TheTomten Catalog 2012-2013 Carl Larsson: Sweden’s Most Beloved Artist

Carl Larsson Enclosure Cards This gift enclosure pack contains 10 cards and envelopes (5 each of 2 designs), Esbjörn Doing his Homework and Karin at the Window. Blank inside. Size: 2.25" x 3" $5.95/pkg. CRD 660

Carl Larsson Postcard Book Carl Larsson 2013 Calendar A collection of Swedish artist Carl Larsson rendered charming scenes postcards to keep of his home in cheerful watercolors that document his Carl Larsson Cards or send. Many of family’s idyllic country life. Size: 13" x 12" This card pack contains 8 cards (and 8 envelopes), two each of four these images were designs, featuring Carl Larsson’s colorful paintings of children. $13.99 CAL 406 originally published in Larsson’s 1899 book, A Home. Blank inside. Size: 4.63" x 6" $12.95/box CRD 650 30 postcards. Size: 4.81" x 6.88" $9.95 ABK 406

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Carl Larsson Bookmarks Size: 2.31" x 8.5" $1.25 each Home Through the Carl Larsson NOV 150 Crayfishing NOV 153 Britta & Cat Paintings of Carl Larsson Coloring Book NOV 151 Wash House NOV 154 Karin & Kersti In the design and decoration of their This 48 page coloring book has 22 NOV 152 Karin at Window countryside home, Carl and Karin images to color, with color pictures Larsson created a style which influ- of the original paintings for reference. Published with the National Museum ences Swedish design to this day. This Carl Larsson Cards book celebrates the virtues of home of Stockholm. 800-468-2424 utilizing the paintings of Carl Larsson. $7.95 CRC 450 This notecard folio contains 10 cards Hardcover, 32 pages. (5 each of 2 designs), and 10 envelopes. Images include Letter Writing and www.skandisk.com $19.95 ABK 400 The Kitchen. Size: 4.75" x 6.75" Blank inside. $10.95/box CRD 774 Carl Larsson’s Paintings from a Bygone Age

Carl Larsson Puzzles

A Family • A Home • A Farm Paintings from a Bygone Age The paintings in these books depict Larsson’s home and family in the ­village of Sundborn, Sweden in the late 1800s, where he lived with his wife Karin and eight children.­ Hardcovers, $24.95 each: ABK 402 Carl Larsson’s A Family Carl Larsson Puzzle: Carl Larsson Puzzle: ABK 403 Carl Larsson’s A Home A Day of Celebration Crayfishing ABK 404 Carl Larsson’s A Farm 300-Piece Puzzle $14.95 NOV 160 1000-Piece Puzzle $18.95 NOV 165 2 Scandinavian Christmas Cards, Gift Enclosures, and Stationery Kirsten’s Christmas Cards Tomten Christmas Cards by Svein Solem This folio contains 12 cards, three each of four designs. The ­legend of the tomte is explained on the back of each These Christmas cards feature card. Card size: 6" x 4.6" Norwegian artist Svein Solem’s Greeting: delightful paintings of Tomte “God Jul! Wishing you (or Nisse) going about the busi- a Merry Christmas ness of preparing for Christmas. and a Happy New Year” The greeting is appropriate in Kirsten’s Christmas Cards Norwegian, Swedish, or Danish:­ $12.95 CRD 980 God Jul! Wishing you a Merry Gift Enclosure Cards Christmas and a Happy New Year Enclosure cards & envelopes. Two designs per package. Folio contains 8 cards; 2 each Card size: 2.25" x 3" of 4 designs. The legend of the $5.95/pkg. of 10: tomte is explained on the back of each card. Porridge/Lantern CRD 970 Svein Solem Tomten Skater/Skier CRD 972 Christmas Cards $12.95 CRD 940 Tomten Christmas Cards by Alan Furst Antique Norwegian Bunad Cards

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" Bunad Cards $12.95 CRD 740 Also available: Bunad Gift Enclosure Cards According to Scandinavian legend, the tomte is the “protector of the farm” Gift enclosure cards & envelopes. Ten cards per package, five each of two designs (first two shown above). through many generations. His only demand is a bowl of rice porridge every Christmas Eve. These cards have the legend of the tomten printed on the back. Bunad Gift Enclosures (2.25" x 3") $5.95 CRD 750 Includes 12 cards & envelopes (2 each of six designs). Inside greetings vary. Alan Furst’s Tomten Christmas Cards $12.95 CRD 910 Troll Enclosure Cards by Theodor Kittelsen Rosemaling Cards by Ethel Kvalheim Bestselling Cards!

Beloved Norwegian artist Theodor Kittelsen captured the secret mystique of trolls in his Swedish Folk Art Cards drawings and paintings. Ten cards per package, by Linda Allen five each of two designs. Card size: 2.25" x 3" Charming dalamålning images of Swedish customs Troll Gift Enclosure Cards and scenes from a bygone age. Each box has 8 cards $5.95 CRD 730 (2 ea. of 4 designs), & envelopes. Card size: 4.63" x 6" Ethel Kvalheim of Stoughton, eritage tationery Wisconsin, was awarded the St. Olav Linda Allen Folk Art Cards 1 $12.95 CRD 760 H S Medal by the King of Norway for her Linda Allen Folk Art Cards 2 $12.95 CRD 766 by Ethel Kvalheim contributions to this art. This card pack contains 8 cards/8 envelopes Also available: Linda Allen Enclosure Cards (all different designs). Blank inside. Swedish folk art Size: 4.63" x 6" $12.95 CRD 700 gift enclosure Also available: cards & envelopes. Gift Enclosure Cards Ten cards per package, five each Gift enclosure cards & envelopes. of two designs. Ten cards per package, five each of Size: 2.25" x 3" two designs— navy blue & tan. Rosemaling Gift Enclosures Linda Allen Gift Enclosures $5.95 CRD 770 This portfolio contains­ 24 sheets of decorated­ (2.25" x 3") $5.95 CRD 710 (Not all designs shown) Linda Allen Heritage Stationery featured on page 31. paper (6.25" x 8.63"), & 12 envelopes. $12.95 CRD 210 3 Viking Lore and Legends • Norse Mythology

Vikings: The North Vikings: A History Vikings: Voyagers of Oxford Illustrated Historical Atlas of the Atlantic Saga Smithsonian by Robert Ferguson Discovery and Plunder History of the Vikings Vikings by John Haywood Museum of Natural History A sweeping picture of the by Mark Harrison Edited by Peter Sawyer This atlas illustrates the Viking This beautiful book focuses on the Norsemen, one of history’s A detailed look at the Viking Hersir, This lavishly illustrated book by influence extending from the Holy Viking presence in North America most amazing civilizations, by a the raiding warrior of the Viking leading international scholars Land to Newfoundland, as explorers, before Columbus. It also includes leading scholar of Scandinavian world, and the famed Viking long- presents an authoritative account settlers, craftsmen and hired merce- chapters on the Vikings in Iceland, studies. Includes maps & illus- ship that transported Vikings to their of the Vikings. Includes maps, naries. 144 pages. Paperback. Greenland, France, Britain, and trations. 464 pages. bloody raids. Introduction by Magnus a chronology, an index and over $20.00 LIT 310 Russia. 416 pages. Paperback. Paperback. $18.00 LIT 319 Magnusson. 208 pages. Paperback. 150 illustrations. 298 pages. $34.95 LIT 312 $18.95 LIT 318 Paperback. $27.99 LIT 309

Eric the Red by Neil Grant Life on a Viking Ship Captured by Vikings • Escape from the Vikings Who Were the Vikings? Eric the Red’s quick temper was by Jane Shuter by Torill Thorstad Hauger by Jane Chisholm & Struan Reid always getting him into trouble; but Take a close look inside a Viking These novels tell the exciting­ story of two Irish children­ who Packed full of fun and facts about in time he became a fearless adven- ship and learn about Viking ship- are kidnapped by Vikings and brought to Norway­ as slaves of a ­everyday life in Viking times, this turer who founded the nation of building and sailing skills! Norwegian earl. Realistic and true to historical­ fact! Ages 12+. book answers basic questions about Greenland. Ages 5-9. Paperback. Ages 8-12. Paperback. Captured by Vikings LIT 250 ­Paperback. the Vikings. 32 pages. Ages 6+. $6.99 LIT 255 $7.99 LIT 291 Escape from the Vikings LIT 251 $12.95 each Paperback. $5.99 LIT 308

The Adventures of Simply Runes Norse Mythology Norse Myths The Far Traveler Thor the Thunder God by Kim Farnell A Guide to the Gods, Heroes, by Kevin Crossley-Holland Voyages of a Viking Woman by Lise Lunge-Larsen Each letter of the Runic alphabet Rituals and Beliefs Here are 32 classic myths that by Nancy Brown He is the biggest and mightiest of is presented in detail. Learn how by John Lindow bring the Viking world vividly to 500 years before Columbus, Gudrid the gods. If he tightens his belt he to read the ancient alphabet, and Explore the magical myths and leg- life. These tales of Odin, Thor, sailed off the edge of the known doubles his strength. If he swings how to make your own runes. ends of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Freyja, and others, show the world. This book traces her foot- his hammer, lightning flashes. 144 pages. Paperback. Iceland, and Viking-Age Greenland courage and passion of the Norse steps and sheds light on an extraor- These stories are illustrated with $9.95 LIT 317 in these sparkling tales of gods and World. 276 pages. Paperback. dinary Viking woman and the high drama and written with humor heroes! 384 pages. Paperback. $17.95 LIT 127 society in which she lived. and skill. 80 pages. Ages 8-12. $24.95 LIT 126 Paperback. $15.00 LIT 249 Hardcover. $19.95 CSC 201 www.skandisk.com • 800-468-2424 4 Scandinavian Literature for All Ages

Tales of the Nine Worlds by Dag Rossman

D’Aulaires’ Book of Norse Myths by Ingri & Edgar Parin d’Aulaire This Caldecott Medal-winning team captivates readers Through his passion for Norse Mythology and his storytelling skills, with a beautifully Dag Rossman has ignited excitement and enthusiasm in Norse tales illustrated introduc- in a whole new generation. Beginning with Theft of the Sun, and tion to the world of continuing with The Dragonseeker Saga and Way of the Elves, these Odin, Thor, Loki, stories introduce readers to the mysterious and magical realm of the Nine Worlds. The Nine Worlds: A Dictionary of Norse Mythology is Ragnarokk, Bragi, and other gods and heroes. Ages 9-12+. a handy companion. Ages 12+. Paperbacks. 160 pages. Hardcover. $24.95 LIT 128 LIT 321 Theft of the Sun & Other New Norse Myths $8.95 Other books by Ingri & Edgar d’Aulaire: LIT 323 Dragonseeker Saga—New Tales of the Nine Worlds $9.95 CSC 205 Children of the Northlights (front & back cover) LIT 324 Way of the Elves—A Nine Worlds Saga $8.95 LIT 185 D’Aulaires’ Book of Trolls (page 18) LIT 320 The Nine Worlds: A Dictionary of Norse Mythology $6.95 Douglas “Dag” Rossman

The Inuk Series by Jørn Riel:

This series follows the adventures of a The Children of young Viking boy named Leiv, as he stows Odin The Book of away on a ship bound for Greenland, intend- Northern Myths ing to avenge the death of his father. When by Padraic Colum the boat is wrecked in a storm, Leiv is saved With stories of Odin, Thor, by an Inuit boy and begins life in a new Loki, and Frey, this collec- land. He later survives a Viking raid, and tion of Norse sagas gives us travels north to Helluland. Ages 8 & up. a sense of that magical time Paperbacks. $12.99 each: when the world was filled with powers and wonders LIT 261 The Shipwreck (#1) we can hardly imagine. LIT 262 The Raiders (#2) Ages 9-12. Paperback. LIT 263 The Snowstorm (#3) $9.99 LIT 130

Crime Fiction and Other Scandinavian Literature

Detective Harry Hole Novels by Jo Nesbø:

In the fishing community of Fjällbacka, life is remote, peaceful, and for some, tragically short. Fans of Stieg Larsson and Henning Mankell will Photo © Arvid Stridh Arvid Stridh Photo © devour these electrifying tales of suspense from Swedish crime-writing sensation Camilla Läckberg. Paperbacks. $15.00 each: Jo Nesbø is a musician, songwriter, economist, LIT 235 The Ice Princess LIT 236 The Preacher and one of Europe’s most critically acclaimed crime writers today. His novels featuring Police Detective Out Stealing Horses Harry Hole have garnered A novel by Per Petterson numerous awards and are In Norway, 67-year-old Trond has wildly popular in Europe. settled into a rustic cabin to live the Set in Oslo, these grisly, rest of his life with quiet deliberation. complex mystery-thrillers A meeting with his neighbor forces will keep readers on the him to reflect on a fateful summer LIT 194 Leopard $14.95 LIT 197 Devil’s Star $15.99 edge of their seats. years ago. A world-wide best-seller! 238 pages. LIT 195 Redbreast $15.99 LIT 198 Headhunters $14.95 Paperbacks. Paperback. LIT 196 Nemesis $15.99 LIT 199 Snowman $14.95 $15.00 LIT 227P 5 Tales from Wartime Scandinavia

Viking Spitfire: The Skis Against the Atom We Die Alone The Shetland Bus The Sledge Patrol Story of Finn Thorsager by Knut Haukelid by David Howarth by David Howarth by David Howarth by Tor Idar Larsen & Finn Thorsager A first-hand account of heroism­ One of the most exciting escape The “Shetland Bus” was the nick- The story of a brave group of Danish Finn Thorsager was the first and daring sabotage­ during the narratives to emerge from the chal- name given to the Norwegian fish- and Norwegian hunters who carried Norwegian pilot to open fire on invad- Nazi occupation. A true adventure lenges and miseries of World War II, ing fleet that was used to secretly out one of the most dramatic opera- ing German forces. He fled Norway, story, this is our best-selling­ book this book chronicles Jan Baalsrud’s shuttle refugees to freedom during tions of the war, patrolling a 500- trained in Canada, and joined the RAF about WW II in Scandinavia.­ escape from Nazi-occupied Arctic the night, and bring supplies to mile stretch of Greenland’s coast as a spitfire fighter pilot. Hardcover.­ 166 pages. Paperback. Norway. 231 pages. Paperback. Allied forces. 248 pages. by dogsled. 232 pages. Paperback. $24.95 HIB 325 $15.95 HIB 328 $16.95 HIB 327 Paperback. $16.95 HIB 335 $16.95 HIB 336

Shadow on the Mountain by Margi Preus After Nazi Germany Wallenberg Assault in Norway­ Report from #24 Counterfeiter invades Norway, by Kati Marton by Thomas Gallagher by Gunnar Sonsteby by Moritz Nachtstern 14-year-old Espen is A passionately-written biogra- Based on interviews with the Sonsteby tells his courageous In 1945 Moritz Nachstern swept up in the resis- phy of the courageous young commandos themselves, here story of espionage and sabo- sat down in his Oslo apart- tance movement. ­He gets his start by delivering illegal Swede who displayed extraor- are the vivid details about the tage against the Nazis and of ment and dictated the story newspapers, then graduates to the role of courier and dinary humanity during one planning and execution of one eluding capture through dar- of how he was one of the few of history’s darkest periods— of the most famous raids in ing, intuition, and a constant Norwegian Jews who man- finally becomes a spy. Based on a true story. Raoul Wallenberg. Paperback. WWII history. Paperback. slew of changing identities. aged to survive the Holocaust. Hardcover. $16.95 HIB 374 $14.95 HIB 330 $16.95 HIB 338 Paperback. $15.00 HIB 340 ­Paperback. $16.95 HIB 342

The Klipfish Reckless Snow A Faraway Code Courage Treasure Island by Mary Casanova by William Fuller by Marie McSwigan by Annika Thor Twelve-year-old The inspiring story Norwegian children Two Jewish sisters Marit and her of the persistence­ protect their town’s from Vienna are 7-year-old brother of a Norwegian gold during the sent to Sweden to Lars take action family ­during the German occupa- escape the Nazis. in the Norwegian German occupa- tion. 156­ pages. ­156 pages. Ages 8+. resistance. Ages 9+. tion. Ages 12+. Ages 9+. Fiction. Fiction. Paperback. ­Fiction. Paperback. Paperback. Paperback. $6.99 HIB 376P $6.99 HIB 371P $9.95 HIB 337 $4.99 HIB 370

Stories From the Past

The Prince and the Nanny My Seven Lives by Solveig Sedlet Country School Memories Handbook of Scandinavian Names Odell Bjerkness Sedlet’s memoir takes her from early 20th- by Bonnie Hughes Falk by Nancy Coleman and Olav Veka The early life of Prince Harald, now King century rural Denmark to post-World War II Heartwarming stories from individuals Looking for a Scandinavian name? Learn of Norway, as told through the journal of London to the US. It spans a village child- who experienced the one-room school as a the history and meaning of hundreds of his nurse, Inga Berg. A rare glimpse into the hood and life under Nazi occupation. Her life teacher or student. These memories capture Scandinavian names. 304 pages. Paperback. private lives of the Norwegian royal family in story is an inspiration to read. the flavor of one-room schools and the $27.95 HIB 250 the days leading up to WW II. Photos. Paperback. $13.00 HIB 312 communities they served. Paperback. Paperback. $19.95 HIB 100 $8.95 REG 160 6 Scandinavian, Lutheran, and Other Humor Books!

Bestseller!

Laughing with Lutherans: Highlights from Twenty Years of Joke Books by Red Stangland The Lutheran’s Paperback. $2.50 each: “Light side” Ole & Lena Jokes # 1 HBK 127 Edited by Julie Sevig More Ole & Lena # 2 HBK 128 Ole & Lena Jokes # 3 HBK 129 For 20 years, the many people who have contributed to Ole & Lena Jokes # 4 HBK 130 The Lutheran magazine’s “Light side” page have laughed at them- Ole & Lena Jokes # 5 HBK 131 Ole & Lena’s selves, and shared their stories so we could laugh with them. This Ole & Lena Jokes # 6 HBK 132 Scandinavian Fortune­ Cookies little book allows that laughter to continue. A hilarious collection These unique fortune cookies­ contain­ favorite Ole & Lena Jokes # 7 HBK 133 of cartoons, stories, bulletin bloopers, and more. Ole and Lena jokes (all in good taste)! Each More than 5,000 copies sold! Paperback. $8.95 HBK 100 Uff Da Jokes HBK 120 box has approximately­ one dozen individually Norwegian Jokes HBK 125 wrapped cookies.­ $4.50/box NOV 100T

utheran umor from anet artin These humorous paperbacks give you the inside scoop L H J M . . . on what it means to be Lutheran and how it’s done. Growing Up Lutheran $14.95 HBK 110 Life Among the Lutheran Church Basement Women Lutherans $14.95 HBK 117 by Garrison Keillor A collection of stories about Luther’s Small Dict. the struggles of ordinary people $9.95 HBK 118 in Lake Wobegon, the pastor You Know You Are who leads them, and the church to whose high standards they a Lutheran If... aspire. Paperback. $9.95 HBK 109 $14.95 HBK 101P

In Cod We Trust Vikings in the Attic — Scandinavian Humor The Last Word on The Last Toast You’re No Spring Living the Norwegian Dream In Search of Nordic America and Other Myths ­Lutefisk by G. Legwold to ­Lutefisk Chicken by Ed Fischer by Eric Dregni by Eric Dregni by John Louis Anderson The most comprehensive by Gary Legwold An irreverent look at life Dregni tells the hilarious, and Dregni explores the significant– All you need to know about collection of facts, fiction,­ Scores of lutefisk toasts after 50, this book pokes often poignant stories of his and quite often bizarre–tales and lutefisk, lefse, and Luther & folklore about this simple with some history­ fun at achy joints, Social family’s yearlong adventure traditions of Scandinavians in the League. Hilarious! Paperback. fish with the unforgettable and humor thrown in! Security and other maladies in Norway. Paperback. Midwest with insight and humor. $12.95 HBK 140 scent. Paperback. Paperback. of getting older. Paperback. $16.95 HBK 150P Hardcover. $22.95 HBK 152 $14.95 HBK 169 $8.95 HBK 170 $7.00 HBK 167

Each with ten For the child in all of us . . . sound chips!

Don’ts for Wives • Husbands • Golfers • Mothers Pretty Good Joke Facsimilie editions of books published in the late 1800s and early 1900s in Book, 5th Edition England, these little gems contain hundreds of snippets of entertaining advice Edited by Garrison Keillor for a happy marriage, a successful game of golf, or fool-proof parenting! HBK 230 FARTS: A Spotters’ Guide A treasury of hilarity from Hilarious! Pocket-sized (4.3" x 2.7"). Hardcover. $4.95 each: HBK 231 FARTS Around the World Hardcover one of America’s favorite POP 530 Don’ts for Wives POP 532 Don’ts for Golfers radio shows. Paperback. POP 531 Don’ts for Husbands POP 533 Don’ts for Mothers HBK 232 FARTS in the Wild $15.95 each $12.95 HBK 135P 7 Scandinavian Language and Travel Books and CDs

Norwegian-English Norwegian Prisma’s Abridged Dictionary Practical Dictionary English-Swedish & My First... Dictionary of Sentences Children’s Illustrated Norwegian by Einar Haugen Comprehensive bilingual Swedish-English More than 60,000 entries, dictionary with 50,000 Dictionary English/Norwegian & English/Swedish and Swedish Dictionaries Designed to be a child’s first foreign language Bokmål & Nynorsk. Ideal entries. 658 pages. More than 85,000 English Practical complete sentences used in a typical dictionary (5-10 years). Includes 500 entries, for translating old letters Paperback. and Swedish words/phrases. day with illustrations that visually explain the each accompanied by an illustration. and documents. 504 pages. $24.95 LBK 605 1,235 pages. Hardcover. Norwegian or Swedish. Glossary included. Paperback. Paperback. $17.95 each: Paperback. $14.95 each: $29.95 LBK 633 $29.95 LBK 630 LBK 600 First Eng./Norw. Dict. of Sentences LBK 770 Children’s Illus. Norwegian Dict. LBK 601 First Eng./Swed. Dict. of Sentences LBK 771 Children’s Illus. Swedish Dict.

Norwegian/Swedish Norwegian/Danish/Finnish... Complete Norwegian/ Speak Norwegian/Swedish Phrase Book & CD in 60 Minutes Swedish/Danish/Finnish with Confidence Teach Yourself Color-coded, and easy to use, these phrase These 60 minute CDs include over 250 Two audio CDs and a paperback Teach This audio-based course for beginners requires no books contain all the phrases travelers need. essential words and phrases spoken by Yourself Guide with exercises that reinforce reading (you can learn in your car). Twenty conver- The CD is perfect for those who wish to prac- native speakers. learning. Audio uses native speakers. sations with simple explanations make this a very tice their pronunciation in advance. LBK 740 Norwegian $40.00 accessible program. Each includes 3 audio CDs. Paperback w/CD. $14.99 each: LBK 660 Norw. in 60 Min. $9.95 LBK 662 Danish in 60 Min. $9.95 LBK 741 Swedish $40.00 LBK 710 Speak Norw. w/Confidence $23.95 LBK 615 Norwegian Phrase Book & CD LBK 711 Speak Swed. w/Confidence $23.95 LBK 663 Finnish in 60 Min. $9.99 LBK 742 Danish $40.00 LBK 616 Swedish Phrase Book & CD LBK 743 Finnish $46.00

Norwegian Lauguage Map Pocket Phrase Books Hundreds of words Each book has over 1,200 useful phras- and phrases Pocket Dictionaries es and expressions covering almost any Klikk Norsk covering the Norwegian in Packed with practical, acces- travel situation. Pocket-sized by Aarsvold, Janus, & O’Leary basics for any 10 Minutes a Day sible vocabulary for every (5.8" x 4"). Paperback. $8.99 each: This interactive CD-ROM for Mac trip. This is Includes interactive CD-Rom, flash and Windows consists of a Norwegian situation. 4.18" x 3" LBK 610 Norwegian Phrase Bk. durable, weatherproof, and easy to cards, word labels to put on items in phrase-a-day calendar and a grammar­ Flex cover. $7.95 each: LBK 611 Swedish Phrase Bk. use. Laminated folder. your house, word games and cross- overview. Beginning and intermediate LBK 620 Norw. Pkt. Dict. LBK 612 Danish Phrase Bk. (Size: 11.25" x 4.38" folded) word puzzles. Paperback & CD-Rom. level. Use independently or with a class! LBK 621 Swed. Pkt. Dict. LBK 613 Finnish Phrase Bk. $7.95 LBK 670 $26.95 LBK 650 CD ROM $29.95 LBK 780

Driving Maps $14.95 each: MAP 300 Norway MAP 301 Sweden MAP 302 Denmark Eyewitness Guides Thomas Cook Guides Insight Guides Culture Smart! Guides MAP 303 Finland TRV 115 Norway $25.00 ea. TRV 150 Norway $16.95 ea. TRV 104 Norway $22.99 Paperback. $9.95 each: TRV 117 Sweden TRV 151 Sweden TRV 105 Sweden $23.95 TRV 130 Norway TRV 132 Denmark TRV 118 Denmark TRV 152 Finland TRV 108 Finland $23.99 TRV 131 Sweden TRV 133 Finland 8 From the Heart of Scandinavia Solo Guitar by Jack Pearson

Jack Pearson, Minnesota musician and storyteller, has released an instrumental CD with a collection of familiar melodies from Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Folktunes like Roselil, Per Spelman, and Å janta å ja, and hymns such as Children of the Heavenly Father, Day by Day, and Beautiful Savior are delicately performed by solo guitar! Mike & Else’s Norwegian and Swedish Songbooks Each of these songbooks contains over 90 songs—folk songs, children’s songs, Christmas songs, immigrant tunes, and hymns with complete piano arrangements. All songs are in Norwegian or Swedish with English translations. Many songs CD $17.95 MCD 2950 have singable English lyrics. 160 pages. Paperback. $24.95 each: FTR 101 Mike & Else’s Norwegian Songbook FTR 102 Mike & Else’s Swedish Songbook 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! Mike & Else CDs

Scandinavian Norwegian Folksong Norwegian Folksong Barnefest: Norwegian Norwegian Songs Smörgåsbord Favorites, Volume 1 Favorites, Volume 2 Songs for Young & Old of Praise! Mike & Else sing the dialect clas- This collection includes 21 Volume 2 includes 25 traditional Includes 26 favorites, including A vibrant collection­ of Norwegian­ sics John Johnson’s Wedding and Norwegian folksongs such favorites such as: Kan du glemme Ride, Ride Ranken, Dyrevise, hymns, ­including: Hvilken Venn Nikolina. Also includes Hils fra meg as: Å kjøre vatten, Pål sine gamle Norge?, Johan på Snippen, Sov Dukkelise, Lille Petter (What a Friend), I Himmelen,­ derhjemme, Oleanna, The Banquet høner, Kjerringa med staven, Lille vakre Anna, Regnværsang, Edderkopp, Jeg er en liten spille- O store Gud (How Great Thou Art), Song, and the Clarinet Polka. Mari Barndomshjemmet, Nidelven, Fuglevise, Dansen på Måkeskjær, mann, Hjulene på bussen, Det Kjælighet fra Gud, Han skal åpne sings the Boreson classic Just a Lykkeliten, Marte og Baldrian, Alle fugler, Blåmann, Gøy på bor en baker and a Norwegian perleporten, Den store hvite flokk, Little Lefse, and Boone & Erickson Blåveispike, Per Spelmann, and landet, Steinrøysa neri bakken, and birthday song. 12-piece orchestra! and Ingen er så trygg i fare. Text perform The Lutefisk Lament! Mari, du bedåre. Text & translation La oss leve for hverandre. Text & Text and translation included. and translation included. A rich and varied musical menu. of all songs is included. translation included. CD $17.95 MCD 5567 CD $17.95 MCD 4010

CD $17.95 MCD 3922 CD $17.95 MCD 4001 CD $17.95 MCD 4002 Mike & Else’s Christmas CD is on page 30.

Winter Poem Secret Garden Skal Vi Danse? Norwegian Skandia: A Definitive Collection The Berntsons: Norwegian American Dance Music Secret Garden, with Rolf Løvland Folkdances and Oldtime of Traditional­ Nordic Rhythms ­Traditional Norwegian dance music played with violins, (Norway) and Fionnuala Gill This lively CD has popular waltzes, Arranged by Gunnar Hahn guitars, pump organ, banjo and contra bass, played the old (Ireland), has sold over 5 million polkas, hambos and schottishes per- This collection of Scandinavian dance time way by three generations of world-class musicians! albums. Winter Poem is their latest, formed on tussefløyte and Hardanger music will have you out of your chair CDs. $17.95 each: with hauntingly beautiful music ­fiddle. Features “Skeets” Langley, in no time. CD acts as a book of dance MCD 2966 Berntsons: Norwegian-American Music and songs. world-champion accordion player. instructions in your computer.­ MCD 2970 Berntsons: At Home CD $17.95 MCD 2870 CD $17.95 MCD 2956 CD $17.95 MCD 2117

Sissel Kyrkjebø CDs Til Deg Nordisk Vinternatt De Beste: 1986-2006 Ten tracks including A beautiful recording from This album has 40 songs on 2 CDs. Velkommen hjem, Tätt intill Norway, including Denti, du Disc 1 Sissel has called her top 20 dig, Levande död, Den Astri, Musens sang, Bruremarsj, list. Disc 2 contains 10 songs that första sommaren, Dagane Du är den ende, Om kvelden, were recorded before her first album and Goodbye. Booklet with Bereden väg för Herran, and release in 1986 and are probably not lyrics included. Norwegian, Vårvindar friska. Sung in as well known to her audience; and Swedish, and English songs. Norwegian, Swedish, or Danish! 10 songs of memorable duets. CD $24.95 MCD 3310 CD $21.95 MCD 3280 Double CD $26.95 MCD 3322

9 Scandinavian cookbooks

Scandilicious Scandilicious Baking Scandinavian Classic Baking Swedish Cookies, Tarts, and Pies by Signe Johansen by Signe Johansen by Pat Sinclair by Jan Hedh More than 80 recipes introduce readers to Baking is a distinctive part of Scandinavian From coffee breads and cakes to cookies This sumptuous collection features 277 kinds Scandinavian fare using simple, seasonal identity. Here, Signe Johansen shares with and tarts, this gorgeous cookbook offers of baked goods, including classic Swedish ingredients. Recipes are fresh, light, and readers the most delicious baked treats she recipes, along with photographs, musings desserts like almond puff pastry, petit fours, surprisingly indulgent, and include every- grew up with, including bread, biscuits, and and stories. These classic Scandinavian and traditional Christmas cookies, as well as thing from bread, to seafood, to desserts. cardamom buns. Includes metric measure- recipes are knockouts for the eye and the a full array of muffins, fruit tarts, and cakes. Measurements are metric. 218 pages. ments. 256 pages. Hardcover. taste buds. This cookbook is a bestseller! Color photos throughout. 240 pages. Hardcover. $27.95 EBK 497 $34.95 EBK 485 Hardcover. $17.95 EBK 491 Hardcover. $24.95 EBK 481

Swedish Cakes & Cookies Swedish Desserts Sweet and Savory Swedish Norwegian Cakes and Traditional Swedish Edited by Birgitta Rasmusson by Cecilia Vikbladh Baking by Chef Leila Lindholm Cookies by Sverre Sætre Cooking by Caroline Hofberg Known in Sweden as Sju sorters Whether it’s delicious Kransekake This Swedish TV chef reveals over Norway’s most acclaimed pastry Focusing on the flavors and foods kakor, this classic has been in print (Swedish almond cake), or classic 200 recipes for cookies, cupcakes, chef shares recipes for everything native to Sweden, Hofberg presents for over 60 years and has sold an Vaniljkringlor (vanilla biscuits), crumbles, cakes, hearty loaves, from cakes, tarts, and puddings to a mouthwatering collection of tra- astounding 3.4 million copies in these desserts represent the finest crisp bread and jam. She includes a candied fruits, chocolates, and cook- ditional Swedish dishes, from apple Sweden! Color photos of every of Swedish traditional sweets. mix of traditional classics such as ies. While anchored in Norwegian pancakes to baby potato salad. Color mouthwatering recipe. 192 pages. Color photos. 192 pages. old style apple cake, with new and tradition, Sætre’s creative twists photos throughout. 192 pages. Hardcover. $17.95 EBK 514 Hardcover. $17.95 EBK 522 exciting creations. 224 pages. make each treat original! 160 pages. Hardcover. $27.95 EBK 521 Hardcover. $29.95 EBK 511 Hardcover. $19.95 EBK 509

Norwegian National Recipes Authentic Norwegian Swedish Homecooking A Culinary Tour of Sweden Spiral Recipe Books by Arne Brimi and Ardis Kaspersen Cooking by Astrid K. Scott by Catarina & Peter Åström by Tina Nordström These handy books have recipes Noted chefs from each of the seven With more than 300 recipes from More than a cookbook, this is a Tina’s outgoing personality and for soups and breads, salads, major geographic regions of Norway throughout Norway, this compre- journey through Swedish traditions outstanding cooking skills have main dishes, vegetables, and show you how to prepare traditional hensive cookbook is easy to use, and festivals with recipes for every made her one of Scandinavia’s most desserts. Spiral bound (3" x 5"), Norwegian dishes. This spectacular boasts recipes for every occasion, season and holiday from Easter celebrated TV stars. This book offers 150 pages each. $6.95 each: book combines Norwegian culture, and provides the history of the to Christmas! All adapted for the Tina’s favorite recipes, as well as Norwegian Recipes EBK 570 history, and geography with culinary dishes. Recipe index in English American cook. 224 pages. photos of Swedish landmarks and Swedish Recipes EBK 571 traditions. 352 pages. Hardcover. and Norwegian. 192 pages. Hardcover. $37.95 EBK 518 food. 219 pages. Hardcover. Danish Recipes EBK 572 $65.00 EBK 501 Hardcover. $24.95 EBK 494 $45.00 EBK 519 10 Scandinavian cookbooks

Swedish Breads & Pastries The Scandinavian Nordic Bakery Cookbook The Scandinavian Kitchen The Food & Cooking of by Jan Hedh Cookbook by Trina Hahnemann by Miisa Mink & Marianna Wahlsten by Camilla Plum Scandinavia by Anna Mosesson Step-by-step photos show you how This stunning book introduces a Bake with fresh, seasonal produce With sections on vegetables, herbs, Discover the delights and distinctive to knead, roll, braid, cut and bake light, modern version of Scandi- and healthy ingredients, such as rye berries, fruits, meats, seafood, eggs flavors of Scandinavian cuisine in dough into a variety of shapes and navian cooking, with dishes from flour, oats and barley. Enjoy the irre- and baking, this is the ultimate this beautiful book with more than styles. The ultimate guide to bread breads and salads to roasts and sea- sistible smell of freshly baked goods guide to Scandinavian cooking by 150 authentic recipes from Sweden, making by a famous Swedish baker. food! Photos throughout. 224 pages. in your own home. 143 pages. a popular Danish chef. 192 pages. Norway and Denmark. 256 pages. Hardcover. $27.95 EBK 512 Hardcover. $29.99 EBK 495 Hardcover. $24.95 EBK 490 Hardcover. $35.00 EBK 496 Hardcover. $35.00 EBK 525

The Nordic Diet Favorite Swedish Our Beloved Sweden Cooking Danish Farm Recipes... From Christmas Baking by Trina Hahnemann Recipes Selma Wifstrand Janet Martin & Ilene Lorenz Stig Hansen—The Viking Chef the Norske Nook by Mia Öhrn The Nordic diet emphasizes Many Swedes consider Authentic Swedish and This beautiful book dishes up by Helen Myhre Swedish pastry chef Mia Öhrn homemade and homegrown this little book the Bible Swedish-American recipes delicious servings of authentic This Scandinavian cafe in offers 38 delicious recipes for food, with a wide variety of of Swedish cooking. From contributed by cooks Old World recipes including Wisconsin, famous for old- cakes, cookies, candies, truf- grains, berries, vegetables, typical smörgåsbord items to nationwide. Extras include Æbleskiver, Smørrebrød, Rye fashioned good food, shares fles, cupcakes, tarts, and breads fish and poultry. Includes 75 classic main dishes, you’ll chapters on Swedish flowers bread and more. Step-by-step recipes for breads & jams, that are tasty, colorful and fun. delicious and healthy recipes. find 200 recipes for genuine and Swedish Festival Days. photos show you how each meats, soups, and plenty of She also shows you how to 144 pages. Paperback. Swedish foods! b&w photos. Dalmålning illustrations recipe is done. Hardcover. cakes, pies, and desserts! build a gingerbread house. $17.95 EBK 492 157 pages. Paperback. throughout. Paperback. $34.95 EBK 526 269 pages. Paperback. 96 pages. Hardcover. $7.95 EBK 513 $19.95 EBK 520 $21.95 EBK 528P $19.95 EBK 480

Cooking with Beatrice Ojakangas

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Finnish Cookbook Scandinavian Great Scandinavian The Best Casserole Finnish cuisine is a unique Cooking Baking Book Cookbook Ever combination of dishes from Ojakangas brings to life The definitive book on From a breakfast of Eggs Ebelskivers by Kevin Crafts Scandinavia and Old Russia. the cuisines and customs of Scandinavian baking with an Florentine to a dinner of This best-selling cookbook has more than 40 In this classic cookbook, Norway, Sweden, Finland, emphasis on ease of prepara- Pork Chops with Apple mouthwatering recipes for these sphere-shaped Beatrice Ojakangas has and Denmark, offering true tion. Recipes for breads, Stuffing, soon even the most adapted these recipes for the Danish pancakes. Try the crunch cinnamon, spiced home cooking that features cakes, pastries, pies, cookies, casserole-wary cook will be American kitchen! Hardcover. and desserts. Paperback. raving about these delights. apple, sticky toffee, or the smoked salmon and dill! the best of what is in season. $17.95 EBK 523 Paperback. $18.95 EBK 502 $18.95 EBK 505 Comforting dishes for any Step-by-step photographs and recipes for sauces, meal of the day. 640 pages. Also available: Also available: toppings and glazes included. 112 pages. Paperback. Scandinavian Feasts The Great Holiday Baking Paperback. $14.95 EBK 527 $18.95 EBK 504 Book $18.95 EBK 506 $24.95 EBK 503

11 Scandinavian Woodcarving Books

Celebrating Birch Scandinavian Style Whittling Little Folk Scandinavian Stitches Scandinavian Needlecraft by The North House Folk School Woodcarving by Harley Refsal by Harley Refsal by Kajsa Wikman by Claire Youngs Includes 20 practical projects, such Refsal’s step-by-step instructions With a carving knife and this Finnish artist Kajsa Wikman offers A stunning collection of Scandina- as a turned wooden bowl, a carved help you bring to life more than 40 book, you will be able to whittle a a fresh, modern take on folk art for vian home wares, gifts, accessories, box, a woven basket, and more. Also ­figures. Front and side-view patterns whole community of characters in decorating and gifting! Projects bags, and clothes to stitch. Step-by- discover the rich history & myths of and detailed photographs included. the Scandinavian flat-plane style. include pillows, quilts, dolls, orna- step instructions for 35 embroidered this legendary tree. 128 pages. 138 pages. Paperback. Twenty patterns for 3" to 4" high ments and more. Detailed instruc- sewing projects for every skill level. Paperback. $29.95 FTR 220 $17.95 FTR 216 figures are included. 128 pages. tions with photos. 128 pages. 128 pages. Paperback. Paperback. $16.95 FTR 217 Paperback. $22.95 FTR 135 $19.95 FTR 130

Scandinavian Decorating and Other Coffee Table Books

Lars Bolander’s Scandinavian Swedish Style: Creating the Look Simply Scandinavian The Swedish Room Design by Heather Smith MacIsaac by Katrin Cargill by Sara Norrman by Lars and Ursula Sjöberg, Ingalill Snitt Clean, elegant lines and light-filled spaces— ­Light-infused interiors and fresh painted sur- This beautiful book explores twenty homes ­Period by period, house by house, breath- the hallmarks of Scandinavian design are faces make Swedish interior design easy to that celebrate the best of Nordic interior taking images and authoritative text focus unmistak­able. Lars Bolander, one of Sweden’s live with. Cargill shows how you can adapt style. Swedish designer Sara Norrman shows on those special features of the traditional foremost interior designers, shows you how to and recreate this style in your own home. how to create calm, uncluttered spaces that Swedish room that have made it one of the create this look in your own home. Over 300 Color photos throughout. 144­ pages. are great to live in. 160 pages. Hardcover. major influences on decorating today. ­ color photos. 192 pages. Hardcover. Paperback. $29.95 ABK 324 $29.95 ABK 341 192 pages. Hardcover. $45.00 ABK 320 $40.00 ABK 340

The Opposite of Cold – The Painted Rooms: ­Scandinavian Gnomes Deluxe Edition Your Swedish Roots Northwoods Finnish Sauna Tradition ­Interiors by Sigmund­ Aarseth by Wil Huygen & Rien Poortvliet by Per Clemensson by Michael Nordskov by Gudmund Aarseth This beloved book continues to enchant ­A step-by-step handbook to help guide you A look at distinctive saunas from the midwest This book presents a variety of painted readers 35 years after it was first published. in researching your Swedish ancestors. Learn (including Ontario), and Finland, this book is ­interiors by ­Sigmund Aarseth—Beitostølen in Gnomes humorously covers all aspects of what Swedish records are available, where for people who grew up with saunas and for Norway, Ann Sather’s sites in Chicago and gnome culture. It includes never-before- to find them, and how to use them.­ Also dis- those who dream of one day having their own. the Vesterheim Museum in Decorah, Iowa. published sketches by Dutch artist Rien cusses Swedish naming practices, and other Hardcover. $34.95 ABK 368 120 pages. Paperback. $34.95 FTR 117 Poortvliet, and 8 removable prints. 224 pages. helpful background information. 222 pages. Hardcover. $29.95 ABK 500 Paperback. $19.95 HIB 220 12 Scandinavian Knitting, Needlecraft, & Folk Art Books:

Fabulous Knitting Ideas from Arne & Carlos:

Swedish Handknits Norwegian Handknits Arne and Carlos are fast becoming the go-to gurus when it comes to holiday style. Drawing on their by Sue Flanders & Janine Kosel by Sue Flanders & Janine Kosel traditional Scandinavian influences, they create original and visually striking knitwear. From decorative Heirloom patterns for hats, sweaters, Thirty patterns for traditional handknits Christmas or Easter ornaments to a fantastic collection of knitted dolls (with wardrobes), they bring a scarves, and mittens, all inspired by the from Vesterheim Museum— includes bit of fun to knitting. Each book includes patterns for every ability level. Hardcover. historic textiles housed at the American folk mittens, socks, scarves, wristers, FTR 129 55 Christmas Balls to Knit $24.95 Swedish Institute in Minnesota. Patterns hats, handbags, knapsacks, & sweaters. use a wide variety of knitting techniques. 144 pages. Hardcover. FTR 150 Knitted Dolls $24.95 Hardcover. $30.00 FTR 136 $30.00 FTR 124 FTR 151 Easter Knits $17.95

Swedish Knits Northern Knits Gifts Norwegian Mittens and Warm Little Knits Quick Nordic Knits by P. Hammerskog & E. Wincent by Lucinda Guy Gloves by Annemor Sundbø by Grete Letting 50 Socks, Hats, and Mittens This book brings Swedish knitting A colorful volume of folk-knitting This gorgeous collection showcases Inspired by Norway’s traditional by Ann-Mari Nilsson tradition up-to-date with pieces that traditions of Scandinavia, Estonia, traditional Norwegian mitten and two-color pattern knitting, this hand- This collection of cold-weather gear are as hip as they are fun to make. Iceland, and the Shetland Islands. glove patterns, providing an acces- book features designs and instruction uses bold color and striking motifs Includes patterns for all skill levels. These 20 projects embrace the sible format for new and old lovers for cozy socks, classic mittens & in a modern blend of traditional Color illustrations. 192 pages. Danish notion of hygge–taking plea- of knitting. Includes charts and gloves, and warm scarves & hats. patterns. Step-by-step instructions. Hardcover. $27.95 FTR 122 sure in comforting and cozy things. instructions. 160 pages. Hardcover. Hardcover. $19.95 FTR 141 Hardcover, hidden spiral binding. Paperback. $22.95 FTR 148 $24.95 FTR 140 $16.95 FTR 142

Aarseth’s Rosemaling Design Basics for Design Basics for Swedish Folk Art Design Basics for Design by Sigmund Aarseth Telemark Rosemaling, #1 Telemark Rosemaling, #2 Floral & Kurbits Designs Swedish Folk Art and Diane Edwards by Diane Edwards by Diane Edwards by Diane Edwards by Diane Edwards This book includes examples of his- Edwards provides detailed instruc- More patterns and instructions for This book includes patterns and An introduction to this beautiful torical Rosemaling in the Telemark tions, patterns, and advice on how Telemark style rosemaling. Includes instructions for 29 projects, with Swedish folk art, with patterns style and invaluable instruction, to create your own designs. She 12 pages of color phogos. 44 pages. background information and plenty and instructions for many projects. with over 100 full-color paintings includes helpful tips for painting on Paperback. $10.95 FTR 114 of helpful tips. 88 pages. Includes advice on materials and and illustrations. 96 pages. a variety of surfaces. 48 pages. Paperback. $19.95 FTR 116 technique. 40 pages. Paperback. Paperback. $29.95 FTR 115 Paperback. $14.95 FTR 113 Also from Diane Edwards: $14.95 FTR 119 Rosemaling for Young People Paperback. $10.95 FTR 109

13 Elsa Beskow Books and Dish Sets from Sweden

Elsa Beskow (1874 - 1953) Peter in Blueberry Land Peter is looking for blueberries for his mother’s­ birthday,­ and a magical Elsa Beskow is the Beatrix Potter of Sweden. Her picture ­adventure begins. Hardcover. books for children have been known and loved for over a Large Book $17.95 CLA 703 century. Elsa Beskow’s stories often combine reality with Mini Book $11.95 CLA 703M elements of the fairy tale world. Her stories were influenced by her childhood experiences, and are full of good-natured children, animals, elves and fairies!

Pelle’s New Suit There are many steps to making a new suit and Pelle helps with all of them. He shears his lamb, and the wool is carded,­ spun, dyed and woven into a new suit. Hardcover. Large Book $17.95 CLA 701 Mini Book $11.95 CLA 701M

Dish Set $34.00 NOV 800 Cutlery $10.95 NOV 810

Dish Set Cutlery $10.95 NOV 811 $34.00 NOV 801

Dish Set $29.95Dish Set NOV$34.00 803 Dish Set NOV 803 $34.00 NOV 802 The Flowers’ Festival Lisa is invited to join the flowers for their Midsummer festival. Children will enjoy the story within a story, as part of the festival­ is a storytelling contest. Elsa Beskow’s delightful illustrations put names and faces on all of your favorite flowers. Hardcover. Large Book Children of the Forest $17.95 CLA 706 Mini Book The children of the forest­ live Cutlery $11.95 CLA 706M deep in the roots of an old pine tree. They collect wild $10.95 NOV 813 mushrooms and blueberries and shelter under toadstools when it rains. Hardcover. Cutlery All dish sets come in a gift box $10.95 Large Book $17.95 CLA 702 Mini Book $11.95 CLA 702M such as the one shown at right. NOV 812

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Forest Gnomie Dolls inspired by Elsa Beskow, page 17. Woody, Hazel Dish Set $34.00 and Little Pip NOV 804 This delightful story describes woodland The Children of Hat Cottage scenes in the autumn Cutlery Three children and their mother live in a when two acorn cottage shaped like a hat on a little island in children get blown $10.95 NOV 814 a lake. One day while their mother is away, away in the wind! the children try to help around the house. Hardcover. Will Hat Cottage be standing by the time Large Book $17.95 their mother returns? Hardcover. CLA 704 $17.95 CLA 718 Mini Book $11.95 CLA 704M Gift Box 14 More Picture Books from Sweden by Elsa Beskow

Princess Sylvie Emily and Daisy The Land of Long Ago Around the Year Princess Sylvie persuades her father, the king, to let Emily is going to the meadow to look after Daisy An old tree trunk is magically transformed into a Delightful verses and delicate her leave the palace gardens and walk in the woods. the cow. Along the way she meets a dog, a boy dragon and carries two children off to the Land of illustrations take children The king is unsure. What might be in the woods? and an old man. How will she mend the fence Long Ago. On their incredible journey they meet through the special joys Then Sylvie’s dog runs off and her adventures begin. and stop Daisy from eating the clover? a princess, rescue a knight and trick the trolls. of each month of the year. Hardcover. $17.95 CLA 709 Hardcover. $17.95 CLA 712 But will the tree dragon bring them home? Hardcover. Hardcover. $17.95 CLA 708 Mini Book $11.95 CLA 700M

Rosalind and the Little Deer Ollie’s Ski Trip The Sun Egg The Curious Fish Rosalind loves to play with her little deer in Six-year-old Ollie is given his first pair of A large orange egg has fallen into the woods When Flash, a little fish, is caught and held the shade of the lime tree. But when the deer is real skis, and he sets off for adventure in and the elf and her friends must find out what prisoner on dry land, his aunts and uncles captured by the king and kept in a golden cage, this delightful winter tale. Hardcover. it really is. Hardcover. ­ are determined to save him. With the it refuses to eat. Can Rosalind persuade the king Large Book $17.95 CLA 705 Large Book $17.95 CLA 711 help of a frog and a little magic, the most to set the little deer free? Hardcover. Mini Book $11.95 CLA 705M unlikely things happen! Hardcover. $17.95 CLA 719 $17.95 CLA 710

Flicka, Ricka, Dicka... and Snipp, Snapp, Snurr... by Maj Lindman

CLA 650 CLA 652 CLA 658 CLA 660 CLA 666 Flicka, Ricka, Dicka Flicka, Ricka, Dicka & The New Dotted & Their New Skates Dresses The three girls must save The very first story about their friend Bertie after an these three Swedish girls ice-skating disaster in this is now available in a new classic holiday tale. Includes hardcover edition. A favorite paper dolls! Hardcover. since 1939! Hardcover. $14.99 CLA 640 $9.99 CLA 680

CLA 668 CLA 674 CLA 654 CLA 656 CLA 662 These fourteen paperbacks are Flicka, Ricka, Dicka $6.99 each Go to Market After the family moves to the country, the girls realize they need bicycles to ride to school. To earn money for bicycles, they decide to plant vegetables to sell at the market. Hardcover. CLA 664 CLA 670 CLA 672 CLA 676 $16.99 CLA 642 15 Moomintroll Books by Tove Jansson • Moomin Dish Sets • Finnish Books

Moomin Notecards Moominmamma, Moominpappa, and a menagerie of characters from the Moomin books Moomin spring to life in this set of various-sized die-cut note- Matching Game cards. Use them to send This classic matching game includes cheer far and wide. Includes 72 cards featuring beloved Moomin 16 cards (8 designs) and 16 characters. It helps children develop envelopes (4 designs), and concentration skills. Ages 3+. 30+ stickers! $14.99 NOV 850 $14.95/package NOV 854

Moomin Dish Sets for Children!

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Moomin Dish Sets & Cutlery Dish set includes a plate, bowl, and cup with lid, packaged in a gift box. Cutlery set includes a child-sized $6.99 CBK 425 $6.99 CBK 426 $6.99 CBK 427 $6.99 CBK 428 knife, spoon, and fork in a gift box. TOVE JANSSON grew up in Helsinki, Finland. She is the author of the Moomintroll adventures set in Moominvalley, and has garnered numerous awards for her work, includ- Moomin Dish Set $34.00 NOV 806 ing the Selma Lagerlöf Award and the Hans Christian Andersen Children’s Book Medal. Moomin Cutlery $10.95 NOV 816 Her books, originally written in Swedish, have been translated into more than thirty lan- guages. If you haven’t met a Moomin yet, you’re missing the most magical fun...Read Them All! Ages 8-12. Paperbacks.

Moomin Board Books!

The Book About Moomin, Moomin’s Lift-a’Flap Hide & Seek Moomin’s Little Book of Numbers Mymble and Little My Lift the flaps to help moomintroll discover imp- • Moomin’s Little Book of Words In a delightful game of what comes next, a simple trip through ish Little My’s clever hiding place—and meet These two board books introduce youngsters to the the woods turns into a colorful adventure as Moomintroll meets Moomintroll’s family and friends too! The Moomins while teaching them about numbers and basic Mymble, who has lost her sister, Little My. Inventive die-cuts funny names—from Snufkin to Fillyjonk—beg vocabulary words. Board Books. $5.99 each to be sounded out and repeated again and again. create a spooky, layered effect. Rhyming text. Ages 5+. Moomin’s Little Book of Numbers CBK 430 Ages 3-6. Hardcover (8.3" x 8.3"). Hardcover. $16.95 CBK 435 Moomin’s Little Book of Words CBK 431 $6.99 CBK 432 16 GnomieHand Made with love by women in Ecuador. Dolls Designed by Kirsten Sevig The New Gnomie Dolls

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These handmade gnomies with embroidery and beadwork have provided a livelihood for women in Ecuador for nearly ten years. A tag with the photo and name of the woman Martin Thor who sewed the doll is included. These DOLL 929 DOLL 931 poseable 6" to 7" dolls have been cherished Maya Sophia by thousands—young and old—all over the DOLL 930 DOLL 932 country! Not intended as a toy. Hair and eye color may vary.

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Why Kings and Queens Don’t Wear Crowns D’Aulaires’ Book of Trolls D is for Dala Horse Per and the Dala Horse by Princess Märtha Louise Illustrated by Svein Nyhus by Ingri & Edgar Parin d’Aulaire by Kathy-jo Wargin by Rebecca Hickox Who could better create a story to explain why kings and queens don’t A delightful look at the weird and A colorful A to Z tour of the Nordic Illustrated by Yvonne Gilbert wear crowns than a real princess? With whimsical illustrations by Svein ­wonderful world of Norwegian countries, from the Arctic Circle to Young Per cherishes the simple Nyhus, Princess Märtha Louise cleverly blends humor and history into a trolls—mountain trolls, forest trolls, Denmark, with stops in Norway and wooden horse he inherits from his tale that young and old will enjoy! The CD features the princess reading and more—who carry on in the most Sweden. Readers are introduced to father, knowing that the magnificent the story and talking about growing up as a princess. Includes music by entertaining fashion! Ages 5-10+. Scandinavian history and culture, Dala horse will one day be worth its accordionist “Skeets” Langley and composer Arlin D. Snesrud. 72 pages. Hardcover. from Lingonberries and Lutefisk weight in gold. Ages 5-10+. Hardcover with CD. $19.95 CSC 100C $19.95 LIT 185 to Smorgåsbords and Saunas, with Paperback. $8.95 CSC 274P tomtes, trolls, and Vikings too! Listen to excerpts of the CD online: www.skandisk.com Other books by the d’Aulaires Ages 5 & up. Hardcover. Type “CSC100C” (use no spaces) in the search box at the top are on pages 5 and 32. $17.95 CSC 250 of our home page, then press GO. Click on the book & listen!

The Race of the Iina-Marja’s Day The Three Billy Hans Christian Andersen’s­ The Snow Queen ­Birkebeiners by Jaakko Alatalo Goats Gruff Fairy Tales by Lisbeth Zwerger by Hans Christian Andersen by Lise Lunge-Larsen Iina-Marja is a young girl who lives This classic Norwegian tale is Internationally acclaimed artist Illustrated by Alan Marks It is the year 1206, and deep in in Lappland! Her day begins with available in a paperback version Lisbeth Zwerger features eleven of Wrap up warmly to join Gerda on the snow-covered mountains of morning lessons. Then she and her with illustrations by Janet Stevens her favorite tales in this enchanting her quest to rescue Kay from the icy ­Norway the fiercest warriors­ in the mother board a seaplane and fly to (ages 4-8), and a board book volume. They include familiar tales clutches of the wicked Snow Queen land struggle­ to ski a baby prince to Raittijärvi, their second home in the retold by Thea Kliros (ages 2-6). such as The Emperor’s New Clothes in this charming retelling of the Arctic wilderness. Ages 5+. and The Princess and the Pea, as classic tale. Ages 3-7. safety. A true story. ­Ages 6-12+. Paperback $7.00 CLA 570 Paperback. $8.95 CSC 208 well as lesser known stories. Paperback. $6.95 CSC 200P Board Book $6.99 PRE 431 Padded Hardcover. $9.99 CLA 520 Hardcover. $21.99 CLA 512

The Princess and the Classic Fairy Tales Hans Christian Linnea in Monet’s Norwegian Folktales Swedish Fairy Tales Pea Hans Christian Andersen for Beginning Readers Andersen Fairy Tales Garden by Christina Björk From the collection of Peter Illustrated by John Bauer Illustrated by Maja Dusikova Ages 7-10. Translated by Tiina Nunnally and Lina Anderson Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe John Bauer’s illustrations bring This classic fairy tale is 48 pages. Hardcover. These 30 stories range from This celebration of the wonder A collection of tales from to life over twenty Swedish Norway’s premier folklorists, tales, including Elsa Beskow’s wonderfully brought to life The Princess and the Pea exuberant early works such of art is available once again! with illustrations by Erik When Mother Troll Took in the with soft, colorful illustrations by Hans Christian Andersen as The Tinderbox and The The joy and inspiration Linnea by popular illustrator Maja Emperor’s New Clothes to discovers in Monet’s garden Werenskjold and Theodor King’s Washing, Seven Wishes Book & CD $9.99 CLA 551 Dusikova. Hardcover. lesser-known tales such as will be eagerly embraced by a Kittelsen. Readers meet by Alfred Smedberg, and The $17.95 CLA 504 East of the Sun, West The Wood Nymph. Paperback. new generation of readers. witches, trolls, ogres, Ring by Helena Nyblom. All of the Moon $17.00 CLA 510 52 pages. Hardcover. sly foxes, and beautiful ages. 240 pages. Hardcover. A Norwegian Folk Tale $16.99 CSC 220 princesses. Paperback. $19.95 LIT 120 $6.99 CLA 560 $15.95 LIT 125 18 Kirsten Sevig’s Coloring and Activity Books Kirsten’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, and activities, and offers background information about noteworthy people and places. Paperback. $7.95 each

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Scandinavian Coloring Books, Sticker Books, & Activity Books

Carl Larsson Little Mermaid Coloring Story of the Vikings Scandinavian Girl Coloring Book Book by H.C. Andersen Coloring Book by A. G. Smith and Boy Paper Dolls This 48 page coloring book has This coloring book includes Hans 38 realistically rendered coloring by Kathy Allert Mini Sticker Paper Dolls, Etc. 22 images to color, with color Christian Andersen’s complete book drawings trace the history of Paper dolls with 32 colorful pictures of the original paintings story of the little mermaid who the Vikings. Informative captions native costumes from the These small (4" x 5.75") books of paper dolls for reference. Published with the falls in love with a prince, in let kids learn while they color! Nordic countries, including and stencils are very popular. $1.50 each National Museum of Stockholm. coloring book format. Ages 7+. Paperback. Sami costumes. Ages 3-10. Fun with Vikings Stencils CRC 432 $7.95 CRC 450 $3.95 CRC 446 $4.99 LIT 305 Paperback. $4.95 CRC 435 Christina/Sweden Paper Doll CRC 434 Little Scand. Girls Sticker Doll CRC 436 Nordic Gods Tattoos CRC 439 Popular Sticker Books for Children Each of the Sticker Dressing... books has between 250 and 400 stickers to dress the characters in colorful outfits. Ages 4-8. Paperback. $8.99 each

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Sticker Stories 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: Honk! Honk! Beep! Beep! CRC 412 Trains Sticker Stories CRC 413 CRC 426 CRC 423 CRC 425 CRC 427 CRC 419 Trucks Sticker Stories CRC 414 19 Children’s Books by Sweden’s Astrid Lindgren

Pippi Longstocking Illustrated by Lauren Child The Adventures­ of Pippi Pippi Longstocking With this illustrated edition, Astrid Lindgren’s best-selling ­Longstocking Illus. by Michael Chesworth The classic story of a spunky young girl and her hilarious escapades book has been given a sparkling new translation by the award- This deluxe edition includes all three Pippi in three volumes.­ Illustrated by Louis Glanzman. Ages 8-12. winning Tiina Nunnally. Now available in both hardcover and books in one volume with full-color illustrations.­ 125-160 pages. Paperbacks. $5.99 each: paperback. 208 pages. Ages 6-10. A wonderful­ gift edition—­ perfect­ for reading Pippi Longstocking CBK 210 Hardcover (9.75" x 7.5") $26.99 CBK 218 aloud to younger children.­ Ages 7-12. Pippi Goes on Board CBK 211 Paperback (7.25" x 5.6") $15.99 CBK 218P 290 pages. Hardcover. $30.00 CBK 213 Pippi in the South Seas CBK 212

Pippi Longstocking Paperback Picture Books Illustrated by Michael Chesworth Pippi Longstocking has her own special way of doing everything, whether it’s going to school, going to the circus, or cleaning up at home! Excerpted from the full- length novels, these storybooks­ are perfect for young readers. Ages 4 to 8. 32 pages. Paperbacks. $6.99 each:

Astrid Lindgren (1907 - 2002)

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 Pippi Goes to School Pippi Goes to the Circus Pippi’s Extraordinary more than 85 languages and are CBK 214P CBK 215P Ordinary Day CBK 216P enjoyed by children around the world! Flicka Gnomie™ Doll Flicka is one of our most popular Gnomie™ dolls. This 7" doll is completely handmade, with a wooden Visit our head and hands, felt clothing, and detailed stitching. Not intended as a website: toy for children under age three. $16.00 each DOLL 500F www.skandisk.com Many other Gnomie dolls are featured on page 17.

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

Christmas in Noisy Village­ The Children of Noisy Village Ronia, The Illustrated by Ilon Wikland Illustrated by Ilon Wikland­ Robber’s Daughter Baking gingersnaps, building snow These humorous tales of seven Swedish children A highly original story of a lanterns, and finding the perfect Christmas living on three farms in the countryside provide a young girl who lives with tree are just a few of the things that delightful look at simpler times—before computers her father and his band of the children do to prepare a traditional and video games. Ages 8-12. Paperback. robbers in the woods! The Tomten and the Fox Swedish Christmas. Ages 3 to 8. ­ Ages 8-12. Paperback. Illustrated by Harald Wiberg Children of Noisy Village $5.99 CBK 209 Paperback. $6.99 CBK 208 Happy Times in Noisy Village $10.95 CBK 207 $5.99 CBK 206 The gentle Tomten shares his porridge with a prowling fox on a cold and quiet winter night, thereby saving the hens from danger. Ages 3-8. ­Paperback. Find more books online: www.skandisk.com • To order call: 800-468-2424 $6.99 CBK 192P 20 Popular Scanimation, AniMotion and Novelty Books Mini AniMotion Books The Ani-Motion™ windows let kids watch the pictures move! Ages 3-7. Size: 6.2" x 6.5" Hardcover. $9.99 each: With Night Light!

It’s Bedtime by Ron Berry A step-by-step bed- time routine, from putting away toys to putting on jammies. Includes a glowing Baby Turtle’s Tale Dinosaurs Friendly, colorful Ready, Set, Go! From In Your Dreams Kids night-light and a Bedtime Success Chart to fill in each day! Ages 3-7. Board Book. A touching story about a baby dinosaurs do what they do best— race boats, to motorcycles, to explore the possibilities of what sea turtle making his way in the run, swing their tails, & munch race cars, there’s excitement at they will be when they grow up! $7.99 PRE 538 undersea world. FAV 321M on leaves! FAV 322M every turn! FAV 323M FAV 324M

My First Family Photo Album This book in the shape of a camera lets children Bee & Me The role bees Trucks Monster trucks, dump Zoo Babies Watch the Bugs Friendly insects that “play” photographer with a built-in flash. Inside play in nature virtually comes to trucks, fire engines & everything baby elephant, lion, and other buzz, skitter, and crawl with the the book are pouches for inserting real pictures! life in this book. FAV 317M in between! FAV 318M zoo babies play! FAV 319M turn of a page! FAV 325M Ages 2-5. Board Book. $8.99 PRE 543

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Arlo Needs Glasses by Barney Saltzberg Arlo is a shaggy dog who loves to play catch, until he can’t see the ball anymore. This interactive picture book features pop-ups, pull-tabs, and four pairs of glasses that readers can try on Arlo! Ages 3-6. Hardcover. Ballerina Builder Cowboy Farmer Nurse Pirates! $15.95 FAV 340 PRE 391 PRE 392 PRE 393 PRE 394 PRE 395 PRE 396 21 Novelty Books, Board Books, and Picture Books

Tons of Trucks by Sue Fliess Little Engine That A Day at the Firehouse A Day at School A Day at the Zoo All kinds of trucks can be found in this Could by Watty Piper by Giovanni Caviezel by Giovanni Caviezel by Happy Books playful touch-and-move book. A backhoe A classic children’s story is Visit the firehouse, meet friendly Children learn about happy times This delightful book introduces digs, a cement truck spins, and tabs pull now available in board book firemen, and inspect the bright red in the classroom and school yard toddlers to a variety of zoo up to reveal all sorts of surprises in this with the original illustrations! fire engines! Board Book. among their friends! Board Book. animals! Board Book. fun-filled book. Ages 2-5. Hardcover. Text is slightly abridged. $6.99 PRE 596 $6.99 PRE 597 $6.99 PRE 598 $13.99 FAV 342 $6.99 PRE 234

Muddle Builders by Art Parker Chunky Animals Board Books What’s That Noise, Little This cheerful construction site book These thick and sturdy little books are shaped like Mouse? by Stephanie Stansbie I Am A... Vehicle Shape Board Books comes with 15 magnetic construction animals. When closed, toddlers can stand them Little Mouse can’t sleep because of by Ace Landers workers to play with. Simply slide up and play with them. Open them up and find a all the terrifying night-time noises All aboard for these fun books shaped like vehicles. Learn about back the door and move the figures charming little story. Ages 1-3. (3" x 3.5" x 2.3") he hears. Children will love press- where they go each day. Ages 1-3. Board Books. $4.99 each: around the magnetic pages. Ages 3-6. PRE 200 Cow PRE 203 Lion ing the icons on each page to hear Board Book w/magnets and handle. PRE 590 I Am a Garbage Truck PRE 592 ... Fire Truck PRE 201 Pig PRE 204 Zebra the noises! Ages 3-7. Hardcover. PRE 591 I Am a Train PRE 593 ... Dump Truck $10.99 PRE 629 PRE 202 Elephant $5.99 each $14.99 FAV 801

Die-cut Board Books with Holes! Eyeball Animation Board Books! Young children love the two wiggling eyeballs that show through die-cut holes on each page. Ages 2+. Board Books (6.25" x 5"), 28 pages. $9.99 each

Five Little Monkeys What Am I? Let’s Count! Jumping on the Bed Each spread has a verse Die-cut holes on every by Eileen Christelow about a different animal, page make it easy for kids As soon as they say good night to ending with the question: to count the animals. A Mama, the five little monkeys start Ten Little Max the Frog in the Ten Little What am I? Ages 2-5. clever book! Ages 2-5. to jump on their bed. One by one, Dinosaurs Minnow Kitchen Sink Kittens Board Book. $6.95 Board Book. $6.95 they fall off and hurt themselves. PRE 278 PRE 279 FAV 90 0B FAV 904B FAV 905B FAV 908B Board Book. $6.99 PRE 250

Wheelie Board Books Puff the Magic The Wizard of Oz (Classic Pop-Ups) Peter Pan (Classic Pop-Ups) These books shaped like vehicles Dragon by Peter Yarrow by L. Frank Baum Illustrated by Paul Hess by J. M. Barrie Ilustrated by Paul Hess have four wheels so little drivers Jackie Paper and his friend, Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodsman, and the Join Peter, Tinkerbell and the Darling children on a magi- can race them anywhere. Puff, share adventures in the Lion on a magical adventure to the Land of Oz. This excit- cal adventure to Neverland. This beloved tale comes to Ages 1-4. $6.99 each: enchanted land of Honalee. ing book brings a classic tale to life with incredible pop-up life with extraordinary pop-ups, atmospheric sounds and PRE 601 Wheelie Fire Engine A beloved song for 50 years! panoramas accented by atmospheric sounds and music! music. An enchanting book for children of all ages! PRE 603 Wheelie Red Tractor Board Book. $7.95 PRE 547 Hardcover. $18.95 FAV 543 Hardcover. $18.95 FAV 542 22 Pop-Up Books with Sound Books with an Up North Flavor by Maurice Pledger

Sounds of the Wild: Forest Sounds of the Wild: Nighttime Sounds of the Wild: Bugs Discover the hidden secrets of some of the world’s most intriguing forests and the animals A moonlight tour takes readers from the With delightful sounds and five pop-up panora- that inhabit them. Listen to the call of the cuckoo, the bellow of a moose, and the snarl of a Rocky Mountains to the Malaysian jungle (and mas featuring Pledger’s award-winning art, this cougar while studying the panoramic pop-ups in this amazing book. everywhere in between) with incredible pop-up book is a stunning introduction to this creepy, Hardcover. $16.95 FAV 550 panoramas and mysterious animal sounds! crawly, and ultimately fascinating world! Hardcover. $18.95 FAV 551 Hardcover. $16.95 FAV 552

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Lights Out, Night’s Out Moose on the Loose Scare a Bear Who Pooped in the Me With You by William Boniface & M. Kirkova by Kathy-Jo Wargin by Kathy-Jo Wargin Northwoods? by Gary Robson by Kristy Dempsey From hedgehogs to frogs, AniMotion What would you do with a moose How would you scare a bear out of The animals in the Northwoods may This delightful story of a grandpa makes the nocturnal animals move! that wandered indoors? Hardcover. your cabin? A rhyming read-aloud! be hard to find—but you can always and granddaughter spending time Hardcover. $17.99 FAV 315 $15.95 FAV 662 Hardcover. $15.95 FAV 663 find their poop! Paperback. together is just right for sharing. $9.95 FAV 711 Board Book. $6.99 FAM 210B

Loon Baby Is That You, Wolf? Nightlight One Dog Canoe Owl Babies Gift Set by Molly Beth Griffin by Steve Cox by Jeannine Anderson by Mary Casanova by Martin Waddell What happens when a baby loon’s Beware! There might be a wolf This story of two bears explains A quiet canoe trip for a girl and her This heartwarming tale about three mother leaves in search of food? hiding on the farm. Help find him (if the wonder of the northern lights! dog ends up being very crowded! baby owls waiting for their mother comes with a soft cuddly owl. Ages 2-7. Hardcover. $16.99 REG 124 you dare). Touch & feel. Ages 3-6. Paperback. $7.99 FAV 364 Paperback. $6.99 FAV 655P Hardcover. $12.99 FAV 344 Board Book/Toy. $13.99 PRE 450

Finger-Puppet Board Books by Sara Gillingham Forest Bright Forest Night Layered die-cut pages allow a peek at all the colorful things that make up each Which animals are awake all night? A animal’s home. An adorable folk-art style finger puppet adds to the fun! Ages 1-4. woodsy counting book for preschoolers. Board Books. $8.99 each: Ages 2-5. Board Book. $7.95 PRE 283 If You Were My Baby Children fall asleep knowing that all the animals are loved and secure. Ages 2-5. Board Book. $7.95 PRE 284

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Curious George Goes Little Bear’s Little Boat Good Night Lake Fishing by H. A. Ray by Eve Bunting by Adam Gamble George at his curious best is What will Little Bear do when he A celebration of all things trying to catch a fish. Ages 2-5. outgrows his boat? Board Book. that make a lake special. PRE 289 In My Tree PRE 670 In My Forest PRE 675 On My Leaf Board Book. $5.95 PRE 223 $7.99 PRE 445 Board Book. $7.95 PRE 661 23 Down on the Farm

Farm Favorites The Tomtes of Hilltop Farm Emily and Daisy The Noisy, Noisy Farm by McGinley, Bedford, & Hulick by Brenda Tyler by Elsa Beskow by Stephanie Stansbie & Veronica Vasylenko Three favorite farm stories (A Day on the Hilltop Farm has not been thriving: crops are Emily is going to the meadow to look after Where is Rooster? None of the animals Farm, A Name for Kitty, and The Jolly failing, the animals are badly behaved and Bella Daisy the cow. Along the way she meets a dog, has heard his cock-a-doodle-doo, and they Barnyard) are included in this colorful the cow is ill. The children ask the tomtes to a boy and an old man. How will she mend the overslept. Press the pages to hear the animal collection. Ages 2-5. Hardcover. help save the farm! Ages 4-7. Hardcover. fence and stop Daisy from eating the clover? noises as the farmyard comes to life! $6.99 PRE 317 $17.95 FAV 396 Ages 4-8. Hardcover. $17.95 CLA 712 Ages 2-6. Hardcover. $12.99 FAV 800

Look Inside a Farm Farm Board Books to Play With & Read Busy Piggies • Busy Horsies Heidi by Johanna Spyri This innovative flap book introduces These Board Books are just right for little farm hands! by John Schindel This classic tale is brought to life with children to all the fun of the farm. These books celebrate the many charms of beautiful illustrations from Maja Dusikova PRE 200 Chunky Cow (3" x 3.5" x 2.3") $5.99 With flaps beneath flaps, spinning our farm friends as they go about their daily in what is sure to become a family favorite. wheels, and more, there’s plenty for PRE 201 Chunky Pig (3" x 3.5" x 2.3") $5.99 activities. Charming photographs. Ages 1-3. Condensed for a younger audience. PRE 394 Mini Farmer (5.5" high) $5.99 Ages 4-9. Hardcover. preschoolers to explore all over the PRE 321 Busy Piggies Board Books farm. Board Book (10.3" x 9"). PRE 603 Wheelie Red Tractor (7.5" wide) PRE 323 Busy Horsies $6.99 each $17.95 CLA 585 $15.99 PRE 620 with real wheels $6.99

Touch & Feel: Farm Touch & Feel: Little Blue Truck Little Blue Truck Leads Rock-a-Bye Farm Children love to feel the softness Baby Animals by Alice Schertle the Way by Alice Schertle by Diane Johnston Hamm of the fluffy chick, the smooth- From soft rabbits to velvety Beep! Beep! Beep! A muddy coun- The big city sure is a speedy, noisy From a baby to a horse, the farmer ness of a pig’s ear, and other calves, there are all sorts of try road is no match for this little place for a country truck like Blue. rocks everybody to sleep on this animal textures in this hands-on textures to explore in this book. pick-up, until he gets stuck while With everyone pushing to be first, farm! A colorful, rollicking book book. Ages 1- 5. Board Book. Ages 1- 5. Board Book. pushing another truck! Ages 2-5. soon there’s a giant traffic jam! to read again and again. Ages 2-5. $6.99 PRE 342 $6.99 PRE 343 Board Book. $6.99 PRE 235 Board Book. $6.99 PRE 236 Board Book. $7.99 PRE 275

A Hand-Puppet Board Book!

Old MacDonald Had a Farm by Michelle Berg Using the colorful hand puppet, parents and chil- dren can make the fingertip critters In My Barn Open the Barn Door come to life. Good Night Farm My Farm Friends by Sara Gillingham by Christopher Santoro A board book, featur- by Adam Gamble by Wendell Minor Discover what makes little Open the barn door and lift ing the well-known This soothing bedtime story Bright bold artwork and jaunty horse’s barn so cozy. Is it the the flaps to find out just nursery song, is nestled celebrates life on a traditional verse celebrate the wonders of soft hay? Layered pages and who’s making all those in the palm of the family farm. Ages 2-6. our farm friends. Board Book. a pony finger puppet make wonderful animal sounds. puppet. Puppet/Book. Board Book. $7.95 $6.99 PRE 318 interactive reading fun! Ages 2-5. Board Book. $12.99 PRE 642 PRE 660 Available in January 2013! Board Book. $8.99 PRE 674 $3.99 PRE 565 24 Especially For Babies and Families Snuggle Puppet Books!

Good Night, Teddy I Love You Goodnight Moon Playtime Puppy Tickle Teddy by Francesca Ferri A “My First Taggies Book” by Margaret Wise Brown by Emma Goldhawk by Emma Goldhawk This adorable cloth book comes by Kaori Wantanabe It’s time to say goodnight, and on This story of a small dog trying to You make this adorable teddy bear with a miniature pajama-clad Teddy This soft book features the Taggies each page of this classic bedtime learn what big dogs know, includes puppet wiggle, clap, and offer his bear that can be moved throughout fleece blanket and eight colorful tags book, the quiet words and pictures a soft puppet attached to the book! paw for kids to shake! Ages 1-5. the book. for babies to pull and rub. Ages 1-4. will lull a child to sleep. Size 10.5" x 10.5" Board Book with attached Puppet. Cloth Book. $14.95 PRE 652 Cloth Book. $12.99 PRE 643 Board Book. $8.99 PRE 551 Board Book. $14.95 PRE 656 $14.95 PRE 657

Baby’s Friends Baby’s World of Colors Time for Bed Ten Little Fingers & Ten Me With You by Catherine Hellier by Catherine Hellier by Mem Fox & Jane Dyer Little Toes by Mem Fox by Kristy Dempsey A bright green frog smiles on the This brightly colored cloth book This gentle book, with its rhythmic As everyone knows, nothing is This delightful story of a grandpa cover, a yellow duck squeaks and is packed with things baby can verse and peaceful, loving illustra- sweeter than tiny baby fingers and and granddaughter spending time moves across the water. Babies can squeeze, shake, lift, and rattle! tions, will lull toddlers to sleep. chubby baby toes. Simple rhyming together is just right for sharing. interact with more colorful animals. Velcro tab closure. Ages 0-2. Ages 1-3. Padded Board Book. text. Ages 1-3. Padded cover. Board Book. $6.99 FAM 210B Cloth Book. $12.99 PRE 645 Cloth Book. $12.99 PRE 646 $8.99 PRE 552 Board Book. $8.99 PRE 553 Available in March 2013!

Guess How Much I I Love You Through and Kiss Good Night Gift Set A Grandparents’ Memory I Loved You Before You Love You by Sam McBratney Through by Amy Hest Illus. by Anita Jeram Book compiled by Teri Harrison Were Born by Anne Bowen Little Nutbrown Hare wants very by Bernadette Shustak On a dark and stormy night, Mrs. Bear The guided questions in this book A loving grandmother eagerly much to impress Big Nutbrown I love your hair and eyes, your is putting Sam to bed, but Sam is not will help grandparents share a life- awaits the arrival of her grandchild. Hare with the enormous scale of his giggles and cries. A sweet book to ready! Kids will want to cuddle up with time of memories and experiences. She dreams of the baby’s soft sighs, devotion. A classic! Ages 1-3. make toddlers feel loved! Padded. this adorable toy and book. Ages 2-7. Create a legacy. Hardcover. sweet smells, and tiny toes. Padded Board Bk. $9.99 PRE 556 Board Book. $8.95 FAM 125 Board Book & Toy. $12.99 PRE 455 $14.95 FAM 300 Hardcover. $17.99 FAM 860

When the World is Ready When the World Was On the Night You Were Born Wherever You Are My Love for Bed by Gillian Shields Waiting for You by G. Shields by Nancy Tillman Will Find You by Nancy Tillman Told with a gently rhyming text, this Soothing, tender verse describes the This enchanting tale lets children­ know how special and loved A book of heartfelt words to share with your story of the world falling asleep is joyful steps of welcoming baby to they are. It is a popular gift for new babies. loved ones, no matter how near or far, young just right for bedtime! Ages 1-4. the family. Ages 1-4. Board Book. FAM 205 Hardcover $16.95 or old, they are. Hardcover. Board Book. $7.99 FAM 230 $7.99 FAM 231 FAM 205B Board Book $7.99 $16.99 FAM 208 25 Inspirational Books for Children

My Big Book of Prayers My First Read-Aloud Bible My Little Bible Prayer for a Child My Little Book About God by Michelle Medlock Adams The American Bible Society Board Book by Rachel Field by Jane Werner Watson Categorized into themes such as Beautiful illustrations and simple This beautifully illustrated book This very special children’s prayer This classic book shows how even morning prayers, prayers for help, text make this Bible ideal for young retells 20 beloved Bible stories in is available in a beautiful gilt-edged the tiniest things that we might take and prayers for others, this book children. Includes stories from both simple language that young children edition. This Caldecott-winning for granted are part of God’s great encourages children to talk to God. Testaments. Ages 3-6. 256 pages. can understand. 40 pages. classic is sure to win new fans. plan. Ages 2-5. Board Book. Ages 2-6. Padded Board Book. Hardcover. $12.99 INS 233 Ages 1-4. $9.99 INS 232 Ages 2-5. Padded Board Book. $4.99 INS 265 $9.99 INS 240 $7.99 INS 264

Good Love You Night God Forever by Polly Bea by Robert On a beautiful Munsch & fall afternoon Sheila McGraw God Gave Us You God’s Dream after the rain, A touching story by Lisa Tawn Bergren Desmond Tutu a young boy and his father go for a walk in the park. At about the enduring nature of parents’ love and how When Little Cub climbs into bed With warmth and humor, Archbishop bedtime the boy remembers all the animals he saw as he it crosses generations. Ages 3+. Over 23 million one night, she asks her mama a very Tutu distills his philosophy of unity says goodnight to his stuffed bears, his mom and dad, and copies sold! important question: “Where did I and forgiveness for the very young. most especially to God. Ages 4-9. Hardcover. Hardcover $14.95 FAM 869 come from?” Ages 2-5. Board Book. Ages 2-5. Board Book. $17.00 INS 220 Paperback $5.95 FAM 870 $6.99 FAM 865B $7.99 INS 262

All Aboard Noah’s Ark! My First Book of Prayers Jesus Loves Me! Rise and Shine! by Mary Josephs Illustrated by Stephanie Britt Illustrated by Tim Warnes Illustrated by Tim Warnes The animals come two by two From prayers of thanks for the world A charmingly illustrated rendition of The same cheery bear family makes Noah’s Ark Sticker Stories to Noah’s ark in this beautifully God has made to prayers to say at this favorite children’s song starring a return engagement in this version Kids recreate the story of Noah’s illustrated book with fun flaps and bedtime, a child will learn how easy a close-knit bear family. Ages 2-5. of a joyous Bible song. Ages 2-5. ark with 80 stickers of animals from simple text! Ages 2-5. (4" x 4"). it is to talk to God. Ages 2-5. Gilt edges. Padded Board Book. Gilt edges. Padded Board Book. the sea, the jungle, and the Arctic. Board Book. $3.99 INS 271 Board Book. $6.95 INS 253 $7.99 INS 266 $7.99 INS 267 $5.99 CRC 411

The Story of Jesus The Story of Noah The Story of Jonah The Story of The Ten The Story of Easter by Patricia Pingry by Patricia Pingry by Patricia Pingry Commandments by P. Pingry by Patricia Pingry Simple words and bright pictures This little book tells the story of This well known Bible story is told This little book explains how the The Easter story from the Bible is tell the story of Jesus Christ and His Noah and the ark, the great flood and in simple and easily understood Ten Commandments were given to retold with vocabulary that young love for all children everywhere. the first rainbow. Ages 2-5. words for toddlers. Ages 2-5. Moses and how we still live by these children will understand. Ages 2-5. Ages 2-5. Board Book. Board Book. Board Book. $6.99 INS 237 rules today. Ages 2-5. Board Book. Board Book. $6.99 INS 236 $6.99 INS 234 $6.99 INS 235 $6.99 INS 238 26 The Enchanting World of Jan Brett

Annie and the Wild Animals­ Jan Brett Originally published in 1985, Annie With over thirty seven million books in and the Wild Animals is back in print, Jan Brett is one of the nation’s foremost a large hardcover format with a author illustrators of children’s books. She striking cover that makes this new lives in a seacoast town in Massachusetts, edition the perfect gift for young close to where she grew up. Jan loves to readers! This best-loved tale of Annie and her cat is also avail- travel. Together with her husband, Joe Hearne, able in paperback and board who is a member of the Boston Symphony book. Ages 2-7. Orchestra, Jan visits many different countries Hardcover $17.99 FAV 755 where she draws inspiration for her books. Paperback $6.95 FAV 755P Board Book $7.95 FAV 755B

Mossy The Easter Egg Trouble With Trolls Christmas Trolls Mossy, an amazing turtle with a gorgeous If Jan Brett’s lovable bunny hero, Hoppi, can Treva must use quick thinking to outwit the A glorious celebration of the season as Treva garden growing on her shell, is taken to live make the best Easter egg, he will get to help trolls who are trying to steal her beloved dog confronts two irresistible­ Norwegian trolls in a museum. Visitors flock to see her, but she the Easter Rabbit deliver eggs! Hardcover. Tuffi. A delightful story set in Norway! who don’t understand Christmas. Ages 4-8. misses the outdoors. How will she find her $17.99 FAV 730 Hardcover $16.99 FAV 747 Hardcover $17.99 FAV 748 way back? Ages 5-9. Hardcover. Paperback $6.99 FAV 747P Paperback $6.99 FAV 748P $17.99 FAV 725

The Three Snow Bears Gingerbread Baby The Mitten The Hat Aloo-ki can’t resist peeking inside an igloo... A merry chase through a charming Swiss Jan Brett brings this Ukrainian­ folk tale to life Hedgie gets his head stuck in a woolen stock- and then she can’t resist the smell of something ­village leads to a surprise at the end. with warmth and humor in her distinctive­ style. ing in this delightful tale set on a Danish farm. delicious. A Goldilicks tale set in Alaska! Hardcover $16.99 FAV 744 Mitten Hardcover $17.99 FAV 741A The Hat Hardcover $16.99 FAV 742 Hardcover, Ages 4-8, $16.99 FAV 733 Board Book $7.99 FAV 744B Mitten Board Book $7.99 FAV 741B The Hat Board Book $7.99 FAV 742B Board Book, Ages 1-5, $7.99 FAV 733B

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Home for Christmas The Wild Christmas Reindeer Who’s That Knocking The Night Before Christmas After running away to avoid doing chores, Little Teeka struggled to get the reindeer on Christmas Eve? This holiday favorite now comes with a DVD Rollo the troll soon finds out that there is no ready for Santa, but when their antlers got It’s Christmas Eve in the Arctic, and Kyri is featuring stunning artwork from the book place like home, and he returns just in time tangled up she had to try something else. preparing a grand supper.­ Soon a boy from paired with a live performance of original for “the best Christmas ever.” Set in Sweden. A delightful holdiay tale set in Norway. Finnmark and his ice bear arrive. Trolls are music from the Boston Pops Orchestra. Ages 5-9. Hardcover. $17.99 FAV 734 Hardcover $17.99 FAV 740 not far behind in this Norwegian folk tale. Hardcover with DVD. $20.00 FAV 736 Paperback $6.99 FAV 740P Hardcover. $16.99 FAV 749 27 Christmas Books for All Ages Changing Picture Books!

Christmas Magic Santa’s On His Way The First Christmas ’Twas the Night Before The Twelve Days of A Changing Picture Book by Ruth Martin & Sophy Williams by Sophy Williams Christmas Illus. by Jon Goodell Christmas Illus. by Jade Fang by Kristen Hall & Simon Mendez Watch Santa and his elves as they Children share the magic of the The full-color AniMotion™ win- AniMotion™ technology brings Special Christmas moments magi- prepare for their most important birth of Jesus as they lift the gate- dows that appear within the festively alive a picturesque village in which cally appear in this stunningly illus- night of the year—Christmas Eve. fold flaps to change the pictures and trimmed illustrations add movement ladies dance, lords leap, pipers pipe, trated changing picture book! Lift the pages to change the pictures watch the story unfold. A classic and depth to this beloved tale. Truly and drummers drum! Hardcover. Ages 4+. Hardcover. as the story unfolds. Ages 3-6. Christmas nativity story. All Ages. a gift-worthy edition. Hardcover. $17.99 CHR 507 $14.95 CHR 525 Hardcover. $12.99 CHR 203 Hardcover. $12.99 CHR 204 $17.99 CHR 207

Changing Picture Book! If You Love a Christmas Tale Annika’s Secret Wish The Christmas Angels The Helpful Elves by August Kopisch by Susanna Lockhart by Beverly Lewis by Else Wenz Viëtor When the people of Cologne go to sleep, elves Two beloved Christmas stories, The Night In Scandinavia, finding the almond ­hidden in On Christmas Eve the Christmas angels fly measure and saw for the carpenter and knead Before Christmas and The Nutcracker, are told the rice pudding is the highlight­ of Christmas down to help those in need. First published in and mix for the baker, until one day the tailor’s with illustrations that change each time readers Eve. This beautiful book captures the essence Germany in 1933, this beautiful book features wife sees them! Based on a German folk tale. lift and turn a page! Ages 4+. Hardcover. of Christmas in Sweden. Ages 5-10+. die-cut angels on every page. All ages. Die-cut elves on every page. Ages 3-8. $18.99 CHR 104 Hardcover. $15.99 CHR 170 Hardcover. $17.95 CHR 190 Hardcover. $17.95 CHR 193

The Tom the Christmas Christmas Magic Elf by Lauren by Pirkko Thompson Vainio Far, far North, A curious little when the nights elf and his dog are longest, climb aboard Santa lovingly Little Shepherd’s Christmas God Gave Us Christmas Santa’s sleigh chooses toys for by Carol Heyer by Lisa Tawn Bergren on Christmas every child in A little shepherd boy finds himself in the Little Cub learns that God loves every- Eve! Finnish author-illustrator Pirkko Vainio is the world. Then he spreads Christmas joy around midst of the biggest announcement ever one so much that he gave us Jesus, the known for her luminous watercolors. the world—as he always has and always will. made in this beautifully illustrated book. very best gift of all. Ages 3-7. Ages 4 & up. Hardcover. $17.95 CHR 527 Ages 4-8. Hardcover. $16.99 CHR 215 Ages 4-8. Hardcover. $14.99 CHR 120 Hardcover. $9.99 CHR 201

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We have four Advent Calendars to choose from! Two can be propped The Sparkle Box by Jill Hardie on a shelf or taped to a door, and two are 3-dimensional calendars The moving story of an uncommon gift and that will stand up on their own. Size (flat): 14.8" x 10.8" how giving to others shows a little boy the true meaning of Christmas. Includes a glitter-coated CHR 900 Night Before Christmas Advent Calendar $7.95 CHR 902 Christmas Tree 3-D Advent Calendar $9.95 fold-out Sparkle Box! Ages 4-8. Hardcover. CHR 901 Away in a Manger Advent Calendar $7.95 CHR 903 Snowman 3-D Advent Calendar $8.95 $19.99 CHR 524 28 Christmas Books for All Ages to Enjoy

Swedish Christmas in America Lucia: Child of Light How to Make a Swedish Christmas Baking by Mia Öhrn by Catarina & Peter Åström by Florence Ekstrand ­Christmas by Helen Ingeborg Swedish pastry chef Mia Öhrn offers Lucia Gnomie™ Doll A journey through the Swedish Christmas The history,­ the legends, and This how-to book explains 38 delicious recipes for cakes, cookies, With a white dress, red sash, and season, from Advent through January ­the modern celebration of Swedish traditions­ such as Lucia, candies, truffles, cupcakes, tarts, and crown of candles, this 7" doll is 13th. This beautiful book has recipes, ­Sweden’s Lucia tradition. Jul Tomte, Stjärngosse, and more. breads that are tasty, colorful and fun. entirely handmade. Not intended traditions, decorations, and folk tales. Includes recipes for traditional Includes recipes and crafts for all She also shows you how to build a as a toy for children under 3. Hardcover. $34.95 CHR 128 Swedish holiday treats. ages. 32 pages. Paperback. gingerbread house. 96 pages. $16.00 each DOLL 500L Paperback. $8.95 CHR 127 $7.95 CHR 129 Hardcover. $19.95 EBK 480

Swedish Christmas Traditions God Jul: A Swedish Christmas Keeping Christmas: Christmas Crafts Scandinavian by Ernst Kirchsteiger by Anders Neumuller Yuletide Traditions in Norway and Style­ by T. Stenkløv & M. Morken A Smörgåsbord of Scandinavian Recipes, Swedish Christmas traditions are captured in the New Land by Kathleen Stokker Create homemade gifts & decorations with Crafts, and Other Holiday Delights, this book this collection of 300 historic postcards from A look at Norwegian Christmas traditions an appealing Scandinavian flair. You’ll find shows you how to make wreaths and orna- renowned artists such as Jenny Nyström, Elsa as celebrated in the U.S. & Norway, with instructions and full-size patterns for fifty ments, bake delicious cookies, & much more. Beskow, Aina Stenberg, & others. Hardcover. stories, recipes, and first-hand accounts. easy-to-make Christmas crafts. 112 pages. Hardcover. $19.95 CHR 133 $19.95 CHR 130 Paperback. $22.95 CHR 125P Paperback. $19.95 CHR 132

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Snowmen at Christmas • At Night • Snowmen All Year Little Elf • Santa Little Reindeer What is Christmas? by Roberta Pagnoni by L. Rigo by Michele Medlock Adams Children delight in seeing what the snowmen are up to in these bestselling books. An exhuberant, rhyming text adds to the fun of these delightful tales! Ages 2-5. These mini (5.8" high) die-cut board A story about Santa, his With whimsical art and rhyming books are perfect stocking stuffers for elves, and his reindeer— text, even the youngest child will CHR 230B Snowmen At Christmas toddlers! Ages 2-5. $4.99 each: perfect for toddlers! 11.5" be able to answer the question, CHR 235 Snowmen At Night Board Books, CHR 501 Little Elf high. Die-cut Board Book. ‘What is Christmas?’ Ages 2-5. CHR 236 Snowmen All Year $6.99 each CHR 502 Santa $7.99 CHR 206 Board Book. $6.99 CHR 244

Stable in Bethlehem Tonight You Are My Room for a Little One Who is Coming to Christmas in the The Story of by Joy Hulme Baby by Jeannine Q. Norris by Martin Waddell Our House? by J. Slate Manger by Nolo Buck Christmas by P. Pingry From 12 drowsy doves to 7 The warmth and spirit of the Kind Ox invites animals into The ­animals ­welcome An introduction to the Soft watercolor ­illustrations soft sheep, this counting book first Christmas come alive in the warmth of his stable. Soon baby Jesus to their home. Christmas story that even the add charm to this story of celebrates the wonders of this retelling. Board Book. a donkey arrives with Mary Rhyming text. Ages 1-5. youngest child will under- the first Christmas. Christmas. Board Book. $7.99 CHR 241 and Joseph. Board Book. Board Book. stand. Ages 2-5. Board Book. Ages 1-5. Board Book. $6.95 CHR 515 $7.99 CHR 240 $6.99 CHR 112B $6.99 CHR 245 $6.99 CHR 228 29 More Christmas Books • Christmas Music

The Tomten The Tomten and the Fox Christmas in Noisy Village­ The Little Match Girl The Little Fir Tree by Astrid Lindgren & Harald Wiberg by Astrid Lindgren Harald Wiberg by Astrid Lindgren & Ilon Wikland by Hans Christian Andersen by Margaret Wise Brown A classic story of the Tomten’s The Tomten shares his porridge Baking gingersnaps and building Rachael Isadora’s soft full-color In this treasured story, a litttle fir nocturnal visits to all of the residents with a prowling fox on a cold winter snow lanterns are just a few of the illustrations lovingly narrate this tree finds itself at the center of a of a wintry farm. Ages 3-8. ­ night, saving the hens from danger. things the children do to get ready moving story by Hans Christian little boy’s very special celebra- Paperback. $6.99 CBK 191P Ages 3-8. Paperback. ­ for a Swedish Christmas. Ages 3-8. Andersen. Ages 4-8. tion. Ages 4-8. Paperback. $6.99 CBK 192P ­Paperback. $6.99 CBK 208 Paperback. $6.99 CLA 516 $6.99 CHR 116

Soft flocking on every page! Christmas Cookies: Christmas in the Mouse One Snowy Night The Snow Bear Stopping by Woods Bite-Size Holiday Lessons House by Maggie Kneen by M. Christina Butler by Miriam Moss & Maggie Kneen on a Snowy Evening by Amy Rosenthal and Jane Dyer It’s Christmas Eve and the mouse Caught unprepared by a chilly wind, A polar bear cub has lost his by Robert Frost From making the same kind of family is busy looking for their Little Hedgehog tries to warm up in mother in the snow-covered forest. Award-winning illustrator Susan cookies each year (tradition) to deco- decorations! Kids can help by lifting a snowbank. Imagination brings him Captivating illustrations with Jeffers brings the wintry woods in rating them with sprinkles (celebrate), the flaps in search of hidden stars! back to his circle of friends, then embossing illuminate this reassuring this classic poem to life with richly kids gobble up vocabulary words in Pop-ups add to the fun. Ages 3-8. Christmas is complete. Ages 3-7. story of a mother’s love. Ages 4-8. detailed, subtly colored artwork. this holiday story. Ages 4-7. Hardcover. $14.99 CHR 110 Board Book. $8.95 FAV 391 Hardcover. $15.99 FAV 501 Hardcover. $16.99 CHR 101 Hardcover. $12.99 CHR 208

A St. Olaf Christmas in Norway St. Olaf Choir Santa’s Toyshop You Are My Miracle Christmas Sticker Christmas Sticker A Gnome’s Christmas­ with Nidarosdomens Jentekor by Giovanni Caviezel by Maryann Cusimano Love Dolly Dressing Book by Fiona Watt by Rien Poortvliet The St. Olaf Choir and the A cheerful Santa and his elves Gentle rhymes and glowing Use over 600 stickers to Festive yuletide scenes ­Reknowned Dutch artist Rien Nidaros Girls Choir perform are busy making toys and illustrations show the love dress the dolls for holiday to fill with more than 800 Poortvliet captures gnomes’ 23 Norwegian and English getting the reindeer ready for between parent and child. adventures. Paperback. stickers. Paperback. love of Christmas with gnome Christmas carols, such as Christmas. Ages 2-5. Ages 1-4. Board Book. $8.99 CHR 222 $8.99 CHR 223 songs, stories, games and Jeg er så glad, O helga natt, Die-cut Board Book. $6.99 CHR 512 recipes. Hardcover. and Beautiful Savior. $6.99 CHR 505 See more sticker books on page 19. $14.95 CHR 131 CD $17.95 MCD 2800

Fractures Christmas Yust Go Nuts at Christmas Joy A Swedish Christmas Glade Jul Sissel Kyrkjebø Strålande jul by Stan Boreson Christmas Stan Boreson – Juleglede Anne-Charlotte & Ellen Harvey This collection of Sissel’s Sissel with Odd Nordstoga Fans young and old will Parodies such as Yingle by Mike & Else Sevig Songs for a traditional­ Santa favorite Christmas songs ­Christmas songs from two enjoy Lena Got Run Over Bells, Christmas Goose Jeg er så glad, Glade jul, Lucia festival and popular includes O helga natt, Nå of Norway’s most popular by a Reindeer, I’m Glad It’s (Snowbird), Uncle Sven is Deilig er den himmel blå, and songs for circling­ the tree. tennes tusen julelys, Jeg er så singers. Includes Den Time for Lutefisk Again, Here Coming to Town, and lively Norwegian renditions of Includes Hej tomtegubbar, glad hver julekveld, and many fagraste rosa, Det lyser i Comes Ingebrit, I Saw Hulda All I Want for Christmas. Jingle Bells and Rudolf. Lyrics Räven raskar över isen, and others. This album has sold stille grender, and more. Kissing Uncle Sven, and more. CD $17.95 MCD 4105 and translations­ included. other favorites. Texts included.­ over one million copies! CD $24.95 MCD 3315 CD $17.95 MCD 4101 CD $17.95 MCD 2519 CD $17.95 MCD 5701 CD $21.95 MCD 3210 30

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