The Tomten Catalog

2017 – 2018

skandisk, inc. Christmas Books for All Ages

A holiday novella by the author of A Man Called Ove

The Night Before Christmas Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Everything I Need to Know About The Deal of a Lifetime by Clement Clark Moore Evening by Robert Frost Christmas I Learned From A by Fredrik Backman Award-winning illustrator Charles Santore Award-winning illustrator Susan Jeffers brings Little Golden Book by Diane Muldrow Written with humor and compassion, this perfectly captures the delight of Santa’s the wintry woods in this classic poem to life Are you ready for Christmas? This heartwarm- book reminds us that life is a fleeting gift, and wondrous visit with images that are sure to with richly detailed, subtly colored artwork. A ing book will see you through the hassles, and our only legacy is how we share that gift with enchant believers of all ages. 9.75" x 10.25" beautiful book to share this holiday season. remind you of the true meaning of Christmas! those we love. Further details on page 14. Padded Board Book. $12.95 CHR 747B Hardcover. $16.99 CHR 101 Hardcover. $9.99 CHR 765 Hardcover. $18.00 CHR 105

Wish Books by Lori Evert with photographs by Per Breiehagen

The newest Nordic adventure in the Wish series!

The Christmas Wish The Brave Little Puppy The Puppy’s Wish The Reindeer Wish Anja wants to be one of Santa’s elves, so she When Anja’s puppy gets lost in the woods, Anja’s adorable husky puppy, Birki, wishes he Anja discovers an abandoned reindeer straps on her skis and heads out into the snowy his many kind forest friends—a polar bear, was good at something...anything! But what baby and cares for it. When it grows, landscape. A menagerie of animals help her lynx, reindeer, fox, and more—help guide can Birki do? It turns out that he has the most Anja leads him to join the greatest make her way to Santa! A cozy Nordic tale! him back to Anja’s arms. important job of all —he’s Anja’s best friend! reindeer of all—those of Santa’s team! Hardcover. $17.99 CHR 600 Board Book. $8.99 CHR 730 Board Book. $8.99 CHR 731 Hardcover. $17.99 CHR 800 Winter and Christmas Board Books for Young Children

S is for Santa: A Llama Llama Holiday You Are My Miracle Mini Die-Cut Holiday Books Make Great Stocking Stuffers! Christmas Alphabet Drama by Anna Dewdney by Maryann Cusimano Love These mini (5.8" high) die-cut board books are just right for toddlers! Ages 2-5. by Greg Paprocki Waiting for Christmas is too Gentle rhymes and glowing This colorful alphabet book much for Llama Llama—he’s illustrations show the love CHR 721 Little Elf CHR 724 Little Snowman will evoke a sense of wonder- ready for Christmas NOW! Who between parent and child. CHR 722 Little Santa CHR 725 Little Gingerbread Man ment for toddlers and nostal- comes to his rescue? Mama Ages 1-4. Board Book. CHR 723 Little Reindeer $4.99 each gia for parents. Board Book. Llama of course. Board Book. $6.99 CHR 512 $9.99 CHR 750 $9.99 CHR 752

What is Christmas? Room for a Little One Who is Coming to Christmas in the The Story of Baby Reindeer by Michelle Medlock Adams by Martin Waddell Our House? by J. Slate Manger by Nolo Buck Christmas by P. Pingry A Finger Puppet Book With whimsical art and rhym- Kind Ox invites animals into The ­animals ­welcome An introduction to the Soft watercolor ­illustrations Follow along as Baby ing text, even toddlers will be the warmth of his stable. Soon baby Jesus to their home. Christmas story that even the add charm to this story of Reindeer experiences his able to answer the question, a donkey arrives with Mary Rhyming text. Ages 1-5. youngest child will under- the first Christmas. world, from playtime to ‘What is Christmas?’ and Joseph. Board Book. Board Book. stand. Ages 2-5. Board Book. Ages 1-5. Board Book. bedtime. Board Book. Board Book. $6.99 CHR 244 $7.99 CHR 240 $6.99 CHR 112B $6.99 CHR 245 $6.99 CHR 228 $6.99 CHR 728 2 Books for Christmas & Winter by Jan Brett and Others

Now a board book!

Gingerbread Christmas Gingerbread Baby • Gingerbread Friends The Animals’ Santa The Night Before Christmas Gingerbread Baby and his friend, Matti, A charming tale of Matti’s clever trap for the run- Little Snow finds it hard to believe that the This holiday favorite comes with a DVD fea- take his gingerbread band to the Christmas away Gingerbread Baby ends with a lift-the-flap animals’ Santa is coming with presents for turing stunning artwork from the book paired Festival. When the aroma of gingerbread gingerbread house! Board Books. everyone, when all the animals say they with a live performance of original music reaches the children, it’s time to run away! FAV 744B Gingerbread Baby $7.99 have never seen him! A delightful story. from the Boston Pops Orchestra. Hardcover. Hardcover. $18.99 FAV 745 FAV 746B Gingerbread Friends $8.99 Hardcover. $17.99 FAV 732 $20.00 FAV 736 Book & DVD

A Winter Tale!

Home for Christmas The Wild Christmas Reindeer Who’s That Knocking The Three Snow Bears Christmas Trolls After running away to avoid doing Little Teeka struggles to get the reindeer on Christmas Eve? Aloo-ki, a curious Inuit girl, Treva confronts two irresistible­ chores, Rollo the troll soon finds out ready for Santa in this delightful holiday As Kyri prepares for Christmas Eve, meets an endearing polar bear Norwegian trolls who don’t that there is no place like home. He tale set in Norway. a boy from Finnmark and his ice family in this Goldilock’s tale understand Christmas. returns just in time for Christmas! Hardcover $17.99 FAV 740 bear arrive. A Norwegian folk tale. with a twist! Board Book. Hardcover $17.99 FAV 748 Hardcover. $17.99 FAV 734 Paperback $8.99 FAV 740P Hardcover. $17.99 FAV 749 $7.99 FAV 733B Paperback $6.99 FAV 748P

The Gifts They Gave A Gnome’s Christmas­ What I Love About Santa Claus and the Three The Christmas Magic by Patricia Reeder Eubank by Rien Poortvliet Christmas by M. Cocca-Leffler Bears by Maria Modugno by Lauren Thompson This beautiful book uses the ­Captivating artwork details how This interactive book captures the When Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Far, far North, when the nights beloved Christmas song, Jesus the gnomes celebrate Christmas, anticipation and fun of Christmas Baby Bear return from a stroll on are longest, Santa lovingly Our Brother, to tell the story of as revealed in the contents of a in a sweet rhyming text paired with Christmas Eve, they are surprised at chooses toys for every child in the the nativity. All the animals flock mysterious greenwood box found pull tabs, flaps, wheels to turn, and what they find. This book positively world—spreading Christmas joy around Jesus in the manger. in an old barn in northern Finland. a pop-up at the end! glows with warmth and humor. as he always has and always will. Hardcover. $9.95 CHR 602 Hardcover. $14.95 CHR 131 Board Book. $12.95 CHR 420 Hardcover. $17.99 CHR 604 Hardcover. $16.99 CHR 215

Readers Will Want to Sing Along With These Books

Frosty the Snowman Up on the Housetop If It’s Snowy & You Jingle Bells Peter Rabbit: A Christmas Rudolph the Red-Nosed by Jack Rollins/Steve Nelson by Janet Samuel Know It, Clap Your by Janet Samuel Wish by Beatrix Potter Reindeer by Robert L. May Based on the iconic TV With its lively lyrics and Paws! by Kim Norman Join the ride as a family sets It’s Christmas Eve and Peter Rabbit Familiar and dear to so many special, this is a delightfully colorful art, this little book A humorous twist of a out in a one-horse sleigh to is wide awake, listening for Santa hearts, this is the original poem illustrated tale of how Frosty is sure to become a Christ- popular children’s song! find their perfect Christmas Claus! Hop into the world of Peter of Rudolph the Red-Nosed came to life one day! mas favorite! Board Book. Board Book. tree! Board Book. Rabbit with this charming story. Reindeer, written in 1939. Board Bk. $6.99 CHR 744 $6.99 CHR 743 $6.95 CHR 741 $6.99 CHR 742 Board Book. $7.99 CHR 860 Board Book. $7.99 CHR 745 3 Keep on Rolling! Life on the Lefse Trail and Learning to Get a Round by Gary Legwold

Apparently The Last Word on Lefse wasn’t the last word arter all! Follow the vibrant lefse trail into kitchens (both professional and amateur) throughout the country, visit the world’s largest maker The Winter Fox by Timothy Knapman of electric lefse grills Last Word on Lefse­ and Lutefisk! Fox loves to play, but it’s nearly winter and in a tiny Iowa town, Collections of folktales, stories, history & it’s time he started getting ready! When win- cheer at a lively lefse-rolling contest, and pick up humor surrounding these popular Norwegian ter finally comes, Fox finds himself cold and lefse-making tips from experts across the land. delicacies. Includes favorite recipes. Paperback. This book includes stories, a lefse song, and hungry. This cozy book about friendship and HBK 168 Last Word on Lefse $12.95 sharing has glittering foil on each spread. step-by-step visual instructions! Paperback. HBK 169 Last Word on Lutefisk $14.95 Hardcover. $14.99 CHR 852 HBK 170 Keep on Rolling! $16.95

Tractor Mac Saves God Gave Us Christmas The Little Fir Tree First Sticker Book: Nativity Story of Christmas Christmas by Billy Steers by Lisa Tawn Bergren by Margaret Wise Brown Children will enjoy bringing the Activity Book When a blizzard strikes and it looks Little Cub learns that God loves In this treasured story, a little fir Christmas Story to life by adding Children learn the biblical story of like the town tree-lighting ceremony everyone so much that he gave us tree finds itself at the center of a all the stickers to the scenes in this Christmas while working on color- has to be canceled, Tractor Mac Jesus, the very best gift of all. little boy’s special celebration. book. Over 230 stickers. Ages 3-6. ing pages, mazes, connect-the-dots, knows just the way to save Christmas! Hardcover. $10.99 CHR 201 Paperback. $6.99 CHR 116 Paperback. $6.99 CHR 410 stickers, and more. Ages 4-8. Hardcover. $8.99 CHR 830 Paperback. $4.99 CHR 605 The Twelve Days of Christmas in . . . Cousins visiting from out-of-state are treated to the best each state has to offer with these wild Christmas countdowns! Rhyming text and catchy illustrations add to the fun of learning about each state’s uniqueness. Board books are condenced for younger children!

The Christmas Angels by Else Wenz Viëtor On Christmas Eve the Christmas angels fly down to help CHR 306 ... Minnesota Hardcover $12.95 CHR 308 ... Iowa Hardcover $12.95 those in need. First published in Germany in 1933, this CHR 306B ... Minnesota Board Book $7.95 CHR 309 ... North Dakota Hardcover $12.95 beautiful book features die-cut angels on every page. CHR 307 ... Wisconsin Hardcover $12.95 CHR 310B ... Michigan Board Book $7.95 Hardcover. $17.95 CHR 190 CHR 307B ... Wisconsin Board Book $7.95

Scandinavian Christmas Music

Christmas Joy–Juleglede Christmas in Norway A Swedish Christmas Fractures Christmas Yust Go Nuts at Mike & Else Sevig St. Olaf Choir Anne-Charlotte & Ellen Harvey Stan Boreson Christmas Stan Boreson Traditional Norwegian Christmas Recorded with the Nidarosdomen’s Songs for a traditional­ Santa Dialect humor legend Stan Boreson The King of Scandinavian Humor songs: Jeg er så glad, Glade jul, Jentekor in Trondheim, Norway, this Lucia festival and popular songs sings Walking in My Winter sings Yingle Bells, Christmas Goose Deilig er den himmel blå, and CD has 19 Norwegian and English for circling­ the tree. Includes Hej Underwear, Lena Got Run Over by (Snowbird), Uncle Sven is Coming even Jingle Bells and Rudolf in Christmas carols, including Jeg er tomtegubbar, Räven raskar över a Reindeer, Here Comes Ingebrit, to Town, and many more. Norwegian. 15 songs. Text and så glad, Silent Night, Nå tennes isen, and many other favorites. and other favorites. CD $12.95 MCD 4105 translation included. tusen julelys, & Beautiful Savior. CD $17.95 MCD 5701 CD $12.95 MCD 4101 CD $12.95 MCD 2519 CD $17.95 MCD 2805 4 Christmas Cooking, Crafts, and Traditions • Christmas Picture Books

Scandi ­Christmas Scandinavian Christmas­ Crafts A Swedish ­Christmas Jul: Swedish American Holiday by Christiane Bellstedt Myers and Recipes by Helene S. Lundberg by Caroline Wendt Traditions by Patrice Johnson Make the festive season really special and cre- Simple designs, both modern and traditional, Add Scandinavian flair to your home at Swedish Americans are linked through the ate these stunning step-by-step projects with a for stockings, wreaths, table decorations, tree Christmas with these tasty treats & simple generations by a legacy of meatballs and lut- Scandinavian flavor, including cards, decora- skirts, and more. Also includes five recipes. projects for homemade gifts & decorations. fisk. This book explores these traditions, and tions, garlands, and cozy gifts. 128 pages. Paperback. $21.95 CHR 138 Hardcover. $24.95 CHR 610 includes recipes and reminiscences. 256 pages. Paperback. $19.95 CHR 140 Hardcover. $24.95 CHR 126

Scandinavian Christmas Keeping Christmas: Yuletide Swedish Christmas Table Holiday Cookies by Trine Hahnemann Traditions in Norway and the by Jens Linder & Johanna Westman by Elisabet der Nederlanden Celebrate Christmas Scandinavian style with New Land by K. Stokker Discover new holiday favorites and update old From a veteran Swedish baker and recipe devel- festive recipes for parties, brunches, lunches, A look at Norwegian-American traditions. Recipes for everything from glögg oper, each cookie in this collection is guaranteed and dinners, all filled with traditional goodies Christmas traditions, with stories, and Christmas ham, to rice pudding and fudge, to be a stand-out, and destined to become your and delicious modern dishes. recipes, and firsthand accounts. are interspersed with decorating and craft ideas. new Christmas classic. Photos of every recipe. Hardcover. $19.95 EBK 479 Paperback. $22.95 CHR 125P Hardcover. $24.95 EBK 477 Hardcover. $20.00 EBK 478

Otto and the Secret Light of Christmas­ by Nora & Pirkko Surojegin The Tomtes’ Little Tomte’s A beautiful book about Christmas longing, friendship and Christmas Wish seeking as Otto, an elfin Porridge by Inkeri Karvonen adventurer, sets off on a by Sven Little Tomte embarks journey to find the light of Nordqvist on a candle-making Christmas. Each chapter When the family plan to help his features a new short forgets to leave Christmas wish come episode—perfect for bed- porridge for the tomtes on Christmas Eve, Mama tomte hatches true. Children will enjoy this heartwarming festive tale from time reading. 108 pages. a plan before Papa tomte finds out! Based on Swedish folklore. Finland. Illustrations by acclaimed Finnish artist Hannu Taina. Hardcover. $24.95 CHR 401 Ages 5+. Hardcover. $17.95 CHR 175 Ages 4-10. Hardcover. $17.95 CHR 603

How to Make a Swedish Lucia Morning in Sweden Lucia: Child of Light Annika’s Secret Wish The Yule Tomte and the ­Christmas by Helen Ingeborg by Eva Rydåker by Florence Ekstrand by Beverly Lewis Little Rabbits by Ulf Stark This book explains Swedish Peek inside as the Svensson’s pre- The history,­ the legends, and Finding the almond hidden in the rice This charming story of a grumpy ­traditions such as Lucia, Jul pare for Lucia Day. After the story, ­the modern celebration of pudding is the highlight of Christmas Eve tomte and hopeful little rabbits is Tomte, Stjärngosse, and more. find recipes, a Lucia gown pattern, ­Sweden’s Lucia tradition. for many children in Sweden. Beautifully told over twenty-five chapters—one Includes recipes and crafts. and the Lucia song and legend. Includes recipes. Paperback. illustrated by Pamela Querin. for each day of Advent. Hardcover. Paperback. $7.95 CHR 129 Paperback. $8.99 CHR 710 $9.95 CHR 127 Hardcover. $16.99 CHR 170 $24.95 CHR 700 5 Scandinavian Christmas Cards, Notecards, Enclosure Cards • Advent Calendars

Christmas Wish Christmas Cards Tomten Christmas Cards by Svein Solem Carl Larsson Christmas Cards by Per Breiehagen These cards feature Norwegian artist Svein Solem’s delightful This card pack contains 8 cards (two each of four designs), 8 cards (two each of four designs), featuring Per Breieha- paintings of Tomte (or Nisse) preparing for Christmas. The featuring festive holiday images by Carl Larsson. gen’s magical images from The Christmas Wish (page 2). legend of the tomte is printed on the back of each card. Greeting: Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy Greeting: Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy Greeting: God Jul! Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a New Year! New Year! Size: 4.63" x 6" $12.95 CRD 820 Happy New Year 8 cards (two each of four designs). Size: 4.63" x 6" $12.95 CRD 670 $12.95 CRD 940

Christmas Wish Blank Notecards by Per Breiehagen Christmas Cards by Kirsten Sevig Carl Larsson Blank Notecards These notecards feature images from the magical book, The This delightful card pack contains 12 cards (three each of This card pack contains 8 cards (two each of four designs), Christmas Wish (see page 2). Card pack contains 8 cards four designs), featuring Kirsten’s charming Tomte. featuring Carl Larsson’s colorful paintings of children. (2 each of four designs). Blank inside. Size: 4.63" x 6" Greeting: God Jul! Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Blank inside. Size: 4.63" x 6" $12.95 CRD 800 Happy New Year! Size: 4.63" x 6" $12.95 CRD 980 $12.95 CRD 650

Countdown to Christmas with an Advent Calendar Gift Enclosure Cards Tomten Each enclosure card pack includes ten cards; Enclosure Cards five each of two designs, with envelopes. by Svein Blank inside. 2.25" x 3" $5.95 per package Solem CRD 942

Carl Tomte Encl. Larsson Cards I Holiday CHR 900 Night Before Chr. $7.95 CHR 901 Away in a Manger $7.95 by Kirsten Sevig Enclosure CRD 970 Cards The two Advent calendars shown CRD 680 above are flat and can be propped on a shelf or taped to a door. Carl Size: 14.8" x 10.8" Tomte Encl. Larsson The Silent Night Advent Calendar Cards II Enclosure Cards (left) is a free-standing, fold-out by Kirsten Sevig CRD 660 calendar that opens to 36" wide. CRD 972 CHR 904 Silent Night (fold-out) $9.95 6 Scandinavian Notecards, Bookmarks, Puzzles, and More Sweden’s Most Beloved Artist – Carl Larsson

Carl Larsson’s Home, Family & Farm: Carl Larsson Home Through the Paintings Paintings from the Swedish Arts and Crafts Coloring Book of Carl Larsson Carl Larsson 2018 Calendar Movement by Carl Larsson This 48-page coloring book has 22 Carl and Karin Larsson created a deco- Swedish artist Carl Larsson rendered charming scenes The paintings in this book depict Larsson’s family— images to color, with color pictures rating style which influences Swedish of his home in cheerful watercolors that document his his wife Karin and their eight children—his home in of the original paintings for refer- design to this day. This book celebrates family’s idyllic country life. Size: 13" x 12" the village of Sundborn, and his farm, Spadarvet. ence. Published with the National the virtues of home utilizing the paint- $14.99 CAL 906 Hardcover. $40.00 ABK 401 Museum of Stockholm. ings of Carl Larsson. 32 pages. Paperback. $7.95 CRC 450 Hardcover. $14.95 ABK 400 Carl Larsson Jigsaw Puzzles

Carl Larsson Cards This folio contains 10 cards Carl Larsson Postcard Book (5 each of 2 designs), and 10 Thirty color reproductions bound in a NOV 162 500-Piece NOV 165 1000-Piece envelopes. Size: 4.75" x 6.75" Blank inside. handy postcard collection. 6.5" x 4.75" Kersti’s Birthday $16.95 Crayfishing $18.95 $10.95/box CRD 774 $10.95 ABK 406

Carl Larsson Bookmarks Size: 2.31" x 8.5" $1.25 each Scandinavian Bookmarks Size: 2.31" x 8.5" $1.25 each

NOV 150 Crayfishing NOV 125 Tomte Laws NOV 151 Wash House NOV 130 Country NOV 152 Karin at the Proverbs (Norwegian) Window NOV 131 Learning NOV 153 Britta & Cat Proverbs (Norwegian) NOV 154 Karin and NOV 132 Tricks for Trolls Kersti NOV 135 Swedish NOV 155 Churning Proverbs (Yellow) Butter NOV 136 Swedish NOV 156 Decorating Proverbs (Blue) # 150 # 151 # 152 # 153 # 154 # 155 # 156 the Tree # 125 # 130 # 131 # 132 # 135 # 136

Rosemaling Cards by Ethel Kvalheim Antique Norwegian Bunad Cards

Ethel Kvalheim of Stoughton, Wisconsin, was awarded the St. Olav Medal by the King of These cards are reproductions of turn-of-the-century postcards featuring traditional Norway for her contributions to this art. This card pack contains 8 cards/8 envelopes (all Norwegian costumes, bunads. Blank inside. Package contains 8 cards with different designs). Blank inside. Size: 4.63" x 6" Folio, $12.95 CRD 700 envelopes (all different designs). Card size: 4.63" x 6" Folio, $12.95 CRD 740 Also available: Rosemaling Gift Enclosure Cards $5.95 /Pkg. of 10 CRD 710 Also available: Bunad Gift Enclosure Cards $5.95 /Pkg. of 10 CRD 750 7 The Enchanting World of Jan Brett The Mitten Jan Brett brings this ­Ukrainian folk tale to life with warmth and humor in her ­distinctive style. Hardcover $17.99 FAV 741 Board Book $7.99 FAV 741B

The Hat Hedgie gets his head stuck in a woolen The Mermaid Trouble With Trolls Annie and the Wild Animals stocking in this Colorful scenes of an underwater Treva must use quick thinking to This best-loved tale of Annie and delightful tale set on a paradise transport this classic fairy tale outwit the trolls who are trying to her cat is available in paperback, and Danish farm. to a magical land inspired by the seas off steal her beloved dog Tuffi. Set board book editions. Hardcover the coast of Japan. A striking, undersea in Norway! Paperback $7.99 FAV 755P $16.99 FAV 742 version of Goldilocks & the Three Bears. Hardcover $17.99 FAV 747 Board Book $7.95 FAV 755B Board Book Hardcover. $18.99 FAV 724 Paperback $6.99 FAV 747P $8.99 FAV 742B Jan Brett Christmas books are on pages 3. Other titles by Jan Brett are available on our website: www.skandisk.com.

Picture Books by Caldecott Medal-Winning Ingri and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire

Leif the Lucky Ola Children of the D’Aulaires’ Book D’Aulaires’ Book D’Aulaire’s Book of A delightful tale of the Through Ola’s adventures Northlights of Trolls of Norse Myths Norwegian Folktales young Viking explorer Leif at a traditional wedding, This brightly illustrated story A delightful look at the A beautifully illustrated intro- A collection of twenty-one Erikson—the first European to meeting a dragon, and talk- is a celebration of the Sami weird and wonderful­ world duction to the world of Odin, classic Norwegian folktales! set foot on America, 500 years ing with cod fishermen in people and the snow-covered of Norwegian trolls—moun- Thor, Loki, Ragnarokk, Bragi, First printed in 1938, this before Columbus. This fasci- the far north, you will get landscapes of the frozen north tain trolls, forest trolls, and and other gods and heroes selection of timeless stories nating biography is considered a glimpse of life as it once from two of the twentieth more—who carry on in the from the wondrous world of introduces Norway’s magical one of the d’Aulaire’s finest was in Norway. 56 pages. century’s greatest storytellers. most entertaining fashion! Norse folklore. Ages 9-12+. world of cinderlads, princesses, works. 60 pages. Ages 5-10+. Ages 5 & up. 40 pages. Ages 5 & up. 72 pages. Ages 5-10+. 160 pages. $29.95 LIT 128 and trolls. 192 pages. $16.95 CSC 207 $16.95 CSC 206 $16.95 CSC 205 $19.95 LIT 185 $24.95 LIT 135

Scandinavian Culture and Tradition

Your Swedish Roots Mike & Else’s Norwegian & Swedish Songbooks The Opposite of Cold: The Northwoods Finnish Per Clemensson Each songbook contains a wide variety of over 90 songs—with Sauna Tradition by Michael Nordskov ­A step-by-step book to guide you in research- piano arrangements, guitar chords, lyrics, and translations! From the origins of Finnish sauna and how the practice was ing your Swedish ancestors. Learn what first brought to North America, to contemporary sauna design, Swedish records are available, where to find Paperback. $24.95 each this is an exquisite commemoration of the history, culture, and them, and how to use them.­ Learn about FTR 101 Mike & Else’s Norwegian Songbook practice of Finnish sauna in the northwoods. A beautiful book! Swedish naming practices, and other helpful Hardcover. $34.95 ABK 368 background information. Paperback. FTR 102 Mike & Else’s Swedish Songbook $19.95 HIB 220 www.skandisk.com / 800-468-2424 8 Scandinavian Culture and Tradition

Nørth: How to Live Scandinavian by Brontë Aurell Chock full of witty insider cultural infor- mation, this fascinating book is an entertaining The Nordic Guide The Nordic Theory of Every- The Almost Nearly Perfect People: read-aloud! Get the to Living Ten Years thing: In Search of a Better Life Behind the Myth of the Scandinavian scoop on how Norwegians, Swedes, and Danes raise their by Bertil Marklund by Anu Partanen Utopia by Michael Booth children, how they deal with darkness and never-ending Longer Booth journeys through all five of the Nordic daytime, and even how they dress. Learn idioms and A short guide to a long life, A Finnish journalist, now a naturalized this pragmatic little book by a US citizen, compares and contrasts life in countries to discover the secrets of their suc- Scandinavian words with no equivalent, meet the top ten Swedish doctor channels the the US with life in Scandinavia. Her goal cess, and what they think of one another! He Vikings, and learn how to slice cheese, pay taxes with a simple, healthy lifestyle of is to show her beloved new country what explains how Scandinavians differ, and why smile, and enjoy fika and smörgåsbord like the natives! Scandinavia. Paperback. it can learn from her homeland to fulfill these societies have become models for the Color photos throughout. Hardcover. $12.95 HBK 162 the promise of the American dream! world! Paperback. $30.00 HBK 161 Paperback. $16.99 HBK 160P $17.00 HBK 156P

In Cod We Trust: Vikings in the Attic: In Happy as a Dane How To Be Danish Nordicana: 100 Icons of Scandi Living the Norwegian Search of Nordic America by Malene Rydahl by Patrick Kingsley Culture & Nordic Cool Dream by Eric Dregni by Eric Dregni This international bestseller Part reportage, part travelogue, by Nordicana with Kajsa Kinsella Dregni tells the hilarious, and Dregni explores the significant– shows why the Danes are happy this book provides an introduction From the Swedish Dala horse, to the concept often poignant stories of his and quite often bizarre–tales and and how we can be, too! Rydahl to contemporary Danish culture of hygge; or from Greta Garbo to Stieg family’s yearlong adventure traditions of Scandinavians in the provides tips that we can all that spans politics, television, Larsson, this beautifully illustrated book is a in Norway. Paperback. Midwest with insight and humor. apply to our daily lives! food, architecture, and design! celebration of all things Scandinavian. $16.95 HBK 150P Paperback. $18.95 HBK 152P Paperback. $14.95 HBK 147 Hardcover. $17.99 HBK 154 Hardcover. $14.99 HBK 175

Xenophobe Guides Scandinavian Coloring Books

Nordic Designs Coloring Book A treasury of 63 Scandinavian D is for Dala Horse by Kathy Jo Wargin designs to color! Paperback. A colorful A to Z tour of the Nordic countries— $9.99 CRC 455 including Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands! All ages. Hardcover. $17.95 CSC 250

An irreverent look at the beliefs and foibles Story of the of nations, almost guaranteed to cure Kirsten Sevig’s Coloring and Activity books are Vikings xenophobia. These guides to Scandinavians ideal for passing on culture and holiday traditions explore their national characteristics with to the next generation. Each 48-page book includes Coloring Book humor and style. 64 pages. 4.25" x 7" recipes, songs, crafts, and activities, and offers by A. G. Smith Paperback. $9.95 each information about noteworthy people and places. Detailed captions let HBK 180 Xenophobe... Norwegians CRC 440 Norway kids learn while they Scandinavian Coloring Book color the 38 realistic HBK 181 Xenophobe... Swedes CRC 441 Sweden Folk-inspired patterns and illustra- drawings! Ages 7+. HBK 182 Xenophobe... Danes CRC 442 Denmark Paperback. tions to color! 96 pages. Paperback. $4.99 HBK 183 Xenophobe... Finns CRC 443 Finland $7.95 each Paperback. $14.95 CRC 456 LIT 305 9 Folk and Fairy Tales From Sweden The Wonderful Adventures of Nils by Selma Lagerlöf Endorsed by Astrid Lindgren!

Swedish Fairy Tales Midsummer Tomte Illustrated by John Bauer and the Little Rabbits Twenty-one marvelous Swedish by Ulf Stark & Eva Eriksson The Wonderful / Further Adventures of Nils The Wonderful fairy tales in which frogs become Celebrate Midsummer with Tomte Translated by Velma Howard Revised by Nancy Johnson Adventures of Nils beautiful fairy girls, troll girls Grump and the woodland animals This unabridged edition of the classic Swedish Illustrated by Lars Klinting marry troll princes, and boys in this follow-up to The Yule Tomte children’s tale follows the mischievous lad Nils An abridged edition for children search for adventure in the forest. and the Little Rabbits (page 5). An Holgersson as he journeys through Sweden of the classic tale of Nils, who is A world of wonder and mystery enchanting story in 21 chapters with with a flock of geese. First published in 1909, it shrunk to the size of a tiny elf and is brought to life by the spell- charming illustrations. 121 pages. is still popular today! A great read for all ages. binding art of one of the world’s flies around Sweden on the back Hardcover. $24.95 CSC 216 Two volumes. Paperback. of a goose. Full-color illustrations greatest illustrators of fairy tales, CLA 500 Wonderful Adventures of Nils (Book I, 250 pages) $14.95 throughout. Ages 10 & up. John Bauer. Paperback. CLA 501 Further Adventures of Nils (Book II, 260 pages) $14.95 Hardcover. $24.95 CLA 502 $17.99 LIT 120

The Little Goat on the Roof Per and the Dala Horse by Jody Littler Illus. by Jan Jablonski by Rebecca Hickox This tale is based on true stories told Illustrated by Yvonne Gilbert through the eyes of a little goat. The Young Per cherishes the simple Scandinavian tradition of goats grazing on wooden horse he inherits from his father. One day it will be the roof has always fascinated children. worth its weight in gold. Set in a Swedish village long ago, Black and white illustrations. Ages 3-6. this beautifully-illustrated tale is based on Swedish folklore. Paperback. $8.95 CSC 285P Ages 5+. Paperback. $9.95 CSC 274P

hildren s ooks by weden s strid indgren C ’ B S ’ A L This illustrated hardcover Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren deluxe edition includes all Pippi has no parents to tell her what to do, a horse that lives on Excerpted from the full-length novels, these paperback picture books are perfect three Pippi books! her porch, and a flair for the outrageous! Lindgren was awarded for young readers. Illusttrated byMichael Chesworth. Ages 4 to 8. 32 pages. the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for her contribution to inter- Paperbacks. national children’s literature. Ages 8-12. Paperback.

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Christmas in Noisy Village­ The Children of Noisy Village The Tomten Ill. by Harald Wiberg The Tomten & the Fox Children prepare for Christmas in Sweden by A charming tale of children living in Astrid Lindgren’s classic story of the Illustrated by Harald Wiberg building snow lanterns, baking gingersnaps, the Swedish countryside in simpler tomten’s nocturnal visits to all of the By sharing his porridge with a prowling and finding a tree. Illustrated by Illon Wikland. times. Ages 7-11. Paperback. $5.99 residents of a wintry farm. Ages 3-8. ­ fox, the tomten saves the hens from danger. Paperback. $6.99 CBK 208 CBK 209 Paperback. $6.99 CBK 191P Paperback. $6.99 CBK 192P 10 Norwegian Folktales for All Ages A Royal Tale Folk Tales by Lise Lunge-Larsen! Seven Ways to Trick a Troll Trolls! They are huge and ugly and Audio CD very, very dangerous. But luckily, their Included! brains are no bigger than a walnut, so even small children can trick them. First, though, you need to know their weaknesses—and that’s where these stories come in. Patience, kindness, courage, and quick thinking—what works against trolls are the best things about being human. This book will ­ delight and entertain imaginations of all ages! 90 pages. Hardcover. The Three Billy Goats Gruff Why Kings & Queens Don’t Wear $19.95 CSC 203 This classic Norwegian tale about the Crowns by Princess Märtha Louise confrontation between three billy goats On the 100-year anniversary of her great grand- and an ugly troll is available in both father’s arrival in Norway from Denmark to paperback (age 4-8) and board book become Norway’s new king, Princess Märtha (age 2-6). Louise created this enchanting tale. Steeped in Paperback $7.99 CLA 570 history, it includes the typical repetition of a Board Book $6.99 PRE 431 fairy tale, and is filled with humor—both in the text and the whimsical illustrations of Norway’s premier illustrator, Svein Nyhus. The 30-minute CD is a treasure on which the Princess tells why she wrote the story, and reads the entire book while a ten-piece orchestra musically interprets the tale! Hardcover with audio CD. $19.95 CSC 100C Race of the Birkebeiners The Troll with No Heart in His Body Norwegian Folktales In the year 1206, deep in the snow-covered and Other Tales of Trolls from Norway by Asbjørnsen and Moe mountains of Norway,­ the fiercest warriors­ Nine favorite Norwegian folk tales with wood- Tales of witches, trolls, ogres, sly foxes, and beautiful in the land ­struggle to ski a baby prince to cut illustrations by Betsy Bowen. A great family princesses from Norway’s premier folklorists, with illus- safety. A fairy tale? No, this is a true story. read-aloud! Hardcover. trations by Erik Werenskjold and Theodor Kittelsen. ­Ages 6-12+. Paperback. $7.95 CSC 200P $19.95 CSC 202 Paperback. $15.95 LIT 125

Enchanting Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen

Classic fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen. Ages 3-8. Size: 4.5" x 6.5" 40 pages. Hardcover. $4.95 each Illustrated Treasury of Andersen’s ­Andersen’s Fairy Tales CLA 609 The Princess and the Pea Fairy Tales Illus. by Anastasiya Archipova This illustrated collection of Andersen’s CLA 610 The Little Mermaid A lavishly illustrated collection of nine classic tales tales includes his best-loved characters: CLA 611 The Ugly Duckling of foolish emperors, lonely mermaids, icy queens Thumbelina, the Ugly Duckling, the Little CLA 612 The Steadfast Tin Soldier and clever princesses. Perfect for reading aloud. Mermaid, the Snow Queen and others. CLA 613 Thumbelina Hardcover. $16.95 CLA 503 Twelve tales retold for children aged 3-8. CLA 615 Emperor’s New Clothes Hardcover. $19.99 CLA 508

Visit our website: www.skandisk.com Thumbelina The Little Match Girl Hans Christian Andersen’s Little Mermaid for more Elsa Beskow’s charming illustra- Caldecott Honor artist Rachel Isadora Fairy Tales Retold by N. Lewis Coloring Book information tions bring to life this classic tale captures the spirit of Andersen’s beloved This enchanting collection contains A coloring book version of the of a thumb-sized girl who has heroine with exquisite sensitivity in this twelve magnificent stories retold for little mermaid who falls in love about all of our big adventures! haunting Christmas story. Ages 4-8. readers aged 7-12. Paperback. with a prince. Paperback. books! $17.95 CLA 715 Paperback. $6.99 CLA 516 $5.99 CLA 515 $4.99 CRC 446 11 It’s All About Gnomes!

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How to Survive a Garden Gnome Attack by Chuck Sambuchino ­This tongue-in-cheek survival guide will help you prevent, prepare for, and ward off an imminent home invasion by the by Daniela Drescher Spend a day with Pippa and Pelle as they discover the joys each season common garden gnome. has to offer. Drescher’s unique illustration style will capture any child’s imagination. $9.95 each Hardcover. $14.99 ABK 502 PRE 296 Pippa and Pelle PRE 298 Pippa & Pelle in the Autumn Wind PRE 297 Pippa & Pelle in the Summer Sun PRE 299 Pippa & Pelle in the Winter Snow Moomintroll Books by Finland’s Tove Jansson If you haven’t met a Moomin yet, you’re missing the most magical fun... Read Them All! The Original Series! Classic Moomin Comic Strips Moomin Books for Preschoolers! There are eight chapter books Classic Moomin stories reworked in full in the original Moomin series. color are a delight for the entire family! They have been translated from We offer the complete series (twelve titles) Swedish into more than thirty lan- online—www.skandisk.com. Ages 9 +. guages. Ages 8-12. Paperbacks. $9.95 each Paperback. $7.99 each CBK 421 Comet in Moominland CBK 422 Finn Family Moomintroll CBK 423 Moominpappa’s Memoirs Little Book of Numbers • Words Moomin’s Lift-the-Flap CBK 424 Moominsmmer Madness These books introduce youngsters to the Hide and Seek CBK 452 CBK 425 Moominland Midwinter Moomins while teaching them about numbers Lift the flaps to help Moomintroll Club Life in and basic vocabulary words. Board Books. CBK 426 Tales from Moominvalley discover impish Little My’s Moomin Valley clever hiding place! Ages 3-6. CBK 427 Moominpappa at Sea CBK 453 CBK 430 Moomin’s Book of Numbers $6.99 Moomin and Family Life Hardcover. $8.99 CBK 432 CBK 428 Moominvalley in November CBK 431 Moomin’s Book of Words $7.99

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Pelle’s New Suit Peter in Blueberry Land Children of Hat Cottage Ollie’s Ski Trip Pelle needs a new coat, so he shears his lamb, Peter is looking for blueberries for While mother is away, the children who Six-year-old Ollie is given his first pair of real and the wool is carded, spun, dyed and woven. his mother’s­ birthday,­ and a magical live in a little hat cottage try to help skis, and he sets off for adventure in this snowy Finally, the tailor makes a new suit for Pelle. ­adventure begins. around the house, but housework is much winter tale. Large Book (11" x 9") $17.95 CLA 701 Large Book $17.95 CLA 703 harder than they had thought! Large Book $17.95 CLA 705 Mini (7" x 5.25") $11.95 CLA 701M Mini Book $11.95 CLA 703M $17.95 CLA 718 Mini Book $11.95 CLA 705M

The Elsa Beskow Alphabet Book Woody, Hazel and Little Pip The Land of Long Ago The Flowers’ Festival This charming alphabet book gathers illustrations This delightful story describes woodland An old tree trunk is magically The flowers invite Lisa to their Midsummer from Elsa Beskow’s beloved book collection. scenes when two acorn children get car- transformed into a dragon and car- festival. Delightful illustrations put names From Accordion to Zzz, this beautiful gift book ried away to adventures by the blustery ries two children off to the Land of and faces on all of your favorite flowers. features several pages for each letter. 176 pages. autumn wind! Long Ago. They have many adven- Large Book $17.95 CLA 706 6.5" x 6.25" Large Book $17.95 CLA 704 tures on their incredible journey. Mini Book $11.95 CLA 706M $16.95 CLA 722 Mini Book $11.95 CLA 704M $17.95 CLA 708

Rosalind and the Little Deer The Sun Egg The Curious Fish Thumbelina Around the Year (mini) Rosalind loves to play with her little deer A large orange egg has fallen into the When a little fish is caught and Beskow’s charming illustra- Delightful verses and delicate, in the shade of the lime tree. But when woods and the elf and her friends must held on dry land, his aunts and tions bring to life this classic playful illustrations take young the deer is captured by the king and kept find out what it really is. ­ uncles are determined to save Hans Christian Andersen tale children through the special joys in a golden cage, can Rosalind set it free? Large Book $17.95 CLA 711 him. With the help of a frog of a thumb-sized girl who of each month of the year. $17.95 CLA 719 Mini Book $11.95 CLA 711M and a little magic, they do! has big adventures! Ages 4-6. Size: 6.75" x 5" $17.95 CLA 710 $17.95 CLA 715 $11.95 CLA 700M

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A Man Called Ove My Grandmother Asked Britt-Marie Was Here Beartown The Deal of a Lifetime Ove is a curmudgeon with staunch Me to Tell You She’s Sorry Socially awkward Britt-Marie is Beartown explores the hopes that A poignant novella about a man principles and a short fuse. So when When Elsa’s grandmother dies a woman who has more imagina- bring a small community together, who sacrificed his family life in the a chatty young couple move in next and leaves behind a series of letters tion, bigger dreams, and a warm- the secrets that tear it apart, and the pursuit of success and the courageous door and accidentally flatten Ove’s apologizing to people she has er heart than anyone around her courage it takes for an individual to little girl fighting for her life who mailbox, it is the lead-in to a comi- wronged, Elsa’s greatest adventure realizes! Funny and moving, this go against the grain. In this profound crosses his path. Written with humor cal tale of unexpected friendship! begins. A charming, warm-hearted book celebrates the importance of story of a small forest town, Fredrik and compassion, this little book A New York Times Bestseller by a novel! community and connection in a Backman has found the entire world. reminds us that life is a fleeting gift, popular Swedish author. world that can feel isolating. and our only legacy is how we share Paperback. $16.00 LIT 501 Paperback. $17.00 LIT 503 Paperback. $16.00 LIT 500 Paperback. $16.00 LIT 502 Paperback coming Feb. 2018 that gift with those we love. Hardcover. $18.00 CHR 105 Scandinavian Design, Sewing, Knitting, Woodworking and More

Scandinavian Home: Scandinavian Modern Knits from the Heart of Traditional Nordic Knits Mittens From Around Interiors Inspired by Light by Magnus Englund & C. Schmidt Norway by Irene Haugland by Johanna Wallin Norway Nina Granlund Saether by Niki Brantmark In this book, the founders of design 30 Sweaters, Hats, Socks, and 15 time-honored patterns become Over 40 old-style patterns from all Brantmark presents a wide range of store Skandium trace the develop- Mittens Inspired by the Telemark over 40 different projects, charming over Norway, adapted to today’s stunning homes in this inspiring col- ment of the Scandinavian style, Region Includes step-by-step mittens, gloves, hats, and socks yarns, plus an exciting story to lection. While each one has a unique introduce key designers and take instructions, gorgeous photographs, through designs suitable for all accompany each pattern. Take a trip style and character, all reflect the a look at some of the most stylish and the occasional finishing touch of levels of experience. to Norway—without ever setting distinctive Scandinavian aesthetic. homes in Scandinavia. 144 pages. traditional Norwegian embroidery. Hardcover. $24.95 FTR 130 down your needles! Hardcover. $29.95 ABK 340 Hardcover. $29.95 ABK 360 Hardcover. $24.95 FTR 128 Hardcover. $26.95 FTR 132

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Scandinavian Figure Carvings offers a fascinating overview of Scandi- Norwegian Wood: Chopping, Snitte: The Danish Art Making Winter: A Hygge- navian figure carving from the Viking era to the modern day. Includes Stacking, and Drying Wood the of Whittling: Beautiful Inspired Guide to Surviving the step-by-step instructions for carving a Dalecarlian horse. Scandinavian Way by Lars Mytting Wooden Birds to Make Winter Months by Emma Mitchell Carving Flat-Plane Style Caricatures has step-by-step instructions to help by Frank Egholm Embrace the Danish philosophy of you bring to life more than 50 figures—from lumberjacks to trolls & elves. An intriguing window into Scandi- navian culture, this book about With step-by-step photos, this coziness and simple pleasures with these Whittling Little Folk has 20 patterns for whittling a whole community of chopping, stacking, and burning book makes it easy even for creative crafts and recipes! From snuggly 3" to 4" characters in the Scandinavian flat-plane style. Paperbacks. wood features enough inherently beginners to grasp the basics. woolens to tasty treats, each project has FTR 215 Scaandinavian Figure Carvings $14.99 interesting facts, anecdotes and Learn how to whittle a bird step-by-step instructions. Make silver inspired prose to make it universally clay jewelry, bake plum and orange FTR 216 Carving Flat-Plane Style Caricatures $14.99 shape, delicately paint it, and appealing. Photos throughout. elegantly mount it. blondies, crochet boot cuffs, and more! FTR 217 Whittling Little Folk $16.95 Hardcover. $24.95 FTR 200 Hardcover. $14.95 FTR 210 Hardcover. $24.95 FTR 190 14 Hygge and Lagom — Lifestyle Choices

How to Hygge — The Hygge: The Danish Art of ScandiKitchen: The Book of Hygge: The The Joy of Hygge Nordic Secrets to a Happy Life Happiness by Marie Søderberg The Essence of Hygge Danish Art of Contentment, by Jonny Jackson & Elias Larsen by Signe Johansen Other books will tell you how to by Brontë Aurell Comfort, and Connection Contains recipes for comfort foods, Nordic countries have consistently attain hygge. This is the only book The owner of London’s Skandi- by Louisa Thomsen Brits instructions for cozy and warm been rated as the best places to live for that will show you. Søderberg Kitchen explains hygge in 12 With beautiful full-color photos and crafts, inspirational quotes, and tips quality of life. What’s their secret? One traveled the length and breadth entertaining chapters interspersed instructive meditations on relishing for achieving hygge! Pair this book key factor is hygge, which celebrates of Denmark to create the perfect with recipes! Whether it’s going the everyday, this is your perfect with knitting supplies, homemade the simple things in life. This book is a guide to cooking, decorating, and for a long walk or baking and guide to cultivating the coziness hot chocolate mixes, or a new combination of recipes and helpful tips entertaining the hygge way. Full of sharing a cake with friends, you that has made Danes some of the blanket for a great gift! to achieve hygge any time, anywhere. beautiful photos. can always make time for hygge. happiest people in the world. Hardcover. $14.99 HBK 145 Hardcover. $19.99 EBK 404 Hardcover. $21.95 HBK 146 Paperback. $14.95 EBK 589 Hardcover. $22.00 HBK 149 hygge: In both Danish and Norwegian, hygge is defined as “a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being.”

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The Hygge Life Little Book of Hygge: The Little Book of Lykke: The Gentle Art of Swedish Lagom (Not Too Little, Not by Gunnar Karl Gislason Danish Secrets of Happy Living Secrets of the World’s Happiest Death Cleaning: How to Free Too Much): The Swedish Art of This inspirational book shows you by Meik Wiking People by Meik Wiking Yourself and Your Family From a Living a Balanced, Happy Life how to apply hygge to all aspects of An introduction to this cornerstone Wiking, of the Happiness Institute Lifetime of Clutter by M Magnusson by Niki Brantmark life, from elevating your morning of Danish life, with advice on in Copenhagen, traveled the globe If your family doesn’t want your stuff Insightful suggestions and bite- with perfectly brewed coffee to im- incorporating it into your own while researching Lykke—finding when you’re alive, they sure won’t sized actions to help you make promptu gatherings with family and life, such as: Get comfy. Turn off the good that exists in the world want it after you die. Margareta subtle changes to your life, so you friends, to making an oasis at home, the phones. Bring out the candles. around us. With wit and warmth, introduces an element of fun into the too can make time for the things by offering ideas for decorating and Build relationships. Experience he explains how small changes can potentially daunting task of clearing that matter most and find greater self-care! Includes recipes. contentment the Danish way! make us all happier. Hardcover. out unnecessary belongings. Hardcover. happiness! Hardcover. $22.00 HBK 143 Hardcover. $19.99 HBK 144 $19.99 HBK 148 $18.99 HBK 205 - Coming Jan. 2018 Hardcover. $19.99 HBK 200 lagom: (pronounded “lah-gom”) A Swedish concept roughly translated as “not too little, not too much,” just the right amount.

Scandinavian Gatherings Live Lagom: Balanced Lagom: The Swedish Art The Lagom Life: A Little Book of Lagom: How From Afternoon Fika to Mid- Living, the Swedish Way of Balanced Living Swedish Way of Living to Balance Your Life the Swedish summer Feast by Melissa Bahen by Anna Brones by Linnea Dunne by Elisabeth Carlsson Way by Jonny Jackson, Elias Larsen Recipes for sweet and savory treats, This little gem provides inspira- With seemingly endless financial, In this delightful little pocket book, This book helps readers find balance and simple craft projects for decorat- tion and practical advice on how emotional, and environmental Carlsson lets us in on the secrets of in their lives with practical tips, ing and entertaining—all inspired by to find a happy medium in life, benefits, Lagom presents an acces- the Swedish philosophy of lagom. sensible recipes, simple craft projects, Scandinavian flavors and traditions. home, work, and health. Anna sible and all-encompassing lifestyle Includes delicious recipes, ideas and inspirational quotes. They’ll learn Gatherings include: Nordic Brunch, Brones is a Swedish-American that is sure to inspire mindfulness, for things you can make for a how to save energy, reduce waste, and Midsummer Feast, Afternoon Fika, writer, and is the author of Fika. wellbeing, and contentment. Chock lagom home, and practical advice. balance their needs with those of the Lucia Day, and more. Hardcover. Hardcover. $16.00 HBK 201 full of ideas, and some recipes too! Paperback. $14.95 HBK 202 wider world. Coming January 2018 $24.95 EBK 400 Coming January 2018 Hardcover. $16.00 HBK 203 Hardcover. $12.99 HBK 204 15 Scandinavian Cookbooks • Specialty Cookbooks

Smörgåsbord: The Art of Fika: The Art of the The Scandi Kitchen ScandiKitchen: Fika & ScandiKitchen Summer: Swedish Breads & Savory Swedish Coffee Break by Brontë Aurell Hygge by Brontë Aurell Simply Delicious Food for Treats by Johanna Kindvall by Anna Brones & Johanna Kindvall There’s so much more to Nordic food This spectacular book by Brontë Lighter, Warmer Days This illustrated cookbook includes An illustrated lifestyle cookbook than pickled herring and meatballs. Aurell features over 60 recipes for by Brontë Aurell traditional and contemporary on the Swedish tradition of fika—a Enjoy fresh and simple open-faced cakes, bakes, and treats from all Wholesome, flavorful recipes for Swedish recipes for dishes such as twice-daily coffee break—including sandwiches, Nordic salads, delicious over Scandinavia, from indulgent everything from breakfast to dinner! Savory Breakfast Rolls, Chicken recipes for traditional baked goods, traditional hot dishes, and indulgent cream confections to comforting In addition, this book includes Liver Paté, Fresh Cheese, Swedish anecdotes about Swedish coffee cakes. Discover new flavors and fruit cakes and traditional breads, tempting cakes, desserts, breads, Deviled Eggs, Buttery Red Cabbage, culture, and the history of this textures—it’s all here to enjoy! sweet buns, and pastries! and refreshing summer drinks. and other smörgåsbord classics. cherished custom. Hardcover. Hardcover. $21.95 EBK 586 Hardcover. $21.95 EBK 588 Hardcover. $21.95 EBK 587 Hardcover. $17.99 EBK 405 $17.99 EBK 499 See also: ScandiKitchen: The Essence of Hygge by Brontë Aurell, page 15. (Coming March 2018)

Scandinavian Classic Baking • Desserts

Food From the Fire Scandinavian Classic Scandinavian Classic Nordic Bakery Cookbook Notes from a Swedish by Niklas Ekstedt Baking by Pat Sinclair Desserts by Pat Sinclair by Miisa Mink Kitchen by Margareta Landgren Innovative open-fire recipes featur- From coffee breads and cakes to With hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, This best-selling baking book by Swedish cuisine is delicious, varied ing the best of Nordic food from cookies and tarts, this gorgeous allspice, and cardamom, the recipes Finnish chef Miisa Mink shows and often unexpected and in this the founder of the famous Ekstedt cookbook offers recipes, along with in this collection evoke images of you how to create mouthwatering delightful book Landgren shares Restaurant in Stockholm. From photographs, musings and stories. generations of baking for friends and breads and pastries using healthy wonderful stories from her own simple Ember-baked Salmon with These classic Scandinavian recipes family. It will have every baker— ingredients such as rye flour, oats, Swedish kitchen along with over Cucumber and Fennel, to Hazelnut are knockouts for the eye and the from novice to expert—getting and barley. You won’t want to miss 100 fabulous recipes. Stunning Cake, this food excites the appetite! taste buds. A bestseller! creative in the kitchen! the cinnamon buns! Hardcover. photos throughout. Hardcover. $35.00 EBK 300 Hardcover. $17.95 EBK 482 Hardcover. $17.95 EBK 483 $19.95 EBK 490 Paperback. $17.99 EBK 415

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Norwegian Cakes and Swedish Cakes & Cookies Tasting Hygge: Joyful Grandma’s German Cranberry Cookbook Cookies by Sverre Sætre by Birgitta Rasmusson Recipes for Cozy Days and Nights Cookbook by Linn Schmidt by Sally Pasley Vargas Norway’s most acclaimed pastry Known in Sweden as Sju sorters by Leela Cyd Whether it’s crispy fried potatoes, With over fifty recipes, this book chef brings his latest tempting kakor, this classic has been in Good food makes everyone feel steamed dumplings, or a creamy is a gallery for the sweet-tart flavor dessert discoveries to the table print for over 70 years and has warm and cared for, which is the jelly roll stuffed with raspberries, and versatility of the cranberry. with recipes for everything from sold an astounding 3.5 million essence of hygge. Here acclaimed no one makes food as good as a You’ll find recipes for everything decadent cakes, tarts, and puddings copies in Sweden! Color photos cookbook author Leela Cyd shares German grandmother—that is, until from traditional muffins, to salads, to candied fruits, chocolate of every mouthwatering recipe. recipes that elevate everyday meals now! This book includes 85 classic entrees, sweets, and drinks made confections, and cookies. Hardcover. $17.95 EBK 514 into special occasions. recipes. with this healthful berry! Paperback. $16.99 EBK 509P Hardcover. $18.95 EBK 403 Hardcover. $22.00 EBK 540 Hardcover. $18.00 EBK 603

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Scandinavian Baking Scandinavian Comfort Tina Nordström’s Tina Nordström’s Cook Yourself Happy— by Trine Hahnemann Food by Trine Hahnemann Scandinavian Cooking Recipes for Young Cooks The Danish Way Cakes abound, with every kind of Set the table, light some candles, Forget all the “dos” and “don’ts” Lobster gratin, pulled pork, Nutella by Caroline Fleming Danish pastry you could ever wish and relax. Let Trine show you how that take the fun out of cooking— mousse. These dishes may sound A beautifully-illustrated, mouth- for, a cookie for every occasion, to create a cozy atmosphere with perfectionism isn’t a word that complicated to make, but Tina makes watering selection of authentic layer cakes, coffee cakes, cream buns these simply delicious, comforting exists in Tina’s kitchen! Once you it so easy that even a child can cook Danish recipes. Well-known in plus snippets of baking history, so recipes and her Scandinavian start cooking with Tina, you’ll like a professional chef! Tina’s step- Denmark, Fleming has published you can learn all you need to know approach to feeding friends and never want to leave your kitchen. by-step recipes will have kids cook- three bestselling cookbooks—this about Scandinavian baking. family. Hardcover. Paperback. $22.95 EBK 410 ing as if that’s all they’ve ever done! is the first to be published in Hardcover. $35.00 EBK 585 $35.00 EBK 402 Hardcover. $16.99 EBK 412 English. Over 100 Danish recipes. Hardcover. $35.00 EBK 532 Classic Recipes Cookbooks Back in Stock! As Seen on TV!

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Viking Lore and Legends for Young People

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Captured by Vikings • Escape from the Vikings How to Be a Viking by Torill Thorstad Hauger by Cressida Cowell The exciting story of two Irish children­ Vikings are brave, but Hiccup (from who are kidnapped by Vikings and brought How to Train Your Dragon) isn’t to Norway­ as slaves. Later, they manage to like other Vikings. He’s afraid of escape and make their way back to Ireland. everything. When Hiccup heads These gripping novels will transport readers off for his very first ocean voyage, back in time with their rich details of life in his seasickness is the least of his another age. True to historical fact! worries! Includes audio CD with the Ages 12 & up! Paperback. $12.95 each story read by the author! Ages 4-7. LIT 250 Captured by Vikings Hardcover. $15.00 LIT 270 LIT 251 Escape from the Vikings

Thorfinn the Nicest Viking... by David MacPhail Everyone knows Vikings are ruthless barbarians whose idea of a good time involves pillaging, plun- dering and feasting. But Thorfinn is no ordinary Viking! Thorfinn the Nicest Viking is a funny, illustrated, action-packed series for young readers. Ages 6-9. Thorfinn... and the Thorfinn... and the Thorfinn... and the Thorfinn... and the Thorfinn... and the Thorfinn... and the 136 pages. Paperbacks. Awful Invasion Gruesome Games Rotten Scots Disgusting Feast Raging Raiders Terrible Treasure $6.95 each LIT 261 LIT 262 LIT 263 LIT 264 LIT 265 LIT 266 Norse Mythology A New York Times bestseller! Master of Norse Mythology, Kevin Crossley-Holland:

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My Grandmother Ironed the King’s Shirts The Twelth Man by Astrid Skis Against the Atom The Prince by Torill Kove Karlsen Scott & Tore Haug by Knut Haukelid and the Nanny by Odell Bjerkness Torill Kove’s grandmother often told stories of her life and work in Oslo The 12th Man is the true story of A first-hand account of Jan Baalsrud, whose struggle to ­heroism and daring sabotage­ during World War II. One in particular revolved around ironing shirts for The early life of Prince Harald, escape the Gestapo and survive during the Nazi occupation of now King of Norway, as told the King of Norway. In this imaginative retelling, Kove embroiders this in Nazi-occupied Norway has Norway. The outcome of the through the journal of his nurse, story with playful twists. She has her grandmother leading the Norwegian inspired the international film of war might have been much Inga Berg, in the days leading up resistance to the invading German army by sabotaging the enemy the same name. This is the metic- different if not for Haukelid to WWII. Illustrated with photo- uniforms until morale among the Germans is so low that they lose the ulously researched truth behind and this courageous band of graphs throughout. Historian and this captivating real-life survival Norwegian soldiers. war and head home with nothing to wear! Full of sharp humor and myth author Odell Bjerkness, a nephew story. Previously published as Paperback. $15.95 HIB 328 of Inga Berg, received the St. making, this is a children’s story that adults will love! Ages 7+. Defiant Courage. Olaf Medal from King Olav V. Hardcover. $16.95 CSC 150 Paperback. $16.99 HIB 337 Paperback. $14.95 HIB 100 New Edition! Books for Young Readers

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Driving Maps of Scandinavia Swedish Slanguage: A Fun Hallwag High-quality driving Visual Guide to Swedish Terms maps. Folded size: 5.3" x 9.8" and Phrases by Mike Ellis Scale (approx.): 1:800,000 This book shows you how to pro- $14.95 each nounce 300 Swedish words and phrases using English words and MAP 300 Norway helpful illustrations! Soon you’ll be MAP 301 Sweden speaking basic Swedish words and MAP 302 Denmark (1:300,000) phrases like “How are you?” (Hear More Due?) and “Cold” (Fur Shilling)! MAP 303 Finland ­Paperback. $9.99 LBK 640 Scandinavian Music By Mike & Else Sevig These four CDs include songs that are familiar to most Norwegian- Americans—folksongs, hymns, and children’s songs. Each CD includes all the texts and translations. Lively Instrumental Music

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Two Tales of Noah’s Ark 5-Minute Bedtime Bible My First Read-Aloud My First Read & Learn Prayer for a Child The tale of Noah’s ark, Stories retold by Amy Parker Bible American Bible Society Bible American Bible Society by Rachel Field one of the most enduring stories of all time, is retold Twelve fully-illustrated Bible Beautiful illustrations and sim- A gilt-edged edition of a Eight timeless stories from the with fun flaps in these stories, perfect for reading ple text make this Bible ideal special children’s prayer, this Old and New Testament illus- two popular board books. aloud. Colorful illustrations on for young children. Includes Caldecott-winning classic is trated in color, this is a perfect Ages 2-5. every page make this book espe- stories from both Testaments. introduction to the Bible for sure to win new fans. cially fun. Padded hardcover. Ages 3-6. 256 pages. preschoolers. Ages 1-4. Padded Ages 2-5. Padded cover. INS 270 Noah’s Ark (lift-the-flap) $6.99 $12.99 INS 230 Hardcover. $12.99 INS 233 Board Book. $9.99 INS 237 Board Book. $7.99 INS 264 INS 271 All Aboard Noah’s Ark $3.99

Jesus Loves Me! My Little Book Religious Board Books by Jill Roman Lord • Rise and Shine! About God God Made You Just Right is a cheerful reminder that God made each of us special and unique! The other by Tim Warnes by Jane Watson three board books help preschoolers understand the presence of Jesus in our lives. Rhyming text. Ages 2-5. Charming renditions of favorite children’s songs Even the tiniest things that Board Books. starring a close-knit bear family. Ages 2-5. we might take for granted INS 275 God Made You Just Right $7.99 INS 278 If Jesus Came to Visit Me $6.99 INS 266 Jesus Loves Me! Board Books are part of God’s great plan. Ages 2-5. Board Book. INS 277 If Jesus Walked Beside Me $6.99 INS 279 If Jesus Lived Inside...Heart $6.99 INS 267 Rise and Shine! $7.99 each $4.99 INS 265

Heartfelt Titles by Lisa Tawn Bergren Favorite Books by Author & Artist Nancy Tillman

God Gave Us Family, in which Mama and Nancy Tillman’s enchanting artwork and heartfelt words Papa teach Little Wolf Pup about the families let every child, no matter how old they are, know that that God brings together, is the newest in this they are special and they are loved. beloved series. Hardcovers. $10.99 each Board Books. $7.99 each FAM 864 God Gave Us Family FAM 205B On the Night You Were Born FAM 863 God Gave Us Thankful Hearts FAM 204B I’d Know You Anywhere, My Love FAM 867 God Found Us You FAM 208B Wherever You Are My Love Will Find You FAM 865B God Gave Us You Board Bk, $6.99 FAM 200B You’re Here for a Reason (January 2018) A book about adoption! Coming January 2018

Love You The Wonderful You’re All Kinds Forever Things You Will Be of Wonderful by Robert Munsch by Emily Winfield Martin by Nancy Tillman & Sheila McGraw The New York Times best- From different abilities A touching seller that celebrates the to different personalities, story about the dreams, acceptance, and we are all wonderfully enduring nature love that parents have for made with our own bells of parents’ love their children . . . now and and whistles. This book and how it crosses forever! Hardcover. shows kids how to embrace generations. $17.99 FAM 150 differences. Hardcover. $17.99 FAM 201 Hardcover $14.95 FAM 869 Paperback $5.95 FAM 870 26 Books for Grandmas and Grandpas to Share

How to Babysit a Grandma/Grandpa by Jean Reagan I Loved You Before You Grandma/Grandpa Loves You! by Helen Foster James Grab your pillow and maybe your camera, assure your Were Born by Anne Bowen In these books, Grandma and Grandpa Bunny joyously parents you’ll see them soon, and get ready to A loving grandmother eagerly welcome the new arrival. In warm and tender rhyme, they spend some special time with your grandma and awaits the arrival of her grandchild. look forward to all the adventures they will have together! She dreams of the baby’s soft sighs, grandpa! Hardcover, $16.99 each Watercolor illustrations. Hardcovers. sweet smells, and tiny toes. FAM 240 How to Babysit a Grandma Hardcover. $17.99 FAM 860 FAM 850 Grandma Loves You! $14.99 FAM 241 How to Babysit a Grandpa FAM 851 Grandpa Loves You! $15.99

Bedtime Board Books to Share With Toddlers

Baking Day at Grand- Cookies: Bite-Size Time for a Hug Time for a Bath Five Minutes’ Peace Ten Pigs: An Epic ma’s by Anika Denise Life Lessons by Phillis Gershator by Phillis Gershator by Jill Murphy Bath Adventure Three bears and their grandma by Amy K. Rosenthal Morning, noon, or night—any This sweet story shows All Mrs. Large wants is five by Derek Anderson pour and mix and stir–with Baking cookies is a delectable time is a great time for a hug! young readers it’s OK to get minutes’ peace from her ener- A hysterical epic counting bath breaks for hot cocoa and way for kids to learn concepts Rhyming text and charming grimy—because it’s always getic children, but will she adventure . . . with a squeaky dancing! Rhyming text. such as Patient and Generous! illustrations. time for fun in the bath! find quiet time? clean twist! Ages 2-5. $6.99 FAM 212B $7.99 FAM 105 $6.95 FAM 118B $6.95 FAM 119B $7.99 PRE 505 $6.99 PRE 510

Ten Little Fingers Time for Bed Guess How Much I I Will Love You For- I Love You Through Giggle! and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox & Jane Dyer Love You by McBratney ever by Caroline J Church and Through by Caroline Jayne Church by Mem Fox This gentle book, with its Little Nutbrown Hare wants This tender story is a heart- by Bernadette Shustak With its infectious giggle As everyone knows, nothing is rhythmic verse and peaceful very much to impress Big warming reminder of the never A sweet book to make sound chip, this book proves as sweet as tiny baby fingers illustrations, will lull toddlers Nutbrown Hare with the enor- ending love between a parent toddlers feel loved! A classic! that laughter is the best and chubby baby toes. to sleep. Padded cover. mous scale of his devotion. and child! $8.95 FAM 125 sound in the world! $8.99 PRE 553 $8.99 PRE 552 $9.99 PRE 556 $8.99 FAM 126 $7.99 PRE 536

Llama Llama Red When the World is When the World If Animals Kissed Snuggle Puppy! Goodnight, Goodnight Pajama by Anna Dewdney Ready for Bed Was Waiting for You Good Night by Ann Paul by Sandra Boynton Construction Site Llama Llama’s tale of night- by Gillian Shields by Gillian Shields Snuggle up and imagine the A great big hug in book form, by Sherri Duskey Rinker time drama, with it’s infec- This gently rhyming story of Soothing, tender verse bedtime rituals of a world full Snuggle Puppy is a year-round Toddlers will want to turn off tious rhyming text and expres- the world falling asleep is just describes the joyful steps of of animals who say good night valentine from parent to child, their engines and drift to sleep sive artwork, is a favorite! right for bedtime! welcoming a new baby. in this playful book! packed with a sense of fun! with this soothing story! $8.99 PRE 554 $7.99 FAM 230 $7.99 FAM 231 $7.99 PRE 550 $6.95 FAM 124 $7.99 PRE 239 27 Nature and Animal Themed Books for Children of All Ages Nicholas Oldland’s Life in the Wild series

The Illustrated Compendium of Amazing Animal Facts by Maja Säfström Did you know that an octopus has three hearts? Or that ostriches can’t walk backward? These and many more intriguing facts about There once was a bear, a moose, and a beaver... These light-hearted fables highlight the importance the animal kingdom are illustrated of teamwork, environmental awareness, time management and living life to the fullest. Hardcover. with whimsical detail in this charming collection for all ages. FAV 700 Making the Moose Out of Life FAV 702 Walk on the Wild Side Hardcover. $14.99 FAV 710 FAV 701 Up the Creek FAV 703 Big Bear Hug $16.95 each

There, There Shh! Bears Sleeping Me With You Where, Oh Where, is Hide Away Husky Uses for Mooses: And by Sam McBratney by David Martin by Kristy Dempsey Baby Bear? by Ashley Wolff by Lisa McCue Other Silly Observations A tender story of the special Lilting read-aloud text com- This delightful story of a When Mama and Baby Bear go More than anything else, Paw by Paul Cyr kind of soothing comfort bines with exquisite pictures grandpa and granddaughter out to look for food one night, wanted to be part of a sled Color photos, paired with that a hug can bring, setting to introduce young children spending time together curious Baby Bear wants to dog team. But the little husky amusing and enlightening everything just right again. to the yearly cycle of the is just right for sharing. wander and explore. Mama Bear puppy was considered too captions, provide a surpris- Board Book. lives of bears! Board Book. Board Book. always find him in a different small, until he proved that he ing insight into the mind of $7.99 PRE 558 $8.99 PRE 444 $7.99 FAM 210B place. Hardcover. could do it! Hardcover. moose. Hardcover. $17.99 FAV 680 $9.95 PRE 620 $14.95 FAV 706 Finger-Puppet Board Books by Sara Gillingham Layered die-cut pages allow a peek at all the colorful things that make up each 1-800-468-2424 • www.skandisk.com animal’s home. An adorable folk-art style finger puppet adds to the fun! Size: 6.8" x 6.8" Board Books. $8.99 each

PRE 282 In My Meadow PRE 285 In My Nest PRE 286 In My Pond

North Woods Girl Moose on the Loose Who Pooped in the by Aimée Bissonette by Kathy-Jo Wargin Northwoods A hike through grandma’s woods What would you do with a by Gary Robson engages all the senses: hearing moose on the loose? Colorful, The animals in the Northwoods wood frogs peep, choosing the comic artwork highlights the hi- may be hard to find—but you best skipping stone, watching larity that ensues when wildlife can always learn a lot from squirrels gathering nuts, and wanders indoors. Hardcover. their droppings! Paperback. breathing crisp air. Hardcover. $15.95 FAV 662 $11.95 FAV 711 $16.95 REG 105 PRE 287 In My Den PRE 289 In My Tree PRE 290 In My Forest

Curious George Good Night Lake Little Bear’s Little Flip, Flap, Fly! Goodnight Loon One Dog Canoe Goes Fishing by Adam Gamble Boat by Eve Bunting by Phyllis Root by Abe Sauer and N Dauaver by Mary Casanova by H. A. Ray A celebration of all things What will Little Bear do Join these baby animals as This spoof on the children’s A quiet canoe trip for a girl George at his curious best is that make a lake special. when he outgrows his boat? they fly, swim, wiggle, and book classic Goodnight Moon and her dog ends up being trying to catch a fish. Ages Board Book. $9.95 Board Book. $7.99 slide. A parody of Over in by Margaret Wise Brown, is crowded when a loon, a wolf, a must for every northwoods 2-5. Board Book. $6.99 PRE 661 PRE 445 the Meadow! Board Book. a bear, and a moose all ask child’s bookcase. Board Book. PRE 223 $6.99 PRE 295 for a ride! Paperback. $9.95 REG 100 $7.99 FAV 655P 28 Board Books for Young Children

No Two Alike Goodnight Moon Giraffes Can’t by Keith Baker by Margaret Wise Brown Dance by G. Andreae Journey though a winter A classic, beloved by Gerald the Giraffe landscape to explore how generations of readers! discovers that anyone everything is unique. Board Book. can dance if they have $7.99 PRE 294 $8.99 PRE 551 the right music! $6.99 PRE 500

Five Silly Monkeys Peek Inside... Lift-the-Flap Board Books by Susie Brooks This popular series is growing with leaps and bounds! Children lift the flaps and peek through A counting book with a catchy rhyme and playful illustrations! Push the button to the holes to discover what happens in the garden, on the farm, when night falls, at the zoo, in hear a hilarious monkey call! Board Book. outer space, and more. Ages 3-6. (6.5" x 7.75") Board Books. $11.99 each $9.99 PRE 544 PRE 622 Peek Inside Dinosaurs PRE 626 Peek Inside Nighttime PRE 623 Peek Inside the Garden PRE 627 Peek Inside the Zoo Baby’s First Words Board Books PRE 624 Peek Inside the Farm PRE 628 Peek Inside the Jungle Little ones learn essential first words with these bright books. Ages 1-3. PRE 625 Peek Inside Animal Homes PRE 629 Peek Inside Space Padded Board Books (5" x 6"). $5.99 each

Mini Movers! Nature-Themed Board Books by Antje Flad PRE 333 100 Words PRE 334 100 Animals PRE 335 100 Trucks These adorable, interactive board books will enchant your littlest readers with colorful illustra- inger uppet ooks by Yu-Hsan Huang tions and funny sliding tabs that reveal lots of charming surprises. There are animals hiding on F P B every page for children to find. Ages 1-3. Board Books (3.63" x 3.63"), $4.99 each PRE 461 Creeping... Who Goes There? PRE 463 Oops! Who’s Been Nibbling? PRE 462 Knock, Knock, Who’s There? PRE 464 Hey, Who Did That?

PRE 450 PRE 451 PRE 457 Baby Fish Baby Elephant Little Giraffe

These simple stories feature an attached finger puppet and peekaboo holes in every page, providing a fun way by Fiona Watt That’s Not My... Touch & Feel Padded Board Books to play and read while read- These sturdy books invite toddlers to touch and feel a variety of exciting textures, helping ing a story. Ages 1-3. develop sensory and language awareness. Ages 1-3. Padded Board Books (6.3" x 6.2") (4.5" x 4.5") Board Books. PRE 110 That’s Not My Train... PRE 112 That’s Not My Puppy... PRE 452 PRE 453 $6.99 each PRE 111 That’s Not My Monkey... PRE 114 That’s Not My Tractor... $9.99 each Little Moose Little Fox

Touch & Feel Lift-the-Flap Board Books by Maurice Pledger Eyeball Animation Board Books (with lenticular eyeballs) These stories hold plenty of surprises as children lift the flaps to discover hidden Children love the way these eyeballs move on every page when viewed at pictures. Each book has a touch-and-feel panel on the cover. Ages 1-3. (9" x 7") different angles! Ages 2-5. Board Books, $10.95 each PRE 131 Billy Bunny & Butterflies PRE 135 Bobby Bear ... Honeybees FAV 900B Ten Little Dinosaurss FAV 905B Frog in the Kitchen Sink PRE 132 Daisy Duckling’s Adventure Board Books, $10.95 each FAV 904B Max the Minnow FAV 908B Ten Little Kittens 29 Scandinavian Humor, Lutheran Humor, and Gassy Humor!

Humor by Janet Martin & Suzann Nelson It has been 500 years since Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses on the Rural church door in by luck, Wittenburg. Norwegian Celebrate with by birth, good Lutheran Lutheran, humor! by golly! Laughing with Lutherans by Julie Sevig Growing Up Rural — You Smell Barn Growing Up Lutheran Lutheran Church Bulletin bloopers, cartoons, and funny things by Janet Martin & Suzann Nelson by Janet Martin, Suzann Nelson Basement Women kids have said in church! Get one for your A nostalgic look at what life was like in the A nostalgic book about growing by Janet Martin & Allen Todnem pastor, one for the choir director, and for the Sunday rural midwest in the 40s and 50s! From up Lutheran! Get the inside scoop Anyone who has helped in the kitchen School teachers. You don’t need to be Lutheran to school days and church attendance, to courting on Bible Camp, lutefisk suppers, or attended a church dinner will enjoy it! This is a perennial bestseller! customs and holiday celebrations, this book pew protocol, and more. This enjoy this collection of recipes and Paperback. $8.95 HBK 100 gives readers a glimpse into a bygone age. book was the inspiration for all six anecdotes served up Lutheran style. Paperback. $15.95 HBK 112 Church Basement Ladies musicals. Paperback. $15.95 HBK 117 Paperback. $15.95 HBK 110

Ed Fischer Humor!

Life Among the Scandinavian Lutherans Humor and Lutefisk Buffet Boomer Humor You’re No Things Could Be by Garrison Keillor Other Myths by Ed Fischer by Ed Fischer Spring Chicken Worse by Ed Fischer A collection of stories about by John Louis Anderson Get out the good dishes With laughter and the right by Ed Fischer, Cartoonist Like they say in New Fjord, the struggles of ordinary All you need to know because here’s a heaping attitude, being over the hill An irreverent collection of “Geez, things ain’t that bad. I people in Lake Wobegon, the about lutefisk, lefse, and plate of laughter! An assort- can be a blast! Give someone cartoons, quotes, and elder have my fishing pole, there’s pastor who leads them, and Luther League. Hilarious! ment of jokes and cartoons you care about a humor boost tales for the young at heart. lutefisk on the stove, and the church to whose high stan- Paperback. that will please everyone’s with hilarious cartoons, inspi- Remember, “No matter how now I have this book.” Laugh dards they aspire. Paperback. $12.95 HBK 140 tastes, even someone who’s rational messages, and even a old you are, you’re younger your troubles away—it’s just $14.95 HBK 101P not Scandinavian. Paperback. little trivia! Paperback. than you’ll ever be again.” what the doctor ordered. $6.95 HBK 190 $9.95 HBK 191 Paperback. $7.00 HBK 167 Paperback. $4.95 HBK 163 Ole & Lena (& Other) Joke Books by Red Stangland Almost Everybody Farts by Marty Kelley With sly humor, this fun picture book looks at a subject that’s sure to make children laugh. Kids will insist on reading this rhyming story again and again! Hardcover. $12.95 FAV 715

These little books will keep you laughing long after the party ends! Paperback. Size: 5" x 6.9" Ole & Lena Jokes: Book # 1 HBK 127 Book # 6 HBK 132 Book # 2 HBK 128 Book # 7 HBK 133 Book # 4 HBK 130 Book # 8 HBK 134 Spotter’s Guides to Farts Book # 5 HBK 131 $2.50 each Each title in the wildly popular Spotter’s Guide Norwegian Jokes HBK 125 series includes ten sound chips! Board Books. Also Available: Norwegian Book of Knowledge Everyone Poops FAV 720P Gas We Pass FAV 721P HBK 230 FARTS: A Spotters’ Guide $15.95 (a blank book) HBK 122 $1.75 These books provide candid information to children about them- HBK 231 FARTS Around the World $15.95 selves and their bodies; in an entertaining, age appropriate manner! HBK 232 FARTS in the Wild $15.99 Factual and funny! Paperback. $7.99 each www.skandisk.com HBK 234 Old FARTS $16.95 30

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