayers My Little Bible Board Book If Jesus Lived Inside My Heart by Jill Roman Lord God Gave Us You by Michelle Medlock Adams With morning prayers, prayers for help, and prayers for others, this book encourages children to talk to God. Ages 2-6. Padded cover. Board Book. $9.99 INS 240 This beautifully illustrated book retells 20 beloved Bible stories in simple language that young children can understand. 40 pages. Ages 1-4. Padded Board Book. $9.99 INS 232 by Jill Roman Lord What if Jesus came to visit? Just for one day? The little ones in this story have many things they would share with Jesus. Ages 2-5. Board Book. $6.99 INS 278 If Jesus lived inside our hearts, would it show in our daily actions? This book explores the presence of Jesus in our lives. Ages 2-5. Board Book. $6.99 INS 279 by Lisa Tawn Bergren When Little Cub climbs into bed one night, she asks her mama a very important question: “Where did I come from?” Ages 2-5. Board Book. $6.99 FAM 865B My First Book of Prayers Prayer for a Child My Little Book About God Jesus Loves Me! Rise and Shine! All Aboard Noah’s Ark! Touch and Feel Board Books for Toddlers Children love to feel the softness of the kitten’s fur, the fluffy baby chick, the smoothness of a pig’s ear, the velvety soft calves, and all sorts of other textures in these hands-on books. Ages 1-5. PRE 339 Touch & Feel: Kitten PRE 342 Touch & Feel: Farm PRE 343 Touch & Feel: Baby Animals Board Books (6.6" x 6.6") $6.99 each Baby’s First Words Board Books Illustrated by Stephanie Britt From prayers of thanks for the world God has made, to prayers to say at bedtime, a child will learn how easy it is to talk to God. Ages 2-5. Board Book. $6.95 INS 253 by Rachel Field A gilt-edged edition of a special children’s prayer, this Caldecottwinning classic is sure to win new fans. Ages 2-5. Padded cover. Board Book. $7.99 INS 264 by Jane Werner Watson This classic book shows how even the tiniest things that we might take for granted are part of God’s great plan. Ages 2-5. Board Book. $4.99 INS 265 by Roger Priddy Your little one will soon learn some essential first words and pictures with these bright board books. There are 100 color photographs to look at and talk about in each book, and 100 simple first words to read and learn. Ages 1-3. PRE 333 First 100 Words PRE 334 First 100 Animals Padded Board Books (5" x 6") PRE 335 First 100 Trucks $5.99 each Illustrated by Tim Warnes A charmingly illustrated rendition of this favorite children’s song starring a close-knit bear family. Ages 2-5. Gilt edges. Padded Board Book. $7.99 INS 266 25 Illustrated by Tim Warnes The same cheery bear family makes a return engagement in this version of a joyous Bible song. Ages 2-5. Gilt edges. Padded cover. Board Book. 7.99 INS 267 by Mary Josephs The animals come two by two to Noah’s ark in this beautifully illustrated book with fun flaps and simple text! Ages 2-5. (4" x 4"). Board Book. $3.99 INS 271 Books with an Up North Flavor North Woods Girl by Aimée Bissonette A hike through Grandma’s woods engages all the senses: hearing wood frogs peep, choosing the best skipping stone, watching squirrels gathering nuts, and breathing crisp, cold air. The forest is brought to life by Claudia McGehee’s colorful scratchboard artistry. Hardcover. $16.95 REG 105 Curious George Goes Fishing by H. A. Ray George at his curious best is trying to catch a fish. Ages 2-5. Board Book. $5.95 PRE 223 Nicholas Oldland’s Life in the Wild series: Little Bear’s Little Boat by Eve Bunting What will Little Bear do when he outgrows his boat? Board Book. $7.99 PRE 445 FAV 701 Up the Creek Finger-Puppet Board Books by Adam Gamble A celebration of all things that make a lake special. Board Book. $9.95 PRE 661 There once was a bear, a moose, and a beaver... These light-hearted fables highlight the importance of teamwork, environmental awareness, time management and living life to the fullest. These funny stories appeal to kids and grownups alike! 8.25" x 8.25" FAV 700 Making the Moose Out of Life Good Night Lake FAV 702 Walk on the Wild Side Hardcover. $16.95 each by Sara Gillingham Peek Inside Animal Homes by Simona Dimitri A brilliant introduction to a variety of animal homes, including nests, warrens, hives, dens and dams. Board Book. $11.99 PRE 625 Layered die-cut pages allow a peek at all the colorful things that make up each animal’s home. An adorable folk-art style finger puppet adds to the fun! Ages 1-4. Size: 6.8" x 6.8" Board Books. $8.99 each PRE 281 In My Flower PRE 282 In My Meadow PRE 285 In My Nest PRE 286 In My Pond Goodnight Loon by Abe Sauer and Nathaniel Dauaver This classy spoof on the children’s book classic, Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown, is one of our all time bestsellers. It pays homage to crop art, Tater Tot Hotdish, and even deer ticks. The familiar green room is set on a pontoon, lit by the moon over a quiet lake. A must for every northwoods child’s bookcase. Board Book. Goodnight Loon REG 100 $9.95 PRE 287 In My Den Nature Trails in the Woods by Maurice Pledger PRE 289 In My Tree This book lets you feel your way through the forest to get to know the many different animals that live there. Touch & feel. Hardcover. $12.95 PRE 141 PRE 290 In My Forest Nature Trails: Baby Animals by Maurice Pledger Young explorers find a touchable experience on every page and learn a little about the wonders of animals and their families. Touch & feel. Hardcover. $12.95 PRE 142 PRE 291 In My Barn Moose on the Loose by Kathy-Jo Wargin What would you do with a moose on the loose? Colorful, comic artwork highlights the hilarity that ensues when wildlife wanders indoors. Hardcover. $15.95 FAV 662 26 Also available: Goodnight Moon PRE 551 $8.99 One Dog Canoe by Mary Casanova A quiet canoe trip for a girl and her dog ends up being crowded when a loon, a wolf, a bear, and a moose all ask for a ride! Paperback. $7.99 FAV 655P Who Pooped in the Northwoods by Gary Robson The animals in the Northwoods may be hard to find—but you can always learn a lot from their droppings! Paperback. $11.95 FAV 711 Touch & Feel Lift-the-Flap Books by Maurice Pledger PRE 131 PRE 132 PRE 134 PRE 133 PRE 135 These stories hold plenty of surprises as young children lift the flaps to discover hidden pictures. Each book has a touch-and-feel panel on the cover. Ages 1-3. (9" x 7") Board Books. $10.95 each Noisy Nature: In the Jungle Peek Inside... Lift-the-Flap Board Books This popular series started with Peek Inside Animal Homes (see previous page), one of our best-selling books! Now there are four more books in the series. Children lift the flaps and peek through the holes to discover what happens in the garden, on the farm, when night falls, and at the zoo. Ages 3-6. (6.5" x 7.75") Board Books. $11.99 each PRE 623 Peek Inside the Garden PRE 624 Peek Inside the Farm PRE 626 Peek Inside Nighttime PRE 627 Peek Inside the Zoo by Ruth Martin & Maurice Pledger This extraordinary book features five adorable 3-D pop-up scenes enhanced with real sounds that let young adventurers see and hear the creatures that live in the depths of the jungle! Listen to an elephant trumpet, a parrot squawk, and an orangutan call out ooh-ooh, among other authentic jungle sounds. Ages 3+. Hardcover. $16.95 FAV 562 Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae With a friend’s encouragement, Gerald the Giraffe discovers that anyone can dance if they have the right music! Board Book. $6.99 PRE 500 Doing the Animal Bop by Jan Ormerod A parade of party animals is ready to boogie! This book will make kids want to get up and dance! Board Book. $6.99 PRE 276 Five Minutes’ Peace by Jill Murphy All Mrs. Large wants is five minutes’ peace from her energetic children, but will she find quiet time? Board Book. $6.99 PRE 505 Muddle Zoo by Jannie Ho With magnetic pages and 17 animal magnets, children can help a whole zoo have fun! Ages 3-6. Board Book with plastic handle. $10.99 PRE 628 Eyeball Animation Board Books! Three of these board books now feature lenticular eyes that move when viewed at different angles (like holograms). Ten Little Kittens has three-dimensional eyeballs that bulge through the die-cut holes. Children love the wiggling eyeballs on all four of these very popular titles! $9.99 each Five Silly Monkeys by Susie Brooks A counting book with a catchy rhyme and illustrations that capture the joy of monkeying around! Push the button to hear a hilarious monkey call! Board Book. $9.99 PRE 544 Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed by Eileen Christelow As soon as they say good night to Mama, the five little monkeys start to jump on their bed. Board Book. $6.99 PRE 250 Mini AniMotion Books Ten Little Dinosaurs FAV 900B Max the Minnow FAV 904B Frog in the Kitchen Sink FAV 905B Ten Little Kittens FAV 908B Ani-Motion™ windows let kids watch the pictures move! Ages 3-7. Size: 6.2" x 6.5" Hardcover. $9.99 each Visit our website: www.skandisk.com Trucks FAV 318M Zoo Babies FAV 319M Baby Turtle’s Tale FAV 321M Dinosaurs FAV 322M 27 Ready, Set, Go! FAV 323M for more product information Scandinavian History and Literature for All Ages History of Norway by John A. Yilek An informative and entertaining description of Norway’s history from the Stone Age to today’s oil and gas economy. There are fascinating stories of Vikings, the Sami, kings and queens, farmers and fishermen, the Black Death, the Hanseatic merchants, the Reformation, emigration from Norway to America, the Nazi invasion and the Norwegian resistance during World War II, and much more. 270 pages. Paperback. $15.95 HIB 325 Hitler’s Savage Canary Skis Against the Atom Isolated from the Allies and fueled only by a sense of human decency and national pride, the Danes created an extraordinary resistance movement that proved a relentless thorn in the Nazis’ side. 264 pages. Paperback. $14.95 HIB 329 A first-hand account of h eroism and daring s abotage during the Nazi occupation. A true adventure story, this is our best-selling book about WWII in S candinavia. 166 pages. Paperback. $15.95 HIB 328 by David Lampe Report from #24 by Knut Haukelid We Die Alone The Shetland Bus The Sledge Patrol Assault in N orway One of the most exciting escape narratives to emerge from the challenges and miseries of World War II, this book chronicles Jan Baalsrud’s escape from Nazi-occupied Arctic Norway. 231 pages. Paperback. $16.95 HIB 327 The “Shetland Bus” was the nickname given to the Norwegian fishing fleet that was used to secretly shuttle refugees to freedom during the night, and bring supplies to Allied forces. 248 pages. Paperback. $16.95 HIB 335 The story of a brave group of Danish and Norwegian hunters who carried out one of the most dramatic operations of the war, patrolling a 500mile stretch of Greenland’s coast by dogsled. 232 pages. Paperback. $16.95 HIB 336 Based on interviews with the commandos themselves, here are the vivid details about the planning and execution of one of the most famous raids in WWII history. Paperback. $16.95 HIB 338 by David Howarth by David Howarth by David Howarth Historical Fiction for Young Readers West of the Moon by Margi Preus Preus weaves original fiction with myth and folktale to tell the story of Astri, a young Norwegian girl desperate to join her father in America. After being separated from her sister and sold to a cruel goat farmer, Astri makes a daring escape. Paperback. $7.95 HIB 375P by Thomas Gallagher by Gunnar Sonsteby Sonsteby tells his courageous story of espionage and sabotage against the Nazis and of eluding capture through daring, intuition, and a constant slew of changing identities. Paperback. $15.00 HIB 340 Counterfeiter by Moritz Nachtstern In 1945 Moritz Nachstern sat down in his Oslo apartment and dictated the story of how he was one of the few Norwegian Jews who managed to survive the Holocaust. Paperback. $16.95 HIB 342 Other Titles of Scandinavian Interest Shadow on the Mountain Your Swedish Roots by Per Clemensson A step-by-step book to guide you in researching your Swedish ancestors. Learn what Swedish records are available, where to find them, and how to use them. Also discusses Swedish naming practices, and other helpful background information. 222 pages. Paperback. $19.95 HIB 220 by Margi Preus Espen is swept up in the Norwegian resistance movement at age 14. He delivers illegal newspapers, then becomes a courier, and finally a spy. Eventually he is forced to escape the Nazis on skis. Will he survive? Based on a true story. Paperback. $7.95 HIB 374P The Opposite of Cold – The Northwoods Finnish Sauna Tradition by Michael Nordskov The Klipfish Code by Mary Casanova Twelve-year-old Marit and her seven-year-old brother Lars take action in the Norwegian resistance despite their grandfather’s warnings. Will her plan work? Ages 9+. Fiction. Paperback. $6.99 HIB 371P Number the Stars by Lois Lowry In 1943 Denmark, tenyear-old Annemarie finds the courage to help her best friend, Ellen Rosen, concealing her as part of their family. A heartwarming story of human decency. Winner of the Newbery Medal! Ages 8+. Paperback. $6.99 HIB 372 28 A look at distinctive saunas from the midwest, Ontario, and Finland, this beautiful book is for people who grew up with saunas and for those who dream of one day having their own. Hardcover. $34.95 ABK 368 1-800-468-2424 • www.skandisk.com Scandinavian Culture • Scandinavian Language • Travel Books & Maps Xenophobe Guides The Almost Nearly Perfect People—Behind the Myth of the Scandinavian Utopia by Michael Booth Booth journeys through all five of the Nordic countries to discover who these curious tribes are, the secrets of their success, and, most intriguing of all, what they think of one another. He explains who the Scandinavians are, how they differ, and why these societies have become models for the world! Hardcover. $26.00 HBK 156 How To Be Danish by Patrick Kingsley Part reportage, part travelogue, this book provides an introduction to contemporary Danish culture that spans politics, television, food, architecture, and design! Hardcover. $17.99 HBK 154 Norwegian in 10 Minutes a Day Includes interactive CD-Rom, flash cards, word labels to put on items in your house, word games and crossword puzzles. Paperback & CD-Rom. $26.95 LBK 650 Xenophobia: A phobia about foreigners, probably justified, always understandable. Insight Guides to Scandinavia Driving Maps of Scandinavia TRV 100 Scandinavia $23.99 TRV 104 Norway $22.99 MAP 300 Norway MAP 301 Sweden These beautiful guides are renowned for their fantastic color photos, detailed maps, concise illustrated histories and helpful travel tips. TRV 108 Finland $23.99 Flex-cover paperbacks Pocket Phrase Books Each book has over 1,200 useful phrases and expressions covering almost any travel situation. Size: 5.8" x 4". Paperback. $8.99 each LBK 610 Norwegian LBK 611 Swedish LBK 612 Danish LBK 613 Finnish Forewarned is forearmed—an irreverent look at the beliefs and foibles of nations, almost guaranteed to cure xenophobia. These guides to Scandinavians explore their national characteristics with humor and style. 64 pages. 4.25" x 7" Paperback. $9.95 each HBK 180 HBK 181 HBK 182 HBK 183 These high-quality driving maps are perfect for planning a trip. Folded size: 5" x 9.6" Scale (approx.): 1:800,000 $14.95 each Pocket Dictionaries MAP 302 Denmark MAP 303 Finland Xenophobe... Norwegians Xenophobe... Swedes Xenophobe... Danes Xenophobe... Finns Berlitz Norwegian • Swedish • Danish • Finnish ... For Your Trip Packed with practical, accessible vocabulary for every situation. 4.18" x 3" Flex cover. These beginner-level audio courses contain all the key travel phrases you need to communicate with confidence while abroad. They feature native speakers using phrases you’re likely to encounter in typical travel situations. Each course includes a booklet with phonetic transcription, and a 60-minute audio CD that can be downloaded to an iPod or MP3 player. $12.99 each LBK 620 Norw. Pocket $7.99 LBK 621 Swed. Pocket $7.95 LBK 670 Norwegian for Your Trip LBK 672 Danish for Your Trip LBK 671 Swedish for Your Trip LBK 673 Finnish for Your Trip Learn Norwegian through Songs for Kids! Phrase Book & CD Packages Color-coded, and easy to use, these phrase books contain all the phrases travelers need. The CD is perfect for those who wish to practice their pronunciation in advance. Paperback & CD. $14.99 each LBK 615 Norw. Phrase Book & CD LBK 616 Swedish Phrase Book & CD My First English/Norwegian • English/Swedish Dictionary of Sentences Practical complete sentences used in a typical day with illustrations that visually explain the Norwegian or Swedish. Glossary included. Great for children and adults! Paperback. $17.95 each LBK 600 First Eng./Norw. Dict. of Sentences LBK 601 First Eng./Swed. Dict. of Sentences 29 Children’s Illustrated Norwegian Dictionary Designed to be a child’s first foreign language dictionary (5-10 years). Includes 500 entries, each accompanied by an illustration. Paperback. $14.95 LBK 770 Barnefest: Norwegian Songs Mike & Else with Mari & Kirsten Familiar songs come alive with the 12-piece orchestra! Learn the language by listening. Young and old will soon sing these songs fluently. Lyrics & translations included. CD $17.95 MCD 5567 Scandinavian & Lutheran Humor, & Other Pretty Good Books! Humorous Novels from Sweden Laughing with Lutherans The Girl Who Saved the King of Sweden The 100-Year-Old Man Who ... Disappeared A witty tale of how one person’s actions can have far-reaching— even global—consequences, written with the same light-hearted satirical voice as his bestselling debut novel, The 100-Year-Old Man...! Paperback. $15.99 HBK 165 An hour before his 100th birthday celebration, Allan Karlsson climbs out the window of the nursing home and embarks on a hilarious and entirely unexpected journey. Quirky and utterly unique! Paperback. $16.00 HBK 166 by Jonas Jonasson by Jonas Jonasson Growing Up Lutheran by Julie Sevig Bulletin bloopers, cartoons, and funny things kids have said in church! Get one for your pastor, one for the choir director, and for the Sunday School teachers. You don’t need to be Lutheran to enjoy it! Paperback. $8.95 HBK 100 by Janet Martin & Suzann Nelson A nostalgic, funny book about growing up Lutheran in the days when women always wore dresses to church and the ushers were always men. Get the inside scoop on Bible Camp, lutefisk suppers, pew protocol, and more. Paperback. $15.95 HBK 110 Lutheran Church Basement Women by Janet Martin & Allen Todnem This book will delight anyone who has ever helped in the kitchen or attended a church dinner. It includes recipes and anecdotes served up Lutheran style. Paperback. $15.95 HBK 117 You Know You Are a Lutheran If... by Janet Martin This book is guaranteed to get an Old Lutheran to laugh out loud—not an easy feat for the “Black Hymnal Lutherans” who think things were better when the Pastor was given two dressed-out chickens and a ham rather than a pension! Paperback. $10.95 HBK 109 See movie on the back cover! Ole & Sven’s Bucket List In Cod We Trust Living the Norwegian Dream by Eric Dregni Dregni tells the hilarious, and often poignant stories of his family’s yearlong adventure in Norway. Paperback. $16.95 HBK 150P Vikings in the Attic — In Search of Nordic America by Eric Dregni Dregni explores the significant–and quite often bizarre–tales and traditions of Scandinavians in the Midwest with insight and humor. Paperback. $18.95 HBK 152P America’s Favorite Humorist — Garrison Keillor Scandinavian Humor and Other Myths by John Louis Anderson All you need to know about lutefisk, lefse, and Luther League. Hilarious! Paperback. $12.95 HBK 140 You’re No Spring Chicken by Ed Fischer—syndicated cartoonist An irreverent collection of cartoons, quotes, and elder tales for the young at heart. Remember, “No matter how old you are, you’re younger than you’ll ever be again.” Enjoy! Paperback. $7.00 HBK 167 by Bruce Danielson & Bob Bergstrom Uh-oh! 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Splendor of Norway and Sweden 2016 Calendars Nordicana–100 Icons of Scandi Culture CAL 700 Splendor of Norway 2016 From the ubiquitous Swedish Dala horse, to the concept of hygge (a feeling evoked by being in candlelit warmth with friends during winter); from boller to glögg; or from Greta Garbo to Stieg Larsson, this beautifully illustrated book is a celebration of all things Scandinavian. Reading Nordicana is almost as good as taking a trip to Scandinavia! Hardcover. $14.95 HBK 175 These spectacular 13-month calendars feature images of Norway or Sweden taken by professional photographers Per Eide (Norway) and Chad Ehlers (Sweden). Border designs feature Scandinavian handicrafts. Calendars include namedays, week numbers, and large boxes with room to write. All major American, Canadian, and Norwegian or Swedish holidays are indicated. 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To avoid extra attention on his 100th birthday, he climbs out the window and onto the nearest bus, kicking off an unexpected journey. Starring beloved comedian Robert Gustafsson, this fanciful spin on world history is based on a best-selling novel (page 30) and is the highest-grossing Swedish film of all time. Rated R for language. $29.95 HBK 166D