Backlist catalogue Index

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Emma Adbåge Carl Johanson Our advent calendar

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Christina Björk Gunilla Bergström Jujja Wieslander Johan Egerkrans

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Pija Lindenbaum Catarina Kruusval Elias Våhlund & Agnes Våhlund Page 26–31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34

Astrid Lindgren Jockum Nordström Andrea de La Barre de Sarah Sheppard Nanteuil & Lovisa Burfitt Page 35 Page 36–37 Page 38–41 Page 42

Lena Sjöberg Pia Hagmar Åsa Lind

2 Welcome

70 years of classics and great new talent

The rights division of Rabén & Sjögren got off to a flying start in 1945 Lindgren was particularly interested in finding and developing new with the publication of . Its author, , talent, both authors and illustrators, and many of the books that she had a huge impact on the subsequent development of the company. edited have become modern classics for children in , as Apart from going on to publish all her books at Rabén & Sjögren, she well as in many other countries. We are proud to have so many of worked as a senior editor and was responsible for the children's books Sweden’s most well-known and award-winning authors and illustrators list for a quarter of a century (1946–1970). on our list, as well as continuing to publish titles that will become the During that time, Rabén & Sjögren became Sweden’s leading classics of tomorrow. children’s books publisher, a position maintained to this day. Astrid

Rabén & Sjögren Agency is the rights division of Lillevi Cederin Rabén & Sjögren, Norstedts Publishing Group. [email protected]

Rabén & Sjögren Agency Åsa Bergman PO Box 2052 [email protected] SE-103 12 , Sweden 3 Emma Adbåge

True to a child’s thoughts and feelings

Emma Adbåge’s stories and illustrations make everyday emotions and colours, combine small details with characters whose bodily postures experiences both immediately recognisable and richly interesting. Both and facial expressions give a clear insight into what they think and feel. her stories and her drawings are observant, succinct, humorous and She has won several awards, including the Elsa Beskow Plaque and perceptive. Her illustrations, with their carefully drawn lines and gentle the Prize.

Leni är ett Lenis Olle Vi hittar Smulbert Räkna med naturen Lilla magen Snart blir det roligt! sockerhjärta Leni’s Olle We find Outdoor Math Little Tummy It’s About to Get Leni is a 207x261, 32 pp, *2012, Crumbert 206x248, 29 pp, *2013, 160x160, 18 pp, *2014, Fun! Honeybun 3–6 yrs 202x261, 32 pp, *2009, 3–6 yrs 0–3 yrs 200x270, 32 pp, *2016, 207x261, 32 pp, *2010, 3–6 yrs 3–6 yrs 3–6 yrs Gropen Lilla foten Lilla näsan The Hole Behind Jag är jag Little Foot Little Nose Rights sold to: Leni blir en bebis The Gym I Am Me 157x160, 18 pp, *2013, 157x160, 18 pp, *2014, Arabic World Rights, Leni Becomes a 207x261, 32 pp, *2018, 155x206, 160 pp, *2011, 0–3 yrs 0–3 yrs Canada, China, Baby 3–6 yrs 6–9 yrs Denmark, Germany, Lilla handen Nu är det sent! 207x261, 32 pp, *2011, France, Korea, 3–6 yrs Little Hand It’s Late Now! 157x160, 18 pp, *2013, 200x270, 32 pp, *2015, Norway, Poland & 0–3 yrs 3–6 yrs Spain 4 Emma Adbåge

5 Carl Johanson

Fantastic machines you can drive and fly

Imagine all the ways you can travel, both on road Design and Illustration in Stockholm. His 2015 Rights sold to: and through the air. These books show you the debut, All Kinds of Cars, a collection of real and China, Finland, Great Britain, things you expect, the cars, tractors and dump imagined road vehicles, was a huge success Germany, Italy, Netherlands, trucks, the aeroplanes, rockets and balloons, but and has been sold to ten countries so far. The Norway, Poland, Russia & Spain also reveal the things you won’t: the sausage car companion volume, All Kinds of Planes takes to and the galactic bus, the flying carrot and the cake the air in both real and fantasy flying machines and plane. Here are the real and the wacky, the factual in a similarly invigorating style. Both books inform, and the fantastic in illustrations using black and entertain and inspire. There is also a series of board white and bright primary colours. books for very young children. Carl Johanson studied at St Martin’s School of Art in London, and took a Master’s in Graphic

Carls billexikon Maskinerna All Kinds of Cars Construction 200x261, 40 pp, *2015, 3–6 yrs 160x160, 20 pp, *2019, 0–3 yrs

Carls flyglexikon Brandkåren All Kinds of Planes Firefighters 245x317, 40 pp, *2017, 3–6 yrs 160x160, 20 pp, *2019, 0–3 yrs

Ambulansen Emma stannar hemma Ambulance Emma Stays at Home 160x160, 20 pp, *2019, 0–3 yrs 160x160, 24 pp, *2016, 0–3 yrs

Staden City 160x160, 20 pp, *2019, 0–3 yrs

6 Our advent calendar A chapter a day is the Christmas way

In the tradition of the Advent Calendar, a new Advent book is Skruffs, a good-natured troll, turns to Tilda for help in making people published every year. On a calendar, a window is opened each day in believe in the magic of Christmas again. The illustrations are by the month leading up to Christmas. The books are written so that a Benjamin Chaud. chapter can be read each day over the same period of time. Here are Merry Christmas, Little Onion is an everyday story of a little boy four Advent books, created by some of Sweden’s leading writers and who wants two things for Christmas: a new bicycle and a father. But illustrators, each with a different perspective on the eternal Christmas his mother cannot afford a bicycle and explains that you cannot just themes of love, friendship, togetherness and gratitude. wish for a father. However, the little boy has a plan ... A cosy story by In Christmas in the Big Forest, written by and illustrated , illustrated by Maria Thore Nilsson. by Eva Eriksson, a group of animals plan their festivities while two In Heigh-Ho, Now it’s Christmas, Ruffe the pig moves into an small rabbits, lost in the snow, are rescued and returned. A mixture of abandoned croft, hoping that nobody will discover him and that he traditional fairy-tale and warm-hearted comedy. will avoid being cooked and eaten at Christmas. He is joined by Kss- Lotta Olsson’s Believe in Santa Claus is an exciting mystery story Kss, a cat, a couple of mice, and, finally, a large wild pig and several beginning in Tilda’s house in a world that seems to have forgotten piglets. A new, improvised family, they decide to repair the croft and Christmas. There is no snow, and the pine trees drop their needles. have Christmas in style. Written by , with pictures by Emma Yet behind the mirror in the hall lies the world of fairies and trolls and Adbåge.

Jul i stora skogen Tro på tomten God jul lilla lök Tjoho, nu är det jul! Christmas in the Big Believe in Santa Claus Merry Christmas, Heigh-ho, Now it’s Woods Author: Lotta Olsson Little Onion Christmas! Author: Ulf Stark 245x265, 101 pp, *2013, 3–6 yrs Author: Frida Nilsson Author: Ulf Nilsson 245x265, 101 pp, *2012, 3–6 yrs Rights sold to: 245x265, 108 pp, *2014, 3–6 yrs 245x265, 100 pp, *2018, 3–6 yrs Rights sold to: Poland Rights sold to: Rights sold to: Denmark, Finland, Germany, Denmark, Germany, Poland & Poland Great Britain, Italy, Netherlands, South Korea Norway, Russia & Ukraine

7 Lena Anderson Sweet and wondrous worlds in watercolour

Lena Anderson is an author and under Christina Björk elsewhere in Majas lilla gröna illustrator. She illustrates in watercolour, this catalogue.) The inspiration for the Maja’s Little charcoal and pencil. Her illustrations popular character of Linnea, both in Green Book in light, soft colours are detailed and her looks and the way she acts, came 200x260, 32 pp, *2013, sometimes quietly humorous, while her from her daughter Nicolina, who, when 9–12 yrs beautiful, easy-to-read italic handwriting she was small, loved sowing seeds and Maja tittar på naturen is a feature of many of her books. She picking flowers. Maja the Nature writes and draws about inquisitive Lena Andersson has won many Detective children, animals and other figures for prizes and honours for her work, 200x254, 56 pp, *1983, children who also want to find out and including the Elsa Beskow Plaque, the 3–6 yrs know things. Heffaklump, and with Christina Björk, The many books about Maja, Linnea the Deutcher Jungundliteraturpreis, and Linus are for children between the the and and the ages of five and nine. The Hedgehog Italian Primio Europeo de Litterartuter and Pig books are for younger children Giovanira. and the series about Mollan, inspired by Her characters have become Andersson’s grandchildren, and about established as little stars of the Rabbit, for the very youngest. All are children’s world, and her soothing warm and sweet and have a comforting pictures, reflecting her deep love and view of the world. feeling for nature, especially trees and Lena Anderson has also created flowers, are instantly recognizable. several books with the writer Christina Björk, including Linnea in Monet’s Garden (for details see

8 Lena Anderson

Tick-Tack Kotten, Grisen och lilla Tic-Toc Vännen 200x230, 24 pp, *2013, 3–6 yrs Hedgehog, Pig and the Sweet Little Lilla Kotten får besök Friend Hedgehog Gets a 215x240, 32 pp, *2006, 3–6 yrs Visit 217x275, 32 pp, *1998, 3–6 yrs Första året med dig The First Year Kottens hemlighet 215x24s, 45 pp, *2013, 0–3 yrs Hedgehog’s Secret 217x275, 32 pp, *2000, 3–6 yrs

The Mollan books: Little Mollan is her grand- The Bunny books: These six board books each depict the endearing mother’s best friend, and in everyday stories for little Bunny in everyday situations. They are excellent for adults to read the very young, they discover the world together. and discuss with the very young.

Mollan och bullarna Mollan och mormor Mollan and the Mollan and Cinnamon Rolls Grandma 160x160, 22 pp, *2018, 160x160, 22 pp, *2018, 0–3 yrs 0–3 yrs

Kanin-kalas Kanin-saga Kanin-fiske Bunny Party Bunny Story Bunny Goes 158x162, 24 pp, *1999, 158x162, 24 pp, *1999, Fishing 0–3 yrs 0–3 yrs 158x162, 24 pp, *2000, 0–3 yrs Kanin-låda Kanin-bad Bunny Box Bunny Bath Kanin-paket 158x162, 24 pp, *1999, 158x162, 24 pp, *2000, Bunny Package 0–3 yrs 0–3 yrs 158x162, 24 pp, *2000, 0–3 yrs

Rights sold to: China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Norway, Poland & Russia

9 Christina Björk A stylish new take on facts and fairy tales

Christina Björk has written about twenty books, and is particularly an introduction to art history and especially Impressionism. Linnea in well-known for the stories about Linnea, created with the illustrator Monet’s Garden has been translated into twenty languages. Lena Andersson (see elsewhere in this catalogue). After seeing a major Other books in the series include Linnea’s Monet exhibition in Paris in 1980, Cristina Björk was inspired to write Year Book and Linnea’s Windowsill Garden. Linnea in Monet’s Garden, a story in which Linnea, a small girl, visits Christina Björk has won the Deutcher both Paris and Monet’s studio and garden at Giverny. In character and Jugendliteraturpreis twice, the Astrid appearance, with her smock and mop of hair, Linnea is based upon Lindgren Prize, Wettergrens Andersson’s daughter. The book includes biographical information Barnbokollon and the Emil Prize. and photographs of Monet, reproductions of some of his water-lily paintings, and Linnea’s own guide to Paris. It is both a travel story and

Linnea i Målarens trädgård Linnea in Monet’s Garden 186x265, 56 pp, *2015, 6–9 yrs

Linnea planterar kärnor, frön och annat Linnea’s Windowsill Garden 192x272, 59 pp, *1991, 0–6 yrs

Linneas Årsbok Linnea’s Year Book 192x272, 64 pp, *2009, 3–6 yrs Rights sold to: Arabic World Rights, Brazil, China, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia, Taiwan, Ukraine & USA

Princesses, knights and dragons: Christina Björk has also reinvented some of the most enduring themes of children’s literature. Princesses are traditionally demure, but Princesses and Dragons introduces a generation of vibrant, assertive characters who, instead of waiting for princes to do battle on their behalf, take things into their own hands. In seven stories, one for each day of the week, seven princesses grapple with seven dragons with the help of their computers, scooters and golden televisions. Nor are the dragons quite what you might expect: the timid and reluctant share the pages with the furious and fire-breathing.

Arthur, George, Parsifal and Tristan: the names conjure up the knights of old, some of the most fascinating characters in fairy-tales whose daring exploits have captivated readers for generations. Knights and Dragons comprises seven tales of seven knights and dragons. All the Prinsessor och drakar Riddare och drakar young boys we see here trying out their first swords against their first Princesses and Dragons Knights and Dragons 230x240, 40 pp, *2018, 3–6 yrs 230x240, 32 pp, *2013, 3–6 yrs dragons, will become knights, and some will take their places at King Arthur’s round table. Both books are illustrated by Eva Eriksson.

10 Gunilla Bergström Anti-hero Alfie Atkins still going strong

Gunilla Bergström is the creator of Alfie Atkins, one of Sweden’s most popular and timeless picture book characters. Alfie is no hero; in fact, he is not even particularly brave. Perhaps this is why he appeals to so many children and adults: he seems just like us. From her first Alfie book, Gunilla Bergström broke with the tradition of the cute and the ideal to write about real characters in a typical flat in an urban high- rise block. The stories about Alfie deal with everyday emotions and conflicts that all children recognise. Goodnight Alfie Atkins (1972), the first in the series, has become a classic that generations of children know almost by heart. In this book, Alfie draws out the night-time routine to such an extent that his father falls asleep from sheer exhaustion on the floor. Other subjects range from the adult obsession with being on time, to the fear of ghosts and dilemmas with friends and adults. Gunilla Bergström’s illustrations in felt-tip pen, acrylic and even scraps of newsprint and wallpaper, have a life of their own. She has written over forty books translated into more than thirty languages and has won the Astrid Lindgren Prize, the medal Illis Quorum Meruere Labores, from the Swedish Government (2012) and numerous other awards.

Alfons trollar och trixar Alfons leker med ord Alfie’s Magics tricks Alfie Plays with 219x267, 32 pp, *2015, 3–6 yrs Words 205x238, 32 pp, *2008, Alfons lekar och bästa bus 3–6 yrs Alfie Atkins’s Games and Best Mischief Rights sold to: 215x260, 32 pp, *2018, 3–6 yrs Arabic World Rights, Belarus, China, Denmark, Alfons kalasbok Finland, Faroe Islands, Alfie’s Party Book Germany, Greece, 219x267, 32 pp, *2017, 3–6 yrs Iceland, Italy, Kurdish, Latvia, Norway, Poland Alfons bollar med siffror Alfie Juggles With & Syrian Numbers 203x237, 32 pp, *2010, 3–6 yrs

Alfons hittar andra ord Alfie Finds Other Words 207x240, 24 pp, *2013, 3–6 yrs

Alfons kollar här och där Alfie Checks Everywhere 204x237, 32 pp, *2011, 3–6 yrs

11 Gunnila Bergström

Facts about Alfie Atkins God natt, Alfons Åberg Vem räddar Alfons Åberg? Var är bus-Alfons? • Alfie’s name in Swedish is Good Night, Alfie Atkins Who’ll Save Alfie Atkins? What’s Alfie up to now? Alfons Åberg. 175x240, 32 pp, *1972, 3–6 yrs 175x240, 32 pp, *1976, 3–6 yrs 175x240, 32 pp, *1982, 3–6 yrs • The first book Good Night, Aja baja Alfons Åberg Listigt, Alfons Åberg! Vem spökar, Alfons Åberg? Alfie Atkins came out in 1972. Very Tricky, Alfie Atkins! You’re a Sly One, Alfie Who’s Scaring Alfie 175x240, 32 pp, *1973, 3–6 yrs Atkins! Atkins? • Alfie lives in a tower block in a 175x240, 32 pp, *1977, 3–6 yrs 175x240, 32 pp, *1983, 3–6 yrs modern suburb. Raska på, Alfons Åberg Hurry Up, Alfie Atkins! Alfons och odjuret Lycklige Alfons Åberg • In addition to the books, Alfie 175x240, 32 pp, *1975, 3–6 yrs Alfie and the Monster Happy Alfie Atkins Atkins has also appeared 175x240, 32 pp, *1978, 3–6 yrs 175x240, 32 pp, *1984, 3–6 yrs in films, on television, in Alfons och hemlige Mållgan plays and in musicals and Alfie Atkins and His Secret Är du feg, Alfons Åberg? Alfons och Milla exhibitions. Friend Are you a Coward, Alfie You Have a Girlfriend, Alfie 175x240, 32 pp, *1976, 3–6 yrs Atkins? Atkins? • Alfie Atkins has never left the 175x240, 32 pp, *1981, 3–6 yrs 175x240, 32 pp,*1985, 3–6 yrs book market. The books have been in print continuously for Kalas, Alfons Åberg! almost fifty years. The print A Party, Alfie Atkins! run totals 9,3 million copies in 175x240, 32 pp, *1986, 3–6 yrs about 30 languages (2017). Bara knyt, Alfons! Just Tie It, Alfie Atkins! 175x240, 32 pp, *1988, 3–6 yrs

Vad sa pappa Åberg? What did Mr Atkins Say? 175x240, 32 pp, *1989, 3–6 yrs

”Där går Tjuv-Alfons!” “There Goes Alfie the Thief!” 175x240, 32 pp, *1991, 3–6 yrs

Mera monster, Alfons! More Monsters, Alfie! 175x240, 32 pp, *1992, 3–6 yrs

Hurra för pappa Åberg! Three Cheers for Alfie’s Daddy! 175x240, 32 pp, *1993, 3–6 yrs

Näpp! sa Alfons Åberg “Not Likely!” said Alfie Atkins 175x240, 32 pp, *1994, 3–6 yrs

Flyg! sa Alfons Åberg “Fly with me!” said Alfie Atkins 175x240, 32 pp, *1997, 3–6 yrs

Osynligt med Alfons Invisible with Alfie 175x240, 32 pp, *1998, 3–6 yrs

Hur långt når Alfons? How Far Does Alfie reach? 175x240, 32 pp, *2002, 3–6 yrs

Alfons och soldatpappan Alfons kompisar Alfie and The Soldier Alfie’s Friends Daddy 160x160, 20 pp, *2017, 175x240, 32 pp, *2006, 3–6 yrs 0–3 yrs Alfons med styrke-säcken Alfons leker Alfie Atkins with the Magic Alfie Plays Sack 160x160, 20 pp, *2017, 175x240, 32 pp, *2010, 3–6 yrs 0–3 yrs Skratta lagom! sa pappa Åberg Alfons äter The Last to Laugh! Said Alfie’s Eating Alfie’s Dad 160x160, 20 pp, *2018, 175x240, 32 pp, *2012, 3–6 yrs Alfons Åberg leker med 0–3 yrs färg och form Hokus Pokus, Alfons Åberg! Alfie Plays with Alfons sover Hocus-Pocus, Alfie Atkins! Colour and Shapes Alfie Goes to Sleep 147x217, 64 pp, *1987, 6–9 yrs 210x240, 14 pp, *2018, 160x160, 20 pp, *2018, 3–6 yrs 0–3 yrs 12 Gunilla Bergström

13 Jujja Wieslander Crazy antics of unlikely best friends

Few double acts in children’s literature are so loved and enduring as Mamma Moo, a beautiful, friendly, inquisitive cow, and the argumentative, know-all Crow. Their deep friendship and vivid personalities, contrasting but also complementary, have entertained children and adults for three decades. Created by Jujja Wieslander Mamma Moo and Crow originated on the radio and first appeared in book form in Mamma Moo and Crow in 1991. Mamma Moo likes to experiment, by going down a water-slide, building a tree- house, and playing on a swing; Crow, on the other hand, has a firm sense of what cows should and should not do and tells her, sometimes becoming extremely angry in the process. But although he constantly rebukes her, Crow also admires Mamma Moo’s zest for adventure and would like to do the things she does. Central to all the books is the importance of play in developing the child’s imagination, a positive outlook on life and the ability to solve problems and make decisions. The Mamma Moo books are illustrated by the highly-acclaimed , the creator of picture book characters Pettson and Findus, and have been translated into more than thirty languages. Jujja Wieslander has won the Astrid Lindgren Prize and the Barnboksplaketten, among other awards.

Hjördis Hjördis 150x200, 100 pp, *2017, The Hjördis books: Hjördis lives on Sunny Street 6–9 yrs with her sister, parents and sometimes her grand- mother. The stories are about friendship, play and Hjördis hos Farmor everyday life. Hjördis at Grannie’s 150x200, 112 pp, *2018, 6–9 yrs The Vina Vina books: A pixie in an acorn cup hat, Vina Vina explores nature the way a pre-school child does, finding delight in sticks, stones, clay and water.

Vina Vinas vargpinne Vina Vinas vän Vina Vina springer Vina Vinas vinter Vina Vinas födelsedag Vina Vina’s Vina Vina’s Friend fortare än flugan Vina Vina’s Winter Vina Vina’s Wolfstick 216x217, 32 pp, *2014, Vina Vina Runs 216x217, 32 pp, *2015, Birthday 216x217, 32 pp, *2013, 0–3 yrs Faster Than a Fly 0–3 yrs 216x217, 32 pp, *2016, 0–3 yrs 216x217, 32 pp, *2015, 0–3 yrs 0–3 yrs 14 Jujja Wieslander

Mera fart Mamma Mu Faster, Mama Moo 220x290, 32 pp, *2016, 3–6 yrs

Mamma Mu låtsas Mamma Moo Pretends 220x290, 32 pp, *2018, 3–6 yrs

Mamma Mu och Kråkan Mama Moo and the Crow 220x290, 32 pp, *1991, 3–6 yrs

Mamma Mu klättrar i träd Mama Moo Climbs a Tree 220x290, 32 pp, *2005, 3–6 yrs Mamma Mu gungar Mamma Mu städar Mamma Mu och Kråkans jul Mama Moo on a Swing Mama Moo Cleans Mama Moo and Crow’s Semesterskoj 220x290, 32 pp, *1993, 3–6 yrs 220x290, 32 pp, *1997, 3–6 yrs Christmas Mamma Moo and Crow: 220x290, 32 pp, *2008, 3–6 yrs Holiday Fun Mamma Mu åker bobb Mamma Mu åker rutschkana 150x200, 80 pp, *2018, 3–6 yrs Mama Moo Goes on a Mama Moo Goes Down Mamma Mu läser Sleigh a Slide Mama Moo Reads Kråkan säger INTE! 220x290, 32 pp, *1994, 3–6 yrs 220x290, 32 pp, *2003, 3–6 yrs 220x290, 32 pp, *2011, 3–6 yrs Crow Says NO! 170x170, 20 pp, *2017, 0–3 yrs Mamma Mu bygger koja Mamma Mu får ett sår Mamma Mu simmar Mama Moo Builds a Tree Mama Moo Gets a Mama Moo Goes Rights sold to: House Bandage Swimming Belarus, Denmark, Estonia, 220x290, 32 pp, *1995, 3–6 yrs 220x290, 32 pp, *2006, 3–6 yrs 220x290, 32 pp, *2014, 3–6 yrs Faroe Islands, Finland, Germany, India, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Russia & USA 15 Johan Egerkrans Amazing adventures in Nordic mythology

The author and illustrator Johan Egerkrans is widely recognised for his work in reinterpreting Nordic folklore in Norse Gods and Fairy Creatures of the North. His descriptions and depictions of gods and heroes, giants and dwarves have been acclaimed by critics and readers alike. Norse Gods is a thrilling recreation of Norse mythology. The reader is swept along from the fateful creation story of killing of Ymer by Odin and his brothers to the final terrifying destruction of the gods at Ragnarok. The Undead extends Egerkrans’s vision to the ghouls and the macabre creatures of other cultures, depicting over forty in all their grisly detail. The book not only describes their frightening powers but fortunately offers advice on how to protect ourselves from them.

Nordiska väsen Fairy Creatures of the North 215x275, 128 pp, *2013, 9–12 yrs

Nordiska gudar Norse Gods 215x275, 158 pp, *2016, 9–12 yrs

De odöda The Undead 215x275, 158 pp, *2018, 9–12 yrs

Rights sold to: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Norway & Russia

16 Johan Egerkrans

Dinosaurs brought back to life

The Dinosaur books combine the latest information on their origins dinosaurs were the dominant predators on land. Here are flying reptiles and habits, with Egerkrans’s evocative illustrations. Dinosaurs such as the pteranodon, with its five-meter wingspan, and aquatic Forever! includes twenty-five different dinosaurs, each to a double- lizards such as the giant mosasaurus hunting its prey of fish and turtle, page spread. Flying Reptiles and Sea Monsters looks at some of the brought to life in fascinating fact and vivid pictures. other creatures inhabiting the Earth during the millions of years that

Rights sold to: China, Denmark, Finland & Norway

Alla tiders dinosaurier Flygödlor och havsmonster Alla Tiders Dinosaurier Dinosauriejakten Dinosaurs Forever! Flying lizards and Aktivitetsbok The Dinosaur Hunt 286x235, 64 pp, *2017, 6–9 yrs Seamonsters Dinosaurs Forever *2017, 3–6 yrs 286x235, 64 pp, *2017, 6–9 yrs Activity Book 210x297, 32 pp, *2017, 6–9 yrs 17

Rights sold to: Arabic World Rights, Brazil, China, Croatia, Denmark, Faroe Islands, Finland, Germany, India, Latvia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia, Spain & Taiwan

18 Pija Lindenbaum Offbeat tales of modern children

Pija Lindenbaum graduated from the Stockholm never goody-goody. They are brought vividly to life Gittan och gråvargarna College of Arts, Crafts and Design in 1979 and in water-colour and pen and ink illustrations using Bridget and the Grey has worked as an artist, designer and author for playful angles and perspectives to create a sprightly, Wolves forty years. Quirky, contemporary and emotionally kinetic energy. Written from the child’s perspective, 220x268, 40 pp, *2000, 3–6 yrs truthful, she is also one of the country’s most Lindenbaum’s books are highly distinctive and Gittan och fårskallarna popular and successful picture book author/ instantly recognisable, celebrate the child’s illustrators. Her children’s stories are offbeat imagination, embrace the feel-good but never shy Bridget and the and sometimes ironic, while her writing has an away from the difficulties children face. Numbskulls 219x266, 40 pp, *2001, 3–6 yrs understated humour that captures the cross- Her books have been translated into almost a currents of modern relationships, whether between dozen languages, sold in sixteen territories and have Gittan och älgbrorsorna children, or between children and adults. been nominated for several international awards, Bridget and the Elk Lindenbaum’s characters include Gittan, Åke, winning both the and the Deutscher Brothers Mini Mia, Kenta, Siv and Cerisia; urban, willful and Jugendliteraturpreis. 220x268, 40 pp, *2003, 3–6 yrs

Gittan gömmer bort sej Press Voices: Bridget Loses Herself “Lindenbaum paints Uncle Tommy’s shirts and retro furniture with 222x268, 32 pp, *2011, 3–6 yrs verve and her pacing is sure as she sees Mini Mia’s struggle through När Åkes mamma glömde bort to its resolution. The emotions stay true and by the denouement, Mini When Owen’s Mom Mia’s wrath has been reconciled wordlessly and authentically.” Breathed Fire (Publisher’s Weekly about Mini Mia and her Uncle Darling) 220x252, 32 pp, *2005, 3–6 yrs

“If modern children’s books can become classics, then Bridget and the Lill-Zlatan och morbror raring Grey Wolves has every chance of doing so.” Mini Mia and Her Uncle (Frankfurter Allgemine Zeitung about Bridget and the Grey Wolves) Darling 220x269, 40 pp, *2006, 3–6 yrs “With her unmistakable style, she invites us into yet another picture book where the inner strength of the child is emphasized.” Kenta och barbisarna (Svenska Dagbladet about Siv’s First Sleep-over) Kennie and Dolly 220x263, 40 pp, *2007, 3–6 yrs

Siv sover vilse Siv’s First Sleep-over 223x297, 40 pp, *2009, 3–6 yrs

Ska vi va? Want to Hang Out? 224x278, 32 pp, *2013, 3–6 yrs

Bidde det då? The Master Tailor 236x236, 40 pp, *2018, 3–6 yrs

19 Catarina Kruusval Cute and comforting for the very young

Catarina Kruusval has written and illustrated more than forty books for children up to the age of five. These include the popular stories about Ellen and Olle and their everyday adventures, and the books about Fia, a small girl in charge of her troop of toy animals. She has also illustrated well-known children’s songs and rhymes in a highly- regarded series of board books for the 0–3 age group. Her stories are reassuring, sometimes use repetition to aid understanding, and with touches of child-friendly drama explore themes of security and the challenges of becoming more independent. Her pen and ink and water-colour illustrations use clear outlines, soft, harmonious colours and selective detail to create endearing characters and situations immediately recognisable to a child. Catarina Kruusval has won the Wettergrens Bokollon and the Ottilia Adelborg grant. When she received Raben & Sjögren’s illustrator’s grant, the jury’s citation read as follows: “When Catarina Kruusval holds a pen and paint brush, people, animals and nature are all given their own life force. With a sympathetic outlook, she has created a Ellens äppelträd Ellens alla hundar long line of much-loved figures including Gubben Granström and Ellen’s Apple Tree All Ellen’s Dogs Sill-August, Egon and Rävungen, and, not the least, Ellen. In Catarina 221x286, 32 pp, *2006, 3–6 yrs 221x286, 32 pp, *2017, 3–6 yrs Kruusval’s world the forest becomes marvellously green and secretive, the sea waves roll and splash and animals and people become surprisingly expressive.”

Ellen och Olle leker Ellen och Olle badar Time to Play Time to Bath 160x160, 16 pp, *2016, 160x160, 16 pp, *2016, 0–3 yrs 0–3 yrs

Ellen och Olle äter Ellen och Olle åker Time for Tea Time to Go 160x160, 16 pp, *2016, 160x160, 16 pp, *2016, 0–3 yrs 0–3 yrs

Första boken om mig Rights sold to: The First Book Denmark, Finland, Germany, India, Norway & Poland About Me 232x287, 48 pp, *2015, 0–3 yrs 20 Catarina Kruusval

The Franny books: There are four books about the nursery schoolchild Franny, an independent little heroine, and her collection of soft toy animals, each with a distinct personality. The stories deal with playful situations all children will recognise, in which sometimes small conflicts are happily resolved. The illustrations are meticulous, warm and endearing. In one story, Franny takes her animals to the nursery, in another they go on an outing on Franny’s bicycle, while in another they build a raft and go sailing. Catarina Kruusval successfully captures the vibrant spirit of friendship in both Franny and her animals.

Fia och djuren Fia och djuren – Alla ska vara Franny’s Friends med! 205x260, 26 pp, *2011, 0–3 yrs Franny and Friends at Nursery School Fia och djuren på dagis 205x260, 32 pp, *2012, 0–3 yrs Franny and Friends Everyone Gets to Play Fia och djuren går till sjöss 205x260, 32 pp, *2017, 0–3 yrs Franny and Friends Go Sailing 205x260, 26 pp, *2017, 0–3 yrs

A treasure trove of stories: In this book, Catarina Första sagoskatten Kruusval opens a treasure trove for the children of our The First Story time. This anthology comprises a generous selection Treasure of stories from her board and picture books, featuring 208x255, 121 pp, many of her well-known characters, as well as several *2013, 3–6 yrs of the fairy tales and songs for which she has provided the illustrations. The pictures are warm, inviting and humorous and drawn in the style all her readers will recognise.

Prinsessan på ärten Bockarna Bruse Guldlock Rödluvan Tre små grisar The Prinsess and Three Billy Goats Goldilocks Little Red Riding Three Little Pigs the Pea Gruff 180x180, 16 pp, *2017, Hood 180x180, 16 pp, *2013, 180x180, 16 pp, *2018, 180x180, 16 pp, *2012, 0–3 yrs 180x180, 16 pp, *2013, 0–3 yrs 0–3 yrs 0–3 yrs 0–3 yrs

21 Elias Våhlund & Agnes Våhlund

Superhero spreads social message

The Handbook for Superheroes is a series of Handbok för books about a young female superhero by superhjältar 1: Elias and Agnes Våhlund. Both entertaining Handboken and with a serious message of boosting Handbook for self-reliance, the series is easy to read and Superheroes: illustrated in contemporary cartoon style on The Manual every page. 151x217, 87 pp, *2016, 6–9 yrs In the first story, Lisa, who lives with her grandmother and who is bullied at school, Handbok för discovers the Handbook for Superheroes, superhjältar 2: a mysteriously uncatalogued book at her Röda masken local library. Having read it and learned such Handbook for essential superhero techniques as flying, Superheroes: fighting, talking to animals and having an The Red Mask exciting name, she becomes The Red Mask 151x217, 94 pp, *2016, and discovers the confidence to daringly 6–9 yrs defeat a gang of thieves. Yet although she Handbok för successfully completes her first mission, it superhjältar 3: seems as though she has only dreamed it. Ensam Everything goes back to normal, including the Handbook for bullying at school. Superheroes: As the series continues, Lisa must again Alone turn to the Handbook for Superheroes and 151x217, 93 pp, *2018, once more assume the identity of The Red 6–9 yrs Mask. Fast-moving, exciting and entertaining stories about a little girl seemingly easily Handbok för superhjältar 4: downtrodden but who decides to take things Vargen kommer into her own hands, the series also touches Handbook for on serious themes. How does one stand up Superheroes: to bullies, find the confidence to believe in The Wolf oneself and discover the resolve to stand up 151x217, 96 pp, *2019, for what is right? It may be that everything 6–9 yrs you need is already within your grasp.

Rights sold to: Arabic World Rights, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Israel, Korea & Norway 22 Barbro Lindgren Stories told with humour and humanity

Almost everyone has read Barbro Lindgren. Humorous and with touches of melancholy, She is one of Sweden’s most important, her books reveal an insight into and a deep deeply-loved and prolific writers. Her output understanding of the emotional realities of of over a hundred titles for differing age childhood. “I hope that readers will recognise groups includes picture books for very young themselves”, she has said, “and perhaps get children, poetry, plays, absurdist stories, some comfort. We need comfort, as life is not and more realistic fiction for young adults. easy.” Her lack of sentimentality, combined Her work has been translated into more with her sensitivity to feelings, atmosphere than thirty languages and to date she is the and mood can make her stories sometimes only Swedish writer to have won the Astrid painfully affecting. However, whatever the Lindgren Memorial Award 2014. She has also subject matter, there is always warmth in her written several books for adults. writing and a tone of voice that resonates with Her writing is at first glance quite simple, readers regardless of their age. yet this is deceptive, as beneath the simplicity Barbro Lindgren has collaborated with lies a profound seriousness. She trusts many of Sweden’s foremost illustrators the reader to see beyond the words and including Eva Eriksson, Olof Landström, reflect on the larger questions implied by the Camilla Engman, and Pija Lindenbaum. In stories, such as the meaning of life, and how addition to the Astrid Lindgren Memorial to live well. Her stories are noted for their Award, her work has been recognised in compassion, especially for the less privileged, the form of over twenty other prizes and those who seem to be different from the commendations. majority, or are on the margins of society.

The Benny books: Time and again, Benny leaves his mother and in his path and his outings always end with a twist in the tale. The the quiet little corner in his home to venture into the world beyond. enormously popular Benny books have bowled over the publishing A friendly, determined and daring little pig, he braves all the dangers world and are translated into ten languages.

Jamen Benny Benny and the Binky 200x254, 32 pp, *2006, 3–6 yrs

Nämen Benny Benny’s Had Enough 200x254, 32 pp, *2007, 3–6 yrs

Nöff nöff Benny Oink Oink, Benny 200x254, 32 pp, *2008, 3–6 yrs

23 Barbro Lindgren

The Max books: Max is about eighteen months old and is taking his how to manage the potty. Max’s life is one of surprises, mischief and first steps in the world. These modern classics for the very youngest problem-solving. The stories are told in simple, clear words, the way a children depict the everyday little dramas of Max’s life: how to stop his child would speak, and are accompanied by Eva Eriksson’s appealing cat from stealing his ball, how to find his lost teddy bear, what to do illustrations. when a very determined friend also wants to play with your car, and

Max balja Max kaka Max’s Bath Max’s 150x160, 16 pp, Cookie *2004, 0–3 yrs 150x160, 16 pp, *2005, 0–3 yrs Max bil Max’s Car Max lampa 150x160, 16 pp, Max’s Lamp *2003, 0–3 yrs 150x160, 16 pp, *2005, 0–3 yrs Max blöja Max’s Max nalle Nappy Max’s 150x160, 16 pp, Teddy *1994, 0–3 yrs 150x160, 16 pp, *2003, 0–3 yrs Min egen bok Max boll My Own Book Max’s Ball Max potta 215x233, 48 pp, *2001 150x160, 16 pp, Max’s Potty *2004, 0–3 yrs 150x160, 16 pp, *1996, 0–3 yrs Max dockvagn Max’s Wagon 150x160, 16 pp, *1986, 0–3 yrs

The Soda Pop books: Soda Loranga, Masarin och Dartanjang Pop is a good-natured but Loranga, Masarin and irresponsible bohemian, wearing Dartanjang an orange bathrobe and a tea 120 pp, *1969, 6–9 yrs cosy on his head. He lives in Loranga, Loranga a forest with Mazarin, his son, whom he has raised on cake Loranga, Loranga 120 pp, *1970, 6–9 yrs and love. Then there is Grandfather Dartanyong, who emerges from the woodshed each morning announcing a new identity, while Great- grandfather perches at the top of a tree, believing he is a cuckoo. Wonderful comedies about a delightfully anarchic family.

The Wild Baby books: Three books about a daringly adventurous baby. Although happy to be with his mother, who loves him very much, he sometimes feels she wants to protect him at all costs. Determined to discover life for himself, the baby sets off on a series of reckless adventures, including going to sea in the company of his toy animals. The stories are written in rhyme and illustrated by Eva Eriksson.

Den vilda bebiresan Vilda bebin får en hund Mamman och den vilda bebin The Wild Baby Goes to The Wild Baby’s Dog The Wild Baby Sea 200x254, 32 pp, *1985, 3–6 yrs 200x254, 32 pp, *1994, 3–6 yrs 200x254, 32 pp, *1982, 3–6 yrs 24 Barbro Lindgren

The What Are We Living For books: A classic absurdist trilogy with a host of eccentric characters, set in a landscape as large as the reader can imagine where even favourite toys have come to life. At the centre is Uncle Bear, a pompous tyrant whose heart melts when he encounters the adorable little Bear. Wise, moving and humorous reflections on life, death, love and grief, all with the lightest of touches. Every nuance captured by illustrator Eva Eriksson. Korken flyger Vems lilla mössa flyger VLMF Vad lever man för The Cork Is Flying Who’s Little Cap Is Flying What Are We Living For 154 pp, *2006, 6–9 yrs 166 pp, *2006, 6–9 yrs 144 pp, *2006, 6–9 yrs

Other books: Barbro Lindgren has written dog. Stand-alone picture books include the for his mother. A book about a quest, about many other chapter and picture books. August Prize-winning Andrej’s Longing, the memories of the past, of apple trees and a These include the three books about Rosa, moving story of a boy who runs away from a mother in a blue dress, and about hopes for a bull terrier dog inspired by Lindgren’s own St Petersburg children’s home and his search the future. Illustrated by Eva Eriksson.

Lilla lokomotivet Rosa Rosa, the Little Train Engine 198x255, 32 pp, *1995, 3–6 yrs

Stora syster lille bror Big Sister Little Brother 174x215, 28 pp, *1992, 3–6 yrs

Här är det lilla huset Here is the Little House 170x210, 32 pp, *1994, 3–6 yrs

Andrejs längtan Andrej’s Longing 206x262, 32 pp, *1997, 3–6 yrs

Dagbok från hönshuset Journal from the Chicken Coop 170x210, 64 pp, *2010, 3–6 yrs

Bra Börje Louie 200x245, 32 pp, *1992, 3–6 yrs

Nu är du en höna Now You Are a Hen 200x210, 32 pp, *2015 3–6 yrs

Nu leker vi den fula ankungen Let’s Play Ugly Duckling 215x220, 32 pp, *2014, 3–6 yrs

Vi leker att vi är pippifåglar Let’s Pretend We’re Baby Birds 235x265, 32 pp, *2013, 3–6 yrs

Rights sold to: Arabic World Rights, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greenland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine & Vietnam 25 Astrid Lindgren

Everyone’s favourite rebel and role model

Sweden’s most beloved children’s author, Astrid Lindgren (1907–2002) horse. She always does what she likes: sleeps the wrong way around is also considered one of the most important writers for young in bed, eats whatever she likes and plays instead of going to school. people in the world, and her work has been translated into more than Her best friends, Tommy and Annika, live next door. Their mother 100 languages. initially disapproves of Pippi and her apparent anarchy, but quickly Shortly after her death, the Swedish government inaugurated the comes to admire her unswerving loyalty to her friends, her kindness Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (ALMA) to recognise outstanding and resilience and her fierce sense of fairness. international achievement in children’s literature. Astrid Lindgren said that she always wrote for the inner child, and With her breakthrough book, Pippi Longstocking (1945), Lindgren her books are especially noted for their understanding of the child’s at once reinvigorated children’s literature and created one of its most point of view, which, when she first began writing, was a radical interesting characters. Pippi appeared in chapter books, picture books departure from the conventions of children’s literature. Yet this and her and a series of film adaptations. Red-haired, pig-tailed, principled, staunch advocacy of the rights of children made her both a popular resourceful, independent and so strong that she can lift her horse and influential figure whose importance has never waned. with ease, Pippi is the nine-year-old daughter of a buccaneering sea The first books in the Pippi series were originally illustrated by the captain who lives on a remote island and a mother who died when Danish artist Ingrid Vang Nyman (1916–1959) and are still reproduced Pippi was a baby. She lives in a small Swedish village, in a house today. she names the Villa Villekulla, with Mr Nilsson, her pet monkey, and a 26 Astrid Lindgren

Pippi Långstrump på Känner du Pippi Pippi hittar en spunk Pippi går i affärer Pippi ordnar allt Tjolahopp! Kurrekurreduttön Långstrump? Pippi Finds a Pippi Goes och andra serier Choo-la-hop Pippi on Canny Do You Squeazle Shopping215x280, Pippi Can Fix 160x160, 18 pp, *2017, Canny Island Know Pippi 215x280, 24 pp, *2008, 32 pp, *2014, 3–6 yrs Everything. 0–3 yrs 215x280, 42 pp, *2004, Longstocking? 3–6 yrs Collected Pippi firar jul 3–6 yrs 215x280, 32 pp, *1947, Pippi flyttar in och comics 3–6 yrs Pippi har andra serier 195x240, 64 pp, *2010, Christmas with På rymmen med julgransplundring Pippi Moves 3–6 yrs Pippi! Pippi Långstrump Pippi i Humlegården Pippi’s After In. Collected 160x160, 20 pp, *2018, Pippi On the Pippi in the Park Christmas Party comics Pippi vill inte bli stor 0–3 yrs Run. With 215x280, 24 pp, *2000, 195x240, 40 pp, *2011, 195x240, 64 pp, *2010, och andra serier illustrations from 3–6 yrs 3–6 yrs 3–6 yrs Pippi Does Not the movie Want to Grow 210x280, 48 pp, *1971, Up. Collected 3–6 yrs comics 195x240, 64pp, *2011, 3–6 yrs 27 Astrid Lindgren Ilon Wikland colours Astrid Lindgren’s world

Ilon Wikland is a Swedish artist who has illustrated the largest number Her drawings are characterised by clear, clean lines and colours, of Astrid Lindgren’s books. In 1944, Wiklund escaped the second and often reflect a warm, idealistic sense of childhood. However, Soviet occupation of Estonia with a classmate’s family and arrived in darkness is never far away. She has illustrated The Six Children of Sweden as a refugee. Almost a decade later, she met the author of Noisy Village, The Brothers Lionheart, Ronia the Robber’s Daughter, Pippi Longstocking, who was about to publish Mio My Son, the story and many picture books by Lindgren and other writers. of a boy adopted by a couple who dislike children. While Astrid Lidgren often observed that she wrote for her inner child, Wikland said she drew for the child within herself.

The Mardie books: Mardie’s real name is Margaret, but she is only called that by her mother when she is due for a telling off. This happens quite often, for although she is good-natured and has a strong sense of justice, Mardie tends to have outrageous ideas that she is determined to put into practice. The stories appear in two chapter books and picture books.

När Lisabet pillade in Jullov är ett bra en ärta i näsan påhitt sa A Pea in Mardi’s Elisabeth’s Nose Christmas 150x200, 54 pp, *1991, Holiday Titta Madicken, det snöar! 2013, 3–6 yrs Adventure The Runaway Sleigh Ride 150x200, 60 pp, *1993, 215x280, 32 pp, *1983, 3–6 yrs 2013, 3–6 yrs

The Lotta books: The stories about Troublemaker Street include two chapter books and a series of picture books. The leading character is five-year-old Lotta, a stubborn and determined girl who sometimes leaves home to move in with the old lady next door, but who will quickly return if there are meatballs for dinner.

Visst kan Lotta cykla Visst kan Lotta nästan allting Visst är Lotta en glad unge Lotta’s Bike Lotta’s Christmas Surprise Lotta’s Easter Surprise 210x280, 32 pp, *1971, 3–6 yrs 210x280, 36 pp, *1977, 3–6 yrs 210x280, 36 pp, *1990, 3–6 yrs 28 Astrid Lindgren

The Noisy Village books: Six children living on neighbouring farms rural life, finding pleasure in simple things such as treasure hunts and in the Swedish countryside enjoy a series of adventures. Friendly, making caves in haystacks, and having fun in each season of the year. memorable characters. a charming evocation of an idyllic, carefree Both chapter books and picture books.

Vår i Bullerbyn Springtime in Noisy Village 158x200, 39 pp, *2013, 3–6 yrs

Jul i Bullerbyn Christmas in Noisy Village 215x210, 40 pp, *2018, 3–6 yrs

Barnens dag i Bullerbyn A Day in Noisy Village 265x205, 40 pp, *1966, 3–6 yrs

Other books: Ilon Wikland has also illustrated several stand-alone walking home through the woods. In Simon Small Moves In, a lonely picture books by Astrid Lindgren, including The Ghost of Skinny boy discovers and befriends another, tiny enough to live under the Jack, in which a brother and sister have a chilling experience while floorboards.

Jag vill också ha ett syskon Jag vill inte gå och lägga mig Draken med de röda ögonen Skinn Skerping I Want a Brother or a I Don’t Want To Go To Bed The Dragon With Red Eyes The Ghost of Skinny Jack Sister 200x254 mm, 32 pp, *1987, 3–6 yrs 200x254, 32 pp, *1985, 3–6 yrs 200x254, 32 pp, *1986, 6–9 yrs 200x254, 32 pp, *1978, 3–6 yrs flyttar in Ingen rövare finns i skogen Kajsa Kavat hjälper mormor Jag vill också gå i skolan Simon Small Moves In There Aren’t Any Robbers Brenda Brave Helps I Want To Go To School 210x255, 32 pp, *1956, 3–6 yrs in the Forest Grandmother Too 210x255, 56 pp, *2009, 3–6 yrs 170x210, 32 pp, *1958, 3–6 yrs 200x254, 32 pp, *1979, 3–6 yrs 29 Astrid Lindgren Mischief and mayhem with big-hearted Emil

Emil is a fair-haired, blue-eyed boy who lives with his family on a farm in Lönneberga in southern Sweden. He appears in twelve books written by Astrid Lindgren between 1963 and 1997. Emil is creative, resourceful, good with horses and useful on the farm. Kind-hearted, full of good intentions and entirely without malice, he is also irrepressibly mischievous. His failure to foresee the consequences of his actions frequently land him in trouble. He often ends up being locked in the toolshed by his father, usually the unintended victim of his antics. Emil whiles away his imprisonment by carving wooden figures. The books were originally illustrated by Björn Berg (1923–2008) who captured perfectly the spirit of Emil and the warmth and humour of the books.

Den där Emil När lilla Ida skulle göra hyss That Boy Emil Emil’s Little Sister 195x245, 40 pp, *2010, 3–6 yrs 150x200, 58 pp, *1984, 2013, 6–9 yrs

Emil och soppskålen Emils hyss nr 325 Emil and the Soup Tureen Emil’s Sticky Problems 195x245, 40 pp *2011, 3–6 yrs 150x200, 58 pp, *1985, 2013, 6–9 yrs

Emil med paltsmeten Inget knussel, sa Emil i Emil and the Pudding Lönneberga 195x245, 40 pp, *2011, 3–6 yrs No Stinginess, Said Emil 150x200, 64 pp, *1986, 2013, 6–9 yrs När Emil skulle dra ut Linas tand Emil and the Bad Tooth Emil och Ida i Lönneberga 195x245, 40pp, *2011, 3–6 yrs Emil and Ida in Lönneberga 195x240, 128 pp, *2008, 6–9 yrs

30 Astrid Lindgren Astrid Lindgren seen through other eyes

Other than Ingrid Vang Nyman, Ilon Wickland and Björn Berg, many Pija Lindenbaum, Kristina Digman, Eva Eriksson, Kitty Crowther and leading artists from Sweden and beyond have illustrated picture Marit Törnqvist. books by Astrid Lindgren. They include Hans Arnold, Lars Klinting,

Allrakäraste syster Most Beloved Sister Illustrations by Hans Arnold 200x254, 32pp, *1973, 3–6 yrs

Jul i stallet Christmas in The Stables Illustrations by Lars Klinting 190x260, 32 pp, *2001, 3–6 yrs

Mirabell Mirabelle Illustrations by Pija Lindenbaum 210x255, 32 pp, *2002, 3–6 yrs

Peter och Petra Peter and Petra Illustrations by Kristina Digman 210x255, 32 pp, *2007, 3–6 yrs

Tomten är vaken The Tomten Illustrations by Kitty Crowther 177x260, 32 pp, *2012, 3–6 yrs

Räven och Tomten The Tomten and the Fox Illustrations by Eva Eriksson 215x280, 32pp *2017, 3–6 yrs

Sunnanäng The Red Bird Illustrations by Marit Törnqvist 215x280, 48 pp, *2003, 6–9 yrs

I skymningslandet The Land of Twilight Illustrations by Marit Törnqvist 215x290, 48 pp, *1994, 3–6 yrs

Alla ska sova Night Has Come Illustrations by Marit Törnqvist 200x230, 32 pp, *2019, 3–6 yrs

Kalle den lille tjurfäktaren The Day Adam Got Mad Illustrations by Marit Törnqvist 265x205, 32 pp, *1991, 3–6 yrs

När Bäckhultarn for till stan A Calf For Christmas Illustrations by Marit Törnqvist 265x205, 36 pp, *1989, 3–6 yrs

31 Jockum Nordström

Unique works of art

Jockum Nordström is one of Scandinavia’s sometimes melancholy, drawing on influences Other Stories, a collaboration with the Tolstoy leading artists, internationally recognised from folk art, naive art and surrealism, among Estate. as much for his exhibition work as his others. He has held several exhibitions across the children’s books. Principally working in pencil His books for young people include the world and his work is in public collections in and collage, Nordström has developed a Sailor and Pekka series, Where Are You New York, Stockholm and Gotheberg. He is highly individual illustrative style, playful and Going? and the highly acclaimed Fables and the recipient of several awards.

The Fables: In association with the Tolstoy Estate, Jockum Nordström has created brilliant new illustrations in his signature water-colour and collage style for Lev Tolstoy’s fables. The author of such epic novels as War and Peace also wrote for children, and most of the stories in this book are his interpretations of Aesop’s Fables and The Hindu Sagas.

Sailor blir sjuk Sailor och Pekka och söndagen Varför – därför, Sailor och Pekka Fabler och andra berättelser Sailor Gets Sick Sailor and Pekka and Why? Sailor & Pekka Fables and other stories 204x248, 32 pp, *1994, 3–6 yrs Sunday 204x248, 32 pp, *2003, 3–6 yrs 216x290, 136 pp, *2018, 3–6 yrs 204x248, 32 pp, *1995, 3–6 yrs Sailor och Pekka gör ärenden Vart ska du? Rights sold to: på stan Var är Sailor och Pekka? Where Are You Going? Belgium, Canada, Czech Sailor and Pekka Run Where Are Sailor & Pekka? 150x220, 20 pp, *2013, 0–3 yrs Republic, France, Japan & Errands Downtown 204x248, 32 pp, *1998, 3–6 yrs Norway 204x248, 32 pp, *1993, 3–6 yrs 32 Andrea de La Barre de Nanteuil & Lovisa Burfitt Magical adventures set in timeless Paris

Mademeoislle Oiseau and Isabella are the central characters of a series of stories set in Paris about the friendship between an aging lady and a young girl. Together, they discover life and love and sorrow and dreams, what is true and what is almost too good to be true. The author Andrea de la Barre de Nanteuil and the artist Lovisa Burfitt who both live in France, create books that capture the timeless romance of the French capital. Sold to more than ten countries, the stories are perfect for reading aloud.

Rights sold to: Armenia, China, Germany, Great Britain, Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Spain & USA

Boken om Mademoiselle Oiseau Mademoiselle Oiseau Målarbok The Story of Mademoiselle Mademoiselle Oiseau Oiseau Coloring Book 195x270, 144 pp, *2014, 6–9 yrs 270x350, 24 pp, *2015, 6–9 yrs

Mademoiselle Oiseau kommer Pokalurigt tillbaka The Pompomdoozledoos Mademoiselle Oiseau and 203x277, 32 pp, *2016, 3–6 yrs the Letters From the Past 195x270, 144 pp, *2015, 6–9 yrs Pokaluren irrar vilse The Pompomdoozledoo Mademoiselle Oiseau och landet Goes Astray Argentine 195x270, 32 pp, *2018, 3–6 yrs Mademoiselle Oiseau and the Country Argentine 195x270, 144 pp, *2015, 6–9 yrs

The Pompomdoozledoos books: Two charming picture books about Pompomdoozledoos by the creators of Madameoiselle Oiseau. Pompomdoozledoos are little rascals that make mischief in Madameoiselle’s Parisian apartment. Here is a fantasy in rhyme accompanied by pastel drawings in soft colours, a confection just like a French macaron.

33 Sarah Sheppard Fun facts in the forest

Sarah Sheppard has written and illustrated over twenty books and drawn the pictures for many more. She is also represented in many anthologies. She began her career as an Art Director and Graphic Designer. After studying palaeontology at the University of Stockholm, she combined her profession with her passion for dinosaurs to create the hugely popular and critically-acclaimed book Lots of Dinosaurs, published in 2008. Since then she has written and illustrated many non-fiction books for children, weaving together facts and fantasy in an innovative mix of text, illustrations and comic strips. Fascinated as much by the present as by the past, by maps, sharks and other living species, Sarah Sheppard thoroughly researches her books to turn up information the reader has probably not come across before.

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Djuren i skogen pysselbok Djuren i skogen Harry & Härta Hare Elton & Ekis ekorre The Animals of the Forest The Animals of the Forest Ringo and Rosie Rabbit Sid and Sasha Squirrel Activity Book 230x240, 40 pp, *2014, 3–6 yrs 190x196, 24 pages, *2014, 3–6 yrs 190x196, 24 pages, *2015, 3–6 yrs 210x298, 28 pp, *2018, 3–6 yrs Djuren i skogen, Vinterboken Rut & Rocky Rådjur Rakel & Reza räv The Animals of the Forest, Diamond and Dylan Deer Fonzie and Fiona Fox The Winter Book 190x196, 24 pages, *2014, 3–6 yrs 190x196, 24 pages, *2015, 3–6 yrs 230x240, 40 pp, *2015, 3–6 yrs 34 Lena Sjöberg Warmth and affection in pictures and verse

Lena Sjöberg is a writer and illustrator who has created almost twenty books, both fiction and non-fiction. She frequently writes in verse, taking a warm-hearted, humanist, humorous approach to the theme of the emotional bonds between children and adults. Each book is designed as a total work of art. The small details in her illustrations hint at a wider world beyond, encouraging children to imagine, and explore their own creativity. She has won the Elsa Beskow Plaque and has twice been nominated for the August Prize.

Törnrosa Cirkusloppor på (Sagoskatten) luffen Sleeping Beauty Circus Fleas on 185x207, 32 pp, *2009, the Road 3–6 yrs 217x241, 38 pp, *2013, 3–6 yrs Vad har du bakom ryggen? Aldrig har jag sett What’s That Never Have I Behind Your Seen Back? 206x178, 24 pp, *2017, 161x293, 40 pp, *2012, 3–6 yrs 0–3 yrs I huset där jag bor Under ett In the Building rabarberblad Where I Live Underneath a 206x178, 32 pp, *2018, Rhubarb Leaf 3+ yrs 150x231, 48 pp, *2016, 6–9 yrs

Tänk om ... What If ... 246x220, 32 pp, *2009, 3–6 yrs

Rights sold to: Czech Republic, France & Russia

35 Pernilla Stalfelt Quirky books on love, time, death and poo

Pernilla Stalfelt is one of Sweden’s most existential subjects as time, love and death. Press Voices: innovative creators of picture books, taking Her illustrations are drawn in a naive style “Pernilla Stalfelt has won many fans with on subject matter close to home but which to align the subject-matter to a child’s books that don’t shy away from the difficult breaks traditional boundaries. She is best perception and to inspire children to write and issues in life, but deal with them in a comical known for her non-fiction series that includes draw. and concrete way.” The Hair Book, The Poo-Poo Book, The Her books are available in fourteen (Svenska Dagbladet) Death Book, The Love Book, As Alike as Two countries. The first, The Hair Book, Peas, The Scary Book, and The Violence received the Heffaklump, while The Death “A book by Permilla Stalfelt is like a much Book. Book was nominated for the Deutcher longed-for bag of sweets. The Time Book is The books are researched with young Jungundliteraturpreis. The Poo-Poo Book has perfect for inquisitive children who want to children and written in a manner that is both sold 120,000 copies in Sweden alone and is discuss where we come from and who we light-hearted and informative, and designed regarded as a contemporary classic. are.” to encourage children to think about such (Eskilstuna-Kurien)

Hårboken Kärlekboken Alla barns rätt En bok om att berätta The Hair Book The Love Book Every Child’s Rights A Book About Telling 174x237, 32 pp, *1996, 3–6 yrs 174x237, 32 pp, *2001, 3–6 yrs 174x237, 32 pp, *2010, 3–6 yrs Stories 174x237, 32 pp, *2014, 3–6 yrs Bajsboken Lika som bär Livetboken The Poo-Poo Book As Like as Two Peas The Book of Life Tidenboken 174x237, 32 pp, *1997, 3–6 yrs 174x237, 32 pp, *2001, 3–6 yrs 174x237, 32 pp, *2010, 3–6 yrs The Time Book 174x237, 32 pp, *2017, 3–6 yrs Dödenboken Läskiga boken Vem är du? The Death Book The Scary Book Who Are You? Bajs och prutt 174x237, 32 pp, *1999, 3–6 yrs 174x237, 32 pp, *2003, 3–6 yrs 174x237, 32 pp, *2012, 6–9 yrs Poop and Fart 170x170, 14 pp, *2016, 0–3 yrs Fisksaga Våldboken Matboken A Fish Tale The Violence Book The Food Book 174x237, 32 pp, *2001, 3–6 yrs 174x237, 32 pp, *2005, 3–6 yrs 174x237, 32 pp, *2013, 3–6 yrs

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Two books to read and discuss together: Every Child’s Rights. This book interprets the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, transforming the most important paragraphs of an official document into lively and accessible information for all.

Vem är du? (Who Are You?) This is a book about tolerance in all its forms. It is about similarities, differences, fear and social exclusion, but more than anything else, it suggests ways in which the fear of what is different can be turned into a positive force for change. How different are we—really?

Both books are written in Pernilla Stalfelt’s inspiring and thought-provoking style.

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37 Pia Hagmar All about horses, friends and family

The best-selling writer Pia Hagmar has children. The books about Saga, a little girl love of riding contrasts with the difficulties she written more than sixty books. Many of who loves horses, are published in capital has in her family, and the Dalsland Detective them are about the friendship and loyalty letters for beginner readers, while the Flisan books are more suitable for children in the six- between people and horses. Her style is series is also written in a simple language and to-nine-year-old age group. The Millan books warm, humorous, and charming, and she published in a larger font size. The series of are written for twelve-to-fifteen-year-olds. writes both for those beginning to read books about Svantie the Shetland Pony, Julia, by themselves as well as for slightly older who wants to be appreciated, Klara, whose

Press Voices: “The book about Svante is fun and easy to read. Discovering that he is a real life pony makes the story even better.” (Piteå-Tidningen about Svante – smartast i stallet)

“Pia Hagmar writes exciting and engaging stories and has an impressive track record behind her.” (Litteraturmagazinet about Drömmen)

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Svante 1: Den smartaste Svante 2: Stallets hjälte Svante 3: Svante spurtar Svante 4: Festen kan börja hästen i stallet Svantie 2: Hero of the mot mål Svantie 4: Let the Svantie 1: The Stable Svantie 3: Racing to Party Begin Cleverest Horse in the 55 pp, *2017, 6–9 yrs Score 62 pp, *2018, 6–9 yrs Stable 51 pp, *2018, 6–9 yrs 55 pp, *2017, 6–9 yrs 38 Pia Hagmar

The Saga books: The books about Saga, a little girl with a great love of horses, are written especially for the very young and published in capital letters for first reading practice.

Saga på ridläger Galopp, Saga! Saga at Riding Go, Saga! Camp approx 30 pp, *2015, 6–9 yrs approx 30 pp, *2013, 6–9 yrs Sagas nya vän Saga och Moses Saga’s New Friend Saga and Moses approx 30 pp, *2015, 6–9 yrs approx 30 pp, *2014, 6–9 yrs Saga är hundvakt Saga på ridskolan Saga and the Puppy Saga at the approx 30 pp, *2016, 6–9 yrs Ridingschool approx 30 pp, *2014, 6–9 yrs

The Julia books: Julia wants to do something to make The Millan books: With a father who drinks too much and a mother who her family take notice of her. When she sees a fakir on suffers from depression, Millan is used to taking a lot of responsibility at home. television, a man who can eat fire, swallow a sword and But things take a change for the better when her father finds a new job, she lie on a bed of nails, she decides she will become one meets a new friend, and she wins success with Glimra, her horse. But when her herself. A fast-paced, humorous series about our desire to dreams are suddenly threatened, Millan finds she must take drastic action. A be recognised and appreciated. serious and sympathetic portrayal of character and social environment.

Flickan som ville bli fakir Liten hemsk syster Millan Millan – Sveket Millan – Drömmen The Girl Who försvunnen Millan The Betrayal The Dream Wanted to Be a Terrible Little Sister approx 140 pp*2012, 141 pp, *2013, 12–15 yrs 135x205, 142 pp, *2014, Fakir Gone Missing 12–15 yrs 12–15 yrs 145x205, 96 pp, *2016, 145x205, 96 pp, *2016, 6–9 yrs 6–9 yrs

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The Klara books: Although the series follows Klara from her first riding lesson to her later experiences with her own horses, the Klara books are much more than traditional horse stories. They are also about the break-up of her family, her move to a new school and her difficulties with friends. Books written with insight and generosity.

The Flisan books: A series about nine-year-old Flisan, with the themes of courage, friendship and love of horses, written with younger readers in mind and published in a larger font size for easier reading.

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The Dalsland Detective books: Exciting mysteries for those who have just learned to read. The three brothers, Aron, Henke and Leo, helped by Myggan, the girl next door, track down villains in Dalsland, a rural area in southern Sweden.

The Klara books: Klara och Jonte Klara för revansch Flisan 7 – Dalslandsdeckarna Dalslandsdeckarna Klaras dröm *2002, 9–12 yrs *2008, 9–12 yrs Sommardrömmar 5 – Silverormen 14 – Ödehusets *1999, 9–12 yrs *2010, 6–9 yrs hemlighet Klara för start The Flisan books: Dalslandsdeckarna Klaras vintersorg *2002, 9–12 yrs Flisan 1 – Flisans Flisan 8 – 6 – Farligt möte Dalslandsdeckarna *1999, 9–12 yrs osynliga häst Stallkompisar 15 – Skorpionens Klaras val *2004, 6–9 yrs *2011, 6–9 yrs Dalslandsdeckarna skugga Klara Andersson, *2003, 9–12 yrs 7 – Djupt vatten hästägare Flisan 2 – I full Flisan 9 – Dalslandsdeckarna *1999, 9–12 yrs Klara och fölet galopp Tävlingsdax Dalslandsdeckarna 8 16 – Spindelnätets *2003, 9–12 yrs *2004, 6–9 yrs *2012, 6–9 yrs – Den mystiska ön fångar Klara, färdiga, gå *1999, 9–12 yrs Klara och Star Flisan 3 – Som i en The Dalsland Dalslandsdeckarna Dalslandsdeckarna *2004, 9–12 yrs dröm Detective books: 9 – Drakringen 17 – Kidnappad Klaras äventyrsritt *2008, 6–9 yrs Dalslandsdeckarna *2000, 9–12 yrs Klaras nya häst 1 – Rånarna i Dalslandsdeckarna Dalslandsdeckarna *2004, 9–12 yrs Flisan 4 – Över alla ödetorpet 10 – Guldälgen 18 – Den rutiga Klaras hinder zebran ridlägersommar Klara och hemlighet- *2006, 6–9 yrs Dalslandsdeckarna Dalslandsdeckarna *2000, 9–12 yrs en *2005, 9–12 yrs 2 – Den försvunna 11 – Dödens hus Dalslandsdeckarna Flisan 5 – Tarzan hästen 19 – Tillträde Klara i Hallondalen Klara på Island och jag Dalslandsdeckarna *2008, 6–9 yrs förbjudet *2001, 9–12 yrs *2006, 9–12 yrs Dalslandsdeckarna 3 12 – Huggormens – En hemsk plan spår All The Dalsland Flisan 6 – Vänner Klaras egen seger Klara och mid- Detective och ovänner *2001, 9–12 yrs sommardrömmen Dalslandsdeckarna Dalslandsdeckarna Stories: approx 125 pp, *2009, 6–9 yrs 6–9 yrs *2007, 9–12 yrs 4 – Snöhögens 13 – Vargtanden hemlighet 41 Åsa Lind Thoughtful and poetical modern classics

Åsa Lind previously worked as a journalist. colours we see around us during the day go at She writes both fiction and non-fiction, and night? Åsa Lind’s imagination was fired when is particularly well-known for her successful she was very young by her mother’s advice in Sandwolf series, which won the Nils Holgersson the kitchen of her family home: “You can think Plaque and was nominated for the August Prize. whatever you want, because nobody can take Her writing is poetic, philosophical and your thoughts away from you.” in treating the child’s thoughts and feelings Her books are particularly noted for their seriously and sympathetically, she tackles some understanding of the child’s point of view and of the larger questions a child may have in a comprehension of the world, while her writing simple manner but without resorting to simplified is admired by critics and readers alike for its answers. These might be questions such as perfect pitch. Her books can be read with why is the universe endless? Or: where do the pleasure many times over.

The Sandwolf books: These stories have been translated into twenty-five languages and have been the basis of stage productions in Sweden, France, Turkey and Switzerland. When Zacharina digs in the sand and discovers the sandwolf, a rare creature with glittering yellow fur and who has existed for an eternity, she discovers a friend for whom no question is too big or too small. How do you bury a dead bird? What do you do about bicycle thieves? Thoughtful and lyrical, they are considered to be contemporary Sandvargen Mera sandvargen Sandvargen och hela härligheten classics and are excellent for The Sandwolf More of the Sandwolf The Sandwolf and the reading aloud. Illustrations by Kristina Digman Illustrations by Kristina Digman Whole Show 119 pp, *2002, 6–9 yrs 119 pp, *2003, 6–9 yrs Illustrations by Kristina Digman 119 pp, *2004, 6–9 yrs

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Ellika Tomsons första bok Mormors sjal Hemligheten Ellika Tomson’s First Book Grandma’s Scarf The Secret Illustrations by Emma Göthner Illustrations by Joanna Hellgren Illustrations by Emelie Östergren 140 pp, *2008, 6–9 yrs 219x286, 32 pp, *2012, 3–6 yrs 200x260, 26 pp, *2014, 3–6 yrs 42 Credits

Photographies – page 2: Emma Adbåge: Richard Gustafsson Christina Björk: Cato Lein Gunilla Bergström: Jörn H Moen Jujja Wieslander: Magnus Liam Karlsson Johan Egerkrans: Ida Sundquist Pija Lindenbaum: Ulrica Zwenger Catarina Kruusval: Christer Ehrling Elias Våhlund & Agnes Våhlund: Göran Segeholm Barbro Lindgren: Thron Ullberg Astrid Lindgren: Roine Karlsson Jockum Nordström: Ulla Montan Andrea de La Barre de Nanteuil & Lovisa Burfitt: Olivier Jacquet Sarah Sheppard: Maria Wretblad Lena Sjöberg: Bruno Wegelius Pernilla Stalfelt: Karin Alfredson Pia Hagmar: Bengt Öberg Åsa Lind: Göran Segeholm

Illustrations: Cover: Lena Sjöberg Page 2: Eva Eriksson Page 3: Hugo Thambert Page 4–5: Emma Adbåge Page 6: Carl Johanson Page 7: Eva Eriksson Page 8–10: Lena Anderson Page 11–13: Gunilla Bergström Page 14–15: Sven Nordqvist Page 16–17: Johan Egerkrans Page 18–19: Pija Lindenbaum Page 20–21: Catarina Kruusval Page 22: Agnes Våhlund Page 23: Olof Landström Page 26–27: Ingrid Vang Nyman Page 28–29: Ilon Wikland Page 30: Björn Berg Page 32: Jockum Nordström Page 33: Lovisa Burfitt Page 34: Sarah Sheppard Page 35: Lena Sjöberg Page 37: Pernilla Stalfelt Page 38: Johanna Kristiansson Page 39: Maria Källström Page 42: Kristina Digman

Texts by: Eva and Peter Whitebrook

Form by: Formleo

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