ish Books The newest Nordic W by Lori Evert with photographs by Per Breiehagen adventure in the Wish series!

The Brave Little Puppy When Anja’s puppy gets lost in the woods, his many kind forest friends —a polar bear, lynx, reindeer, fox, and more—help guide him back to The Puppy’s Wish The Christmas Wish The Reindeer Wish Polar Bear Wish Anja’s arms. Board Book. Anja’s adorable husky puppy, Anja wants to be one of Santa’s Anja discovers an abandoned From the creators of the bestselling $8.99 CHR 730 Birki, wishes he was good at elves, so she straps on her skis and reindeer baby and cares for it. The Christmas Wish comes a new something...anything! But what heads out into the snowy landscape. When it grows, Anja leads him to wintry tale, in which brave Anja can Birki do? It turns out that A menagerie of animals help her join the greatest reindeer of all— and her cousin Erik rescue a baby he has the most important job of make her way to Santa! This cozy those of Santa’s team! polar bear! all—he’s Anja’s best friend! Nordic tale is the original Wish story! Hardcover. $17.99 CHR 800 Hardcover. $17.99 CHR 500 Board Book. $8.99 CHR 731 Hardcover. $17.99 CHR 600 Winter and Christmas Board Books for Young Children

Musical Christmas Tree Illus. by Patricia Regan

Mini Die-Cut Holiday Books Make Great Stocking Stuffers! When you’re finished reading this story about Santa’s house at the These mini (5.8" high) die-cut board books are just right for toddlers! Ages 2-5. $4.99 each North Pole, use the Velcro tabs to make the tree stand up! Press the CHR 716 Christmas Stocking CHR 718 Nutcracker CHR 722 Little Santa button to hear Jingle Bells, and turn it off whenever you want. CHR 717 Little Christmas Tree CHR 721 Little Elf CHR 724 Little Snowman Size: 11" x 7" Board Book. $10.99 CHR 727

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 Kind Ox invites animals into The ­animals ­welcome An introduction to the Soft watercolor ­illustrations Follow along as Baby rhyming text, even toddlers 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 will be able to answer the a donkey arrives with Mary Rhyming text. Ages 1-5. youngest child will under- the first Christmas. world, from playtime to question, ‘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

S is for The Night Santa: A Before Christmas Christmas Alphabet

by Clement Rudolph the Red-Nosed by Greg Paprocki You Are My Miracle Clark Moore Reindeer by Robert L. May This colorful alphabet book will evoke a sense by Maryann Cusimano Love Award-winning illustrator Charles Santore perfectly captures Familiar and dear to so many hearts, of wonderment for toddlers and nostalgia for Gentle rhymes and glowing the delight of Santa’s wondrous visit with images that are this is the original poem of Rudolph the parents. This bestselling book is a fashionable illustrations show the love between sure to enchant believers of all ages. 9.75" x 10.25" Red-Nosed Reindeer, written in 1939. way to introduce your child to Christmas! parent and child. Ages 1-4. Oversize Padded Board Book. $12.95 CHR 747B Board Book. $7.99 CHR 745 Board Book. $9.99 CHR 750 Board Book. $6.99 CHR 512 2 Christmas Books for Young and Old Alike

Santa Claus & the Christmas Surprise Everything... Christmas I The Christmas Angels ’Twas the Evening of Christmas by Dorothea Lachner, Illustrated by Maja Dusíková Learned from a Little Golden by Else Wenz Viëtor by Glenys Nellist Christmas is coming but Anna and Michael’s village is cut Book by Diane Muldrow On Christmas Eve the angels fly down This beautiful new book echoes the off by deep snow. They’re worried that Santa Claus won’t Christmas is coming! Are you ready? to help those in need. First published in familiar cadence of ’Twas the Night Before reach them, so they send him a special wish. A gorgeously This heartwarming book will see you Germany in 1933, this beautiful book Christmas, but instead of focusing on Santa, illustrated traditional Christmas story about hope and through the hassles, and remind you of features die-cut angels on every page. it focuses on the baby Jesus!­ community spirit. the true meaning of Christmas! Hardcover. $17.95 CHR 190 Hardcover. $17.99 CHR 525 Hardcover. $17.95 CHR 530 Hardcover. $9.99 CHR 765

Die- cut images on every page!

The Nutcracker Peek Inside The Nutcracker by E.T.A. Hoffmann a Fairy Tale Illus. by Sanna Annukka by Anna Milbourne This classic Christmas tale The Gifts They Gave God Gave Us Christmas One magical Christmas night, a little girl’s Nutcracker is brought to life by the by Patricia Reeder Eubank by Lisa Tawn Bergren doll comes to life! Peek through the pages to follow their gorgeous contemporary This beautiful book uses the beloved Little Cub learns that God loves adventures in this enchanting book. Children will love the artwork of Finnish illustrator Sanna Annukka, and is Christmas song, Jesus Our Brother, everyone so much that he gave us die-cut images and flaps to lift on every page! Ages 3-6. the perfect gift for all ages. Size: 9.2" x 5" to tell the story of the nativity. Jesus, the very best gift of all. Board Book. $14.99 CHR 550 Hardcover (cloth binding). $16.00 CLA 622 Hardcover. $9.95 CHR 602 Hardcover. $10.99 CHR 201

Christmas Sticker and Activity Books

The Little Fir Tree The Christmas Magic A Gnome’s Christmas­ by Margaret Wise Brown by Lauren Thompson by Rien Poortvliet Little Sticker Nativity Sticker Book Story of Christmas In this treasured story, a Far North, when the nights A mysterious box found in Dolly Dressing Tell the Christmas story by Activity Book little fir tree finds itself at the are longest, Santa chooses a barn in northern Finland ­ Snow Princesses adding over 230 stickers to Coloring pages, mazes, center of a little boy’s special toys for every child in the contains captivating artwork An enchanting sticker these scenes. Ages 3-6. dot-to-dot, stickers, and celebration. Paperback. world—spreading Christmas that details how the gnomes book with princesses to Paperback. $6.99 CHR 410 more. Ages 4-8. Paperback. $7.99 CHR 116 joy as he always does. celebrate Christmas. dress! Paperback. $4.99 CHR 605 Hardcover. $16.99 CHR 215 Hardcover. $14.95 CHR 131 $8.99 CRC 353

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!

... Michigan CHR 310B ... Minnesota ... Wisconsin ... Iowa ... North Dakota CHR 306 Hardcover $12.95 CHR 307 Hardcover $12.95 CHR 308 Hardcover $12.95 CHR 309 Hardcover $12.95 ... Illinois CHR 311B CHR 306B Board Book $7.95 CHR 307B Board Book $7.95 CHR 308B Board Book $7.95 CHR 309B Board Book $7.95 Board Books, $7.95 each 3 Scandinavian Christmas Cooking, Crafts, Traditions, & Music New in paperback!

Swedish Christmas Table ScandiKitchen ­Christmas Jul: Swedish American Holiday Holiday Cookies A Swedish ­Christmas by Jens Linder & Johanna Westman by Brontë Aurell Traditions by Patrice Johnson by Elisabet der Nederlanden by Caroline Wendt Discover new favorites and update Let Brontë Aurell of The Scandi- Swedish Americans are linked From a veteran Swedish baker and Add Scandinavian flair to your old traditions. Recipes for everything Kitchen Café show you how to through the generations by a legacy recipe developer, each cookie in home at Christmas with these from glögg & Christmas ham, to rice celebrate Christmas Scandi-style by of meatballs and lutfisk. This book this collection is guaranteed to be a tasty treats and simple projects pudding and fudge, are interspersed sharing her delicious recipes and explores these traditions, and includes stand-out, and destined to become for homemade gifts and unique with decorating and craft ideas. family traditions with you. recipes and reminiscences. your new Christmas classic. decorations. Paperback. $19.99 EBK 477P Hardcover. $19.95 EBK 475 Hardcover. $24.95 CHR 126 Hardcover. $20.00 EBK 478 Hardcover. $24.95 CHR 610

Scandi ­Christmas How to Make a Swedish Lucia Morning in Sweden Lucia: Child of Light Keeping Christmas: Yuletide by Christiane Bellstedt Myers ­Christmas by Helen Ingeborg by Eva Rydåker by Florence Ekstrand Traditions in Norway and the Make the season really special by This book explains Swedish Peek inside as the Svensson’s get The history,­ the legends, and New Land by Kathleen Stokker creating these stunning projects with ­traditions such as Lucia, Jul ready for Lucia Day. After the story, ­the modern celebration of A look at Norwegian-American a Scandinavian flair, including cards, Tomte, Stjärngosse, and more. find recipes, a Lucia gown pattern, ­Sweden’s Lucia tradition. Christmas traditions, with stories, decorations, garlands, and cozy gifts. Includes recipes and crafts. and the Lucia song and legend. Includes recipes. Paperback. recipes, and firsthand accounts. Paperback. $19.95 CHR 140 Paperback. $7.95 CHR 129 Paperback. $8.99 CHR 710 $9.95 CHR 127 Paperback. $22.95 CHR 125P

Annika’s Secret Wish The Tomtes’ Little Tomte’s by Beverly Lewis Christmas Christmas Wish In turn-of-the- Porridge by Inkeri Karvonen century Sweden, by Sven Little Tomte embarks finding the almond Nordqvist on a candle-making hidden in the rice When the family plan to help his pudding was the forgets to leave porridge for the tomtes on Christmas Eve, Christmas wish come Christmas Eve Mama tomte hatches a plan before Papa tomte finds out! A true. Children will enjoy this heartwarming festive tale from highlight for many children, since it meant a chance to wish delightful Christmas tale based on Swedish folklore. Ages 5+. Finland. Illustrations by acclaimed Finnish artist Hannu Taina. for something. Beautifully illustrated by Pamela Querin. Hardcover. $17.95 CHR 175 Ages 4-10. Hardcover. $17.95 CHR 603 Hardcover. $16.99 CHR 170 Scandinavian Christmas Music

Christmas Joy–Juleglede Christmas in Norway A Swedish Christmas Mike & Else Sevig St. Olaf Choir Anne-Charlotte & Ellen Harvey The Yule Tomte and the Otto and the Secret Light of Traditional Norwegian Christmas Recorded with the Nidarosdomen’s Songs for a traditional­ Santa Little Rabbits by Ulf Stark ­Christmas Nora & Pirkko Surojegin songs: Jeg er så glad, Glade jul, Jentekor in Trondheim, this CD has Lucia festival and for circling­ This charming story of a grumpy A beautiful chapter book about Deilig er den himmel blå, and 19 Norwegian & English Christmas the tree. Includes Hej tomtegub- tomte and hopeful little rabbits is longing and friendship as Otto, an elfin even Jingle Bells and Rudolf in carols, including Jeg er så glad, bar, Räven raskar över isen, told over twenty-five chapters—one adventurer, sets off on a journey to find Norwegian. 15 songs. Text and Silent Night, Nå tennes tusen julelys, and many other favorites. for each day of Advent. Hardcover. the light of Christmas. 108 pages. translation included. and Beautiful Savior. CD $17.95 MCD 5701 $24.95 CHR 700 Hardcover. $24.95 CHR 401 CD $12.95 MCD 2519 CD $17.95 MCD 2805 4 The Enchanted World of Jan Brett

The Snowy Nap The Hat The Animals’ Santa The Wild Christmas Reindeer When winter comes, Hedgie tries to stay Hedgie gets his head stuck in a woolen stocking Little Snow finds it hard to believe that the Little Teeka struggles to get the reindeer awake so he doesn’t miss all the fun his in this delightful tale set on a Danish farm. animals’ Santa is coming with presents for ready for Santa in this humorous Nordic tale. friends are having! This charming winter tale Hardcover $17.99 FAV 742 everyone, when all the animals say they Hardcover $17.99 FAV 740 is set on the same Danish farm as The Hat. Board Book $8.99 FAV 742B have never seen him! A delightful story. Board Book $8.99 FAV 740B Hardcover. $18.99 FAV 743 Hardcover. $17.99 FAV 732 Paperback $8.99 FAV 740P

Home for Christmas Who’s That Knocking Trouble With Trolls Christmas Trolls Annie and the Wild Animals After running away to avoid doing on Christmas Eve? Treva uses quick thinking to outwit Treva confronts two irresistible­ This best-loved tale of Annie and chores, Rollo the troll soon finds out As Kyri prepares for Christmas Eve, the trolls who are trying to steal her Norwegian trolls who don’t her cat is available in paperback, and that there is no place like home. He a boy from Finnmark and his ice beloved dog Tuffi. Set in Norway! understand Christmas. board book editions. returns just in time for Christmas! bear arrive. A Norwegian folk tale. Hardcover $17.99 FAV 747 Hardcover $18.99 FAV 748 Paperback $7.99 FAV 755P Hardcover. $18.99 FAV 734 Hardcover. $17.99 FAV 749 Paperback $7.99 FAV 747P Paperback $7.99 FAV 748P Board Book $7.95 FAV 755B

Three Board Book Favorites!

The Night Before Christmas Gingerbread Christmas The Mitten This holiday favorite comes with a DVD Gingerbread Baby and his friend, Matti, A Goldilock’s tale with a twist (Three Snow Bears), and two delicious tales about a confident & cocky Gingerbread Baby! Jan Brett brings this Ukrainian­ folk tale featuring stunning artwork from the book take his gingerbread band to the Christ- to life with warmth and humor in her FAV 733B The Three Snow Bears $8.99 paired with a live performance of original mas Festival. When the aroma of ginger- ­distinctive style. music from the Boston Pops Orchestra. bread reaches them, it’s time to run away! FAV 744B Gingerbread Baby $7.99 Hardcover $17.99 FAV 741 Hardcover. $20.00 FAV 736 (w/ DVD) Hardcover. $18.99 FAV 745 FAV 746B Gingerbr. Friends $8.99 Board Book $7.99 FAV 741B Cozy Winter Stories for all Ages

Frosty the Snowman If It’s Snowy & You No Two Alike by Keith Baker The Winter Fox by T. Knapman Stopping by Woods on a by Jack Rollins/Steve Nelson Know It, Clap Your Follow a pair of birds on a Fox loves to play, but it’s nearly winter Snowy Evening by Robert Frost A delightfully illustrated tale by Kim Norman snowflake-filled journey though Paws! and it’s time he started getting ready! Award-winning illustrator Susan Jeffers of how Frosty came to life a gorgeous winter landscape to A humorous twist of a A cozy book about friendship with brings the wintry woods in this classic one day! Board Book. explore how everything is unique. popular song! Board Book. glittering foil on each spread. poem to life. A beautiful book to share. $6.99 CHR 744 Board Book. $7.99 PRE 294 $6.95 CHR 741 Hardcover. $14.99 CHR 852 Hardcover. $16.99 CHR 101 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 Cards featuring 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 Breiehagen’s paintings of Tomte (or Nisse) preparing for Christmas. The featuring festive holiday images by Carl Larsson. 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: 4.6" x 6" $12.95 CRD 820 Happy New Year 8 cards (2 of each) $12.95 CRD 940 Size: 4.6" x 6" $12.95 CRD 670

View final card designs on our website: www.skandisk.com Christmas Wish Blank Notecards by Per Breiehagen Gnome Notes by Kirsten Sevig Christmas Cards by Kirsten Sevig These notecards feature images from the magical book, The This delightful card pack contains 8 cards (two each This delightful card pack contains 12 cards (three each of Christmas Wish (see page 2). Card pack contains 8 cards of four designs), featuring Kirsten’s delightful Gnomes. four designs), featuring Kirsten’s charming Tomte. (2 each of four designs). Blank inside. Size: 4.6" x 6" Blank inside. Size: 4.6" x 6" $12.95 CRD 636 Greeting: God Jul! Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a $12.95 CRD 800 Happy New Year! Size: 4.6" x 6" $12.95 CRD 980

Countdown to Christmas with an Advent Calendar Gift Enclosure Cards Each enclosure card pack includes ten cards; 5 each of 2 designs. Blank inside. Approxiately 2.25" x 3" $5.95 per package More gift enclosure cards available online.

Tomten Gnome Gift Enclosure Enclousre Cards Cards by Svein by Kirsten Sevig Solem CRD 637 CRD 942

Carl CHR 900 Night Before Chr. $7.95 CHR 901 Away in a Manger $8.95 Larsson Tomte Encl. Holiday The two Advent calendars shown Cards I Enclosure above are flat and can be propped by Kirsten Sevig Cards on a shelf or taped to a door. CRD 970 CRD 680 Size: 14.8" x 10.8" The Silent Night Advent Calendar Carl Larsson (left) is a free-standing, fold-out Tomte Encl. Cards II Enclosure calendar that opens to 36" wide. Cards by Kirsten Sevig CHR 904 Silent Night (fold-out) $9.95 CRD 660 CRD 972 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 2019 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 106 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 131 Learning NOV 152 Karin at the Proverbs (Norwegian) Window NOV 132 Tricks for Trolls NOV 153 Britta & Cat NOV 135 Swedish NOV 154 Karin and Proverbs (Yellow) Kersti NOV 136 Swedish NOV 155 Churning Proverbs (Blue) Butter NOV 158 Mushroom NOV 156 Decorating Girl (Elsa Beskow) # 150 # 151 # 152 # 153 # 154 # 155 # 156 the Tree # 125 # 131 # 132 # 135 # 136 # 158

Carl Larsson Blank Notecards Rosemaling Cards Antique Bunad Cards

Ethel Kvalheim of Stoughton, Wisconsin, was awarded the St. Olav These cards are reproductions of turn-of-the-century post- Medal by the King of Norway for her contributions to this art. This cards featuring traditional Norwegian bunads. Blank inside. folio contains 8 cards/8 envelopes (all different designs - not all 8 cards with envelopes (all different designs - not all shown). This card pack contains 8 cards (two each of four designs), shown). Blank inside. Size: 4.63" x 6" Folio, $12.95 CRD 700 Card size: 4.63" x 6" Folio, $12.95 CRD 740 featuring Carl Larsson’s colorful paintings of children. Also available: Rosemaling Gift Enclosure Cards Also available: Bunad Gift Enclosure Cards Blank inside. Size: 4.63" x 6" $12.95 CRD 650 $5.95 /Pkg. of 10 (5 each of two designs) CRD 710 $5.95 /Pkg. of 10 (5 each of two designs) CRD 750 7 Hygge and Lagom — Lifestyle Choices

How to Hygge — The Hygge: The Danish Art of The Book of Hygge: The The Hygge Life The Joy of Hygge Nordic Secrets to a Happy Life Happiness by Marie Søderberg Danish Art of Contentment, by Gunnar Karl Gislason by Jonny Jackson & Elias Larsen by Signe Johansen Other books will tell you how to Comfort, and Connection This inspirational book shows you Contains recipes for comfort foods, Why are the Nordic countries attain hygge. This is the only book by Louisa Thomsen Brits how to apply hygge to all aspects of instructions for cozy and warm consistently rated as the best places that will show you. Søderberg With beautiful full-color photos and life, from elevating your morning crafts, inspirational quotes, and tips to live for quality of life? One key traveled the length and breadth instructive meditations on relishing with perfectly brewed coffee to for achieving hygge! Pair this book factor is hygge, which celebrates the of Denmark to create the perfect the everyday, this is your perfect hosting impromptu gatherings with with knitting supplies, homemade simple things in life. This book is a guide to cooking, decorating, and guide to cultivating the coziness friends, to making an oasis at home, hot chocolate mixes, or a new combination of recipes and helpful entertaining the hygge way. Full of that has made Danes some of the by offering ideas for decorating and blanket for a great gift! tips to achieve hygge any time. beautiful photos. happiest people in the world. self-care! Includes recipes. Hardcover. $14.99 HBK 145 Hardcover. $19.99 EBK 404 Hardcover. $21.95 HBK 146 Hardcover. $22.00 HBK 149 Hardcover. $22.00 HBK 143

Hygge-Inspired Crafts!

Making Winter: A Hygge- Little Book of Hygge: Little Book of Lykke: American Cozy: Hygge- ScandiKitchen: The Essence of Hygge Inspired Guide to Surviving the Danish Secrets to Happy Secrets of the World’s Hap- Inspired Ways to Create by Brontë Aurell Winter Months by Emma Mitchell Living by Meik Wiking piest People by Meik Wiking Comfort & Happiness The owner of London’s SkandiKitchen explains hygge Embrace the Danish philosophy of Practical tips for incorporating Wiking, of the Happiness by Stephanie Pedersen in 12 entertaining chapters interspersed with recipes! coziness and simple pleasures with hygge into your own life. Institute in Copenhagen, This simple and inspiring Whether it’s going for a long walk or sharing a cake these creative crafts and recipes! From picking the right traveled the globe while guide explores how you can with friends, you can always make time for hygge. From snuggly woolens to tasty lighting to organizing a Hygge researching Lykke—finding use hygge to cozy up every Paperback. $14.95 EBK 589 get-together, Wiking shows the good that exists in the treats, each project has step-by-step area of your life–from home Lagom Life: A Swedish Way of Living instructions. Make silver and clay you how to experience more world around us. With wit décor and de-cluttering, to by Elisabeth Carlsson jewelry, bake plum and orange joy and contentment the and warmth, he explains how work and scheduling, to blondies, crochet boot cuffs, & more! Danish way! Hardcover. small changes can make us entertaining and cooking! This delightful little book lets us in on the secrets of Hardcover. $24.95 FTR 190 $19.99 HBK 144 all happier. Hardcover. Hardcover. the Swedish philosophy of lagom. Includes recipes, decorating ideas for a lagom home, & practical advice. $19.99 HBK 148 $19.95 HBK 142 Paperback. $14.95 HBK 202

You’re never too young to start!

Lagom (Not Too Little, Not Live Lagom: Balanced Lagom: The Swedish Art Little Book of Lagom: How The Gentle Art of Swedish Too Much): The Swedish Art Living, the Swedish Way of Balanced Living to Balance Your Life the Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family From a of Living a Balanced, Happy by Anna Brones by Linnea Dunne Way by Jonny Jackson, Elias Larsen Lifetime of Clutter by M Magnusson Life by Niki Brantmark This little gem provides With seemingly endless financial, This book helps readers find balance Insightful suggestions and bite- inspiration and practical advice emotional, and environmental in their lives with practical tips, If your family doesn’t want your stuff sized actions to help you make on how to find a happy medium benefits, Lagom presents an acces- sensible recipes, simple craft projects, when you’re alive, they sure won’t subtle changes to your life, so in life, home, work, and health. sible and all-encompassing lifestyle and inspirational quotes. They’ll learn want it after you die. Margareta you too can make time for the Anna Brones is a Swedish- that is sure to inspire mindfulness, how to save energy, reduce waste, and introduces an element of fun into the things that matter most and find American writer, and is the wellbeing, and contentment. Chock balance their needs with those of the potentially daunting task of clearing greater happiness! Hardcover. author of Fika. Hardcover. full of ideas, and some recipes too! wider world. Hardcover. out unnecessary belongings. $18.99 HBK 205 $19.99 HBK 200 $16.00 HBK 201 Hardcover. $16.00 HBK 203 $12.99 HBK 204 Hardcover.

8 Sisu — Finnish Grit, Bravery, and Determination After you’ve cultivated the coziness of the Danes & Norwegians (hygge) and achieved the Swedish way of moderation (lagom), why not develop your Sisu—a Finnish term referring to a mixture of courage, resilience, grit, tenacity, and perseverance?

The Finnish Way: Finding Päntsdrunk Courage, Wellness, (Kalsari- Sisu: The and Happiness kanni): The Finnish Art Through the Power Finnish Path of Courage of Sisu to Relaxation by Joanna by Katja Pantzar by M. Rantanen The Opposite of Cold: The Northwoods Nylund In this engaging and This irreverent Finnish Sauna Tradition by M.Nordskov If you’ve ever wondered if there’s a better, practical guide, Katja guide will help you discover the Finns’ From the origins of Finnish sauna and how the simpler say to find happiness and good Pantzar shows readers how to embrace the “keep secret to contentment: kalsarikanni­—pänts- practice was first brought to North America, to health, read this! It will help you to discover it simple and sensible” daily practices that make drunk—drinking at home in your undies! contemporary sauna design, this is an exquisite your inner strength, resolve conflicts, raise Finns one of the happiest populations in the Your journey towards inner peace and commemoration of the history, culture, and kind & resilient children, and more. world, year after year. strength has begun! practice of Finnish sauna in the northwoods. Hardcover. $17.00 HBK 302 Paperback. $16.00 HBK 301 Hardcover. $19.99 HBK 300 Hardcover. $34.95 ABK 368

Scandinavian Design • Scandinavian Sewing, Knitting, Woodcarving and More

Scandinavia Dreaming: Scandinavian Home: Scandinavian Needlecraft Arne & Carlos Favorite Winter Knits from Nordic Homes, Interiors and Interiors Inspired by Light by Claire Youngs Desings by Arne & Carlos Scandinavia Design Edited by Angel Trinidad by Niki Brantmark Expert crafter and lover of Arne & Carlos not only share their by Jenny Alderbrant This book presents dazzling interiors, Brantmark presents a wide range Scandinavian design Clare Youngs greatest hits (including balls, dolls, There’s nothing quite as cozy as architecture, and products that show of stunning homes in this inspiring presents a stunning collection of birds, slippers, sweaters, scarves, multicolor stranded knitting—and the richness, variety, and intensity of collection. Each one has a unique 35 gifts, soft furnishings, kitchen mittens, and more) in fresh and with quick, fun projects, clear contemporary Nordic spaces. A spec- style and character, but all reflect the items, bags, clothes, and accessories exciting ways, they also provide 15 instructions, and easy-to-follow tacular book for design enthusiasts. distinctive Scandinavian aesthetic. to sew and embroider. brand-new projects, for 85 masterful charts, it’s never been simpler! 24 Hardcover. $60.00 ABK 325 Hardcover. $29.95 ABK 340 Paperback. $19.95 FTR 115 designs in total. patterns for hats, mittens, and socks. Hardcover. $29.95 FTR 140 Hardcover. $22.95 FTR 129 If You Can’t Carve It, You Can Chop & Burn It! Coming December 18th

Norwegian Wood: Chopping, Stacking, & Drying Wood the Scandinavian Way by Lars Mytting A window into Scandinavian culture, this book about chopping, stacking, and burning wood features enough inherently interesting facts and anecdotes to make it universally appealing. Hardcover. $24.95 FTR 200 The Danish Art of Whittling by Frank Egholm With step-by-step photos, these books Socks... available make it easy even for beginners to grasp the basics. Snitte shows how to carve Fire: From Spark to March 2019 birds, while the sequel has Scandinavian- Flame, the Scandinavian style projects for the home. Art of Fire-Making Smøyg: Pattern Hardcover. $14.95 each: by Øivind Berg Mittens • Socks from Around Darning from Norway FTR 210 Snitte: The Danish A great fireside read for the Norway by Nina Granlund Saether by Yvette Stanton Art of Whittling (birds) “armchair woodchopper,” Each of these books has over 40 old-style Learn how to create thirteen patterns from throughout Norway, adapted FTR 211 The Danish Art of this book traces the use of beautiful needle-woven pieces to today’s yarns, plus an exciting story to Whittling: Small Projects for fire as a heat source, a means by award-winning embroiderer accompany each pattern. Take a trip to Norway the Home of preparing food, and a Yvette Stanton, inspired social gathering point, both —without ever setting down your needles! by traditional Norwegian More woodcarving books indoors and out. This beautifully-illustrated book is a perfect Hardcover. $26.95 each: embroidery. Appropriate for available online: book for anyone who embraces the concept of hygge. FTR 132 Mittens all skill levels. Paperback. www.skandisk.com Hardcover. $24.95 FTR 205 FTR 133 Socks (March 2019) $29.95 FTR 116 9 Scandinavian Culture and Tradition

Nørth: How to Live The Nordic Guide The Nordic Theory of The Almost Nearly Perfect There’s No Such Thing Scandinavian by Brontë Aurell to Living Ten Years Everything by Anu Partanen People by Michael Booth as Bad Weather This fascinating book gives you the Longer by Bertil Marklund A Finnish journalist, now a US citizen, Booth journeys through all five of by Linda Åkeson McGurk scoop on how Norwegians, Swedes, A short guide to a long life, compares and contrasts life in the US the Nordic countries to discover A fascinating personal narrative and Danes raise their children, how this pragmatic little book by a with life in Scandinavia. Her goal is to the secrets of their success, and that illustrates how Scandinavian they deal with darkness, how they Swedish doctor channels the show her beloved new country what it what they think of one another! He culture could hold the key to raising dress, and how they pay taxes with a simple, healthy lifestyle of can learn from her homeland to fulfill explains why these societies have healthy, resilient, and confident smile! Color photos throughout. Scandinavia. Paperback. the promise of the American dream! become models for the world! children in America. Hardcover. $30.00 HBK 161 $12.95 HBK 162 Paperback. $16.99 HBK 160P Paperback. $18.00 HBK 156P Paperback. $16.00 HBK 153P

Icelandic Magic for Modern Living In Cod We Trust: Vikings in the Attic: In Happy as a Dane How To Be Danish Scandinavian Humor by Boff Konkerz Living the Norwegian Search of Nordic America by Malene Rydahl by Patrick Kingsley and Other Myths These playful spells and Dream by Eric Dregni by Eric Dregni This international bestseller Part reportage, part by John Louis Anderson magical symbols contain Dregni tells the hilarious, and Dregni explores the significant– shows why the Danes are travelogue, this introduction All you need to know everything you need to often poignant stories of his and quite often bizarre–tales and happy and how we can be, too! to Danish culture spans about lutefisk, lefse, and achieve faster WiFi, more family’s yearlong adventure traditions of Scandinavians in the Rydahl provides tips we can politics, television, food, Luther League. Hilarious! likes on social media, and in Norway. Paperback. Midwest with insight and humor. all apply to our daily lives! architecture, and design! Paperback. more! Paperback. $16.95 HBK 150P Paperback. $18.95 HBK 152P Paperback. $14.95 HBK 147 Hardcover. $12.95 HBK 140 $9.99 HBK 138 $17.99 HBK 154

Xenophobe’s Guides Scandinavian Coloring Books

D is for Dala Horse: A Nordic Countries Alphabet by Kathy Jo Wargin A colorful A to Z tour of the Nordic countries—including Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands! Hardcover. $17.95 CSC 250 —the perfect antidote to the phobia about the foreign-ness of foreigners!

An irreverent look at the beliefs and foibles of nations, almost guaranteed to cure xenophobia. These guides to Kirsten Sevig’s Coloring and Activity books are Scandinavians explore their national characteristics with ideal for passing on culture and holiday traditions humor and style. 64 pages. 4.25" x 7" to the next generation. Each 48-page book includes Paperback. $9.95 each recipes, songs, crafts, and activities, and offers HBK 180 Xenophobe... Norwegians information about noteworthy people and places. Nordic Designs Scandinavian Coloring Book HBK 181 Xenophobe... Swedes CRC 440 Norway Coloring Book HBK 182 Xenophobe... Danes CRC 441 Sweden Folk-inspired patterns and A treasury of 63 Scandinavian illustrations to color! 96 pages. HBK 183 Xenophobe... Finns CRC 442 Denmark Paperback. designs to color! Paperback. Paperback. $14.95 CRC 456 CRC 443 Finland $7.95 each HBK 184 Xenophobe... Icelanders $9.99 CRC 455 10 Scandinavian Cookbooks • Specialty Cookbooks Brontë Aurell is a Danish entrepreneur, restaurateur, and cook. Together with her Swedish husband Jonas, she runs the acclaimed ScandiKitchen Café and shop in central London. She is the author of several best-selling cookbooks, and a book about Scandinavian culture (Nørth, page 9).

Notes from a Swedish Kitchen ScandiKitchen ­Christmas The Scandi Kitchen ScandiKitchen: ScandiKitchen Summer: by Margareta Landgren Simply Delicious Food for Swedish cuisine is delicious, From saffron scented baked goods There’s so much more to Nordic Fika & Hygge varied and often unexpected and to gingerbread spice, Christmas is food than pickled herring and This spectacular book features over Lighter, Warmer Days in this delightful book Landgren the time to break the never-ending meatballs. Enjoy fresh and simple 60 recipes for cakes, baked goods, Wholesome, flavorful recipes for shares wonderful stories from darkness with edible treats and open-faced sandwiches, Nordic and treats from all over Scandinavia, everything from breakfast to dinner! her own Swedish kitchen along joyful feelings. Brontë Aurell shows salads, delicious traditional hot from indulgent cream confections In addition, this book includes with over 100 fabulous recipes. you how to celebrate Christmas dishes, and indulgent cakes—it’s to comforting fruit cakes and tempting cakes, desserts, breads, Stunning photos throughout. Scandi-style. all here to enjoy! traditional breads and pastries! and refreshing summer drinks. $19.95 EBK 475 $21.95 EBK 586 Paperback. $17.99 EBK 415 Hardcover. Hardcover. Hardcover. $21.95 EBK 588 Hardcover. $21.95 EBK 587

Scandinavian Classic Baking • Desserts New Smaller Edition!

Smörgåsbord: The Art of Fika: The Art of the Scandinavian Classic Scandinavian Classic Nordic Bakery Cookbook Swedish Breads & Savory Swedish Coffee Break Baking by Pat Sinclair Desserts by Pat Sinclair by Miisa Mink Treats by Johanna Kindvall by Anna Brones & Johanna Kindvall From coffee breads and cakes to With hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, This best-selling baking book by This illustrated cookbook includes An illustrated lifestyle cookbook cookies and tarts, this gorgeous allspice, and cardamom, the recipes Finnish chef Miisa Mink shows traditional and contemporary on the Swedish tradition of fika—a cookbook offers recipes, along with in this collection evoke images of you how to create mouthwatering Swedish recipes for dishes such as twice-daily coffee break—including photographs, musings and stories. generations of baking for friends and breads and pastries using healthy Savory Breakfast Rolls, Chicken recipes for traditional baked goods, These classic Scandinavian recipes family. It will have every baker— ingredients such as rye flour, oats, Liver Paté, Fresh Cheese, Swedish anecdotes about Swedish coffee are knockouts for the eye and the from novice to expert—getting and barley. You won’t want to Deviled Eggs, Buttery Red Cabbage, culture, and the history of this taste buds. A bestseller! creative in the kitchen! miss the cinnamon buns! and other smörgåsbord classics. cherished custom. Hardcover. Hardcover. $17.95 EBK 482 Hardcover. $17.95 EBK 483 Hardcover. $14.95 EBK 490 Hardcover. $17.99 EBK 405 $17.99 EBK 499

Norwegian Cakes and Swedish Cakes & Cookies Tasting Hygge: Joyful Cook Yourself Happy— Grandma’s German Cookies by Sverre Sætre by Birgitta Rasmusson Recipes for Cozy Days and Nights The Danish Way Cookbook by Linn Schmidt Norway’s most acclaimed pastry Known in Sweden as Sju sorters by Leela Cyd by Caroline Fleming Whether it’s crispy fried potatoes, chef brings his latest tempting kakor, this classic has been in Good food makes everyone feel A beautifully-illustrated, mouth- steamed dumplings, or a creamy dessert discoveries to the table print for over 70 years and has warm and cared for, which is the watering selection of authentic jelly roll stuffed with raspberries, with recipes for everything from sold an astounding 3.5 million essence of hygge. Here acclaimed Danish recipes. Well-known in no one makes food as good as a decadent cakes, tarts, and puddings copies in Sweden! Color photos cookbook author Leela Cyd shares Denmark, Fleming has published German grandmother—that is, to candied fruits, chocolate of every mouthwatering recipe. recipes that elevate everyday meals three bestselling cookbooks—this is until now! This book includes confections, and cookies. Hardcover. $17.95 EBK 514 into special occasions. the first to be published in English. 85 classic recipes. Paperback. $16.99 EBK 509P Hardcover. $18.95 EBK 403 Over 100 Danish recipes. Hardcover. $23.00 EBK 540 Hardcover. $35.00 EBK 532 11 Trine Hanemann is an expert on modern Scandinavian food and she cooks, writes and lectures on the subject around the world. She is an Sweden’s very own enthusiastic advocate for sustainable solutions, organic sourcing and food cooked with love. She lives in Copenhagen where she recently opened master chef! Hahnemanns Køkken, a bakery, coffee bar, pastry shop, and cookery school. Her new Copenhagen Food is spectacular!

Tina Nordström’s Copenhagen Food Open Sandwiches Scandinavian Baking Scandinavian Comfort Food Scandinavian Cooking In this stunning coffeetable book, Trine not only gives recipes for Cakes abound, with every kind Set the table, light candles, and relax. Forget all the “dos” and “don’ts” Trine walks you through all her top breads, bases, fresh mayonnaise, of Danish pastry you could ever Let Trine show you how to create a that take the fun out of cooking— places to eat, drink, and socialize in sauces, and plenty of toppings, wish for, a cookie for every cozy atmosphere with these simply perfectionism doesn’t exist in Copenhagen. You’ll learn about the but also tells about the origins of occasion, layer cakes, coffee delicious, comforting recipes and her Tina’s kitchen! Once you start bakeries, markets, cafés and bar scene, these perfect little Danish snacks cakes, cream buns, plus snippets Scandinavian approach to feeding cooking with Tina, you’ll never the world-famous restaurants, and traditionally served with aquavit of baking history, so you can friends and family. want to leave your kitchen. Simple the local secrets. This beautiful book or a cold beer. learn all you need to know about Hardcover. $35.00 EBK 402 recipes for homestyle cusine. includes 70 new recipes. Hardcover. $19.99 EBK 584 Scandinavian baking! Temporarily out of stock. Paperback. $22.95 EBK 410 Hardcover. $35.00 EBK 535 Hardcover. $35.00 EBK 585 Reprint due January 2019.

Recipes from The Norske Nook! Classic Recipes Cookbooks

Farm Recipes... From Norske Nook Book of 150 Best Ebelskiver Ebelskivers the Norske Nook Pies and Other Recipes Recipes by Kevin Crafts by Helen Myhre J Bechard & C Borton-Parker by Camilla Saulsbury This best-selling cookbook has This Scandinavian cafe in This beautiful cookbook These recipes range from over 40 mouthwatering recipes Wisconsin, famous for old- features the restaurant’s award- simple to sophisticated, yet all for these Danish pancakes. Discover the delights of Scandinavian cuisine fashioned good food, shares winning baking: Scandinavian are convenient and delicious. Try the spiced apple, crunchy with 25 recipes for soups or appetizers, main recipes for breads & jams, specialties, cheesecakes, tortes, Includes everything from classic cinnamon, sticky toffee, or the dishes, and desserts in each cookbook. Metric & meats, soups, and plenty of cookies, muffins, and more ebelskivers, to newer breakfast smoked salmon and dill! Step- American measurements. Color photos throughout. cakes, pies, and desserts! than seventy mouthwatering options, to appetizers, to snacks, by-step photos, and recipes for Padded Hardcovers. $7.99 each 269 pages. Paperback. recipes for pie! Hardcover. and even decadent desserts. sauces and glazes included. EBK 590 Norway EBK 591 Sweden $24.95 EBK 528P $29.95 EBK 529 Paperback. $24.95 EBK 527 Paperback. $14.95 EBK 525P EBK 592 Denmark EBK 593 Finland

Cooking with Beatrice Ojakangas Now in paperback!

Breakfast with Beatrice Finnish Cookbook Scandinavian Cooking Great Scandinavian Homemade: Finnish Rye, Feed Time-tested recipes for delectable Finnish cuisine is a unique Ojakangas brings to life the cuisines Baking Book Sack Fashion, and Other Simple breakfasts from around the world, combination of dishes from and customs of Norway, Sweden, The definitive book on Ingredients from My Life in Food especially Scandinavia! This book has Scandinavia and Old Russia. In Finland, and Denmark, offering true Scandinavian baking with an This delightful book is chock-full of 250 recipes from Sweet Cream Waffles this classic cookbook, Ojakangas home cooking that features the best emphasis on ease of preparation. recipes, anecdotes, and a kind humor to Swedish Farmer’s Omelets. Make has adapted these recipes for the of what is in season. Includes tradi- Recipes for breads, cakes, pies, that bring to vivid life the Finnish breakfast the perfect start to every day. American kitchen! tional menus for different occasions. pastries, cookies, and desserts. culture of northern Minnesota as well Paperback. $19.95 EBK 597 Hardcover. $17.95 EBK 523 Paperback. $18.95 EBK 502 Paperback. $18.95 EBK 505 as the wider culinary world. Paperback. $16.95 EBK 599P 12 Scandinavian Cookbooks • Specialty Cookbooks Back in Stock!

North Wild Kitchen: Home- Food From the Fire: The Lagom: The Swedish Art of Eating Kitchen of Light: New Scandinavian cooking from the Heart of Norway Scandinavian Flavours of Open-Fire Harmoniously by Steffi Knowles-Dellner Cooking by Andreas Viestad by Nevada Berg Cooking by Niklas Ekstedt This beautiful, fresh cookbook offers genuine This book transports readers to Viestad’s This alluring, elegant cookbook by one Innovative open-fire recipes featuring the insight into how Swedes eat and cook – with Norway—fishing for cod, halibut, and salmon; of today’s most celebrated food bloggers, best of Nordic food from the founder of the recipes that fit around the seasons, occasions, gathering chanterelles and wild berries. features recipes and beautifully photographed famous Ekstedt Restaurant in Stockholm. times of day, and appetite. Eating and cooking Recipes emphasize fresh, simple ingredients! dishes that delve into the heart of Norwegian From simple Ember-baked Salmon with in tune with “lagom” means embracing food A companion to the public television series food culture. Her simple approach focuses on Cucumber and Fennel, to Hazelnut Cake, that is good for body and soul, unfussy, New Scandinavian Cooking, this book is seasonal food prepared without a lot of fuss! this food excites the appetite! delicious and sustaining, and all in harmony! perfect for armchair travelers and home cooks. Hardcover. $35.00 EBK 310 Hardcover. $35.00 EBK 300 Hardcover. $29.99 EBK 420 Paperback. $25.95 EBK 508P

European Cake Cookbook Authentic Norwegian Scandinavian Gatherings: ScandiSense Diet Bakeland: Nordic Treats by Tatyana Nesteruk Cooking by Astrid Karlsen Scott From Afternoon Fika to Mid- by Suzy Wengel Inspired by Nature For Tatyana Nesteruk, who was born With more than 300 recipes summer Feast by Melissa Bahen This diet sensation has taken Scandi- by Marit Hovland in Ukraine, baking has always been from throughout Norway, this Recipes for sweet and savory navia by storm! The revolutionary Fifty tempting dessert recipes and a huge passion. She takes us on a comprehensive cookbook is easy treats, and simple craft projects for handful method is based on the prin- 140 stunning photos make this book delightful baking journey throughout to use, boasts recipes for every decorating and entertaining—all ciple of four handfuls of food per as much a treat for the eyes as it is Europe to learn the stories behind occasion, and gives the history of Scandinavian-inspired. Gatherings meal—proteins, carbohydrates and for the taste buds. With step-by-step each region’s iconic cakes, flavors the dishes. Index in English and include: Nordic Brunch, Midsummer, two of vegetables, plus a spoonful directions, this innovative cookbook and techniques! Norwegian. Photos throughout. Afternoon Fika, Lucia Day, & more. of fat—you decide the ingredients! is as accessible as it is delectable! Paperback. $19.99 EBK 550 Paperback. $19.99 EBK 494 Hardcover. $24.95 EBK 400 Vinyl Paperback. $19.99 EBK 425 Hardcover. $30.00 EBK 485

Viking Age Tales of Adventure for Young People

Thorfinn the Viking activity books Nicest Viking... for children! by David MacPhail

Everyone knows Vikings are ruthless barbarians whose idea of a good time involves pillag- ing, plundering and feasting. But Thorfinn is no ordinary Viking! Thorfinn the Nicest Viking is a funny, illustrated, action-packed series for young readers. 136 pages. Chapter books. Ages 6-9. Paperbacks.

Thorfinn the Nicest Viking The Vikings: Captured by... • Escape from the Vikings and the... Sticker Histories by Torill Thorstad Hauger LIT 261 ... Awful Invasion by William Potter The exciting story of two Irish children­ who are kidnapped Story of the Vikings LIT 262 ... Gruesome Games Kids can sail with the Vikings— by Vikings and brought to Norway­ as slaves. Later, they Coloring Book LIT 263 ... Rotten Scots and complete fun activities with manage to escape and make their way back to Ireland. by A. G. Smith more than 150 colorful stickers. LIT 264 ... Disgusting Feast These gripping novels will transport readers back in Detailed captions let kids This sticker book is filled with time with their rich details of life in another age. True to LIT 265 ... Raging Raiders learn while they color the 38 fascinating details and informa- historical fact! Ages 12 & up! Paperback. $12.95 each LIT 266 ... Terrible Treasure realistic drawings! Ages 7+. tion about the Vikings! Ages 7+. LIT 250 Captured by Vikings Paperbacks, $6.95 each Paperback. $4.99 LIT 305 Paperback. $7.95 LIT 307 LIT 251 Escape from the Vikings 13 Viking Lore and Legends for All Ages

Viking Warrior: Who Was Leif The Viking Codex: Vikings: A History The Far Traveler Oxford Illustrated Operations Manual Erikson? by N. Medina The Saga of Leif Eriksson by Robert Ferguson Voyages of a Viking History of the Vikings by Angus Konstam Hold on to your Viking by Fiona MacDonald A comprehensive and Woman by Nancy Brown by Peter Sawyer An in-depth look at the Viking helmets as you learn about Explore the daily lives of thrilling history, this book 500 years before Columbus, This lavishly illustrated book warrior culture, from 700 to the first known European to Eric the Red and his son Leif offers the definitive portrait Gudrid sailed off the edge of by leading international 1066. It focuses on their origins set foot on North America! Eriksson in this richly illus- of the Vikings by a leading the known world. This book scholars presents an authorita- and how they raided their way A detailed account of what trated book containing Viking scholar of Scandinavian looks at an extraordinary tive account of the Vikings. to expansion over much of the life was like during the time lore and miniature booklets studies. Includes detailed Viking woman and the Includes maps, chronology, known world. Hardcover. of the Vikings. Ages 8-12. within the book. Ages 7-12. maps and illustrations. society in which she lived. index & over 150 illustrations. $29.95 LIT 318 Paperback. $5.99 LIT 275 Paperback. $7.95 LIT 288 464 pages. Paperback. Paperback. $16.95 LIT 249 Paperback. $27.99 LIT 309 $20.00 LIT 319

These two Viking books are coming in 2019!

Vikings: The North Historical Atlas of the Viking Age: Everyday Life Viking Warrior by Ben Hubbard The World of the Vikings Atlantic Saga Smithsonian Vikings by John Haywood During the Extraordinary Sailing their famous longboats, the by Robert Macleod Museum of Natural History This atlas illustrates the Era of the Norsemen Vikings discovered Iceland and Set sail on a voyage of discovery! This beautiful book focuses on Viking influence extending by Kirsten Wolf landed on North American shores, This enthralling new version of the Viking presence in North from the Holy Land to Go beyond the myths into the reali- colonized Greenland, founded Dublin, Vikingworld brings the notorious America before Columbus, as well Newfoundland, as explorers, ties and intimate details of Viking and besieged Paris. This is a richly Norsemen to axe-wielding life. as in Iceland, Greenland, France, settlers, craftsmen and hired family life, travels, and the role illustrated examination of Viking his- Includes colorful artwork, maps, Britain, and Russia. 416 pages. mercenaries. 144 pages. Vikings played in the greater world. tory, weapons, & warrior culture. and a timeline. Ages 8 & up. Paperback. $34.95 LIT 312 Paperback. $23.00 LIT 310 Hardcover. $17.95 LIT 295 Hardcover. $29.95 LIT 308 Paperback. $14.95 LIT 300P Coming February 2019 Nov. 2018 Coming May 2019

Discover the Vikings Series... These two books will be available January 2019

Everyday Life, Art & Warriors, Exploration 50 Things You Should Eyewonder Vikings Vikings in 30 Seconds Everything Vikings Culture by John C Miles and Trade Know About the by DK by Philip Steele by Nadia Higgins Despite their fearsome by John C Miles Vikings by Philip Parker Read about exciting Viking Discover how the Vikings Hats with horns, flying reputation, the Vikings were The Vikings were expert Known for their viscious raids legends and epic voyages. sailed, fought, traded, and dragons...you may think you also incredibly cultured and fighters, but also pioneers of and fearsome warriors, the Learn about the gods, such as settled across Europe and know everything there is lived in a complex society! seafaring exploration and they Vikings also created a well- Odin and Thor, the legends North America. This fun to know about Vikings, but This book examines Viking traded far and wide. This book ordered, peaceful society full and beliefs, weapons and book looks at 30 fascinating think again! With stunning shipbuilding and navigation, explores the extensive world of rich art and culture. Packed warriors, and trade and travel topics about Viking voyagers visuals and fun facts, readers home life, craftsmanship, of Viking longships, Viking with facts! Ages 9-13. of these rulers of the sea. explained in a half minute. have plenty to learn about the farming, and more. Ages 8-11. trade, and more! Ages 8-11. Flex Paperback. Ages 5-9. Hardcover. Flex Paperback. Ages 8-11. Vikings. Paperback. Paperback. $11.99 LIT 280 Paperback. $11.99 LIT 281 $15.95 LIT 285 $10.99 LIT 287 $9.99 LIT 290 $12.99 LIT 284

14 Viking Picture Books • Norse Mythology for All Ages • Runes

Viking Myths: Volume One/Two by Jacqueline Morley How to Be Here are the tales a Viking the Vikings told: of gods and goddesses, by Cressida sea monsters and ice Cowell giants, flying chariots, Vikings are shapechangers, cloud brave, but spinners, and more. Hiccup isn’t Each volume includes like other eight stories. Volume one starts at the world’s beginning. Color illustrations throughout. Vikings. He’s afraid of everything. When Hiccup heads The Littlest Viking 77 pages. Ages 7+. Hardcover. Volume Two will be available in May 2019. off for his very first ocean voyage, his seasickness is the by Alexandra Penfold LIT 132 Viking Myths - Volume One $12.95 least of his worries! Includes audio CD with the story read A hilarious story about what LIT 133 Viking Myths - Volume Two $12.95 (available May 2019) by the author! Ages 4-7. Hardcover. $15.00 LIT 270 happens to the littlest and loudest Viking when an even littler and louder Viking arrives! Ages 4-8. Coming March Hardcover. $17.99 LIT 272 2019 The Three Vikings Norse Myths: Viking Legends of Heroes and Gods by Martin J Dougherty by Adam Auerbach Illustrated with 180 color and black & white artworks Three Vikings set out on a daring quest in and illustrations, Norse Myths is an engaging and this thoughtful picture book that celebrates highly informative exploration of a rich mythology teamwork and individuality. The littlest that still resounds today. 224 pages. one is neither the strongest nor the bravest, though he is the most creative! Ages 4-8. Hardcover. $29.95 LIT 145 Hardcover. $17.99 LIT 271 (March 2019) Master of Norse Mythology, Kevin Crossley-Holland: A New York Times bestseller!

Norse Mythology The Book of Viking The Children of The Adventures of Norse Myths Norse Myths: Tales of Odin, by Neil Gaiman Myths by Peter Archer Odin by Padraic Colum Thor the Thunder God Here are 32 classic myths Thor, and Loki A master storyteller presents This fascinating new book This collection of Norse by Lise Lunge-Larsen that bring the Viking world From the creation of the nine worlds a dazzling version of the reveals the origins of the sagas gives us a sense of Thor is the biggest & mightiest vividly to life. These tales to the final battle of Ragnarok, great Norse myths. Gaiman’s Vikings—from Thor and that magical time when of the gods. These stories are of Odin, Thor, Freyja, and Carnegie Medal winner Crossley- deft and witty prose makes Leif Erikson to Loki and the world was filled with illustrated with high drama and others, show the courage Holland details the Viking gods as these long-ago myths breathe the Valkyries—and the tales powers and wonders we written with humor and skill. and passion of the Norse never before. Lavish illustrations pungent life again! Paperback. that have influenced our can hardly imagine. Ages 8-12. Hardcover. World. Paperback. bring the mythic figures to life. own lives. Hardcover. $15.95 LIT 131P Ages 9-12. Paperback. $19.95 CSC 201 $19.95 LIT 127 Hardcover. $27.99 LIT 150 $16.99 LIT 313 $10.99 LIT 130

The Nine Worlds: A Dictionary of Norse Norse Mythology: A Treasury of Viking Myths and Nordic Runes: Little Bit of Runes Mythology by Rossman Guide to the Gods, Heroes, Norse Mythology Sagas by R. Kerven Under-standing the by Cassandra Eason A concise collection of Rituals & Beliefs by J Lindow by Donna Jo Napoli Written by a master story- Ancient Viking Oracle Eason explains to spiritual people, places and things Explore the magical myths and Dazzling illustrations of gods, teller, this book brings the by Paul R. Mountfort seekers exactly what runes unique to Norse mythology. legends of Norway, Sweden, goddesses and heroes, combines most important Viking This book explores the mean- are, which are right for Paperback. $6.95 LIT 320 Denmark, Iceland, and Viking- with lyrical storytelling to bring myths & legends vividly to ings of each of the runes in the them, and how to make Available on our website: Age Greenland in these sparkling these classic tales to life. life. Includes proverbs, Elder Futhark. Also discusses their own. Hardcover. Dag Rossman’s Tales of tales of gods and heroes! Hardcover. $24.99 LIT 129 spells, & poems. Hardcover. runecasting & interpretation. $9.95 LIT 317 the Nine Worlds (4 books) Paperback. $24.95 LIT 126 $14.99 LIT 315 Paperback. $16.99 LIT 316 15 Tales From Sweden — Both Real and Make-Believe The Wonderful Adventures of Nils by Selma Lagerlöf Endorsed by Astrid Lindgren!

Swedish Fairy Tales The Sinking of the Vasa Illustrated by John Bauer by Russell Freedman & William Low The Wonderful / Further Adventures of Nils The Wonderful Adventures Twenty-one marvelous fairy tales in This is the saga of the great Swedish Translated by Velma Howard Revised by Nancy Johnson of Nils Illustrated by Lars Klinting which frogs become beautiful fairy warship, the Vasa. Built to be the crown This unabridged edition of the classic Swedish children’s tale follows An abridged edition for children of the girls, troll girls marry troll princes, jewel of the Swedish Navy, the Vasa the mischievous lad Nils Holgersson as he journeys through Sweden classic tale of Nils, who is shrunk to and boys search for adventure in the capsized not a mile into her maiden with a flock of geese. First published in 1909, it is still popular today! the size of a tiny elf and flies around forest. A world of wonder is brought voyage in 1628. This beautifully A great read for all ages. Two volumes. Paperback. $14.95 each Sweden on the back of a goose. Color to life by the spellbinding art of one illustrated book explores the mystery illustrations throughout. Ages 10 & up. of the world’s greatest illustrators of of the sinking, and the resurrection of CLA 500 Wonderful Adventures of Nils (Book I, 250 pages) fairy tales, John Bauer. Paperback. the Vasa from the seas centuries later. CLA 501 Further Adventures of Nils (Book II, 260 pages) Hardcover. $24.95 CLA 502 $17.99 LIT 120 Hardcover. $18.99 CSC 125

Midsummer Tomte Per and the Dala The Little Goat & the Little Rabbits Horse on the Roof by Ulf Stark & Eva Eriksson by Rebecca Hickox by Jody Littler Celebrate Midsummer with Illus. by Yvonne Gilbert This tale is based on Tomte Grump and the wood- Young Per cherishes the true stories told through land animals in this follow-up simple wooden horse he the eyes of a little goat. to The Yule Tomte and the inherits from his father. The Scandinavian tradi- Little Rabbits (page 4). An One day it will be worth tion of goats grazing enchanting story in 21 chapters its weight in gold. Set on the roof has always with charming illustrations. in a Swedish village long ago, this beautifully-illustrated tale is fascinated children. Black & white illustrations. 121 pages. Hardcover. based on Swedish folklore. Ages 5+. Ages 3-6. Paperback. $8.95 CSC 285P $24.95 CSC 216 Paperback. $9.95 CSC 274P

Children’s Books by Sweden’s Astrid Lindgren 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 Paperbacks. international 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. $7.99 CBK 191P Paperback. $6.99 CBK 192P 16 Norwegian Folktales for All Ages Audio CD included! Folk Tales by Lise Lunge-Larsen!

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The Snow Queen • The Fir Tree Illustrated Treasury of ­Andersen’s Fairy Tales Hans Christian Little Mermaid Illustrated by Sanna Annukka Andersen’s Fairy Tales This illustrated collection Andersen’s Coloring Book Gorgeously packaged with intricate illustrations Illustrated by Anastasiya Archipova of Andersen’s tales includes Fairy Tales A coloring book version from Finnish illustrator Sanna Annukka, these A lavishly illustrated collection of nine his best-loved characters: Retold by Naomi Lewis of the little mermaid editions of Andersen’s well-loved fairy tales are classic tales of foolish emperors, lonely Thumbelina, the Ugly Duckling, This enchanting paperback who falls in love with a the perfect holiday gift for adults and children mermaids, icy queens and clever princesses. the Little Mermaid, the Snow collection contains twelve prince. Paperback. alike. Cloth bound. Hardcover (4.75" x 8.75"). Perfect for reading aloud. Hardcover. Queen and others. Twelve tales magnificent stories retold $4.99 CRC 446 48 pages. $16.00 each $16.95 CLA 503 retold for children aged 3-8. for readers aged 7-12. CLA 620 Snow Queen • CLA 621 Fir Tree Hardcover. $19.99 CLA 508 $5.99 CLA 515

The Little Match Girl The Princess & the Pea Caldecott Honor artist Rachel Isadora This classic fairy tale gets a fresh captures the spirit of Andersen’s twist with stunning artwork from beloved heroine with exquisite illustrator Dinara Mirtalipova, When Mischief Came to sensitivity in this haunting Christmas whose art style draws from Town by Katrina Nannestad story. Ages 4-8. Paperback. Russian folklore. Ages 2-5. When ten-year-old Inga-Marie is $7.99 CLA 516 Board Book. $8.99 CLA 520 sent to live on her grandmother’s farm on the Danish island of Also available: Thumbelina, illustrated by Elsa Beskow, p. 19. Bornholm, she is desperate to coax Classic fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen. Ages 3-8. a smile out of the stern-seeming but Size: 4.5" x 6.5" 40 pages. Hardcover. $4.95 each “jelly-soft” grandmother with non- Visit our website: sensical songs and Hans Christian CLA 609 Princess and the Pea CLA 613 Andersen stories. A humorous novel. CLA 610 Little Mermaid Thumbelina www.skandisk.com 192 pages. Ages 10-12. CLA 611 Ugly Duckling CLA 615 for more information Paperback. $7.99 CBK 300 CLA 612 Steadfast Tin Soldier Emperor’s... Clothes about all of our books! 17 It’s All About Gnomes! The Adventures of Pettson & Findus Gnomes by Sven Nordqvist —Deluxe Edition How to by Wil Huygen Survive a llus. by Rien Poortvliet Garden Do you know that a Gnome gnome is seven times as Attack strong as a human? Or that gnome couples always by Chuck have twin children? This Sambuchino beloved book continues to ­This tongue-in-cheek survival guide enchant readers 40 years will help you prevent, prepare for, and after it was first published. ward off an imminent home invasion Hardcover. by the common garden gnome. $35.00 ABK 500 Hardcover. $14.99 ABK 502

Sven Nordqvist is a leading Swedish children’s illustrator and writer. The Pettson and Findus stories draw on his playful adventures with his two young sons. His unique illustrations are inspired by the delights of everyday life. Ages 4 - 8. Hardcover. $17.95 each: CSC 255 Findus Disappears Go Big or Go Gnome by Kirsten Mayer Game of Gnomes by Kirsten Mayer CSC 257 The Fox Chase It will be a close shave to get every gnome ready The Winter Gnome Games are coming! This CSC 258 The Camping Trip in time for the B.I.G.—the Beards International adorable and clever tale is about perseverance CSC 259 A Ruckus in the Garden Gnome-athon! A charmingly funny picture book. and blazing your own trail. Hardcover. $16.99 FAV 400 Hardcover. $16.99 FAV 401

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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

Woody, Hazel and Little Pip The Land of Long Ago The Flowers’ Festival Elsa Beskow Baby Book This delightful story describes woodland An old tree trunk is magically trans- The flowers invite Lisa to their Midsummer This beautiful baby record book scenes when two acorn children get formed into a dragon and carries festival. Delightful illustrations put names is illustrated throughout with Elsa Beskow’s classic carried away to adventures by the two children off to the Land of and faces on all of your favorite flowers. artwork. With plenty of room for photographs and blustery autumn wind! Long Ago. They have many adven- Large Book $17.95 CLA 706 keepsakes, parents can record happy memories to tures on their incredible journey. Large Book $17.95 CLA 704 Mini Book $11.95 CLA 706M share in years to come. 60 pages. Size: 9.75" x 9" Mini Book $11.95 CLA 704M $17.95 CLA 708 Hardcover. $19.95 CLA 720

The Sun Egg The Curious Fish Thumbelina Around the Year (mini) Elsa Beskow Alphabet Book A large orange egg has fallen into the When a little fish is caught and Beskow’s charming illustra- Delightful verses and delicate, This charming alphabet book gathers 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 illustrations from Elsa Beskow’s beloved find out what it really is. ­ uncles are determined to save Hans Christian Andersen tale children through the special joys book collection. From Accordion to Zzz, 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. this beautiful book features several pages Mini Book $11.95 CLA 711M and a little magic, they do! has big adventures! Ages 4-6. Size: 6.75" x 5" for each letter. 176 pages. Hardcover. $17.95 CLA 710 $17.95 CLA 715 $11.95 CLA 700M Size: 6.5" x 6.25" $16.95 CLA 722

Children of the Forest Notecards & Bookmark These blank note- cards feature images from Elsa Beskow’s book, Children of the Forest. The cards are blank inside and come in an attractive folio with 8 cards; Visit our 2 each of 4 designs. website: $12.95 CRD 780 www.skandisk.com Mushroom Girl for more Children of the Forest Bookmark $1.25 NOV 158 information The children of the forest­ live deep in the about all of our roots of an old pine tree. They collect wild Gift Enclosure Cards mushrooms and blueberries and shelter $5.95/pkg. of 10 books! under toadstools when it rains. This is one CRD 790 of Elsa Beskow’s best-known stories. or call: Large Book $17.95 CLA 702 1-800-468-2424 Mini Book $11.95 CLA 702M

19 Immigration History • Scandinavian History • World War II in Scandinavia New in paperback!

Pictures of Longing: Photography Scandinavians: In Heroes of Telemark: The Twelth Man by Astrid The Winter Fortress and the Norwegian-American Migration Search of the Soul of the Sabotaging Hitler’s Atomic Karlsen Scott & Tore Haug by Neal Bascomb by Sigurd Lien, translated by Barbara Sjoholm North by Robert Ferguson Bomb, Norway 1942-44 The story of Jan Baalsrud, whose Based on top-secret documents and letters, this is the chronicle This fascinating book brings more than 250 A journey of discovery through by David Greentree struggle to escape the Gestapo of Leif Tronstad, a brilliant haunting and revealing photographs sent home two millennia of Scandinavia’s This book describes the famous and survive in Nazi-occupied Norwegian scientist, a team of by Norwegian immigrants in America into focus history, culture and society, World War II Commando raids Norway has inspired the interna- commandos on skis, and a last- as a moving account of Norwegian migration in “told with deep knowledge and that sabotaged a German nuclear tional film of the same name. This minute operation that would end the 19th and early 20th centuries. Art historian an intoxicating passion” (BBC). facility in the freezing depths of is the meticulously researched any chance Hitler could obtain and photography scholar Sigurd Lien looks Ferguson follows a chronologi- Norway, ensuring Nazi Germany truth behind this captivating real- the atomic bomb & win the war. at the role “America photographs” played in cal progression from prehistory could not produce an atomic life survival story. Previously constructing the emigrant experience! 304 pages. up to today! bomb. Fully illustrated. published as Defiant Courage. Paperback. $15.99 HIB 345P Paperback. $29.95 HIB 200 (due Dec. 2018) Paperback. $18.95 HIB 150P Paperback. $20.00 HIB 330 Paperback. $16.99 HIB 337

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Report from #24 Hitler’s Savage The Prince and the Courage & Defiance The Klipfish Code Number the Stars by Gunnar Sonsteby Canary by David Lampe Nanny by Odell Bjerkness by Deborah Hopkinson by Mary Casanova by Lois Lowry The thrilling tale of Norway’s Isolated from the Allies and The early life of Prince Harald, This book brings to life the Twelve-year-old Marit In 1943 Denmark, ten- most decorated World War II fueled only by a sense of now King of Norway, as told remarkable stories of the & her seven-year-old year-old Annemarie finds hero! This is Sonsteby’s own human decency and national through the journal of his nurse, heroic young Danish men brother Lars take action in the courage to help her account of his underground pride, the Danes created Inga Berg, in the days leading up and women who would not the Norwegian resistance best friend, Ellen Rosen, activities as chief of operations an extraordinary resistance to WWII. Author Odell Bjerkness, stand by as their country was despite their grandfather’s concealing her as part of in the Norwegian Resistance movement that proved a a nephew of Inga Berg, received occupied by a dangerous warnings. Will her plan their family. A heartwarm- Movement during the long relentless thorn in the Nazis’ the St. Olaf Medal from King enemy during WWII. Rather, work? Ages 9+. Fiction. ing story of human decency. years of Nazi occupation. side. 264 pages. Paperback. Olav V. Photos throughout. they fought back. Ages 8-12. Paperback. $7.99 Ages 8+. Paperback. Paperback. $17.95 HIB 340 $16.99 HIB 329 Paperback. $14.95 HIB 100 Paperback. $6.99 HIB 380 HIB 371P $7.99 HIB 372

Skis Against the Atom We Die Alone The Shetland Bus The Sledge Patrol Assault in Norway­ Counterfeiter by Knut Haukelid by David Howarth by David Howarth by David Howarth by Thomas Gallagher by Moritz Nachtstern A first-hand account of One of the most exciting The “Shetland Bus” was The story of a brave group Based on interviews with In 1945 Moritz Nachstern ­heroism and daring sabotage­ escape narratives to emerge the nickname given to the of Danish and Norwegian the commandos them- sat down in his Oslo apart- during the Nazi occupation of from the challenges and Norwegian fishing fleet that hunters who carried out selves, here are the vivid ment and dictated the story Norway. The outcome of the miseries of World War II, was used to secretly shuttle one of the most dramatic details about the planning of how he was one of the war might have been much this book chronicles Jan refugees to freedom during operations of the war, and execution of one of few Norwegian Jews who different if not for Haukelid Baalsrud’s escape from Nazi- the night, and bring supplies patrolling a 500-mile stretch the most famous raids in managed to survive the and this courageous band of occupied Arctic Norway. to Allied forces. 248 pages. of Greenland’s coast by WWII. Paperback. Holocaust. Paperback.­ Norwegian soldiers. 208 pages. Paperback. Paperback. dogsled. 232 pages. $16.95 HIB 338 $16.95 HIB 342 Paperback. $15.95 HIB 328 $16.95 HIB 327 $19.95 HIB 335 Paperback. $19.95 HIB 336 1-800-468-2424 • www.skandisk.com 20 Contemporary Scandinavian Literature • Traditional Songbooks, Tales, & More

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The Boy at the Door Hotel Silence The Little Old Lady An Elderly Lady is The Lavender Ladies Detective Agency... by Alex Dahl by Audur A Olafsdottir Who Broke All the Up to No Good by Minna Lindgren Set in Norway, this gritty A charming and tender Rules by Helene Tursten When the retirement community of Sunset Grove is upturned by a novel of psychological novel about a recently by C. Ingelman-Sundberg Maud is an irascible 88- suspicious death, residents Siiri and Irma are shocked into doing suspense asks the question divorced man on a life- something about it. Delightful mysteries set in Helsinki. A witty and insightful year old Swedish woman how far would you go to changing journey, by a comedy of errors from a with no family, no friends... LIT 530 #1 - Death in Sunset Grove hold onto what you have? best-selling Icelandic author. popular Swedish author! and no qualms about a little LIT 531 #2 - Escape from Sunset Grove Paperbacks, Paperback. Paperback. murder. A funny, irreverent Fiction. Paperback. LIT 532 #3 - End of Sunset Grove $13.95 each LIT 545 $16.00 $16.00 LIT 540 story collection! Hardcover. $15.99 LIT 525 $12.99 LIT 528 New York Times bestselling author Fredrik Backman: Geneaology • Scandinavian Songbooks

Sequel to Beartown Beartown Us Against You Beartown With immense explores the compassion and insight, hopes that Backman reveals how bring a small loyalty, friendship, and community kindness can carry a together, the town through its most secrets that tear challenging days. it apart, and the Hardcover available courage it takes for an individual to go now, paperback due March 2019. against the grain. A profound story. Hardcover. $28.00 LIT 504 Your Swedish Roots Mike & Else’s Norwegian & Swedish Songbooks Paperback. $17.00 LIT 503 Paperback. $17.00 (coming March 2019) Per Clemensson Each songbook contains a wide variety of over 90 songs—with Fredrik Backman is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove (soon ­A step-by-step book to guide piano arrangements, guitar chords, lyrics, and translations! to be a major motion picture starring Tom Hanks), My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell you in researching your Paperback. $24.95 each You She’s Sorry, and Britt-Marie Was Here. Swedish ancestors. Learn FTR 101 Mike & Else’s Norwegian Songbook what Swedish records are LIT 500 A Man Called Ove available, where to find them, FTR 102 Mike & Else’s Swedish Songbook how to use them,­ and much LIT 501 My Grandmother Asked more. Paperback. Scandinavian music is available on our website! Me to Tell You She’s Sorry $19.95 HIB 220 LIT 502 Britt-Marie Was Here Paperbacks, $16.00 each 1-800-468-2424 • www.skandisk.com

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Children of the Northlights Ola D’Aulaires’ Book D’Aulaire’s Book of D’Aulaires’ Book This brightly illustrated story is a Through Ola’s adventures at a of Norse Myths Norwegian Folktales of Trolls celebration of the Sami people and traditional wedding, meeting a A beautifully illustrated introduction A collection of twenty-one classic A delightful look at the weird and the snow-covered landscapes of the dragon, and even talking with cod to the world of Odin, Thor, Loki, Norwegian folktales! First printed ­wonderful world of Norwegian frozen north from two tremendous fishermen in the far north, readers Ragnarokk, Bragi, and other gods in 1938, this selection of timeless trolls—mountain trolls, forest trolls, storytellers. 40 pages. Ages 5 & up. get a glimpse of life as it once was and heroes from the wondrous world stories introduces Norway’s magical and more—who carry on in the most $16.95 CSC 205 in Norway. 56 pages. Ages 5 & up. of Norse folklore. 160 pages. world of cinderlads, princesses, and entertaining fashion! 72 pages. $16.95 CSC 206 Ages 9-12+. $29.95 LIT 128 trolls. 192 pages. Ages 5-10+. $19.95 LIT 185 $24.95 LIT 135 21 Notecards by Kirsten Sevig

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Old MacDonald Had a Good Night Farm That’s Not My Tractor Children love to feel the soft baby chick, the smooth pig’s ear, Farm by Michelle Berg by Adam Gamble by Fiona Watt and all sorts of other textures in these hands-on books. Ages 1-5. Use the colorful hand puppet to This soothing bedtime story Bright pictures with patches of Board Books. $6.99 each bring this classic story to life. A celebrates life on a traditional textures for babies and toddlers PRE 339 Touch & Feel: Kitten board book is nestled in the palm. family farm. Ages 2-6. to touch and feel, helps develop Puppet/Book. Board Book. $9.95 sensory and language awareness! PRE 342 Touch & Feel: Farm $12.99 PRE 642 PRE 660 Board Book. $9.99 PRE 114 PRE 343 Touch & Feel: Baby Animals 24 Novelty Board Books • Shape Books • Vehicle Books A Scanimation™ Board Books with Sound! Picture Book

Happy Birthday to You! Now I Know My ABCs Five Silly Monkeys Giggle! ABC Animals! by Nicola Slater by Louise Anglicas by Susie Brooks by Caroline Jayne Church by Rufus Butler Seder A group of musicians is traveling to a café Children will love this book A counting book with a catchy With its infectious giggle A romping, stomping journey for a surprise celebration. Press the buttons featuring a sound chip that plays rhyme and playful illustrations! sound chip, this book proves from A to Z, where all the to hear them play their instruments, and their favorite alphabet song! Push the button to hear a that laughter is the best sound animals come alive with enjoy the light-up birthday cake at the end! Board Book. $10.99 PRE 145 hilarious monkey call! in the world! Board Book. Scanimation! Board Book. $16.99 PRE 150 Board Book. $9.99 PRE 544 $7.99 PRE 536 Hardcover. $16.95 PRE 125

I Am A... Vehicle Shape Board Books by Ace Landers All aboard for these fun books shaped like vehicles. Ages 1-3. Board Books.

Wheels on the Bus by Raffi Enchanting illustrations bring this beloved Raffi song to life! Children I Am a Garbage Truck I Am a Train I Am a Fire Truck I Am a Dump Truck I Am a Zamboni Machine will beg to hear it again and again. PRE 590 $4.99 PRE 591 $4.99 PRE 592 $4.99 PRE 593 $4.99 PRE 594 $5.99 Board Book. $6.99 PRE 240

Mini People Chunky Shape Books 2" Thick Block Board Books Bedtime Board Books by Brianna Sayers Ages 2-6. Board Books (5.5" high) $5.99 each: Pages cut into the shape of each letter, number, scene, or character! 90-page books! 6.2" x 5.4" x 2.2"

Even fire engines, tractors, monster trucks, and steam trains need to be tucked in at night! Board Books. $7.99 each Fairy Firefighter Police Officer Princess PRE 230 Where Do Steam Trains Sleep at Night? PRE 372 PRE 373 PRE 374 PRE 375 PRE 100 $16.95 PRE 101 $16.95 PRE 238 Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night? Board Books with Real Wheels! A combination book and toy! $6.99 each

Ballerina Builder Farmer Pirates! PRE 603 Wheelie PRE 601 Wheelie Fire Engine PRE 391 PRE 392 PRE 394 PRE 396 PRE 103 $16.95 PRE 104 $16.99 Red Tractor

Look & See! Board Books with Die-cut Holes Chunky Jungle Animals

Mommy, Where What Am I? Let’s Count! Animal Alphabet When closed, toddlers can play with these thick and Are You? Each spread has a verse Die-cut holes on every A Slide & Seek Book! sturdy board books. Open them up and find a charming A young fish lost at sea about a different animal, page make it easy for by Alex Lluch little story. Ages 1-3. (3" x 3.5" x 2.3") $5.99 each searches for his mother! ending with the question: kids to feel the numbers Children learn their ABCs by PRE 202 Chunky Elephant Colorful illustrations of all What am I? Kids will ask growing. A clever book! sliding the panels to discover sorts of sea creatures. to hear this over & over! Ages 2-5. which animal will appear! PRE 203 Chunky Lion $6.95 PRE 277 $6.95 PRE 278 $8.95 PRE 279 Board Book. $7.95 PRE 525 PRE 204 Chunky Zebra 25 Religious and Inspirational Books for Children

5-Minute Bedtime Bible My First Read-Aloud My Little Bible Prayer for a Child My Little Book Laugh-Along Lessons: Stories retold by Amy Parker Bible American Bible Society Board Book by Rachel Field About God 5-Minute Stories by H. Lester Twelve fully-illustrated Bible Beautiful illustrations and sim- by Christina Goodings A gilt-edged edition of a by Jane Watson This value-packed collection has stories, perfect for reading ple text make this Bible ideal 20 beloved Bible stories special children’s prayer, Even the tiniest things that eight stories that will have kids aloud. Colorful illustrations on for young children. Includes told in simple language this is a Caldecott-win- we might take for granted laughing and learning important every page make this book espe- stories from both Testaments. with beautiful illustrations! ning classic. Ages 2-5. are part of God’s great plan. life lessons. Each story can be cially fun. Padded hardcover. Ages 3-6. 256 pages. Ages 1-4. Padded Board Padded Board Book. Ages 2-5. Board Book. read aloud in five minutes flat! $12.99 INS 230 Hardcover. $12.99 INS 233 Book. $9.99 INS 232 $7.99 INS 264 $4.99 INS 265 Hardcover. $12.99 FAM 100

Two Tales of Noah’s Ark

God Made You Just If Jesus... Religious Stories by Jill Roman Lord Jesus Loves Me! The tale of Noah’s ark, one Right by Jill R Lord by Tim Warnes of the most enduring stories These three board books help preschoolers understand the presence of of all time, is retold with fun A bright and cheerful A charming rendition of Jesus in our lives. Rhyming text. Ages 2-5. Board Books. $6.99 each flaps in these two popular reminder that God made a favorite children’s song board books. Ages 2-5. each of us special and INS 277 If Jesus Walked Beside Me starring a close-knit bear unique! Age 2-5. Board Bk. INS 278 If Jesus Came to Visit Me family. Ages 2-5. INS 270 Noah’s Ark (lift-the-flap) $6.99 $7.99 INS 275 INS 279 If Jesus Lived Inside My Heart Board Book. $7.99 INS 266 INS 271 All Aboard Noah’s Ark $3.99 Books for Families to share

Favorite Books by Author & Artist Nancy Tillman Heartfelt Titles by Lisa Tawn Bergren A book about adoption!

You Are Loved: Welcome Nancy Tillman’s enchanting artwork and heartfelt words Wishes for New Babies let every child know that they are special and they are God Found Us You God Gave Us You loved. Board Books. $7.99 each Nancy Tillman’s beautiful book for As Little Fox gets ready for bed, When Little Cub climbs writing messages to a new baby lets FAM 205B On the Night You Were Born Mama Fox tells him the miraculous into bed, she asks her mama story of his arrival. There was a very important question: children know how much they are FAM 204B I’d Know You Anywhere, My Love loved. Add your personal messages waiting and praying, and finally his “Where did I come from?” and make this a family keepsake. FAM 208B Wherever... My Love Will Find You adoption came through! Ages 4-8. Ages 2-5. Board Book. Hardcover. $10.99 FAM 867 $6.99 FAM 865B Hardcover. $17.99 FAM 209 FAM 200B You’re Here for a Reason

Everything I Need to Know. . . I Learned From a Little Golden Book by Diane Muldrow Have you forgotten how to see the magic in the world around you? With illustrations from classic stories, these books show you how to slow down and appreciate every day. They make great gifts for Love You Forever frazzled friends! 96 pages. Letters to My . . . by Robert Munsch Hardcover. $9.99 each These books contain fold-out letters to A touching story about the POP 165 Everything I Need to Know I Learned From a Little Golden Book write now, read later, and treasure forever. enduring nature of parents’ love Hardcover. $14.95 each and how it crosses generations. POP 175 Everything I Need to Know I Learned From a Disney Little Golden Book POP 300 Letters to My Baby Hardcover $14.95 FAM 869 POP 180 Everything I Need to Know About Family I Learned From a Little Golden Book POP 301 Letters to My Grandchild Paperback $5.95 FAM 870 See also: Everything I Need to Know About Christmas... - page 3. 26 Books for Grandparents and Grandchildren to Share

How to Babysit a Grandma/Grandpa by Jean Reagan I Loved You Before Grandma/Grandpa Loves You! by Helen Foster James Grab your pillow, assure your parents you’ll see them soon, and get You Were Born by Anne Bowen In these books, Grandma and Grandpa Bunny joyously welcome ready to spend some special time with your grandma and grandpa! A loving grandmother eagerly awaits the the new arrival. In warm and tender rhyme, they look forward FAM 240 How to Babysit a Grandma Hardcover, $16.99 arrival of her grandchild. She dreams of the to all the adventures they will have together! Watercolor baby’s soft sighs, sweet smells, and tiny toes. illustrations. Includes space to write a letter to your grandchild. FAM 240B How to... Grandma Board Book (abridged), $8.99 Available in hardcover and board book! FAM 850 Grandma Loves You! Hardcover. $14.99 FAM 241 How to Babysit a Grandpa Hardcover, $16.99 FAM 860 Hardcover $17.99 FAM 851 Grandpa Loves You! Hardcover. $15.99 FAM 241B How to... Grandpa Board Book (abridged), $8.99 FAM 860B Board Book (abridged) $7.99 Bedtime Board Books and a Cloth Book to Share With Toddlers

Baking Day at Cookies: Bite-Size Time for a Hug Too Many Carrots Five Minutes’ Peace Ten Pigs: An Epic Grandma’s by A. Denise Life Lessons by Phillis Gershator by Katy Hudson by Jill Murphy Bath Adventure Three bears and their grandma by Amy K. Rosenthal Morning, noon, or night—any Rabbit loves carrots a little too 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! much. In fact, his carrots are minutes’ peace from her A hysterical epic counting bath breaks for hot cocoa and way for kids to learn concepts Rhyming text and charming crowding him out of his cozy energetic children, but will adventure . . . with a squeaky dancing! Rhyming text. such as Patient and Generous! illustrations. burrow until his friends help! she find quiet time? clean twist! Ages 2-5. $6.99 FAM 212B $7.99 FAM 105 $6.95 FAM 118B $7.99 PRE 515 $7.99 PRE 505 $6.99 PRE 510

Ten Little Fingers Time for Bed Guess How Much I I Will Love You I Love You Through Good Night, Teddy and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox & Jane Dyer Love You by McBratney Forever by Carolyn 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 This adorable soft cloth book As everyone knows, nothing is rhythmic verse and peaceful very much to impress Big warming reminder of the never Babies and toddlers will feel comes with a pajama-clad teddy as sweet as tiny baby fingers illustrations, will lull toddlers Nutbrown Hare with the enor- ending love between a parent loved all over when they hear bear that can be tucked into the and chubby baby toes. to sleep. Padded cover. mous scale of his devotion. and child! this declaration of affection! pockets on every page! It comes $8.99 PRE 553 $8.99 PRE 552 $9.99 PRE 556 $8.99 FAM 126 $8.95 FAM 125 in a plastic carrying case. $16.99 PRE 652

Llama Llama Red When the World is When the World If Animals Kissed Goodnight Moon Goodnight, Goodnight Pajama by Anna Dewdney Ready for Bed Was Waiting for You Good Night by Ann Paul by Margaret Wise Brown Construction Site Llama Llama’s tale of night- by Gillian Shields by Gillian Shields Snuggle up and imagine the A rhyming classic, beloved by by Sherri Duskey Rinker time drama, with it’s infectious This gently rhyming story of Soothing, tender verse bedtime rituals of a world full generations of readers! Young Toddlers will want to turn off rhyming text and expressive the world falling asleep is just describes the joyful steps of of animals who say good night children love to find the items their engines and drift to sleep artwork, is a favorite! right for bedtime! welcoming a new baby. in this playful book! mentioned in the text. with this soothing story! $8.99 PRE 554 $7.99 FAM 230 $7.99 FAM 231 $7.99 PRE 550 $8.99 PRE 551 $7.99 PRE 239 27 Nature and Animal Themed Books

Look Backpack Inside Explorer: Nature On the by Minna A Lacey YouTube Nature Trail sensation! Packed with Introduce nature-based children to The Wonky activities, crafts, the wonders These best-selling adventure books will keep kids busy Donkey by Craig Smith and seek-and-find challenges, this field of nature by lifting the flaps in this clever learning how to tie sailors’ knots, build a periscope, make Children and adults alike will be in fits guide is the perfect take-along introduction book. Look up in the trees, behind the herbal teas, take professional-looking photos, and lots more! of laughter with this perfect read-aloud to nature exploration for kids ages 4 & up. reeds or under the ground to see what’s Hardcover (hidden spiral binding) 128 pages. Ages 7-13. tale of an endearing donkey. Includes sticker sheets, pull-out map, more. living there, and discover how plants grow. CRC 220 Boy’s Book of Adventure Paperback. $7.99 FAV 600 Vinyl over board cover. $14.95 CRC 215 Board Book, 8.8" x 7.8" $14.99 PRE 635 CRC 222 Girl’s Book of Adventure $14.99 each

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Where, Oh Where, is There, There Little Bear’s Little Shh! Bears Sleeping Me With You Where is Bear? Baby Bear? by Ashley Wolff by Sam McBratney Boat by Eve Bunting by David Martin by Kristy Dempsey by Lesléa Newman When Mama and Baby Bear go out A tender story of the special What will Little Bear do Lilting read-aloud text com- This delightful story of a The animals in the forest are to look for food one night, curious kind of soothing comfort when he outgrows his bines with exquisite pictures grandpa and granddaughter playing hide-and-seek, and Baby Bear wants to wander and that a hug can bring, setting boat? Children will enjoy to introduce young children spending time together everyone is found—except explore. Mama Bear always finds everything just right again. Little Bear’s solution to his to the yearly cycle of the is just right for sharing. for the biggest creature of all! him in a different place. Board Book. predicament. Board Book. lives of bears! Board Book. Board Book. Rhyming text. Padded cover. Hardcover. $17.99 FAV 680 $7.99 PRE 558 $7.99 PRE 445 $8.99 PRE 444 $7.99 FAM 210B Board Book. $8.99 PRE 440

A Board Book with Sound! Nicholas Oldland’s North Little Owl One Dog Life in the Wild series Woods Girl & the Noisy Canoe by Aimée Bissonette Night by by Mary A hike through Casanova Maruice Pledger grandma’s woods A quiet canoe This sweet forest engages all the trip for a girl bedtime book senses: hearing and her dog follows Little wood frogs peep, ends up being Owl as he makes choosing the best crowded when new friends on a nighttime adventure! Press the skipping stone, all sorts of animals ask for a ride! button to hear him hoot! Size: 9.8" x 8" Ages 3+. watching squirrels gather nuts, and breathing crisp air. Paperback. $7.99 FAV 655P Board Book. $14.99 PRE 136 Hardcover. $16.95 REG 105 See all four titles on our Uses for Who Pooped website! Illustrated Mooses in the Compendium of by Paul Cyr Northwoods Amazing Animal These light-hearted fables highlight the Color photos importance of teamwork, environmental by Gary Robson Facts by Maja Säfström paired with awareness, and living life to the fullest. The animals in the Intriguing facts about amusing Hardcover. Size: 8.4" x 8.4" $16.95 each Northwoods may the animal kingdom are captions FAV 700 Making the Moose Out of Life be hard to find— illustrated with whimsical provide a but you can always detail in this charming surprising FAV 701 Up the Creek learn a lot from their droppings! collection for all ages. insight into the mind of moose. FAV 702 Walk on the Wild Side Paperback. $11.95 FAV 711 Hardcover. $14.99 HC FAV 710 Hardcover. $14.95 FAV 706 FAV 703 Big Bear Hug

In My... Finger-Puppet Board Books Layered die-cut pages allow a peek at all the colorful things that make up each animal’s home. An adorable folk-art style finger puppet adds to the fun! Size: 6.8" x 6.8"

In the Middle of Fall Flip, Flap, Fly! Good Night Lake Goodnight Loon by Kevin Henkes by Phyllis Root by Adam Gamble by Abe Sauer and N Dauaver Leaves turn and apples hang Join these baby animals as From frogs and fish to canoes This spoof on the children’s PRE 282 In My Meadow (bunny) like ornaments as children they fly, swim, wiggle, and and swimming, this book book classic Goodnight Moon PRE 285 In My Nest (bird) PRE 289 In My Tree (owl) and animals alike enjoy the slide. A parody of Over in celebrates all of the magical is a must for every northwoods PRE 286 In My Pond (fish) PRE 290 In... Forest (deer) wonders of fall. the Meadow! Board Book. things that make lake special. child’s bookcase. Board Book. $6.99 PRE 295 $9.95 REG 100 PRE 287 In My Den (bear cub) $8.99 each $8.99 PRE 293 Board Book. $9.95 PRE 661 28 Board Books for Young Children

Humpty Dumpty’s Mary Engelbreit’s Little Engine That Nursery Rhymes Mother Goose Could by Watty Piper by R. Pagnoni Eighteen classic nursery A classic story in board book A cheerful book of favorite rhymes, charmingly illus- format with the original nursery rhymes! Age 2-5. trated by Mary Engelbreit! illustrations! Abridged. $7.99 PRE 106 Age 2-5. $7.99 PRE 107 $6.99 PRE 234

Peek Inside... Lift-the-Flap Board Books This popular series is growing with leaps and bounds! Children lift the flaps and peek through the holes to discover what happens under the sea, on the farm, when night falls, at the zoo, in outer space, and more. Ages 3-6. (6.5" x 7.75") $11.99 each PRE 621 Peek Inside the Sea PRE 625 Peek Inside Animal Homes PRE 622 Peek Inside Dinosaurs PRE 626 Peek Inside Nighttime PRE 623 Peek Inside the Garden PRE 627 Peek Inside the Zoo PRE 624 Peek Inside the Farm PRE 629 Peek Inside Space Giraffes Can’t Five Little Monkeys The Ants Go Marching Dance by G. Andreae Jumping on the Bed by Priscilla Burris Gerald the Giraffe by Eileen Christelow This sparkly board book version discovers that anyone Kids love this bedtime classic of the familiar song teaches the can dance if they have with its energetic monkey concepts of counting from 1 to the right music! antics and surprise ending! 5 and in groups. Age 2-4. $6.99 PRE 500 $7.99 PRE 250 $6.99 PRE 245

Mini Movers! Nature-Themed Board Books by Antje Flad Baby’s First Words Board Books These adorable, interactive board books will enchant your littlest readers with colorful Little ones learn essential first illustrations and sliding tabs that reveal lots of charming surprises. There are animals words with these bright books. hiding on every page for children to find. Ages 1-3. (3.63" x 3.63"), $4.99 each Ages 1-3. Padded Board Books (5" x 6"). $5.99 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 333 First 100 Words Curious George Goes PRE 334 First 100 Animals Fishing by H. A. Ray PRE 335 First 100 Trucks Finger Puppet Board Books by Yu-Hsan Huang George at his curious best! These simple stories feature an attached finger puppet and peekaboo holes in Ages 2-5. Board Book. PRE 336 First Farm Words every page, providing a fun way to play and read while reading a story. $6.99 PRE 223 Also available: Horse & Pig on page 24. Ages 1-3. (4.5" x 4.5") $6.99 each

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That’s Not My... Touch & Feel Padded Board Books Eyeball Animation Board Books These sturdy books invite toddlers to touch and feel a variety of exciting (with lenticular or hologram eyeballs) textures, helping develop sensory and language awareness. Ages 1-3. Children love the way these eyeballs move! Ages 2-5. PRE 110 That’s Not My Train... PRE 113 That’s Not My Unicorn... FAV 904B Max the Minnow Board Boooks PRE 111 That’s Not My Monkey... PRE 114 That’s Not My Tractor... FAV 905B Frog in the Kitchen Sink $10.95 each PRE 112 That’s Not My Puppy... $9.99 each FAV 908B Ten Little Kittens 29 Gassy Humor for Children of All Ages!

Spotter’s Guides to Farts Each title in the wildly popular Spotter’s Guide Almost Everybody Farts series includes ten sound chips! Board Books. by Marty Kelley These books provide candid information to children about HBK 230 FARTS: A Spotters’ Guide $15.95 With sly humor, this fun picture book looks themselves and their bodies; in an entertaining, age appropriate HBK 231 FARTS Around the World $15.95 at a subject that’s sure to make children manner! Factual and funny! Paperback. laugh. Kids will insist on reading this HBK 232 FARTS in the Wild $15.99 FAV 720P Everyone Poops $7.99 rhyming story again and again! HBK 234 Old FARTS $16.95 FAV 721P The Gas We Pass $7.99 Hardcover. $12.95 FAV 715

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