FOREIGN RIGHTS CATALOGUE 2020 Award-Winning Swedish Publishing House
Books that make a difference olika.nu OLIKA PUBLISHING HOUSE
OLIKA PUBLISHING HOUSE – BOOKS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE GENDER EQUALITY
Founded in 2006, we are an award-winning Swedish publishing house that Besides childrenʻs books, we publish hand- produces high quality children’s books. The word OLIKA means different in books on diversity and gender equality. Our Swedish and our books are different from the ones usually found thein chil- bestseller Give Your Children 100 Possibilities dren’s section in that they challenge stereotypes and limiting norms. Ouritles t Instead of 2 has introduced a new way of dis- reflect the diversity of modern society in terms of gender and ethnicity,(dis) cussing issues of gender equality in Sweden. abilities and family forms – thereby offering more children the possibilityto In 2015, we published a unique and much- identify with the characters in our books. longed for handbook on equality issues and solutions in preschools: Norm Creativity in We believe that literature has the power to influence children’s perception Preschools – Norm Critique and Equality Tools. of themselves and of the world around them. For this reason, we choose our manuscripts carefully and work closely with our authors and illustrators. We One of our most famous childrenʻs books isKivi & Monster Dog. provide children, parents, teachers and librarians with books that subtly, often Published in 2012, it was the first Swedish children’s book using the without comment, challenge traditional and limiting stereotypes rather than gender neutral pronoun hen. The book made headlines nationally reinforce them. and internationally and went on to be discussed in Swedish media for months. As a result, the word hen made its way into the Swed- ish vocabulary – a major equality breakthrough!
Welcome to OLIKA! OLIKA In 2012, we were awarded Equality Award the Swedish Equality Award and winner the Stenbeck Scholarship for our iversity efforts to promote equality and d itle in children’s literature. In 2013, our t was chosen Courage with Wilma and Loppan ernational as Outstanding Book by IBBY (Int le). We are Board on Books for Young Peop d discuss frequently asked to represent an Swedish equality both in Sweden and clude, abroad. Former collaborators in ament among others, the Swedish Parli e, and the Swedish Embassy in Rom Madrid and Washington. METHODHANDBOOKSBOOKS HANDBOOKS
Give Your Child 100 Possibilities Instead of 2
by Marie Tomičić, Kristina Henkel & Emili Svensson Hand-book, 340 pages
“One cold day, my daughter had a meltdown because I wouldn’t let her wear her dress. With big tears running down her cheeks, she yelled: I want to wear my dress because when I do, the teachers tell me I’m pretty!” “When my son was three years old, girls and boys stopped playing together. No one seemed to find this weird.” Give Your Child 100 Possibilities Instead Of 2 is a book for all parents and adults who want to give children more possibilities in a world full of gender stereotypes.
RIGHTS SOLD TO
Norway, Serbia, South Spain, USA and Korea.
SOLD MORE than 30 000 The best book on gender copies in S w. Very useful! weden! REVIEWS: issues right no Stockholms Enskilda Förskolor (Stockholm Private Preschools)
works ” esting read that An inter inspiration both as a source of and a handbook. The magazine Amnesty Press Why this book? - oducing a new way of look A Swedish bestseller intr ead this before having ing at equality I’m glad I r ity improves the lives of children and I recommend it to all s how and why equal . Show parents-to-be both boys and girls Hanna Lager, the blog Feministbiblioteket cal and inspiring ideas on The book provides practi ather ess children as children r how to treat and addr than as boys and girls METHODBOOKS METHODBOOKS
Norm Creativity in Preschools – The Holiday Book – philosophize and Norm Critique and Equality Tools celebrate together!
by Johanna Ivarsson, Karin Salmson & Emili Svensson by Johanna Ivarsson, Karin Salmson, Emil Åkerö & Maija Hurme Hand-book, 332 pages Hand-book, 320 pages
Based on research, experience and the policy documents Do you want to celebrate holidays you’ve never celebrated before? of the Swedish preschool, the writers and educators Do you want to find new ways to work inclusively? Johanna Ivarsson and Karin Salmson present tips and Do you want imaginative suggestions to note important days of the year? advice, demonstrating how knowledge can result in Children think big thoughts and ask big questions. The mutual aspect creative reality in the everyday life of the preschool. of the many holidays in a year, both religious and cultural ones, are that they give us the opportunity to philosophize together. Regarding gratefulness, children’s rights, the return of the light in spring or a good harvest. To note different holidays is a way to celebrate the diversity we have in Sweden. This book wants to inspire its readers to make their workdays festive and inclusive! Why this book? and acting An inclusive handbook that reminds us about the mutuality in our eader to start thinking Inspires the r holidays and what it means to be human! in norm creative ways ice Offers practical tips and adv REVIEWS: elated to dis- andles many different themes r H thnic diversity, mination, such as gender, e cri his book? disabilities Why t idays in a norm- Finally! I’ve been waiting for A handbook that focuses on hol
”a book like this! creative way ety of people Jasna Kumric, preschool teacher Inclusive exercises for a vari ic insti- to work inclusively in publ Insights on how ibraries m critique schools, schools and l Finally a book about nor tutions such as pre- with a practical approach and a preschools. specific focus on Anette Bergmasth, headmaster
SOLD MORE than 8000 copies in Sweden! fall and Spring, summer, ren winter! Four child e on 0–3 YEARS discovering natur 0–3 YEARS , their own. Simple ies. yet stunning stor
Look: the Forest Look: the Park by Åsa-Mendel Hartvig and Maija Hurme by Åsa-Mendel Hartvig and Maija Hurme 0 – 3 years, 32 pages 0 – 3 years, 32 pages
The flower, the bumble-bee, the moss. Smell, listen, cuddle. The leaf, the spider, Springtime in the woods! the puddle. Rustle, look, splash. Fall in the park! A BES T SELLER SERIAL in Sweden! More than 10 000 copies s old in one year! Look: the Ocean Look: the Night by Åsa Mendel-Hartvig & Caroline Röstlund by Åsa Mendel-Hartvig & Caroline Röstlund 2 – 4 years, 24 pages 2 – 4 years, 24 pages The snowflake, the crow, the organe. The seagull, the wave, the seaweed. Taste, listen, smell. Look, listen, smell. It's winter outside. Summer by the ocean! Det är sommar vid havet!
SELECTED ish Arts Council Selected by the Swed eracy S for the serial l reading and lit Why these books? RIGHT for the nationa e up close n's pre-schools! e children meet natur SOLD TO Denmark. project in Swede Wonderful stories wher h their senses ience the world throug Children whom exper s thereby ldren are not defined and i The genders of the chi l more accessible for al ith a small forms, such as a father w Many different family o moms child or a family with tw eby contributing fferent skin colours, ther REVIEWS: The children have di to representation
’s books Among the top 10 children ”of the year! according to the Swedish magazine ETC
s the gogical approach that offer A peda hildren about opportunity to talk to your c hes them to put everyday life and teac . words on the things in it – in a nice way Sarah Magnusson, Swedish Library Service (BTJ) 0–3 YEARS 0–3 YEARS
Let’s Play Outdoors! Christmas by Marin Salto & Maja-Stina Andersson by Marin Salto & Maja-Stina Andersson 0 – 3 years, 24 pages 0 – 3 years, 24 pages
This is a picture book Gifts. Gingerbread. Snow-woman. for the youngest ones, A Christmas-themed picture book showing a variety of fun for the youngest ones. activities taking place outdoors.
Let’s Play Indoors! by Marin Salto & Maja-Stina Andersson 0 – 3 years, 24 pages
This is a picture book for the youngest ones, showing a variety of fun activities taking place indoors.
REVIEWS:
Nice to see a book intended for toddlers s? ethnicity and gender into Why these book taking issues of anguage ” tion. l children practise l considera They help smal ertaining way Berit Aler, Swedish Library Service (BTJ) skills in an ent
of children, thereby They include a variety ty in an inclusive manner s the mirroring diversi gogical approach that offer A peda hildren about he children in these books is opportunity to talk to your c The gender of t hes them to put ned everyday life and teac . not defi words on the things in it – in a nice way Sarah Magnusson, Swedish Library Service (BTJ) 0–3 YEARS 0–3 YEARS
LECTED SE Zozo and the Dog Literature Support Zozo and the cuddly toy for the National by Elina Garp & Moa Graaf ish Arts Council by Elina Garp & Moa Graaf 0 – 3 years, 32 pages by the Swed 0 – 3 years, 32 pages
Feel, play, poke Cuddly toy, cuddle, snuggle Hi doggy Throws, twiddle Finger stuck Flies, whirls No! No!
Zozo and the dog are in the park, feeling, smelling, pecking. Pecking some more, until the finger is stuck. Who's going to help now?
Zozo and the crayons s? he series Why these book by Elina Garp & Moa Graaf The books in t ed, which allows ! ld who is not gender 0 – 3 years, 32 pages Zozo plays Zozo is a chi er dentify with the charact Adventures and more children to i Wake up, tiptoe, sneak t for the s partner excitemen Portrays a solo-parent and hi Crayon, draw, paint oungest hat works to- y ly with darker skin tones t Big nice wall Conveys a fami European lows children with non- ward inclusion and al Oops! on roots to find representati
NEW! REVIEW:
ords sing rhythmically Elina Garp lets the w o's sensual ” e describing Zoz in her languag y. [...] h lie close to poetr discoveries and whic - aaf's responsibility be efore, Moa Gr ozo's Ther she illustrates Z ignificant when comes s ations that it tion. It is in the illustr explora hild and the dog happens. As mentioned, the c er is are at eye-level and many times theve view. also in that perspective or just abo . But usually very close Ulf Malmqvist, Swedish Library Service (BTJ) 0–3 YEARS 0–3 YEARS SELECTED ish Arts Council Selected by the Swed ing and literacy for the national read n's pre-schools! project in Swede No! Simri’s Hat Adventure by Ingrid Sandsborg by Karin Salmson & Maria Clason 0 – 3 years, 32 pages 1 – 3 years, 28 pages
No! The pigeon can’t eat my stroller! One of the downsides of living in a hat is that the wind can No! The ladybugs can’t kiss my little brother! take your home anywhere it pleases. Just ask Simri… A book about saying no. And yes! Little Simri the Rat lives among roses red, in a beautiful hat, in the middle of a flower bed. One day the winds pops in and grabs hold of Simri’s hat. The hat is taken for a spin and ends up landing on a cat!
REVIEW: REVIEW: Why this book? se - The short text is written in ver The Swedish gender neutral pro oothly when read te and flows sm noun "hen" is used throughout the ” ations are very or children in an obstina Perfect f s out aloud. The illustr book ve and colorful. ”phase, and for getting those no’ imaginati th exciting tory with room for bo of the system. Christin Billing, Swedish Library Service A s adventures and loving friendship the blog 365 böcker du borde läsa (BTJ) (365 books you should read)) Playful illustrations
Why this book? n A playful story about an emotio everyone can relate to ayed The gender of the children portr is not defined ociety Mirrors the diversity of modern s
by including characters of many different ethnicities and abilities 0–3 YEARS 0–3 YEARS
Who is that? Dojo Goes Treasure Hunting by Karin Salmson, Marie Tomičić & Anna Tim. by Karin Salmson & Marcus Brengesjö. 0 – 3 years, 28 pages 0 – 3 years, 28 pages
Small, red and strong? Blue, light and Dojo and Maya go treasure hunting. beautiful? Stripy, smooth and buzzy? Is it indoors? Outdoors? Who is that? Is it hidden in the tree?
Who Makes that Sound? Dojo’s Birthday Party by Karin Salmson, Marie Tomičić by Karin Salmson & Marcus Brengesjö. & Anna Tim. 0 – 3 years, 28 pages 0 – 3 years, 28 pages Dojo is having a party! Moo, moo. Quack, quack. He bakes a cake and prepares a game. So many sounds! Soon his friends will be here. Dojo can’t wait! Who is making them?
Who Was Here? Dojo is Playing Hide and Seek by Karin Salmson, Marie Tomičić & Anna Tim. by Karin Salmson & Marcus Brengesjö. 0 – 3 years, 28 pages 0 – 3 years, 28 pages
A white feather. A blue blueberry. Where is Dojo? Not here and not there. A beige peanut! Who was here? Can you find him?
REVIEWS: REVIEWS:
hild a After having read this to my c vinced. , I’m con ming a well ”few times Many details for . Blogger Hanna Lager, Feministbiblioteket ”thought-out whole Barnboksbloggen.se y these books? Wh d Gorby – 4 pass for s? tions isha, Maya an could definitely Why these book e book with illustra d his friends A ral way. The Dojo books A classic pictur est. Meet Dojo an otypes in a natu , but at the same es and names ge gender stere ’s books ell thought-out accessori that makes it stand out from the r s who challen regular children examples of how With w ect the friend colors they n’t hard to find ties, these books refl ar whatever time it is from all ethnici Ann Vilner, Swedish Library Service (BTJ) boys and girls we s his voided. ety. In these books, ojo always wear stereotypes have been a versity of modern soci they want to. D di nd do whatever , Barnboksprat s, sounds, like a climbing trees. the blogger Helena Ferry hildren about animal and Maya loves They teach c pink dress ventures! out everyday ad colors, forms and numbers. picture books ab Fun and colorful ing animals! Fun books about amaz 0–3 YEARS 0–3 YEARS
Daddy is picking me up! BuBu builds a Snow Woman by Alexander Holmberg & Ewa Stackelberg by Ann-Christine Magnusson 0 – 3 years, 34 pages 0 – 3 years, 24 pages CHOSEN as the books of the Today is Monday. Who picks Tyra up from n's BuBu rolls a snowball. It’s really big! Month by The childre preschool on Mondays? And what hap- Dad rolls a snowball too. Book Club pens the rest of the days of the week? Together they build a snow woman. But suddenly, the snow woman is gone! Where did she go?
Where is Rabbit? BuBu goes Sledding AWARD WINNING by Alexander Holmberg & Ewa Stackelberg by Ann-Christine Magnusson author 0 – 3 years, 34 pages 0 – 3 years, 24 pages Ann-Christine Magnusson Tyra wakes up in the middle of the night. BuBu goes sledding. It goes fast. Rabbit is gone! But Daddy doesn’t want to Dad wants to go sledding too. wake up. Tyra goes to find Rabbit. She finds Oh no, the sled broke! a ball, a bucket and a blanket. But where is What to do now? Rabbit?
Photos by the BEAUTIFUL AWARD WINNING photographer WINTER Good night, Tyra! BuBu climbs High LANDSCAPE by Alexander Holmberg & Ewa Stackelberg Ewa Stackelberg by Ann-Christine Magnusson 0 – 3 years, 34 pages 0 – 3 years, 24 pages
Tyra wants to say good night to a lot of BuBu climbs. things before she goes to sleep. Good All the way to the top of the snow mountain. night, car. Good night, boat. Good night, But what’s this? Someone is already there. horse. Good night, ocean. REVIEWS: REVIEWS:
Finally, a picture book portraying a single eased ther and his child! ”fa The lighting, the way the clothes are cr Föräldrar&Barn, December 2008 estures almost make me believe- ”and the g gnusson just hap Why these books? that Ann-Christine Ma t children h it all on camera. yday stories tha istine Magnusson has pened to catc s? The type of ever ugh d-winning author Ann-Chr laying in Why these book ld often flicks thro Awar ut a lion cub p Skånska Dagbladet about the BuBu series . My two-year-o cute stories abo s portraying small love created these eeting the need of book y herself. y son. M yday life these books b the snow en and their fathers in ever I loved these books and so did m childr Barnboksbloggen mly recommend the BuBu series y show a lion cub in close interaction with her (…) I war e created by a father who felt his The They wer existent ather and friends Feministbiblioteket periences were non- caring f stead father-daughter ex snow woman in sn’t longed for a in children’s books And who ha al snow man?! winning photographer of the usu Photos by the award- Ewa Stackelberg 1–4 YEARS 1–4 YEARS
Konrad’s Dress Konrad and the Candy by Åsa Mendel-Hartvig & Caroline Röstlund by Åsa Mendel-Hartvig & Caroline Röstlund OLD TO 2 – 4 years, 24 pages 2 – 4 years, 24 pages RIGHTS S Denmark. Hedvig has a new dress. Hedvig has a bag of candy! She’s sparkling! Konrad didn’t get anything. So does Konrad. Can Konrad borrow Hedvig’s dress? But now Konrad is out of candy… Of course! But only for a little while… I bet Hedvig got more candy than me, Konrad thinks. This is the first book of three about Konrad. Written and illustrated by the creators of the A story of jealousy, sharing and candy. popular Tessla books and our best-seller Not Fair!
Konrad and the Lucia Procession Konrad and the Birthday Party by Åsa Mendel-Hartvig & Caroline Röstlund
by Åsa Mendel-Hartvig & Caroline Röstlund 2 – 4 years, 24 pages 2 – 4 years, 24 pages
Tomorrow is December 13, Wake up, Konrad! It’s Mom’s birthday. Konrad A BEST SELLER S and Hedvig make her breakfast. But they both Saint Lucia’s Day. ERIAL More th want to stir the hot chocolate. Sch! Don’t wake Time to dress up! an 15 000 copies Mom up… in Sweden!
e stereotypes RIGHTS SOLD TO The publishing house aims to challeng , ms. Perhaps this is working Denmark. and outdated nor t because it took me a few re-readings toöstlund notice doesntha ’t earing a skirt. Caroline R Konrad is w ations and SELECTED draw attention to the skirt in her .illustr It simply feels orking Literature Support REVIEWS: that is precisely why it’s w xt. for the National eaking conte rts Council obvious in its norm-br by the Swedish A Swedish Library Service (BTJ), Ulf Malmqvist
The plot is simple, but What makes Konrad and the Lucia . ood book is that it great in its simplicity ”Procession such a g hat to wear and not to doesn’t focus on w Hanna Lager, wear in a Lucia procession. Instead, the Feministbiblioteket picted from a child’s Lucia tradition is de ’s builds on children point of view and . up during this holiday eagerness to dress Barnboksbloggen Why these books? er enjoys dressing up. The male main charact ated n outfits normally associ Sometimes he dresses up i ard book for small t portrayed as a big deal This is a straightforw t attracts with girls but this is no children about a subject tha een two siblings esses. ose relationship betw far too much attention: boys in dr They involve a cl ating about this book is randmother What’s so liber . and their g ess is not the issue of the joys and that the dr c and amusing portrayal Skånskan A realisti Eva Emmelin, sorrows of having a sibling 1–4 YEARS SELECTED 1–4 YEARS ish Arts Council Selected by the Swed ing and literacy for the national read n's pre-schools! project in Swede
The Chase Where Are Daddy’s Shoes? by Sanna Borell by Kristina Murray Brodin & Bettina Johansson 1 – 4 years, 28 pages 1 – 3 years, 28 pages
A fruit is stolen. The hunt begins. Catch the thief! Daddy has a lot of shoes. Through the woods, across the fields and under the He wears one pair when it rains. stars – the hunt goes on. A story vibrant with color, He wears another pair for parties. in addition to an unexpected ending that raises Daddy is going to work. But where are Daddy’s shoes? questions about ideas we tend to take for granted. A book about shoes, style and a morning scenario many will find familiar.
LECTED SE Sanna Borell, Literature Support for the National rts Council AWARDED by the Swedish A ens books childr Why this book? creator! n terms of Challenges gender norms i clothes and style onship between Portrays a loving relati father and child ety is mirrored SELECTED The diversity of modern soci llection of in the illustrations for the National Co ns books "Barn- Swedish Childre logen" by ungdomsbokskata & ouncil the Swedish Arts C
REVIEW: REVIEW: y vious, of course, but the stor The outcome is ob ’t e works ed. In ”leading up to it is clever and funny. Above all, it isn uly challeng he text with two lines per pictur y is told In this book, prejudice is tr rushed. T act that the stor , mothers are too . The f adds a ” orld of picture books well in its simplicity pective of the girl the w rst-person pers picted in a one-dimensional, goody from the fi often de hildren need to see en though the reader is in on . But c sort of twist to it. Ev action between dad/ two-shoes sort of way . Children need books that s other types of mothers fer sermons the joke from the start, the inter ers. That don’t of don’t provide answ daughter/dog in itself becomes a story that offer . […] This story for young new perspectives and topics for discussion. All in , and simple solutions lishing house motto “Goodbye eader to think too. the pub vely and children inspires the adult r the spirit of he li stereotypes – Hello, possibilities”! T ell- Anna Liv Lidström, the blog Dagens bok (Book of the day) tions painted in bright and w expressive illustra y. matched colors add a comic dimension to the stor Why this book? Swedish Library Service (BTJ), Annika Malm provoking adventure A thrilling, yet thought- This book encourages discussions about ce privileges and prejudi ith a surprise twist Colorful illustrations – w 1–4 YEARS 1–4 YEARS
Mix Drives Mix Works by Malin Lilja & Matilda Salmén by Malin Lilja & Matilda Salmén 1 – 4 years, 32 pages 1 – 4 years, 32 pages
Mix drives. Cars, trains, airplanes. Mix works. She digs big holes and She even travels through space. puts out fires. She checks reflexes Just try to keep up! and catches thieves. Piece of cake!
O TS SOLD T RIGH pain. ea and S South Kor Mix builds by Malin Lilja & Matilda Salmén REVIEWS: 1 – 4 years, 32 pages
Mix builds a house and the neighbor's car. She builds a brick wall and a play ground. No problem, for the vigorates me! Reading Mix Drives delights and in fearless Mix. ” Dagens bok (Book of the day) Anna Liv Lidström, the blog
ve personality and the All characters ha the text. pictures convey the speed and joy of Why these books? acter who can serve as an Gunilla Essén, Swedish Library Service (BTJ) A resourceful main char or girls inspiring role model f hanics ED es that vehicles and mec SELECT This story demonstrat ation to or boys and men for a collabor aren’t interests reserved f in to bring more women rroring the diversity of Playful illustrations mi uilding industry! the b modern-day society 1–4 YEARS 1–4 YEARS
Why Is the Daddy Crying? Why is the Brother Scared? by Kristina Murray Brodin & Bettina Johansson by Kristina Murray Brodin & Bettina Johansson 2 – 4 years, 36 pages 2 – 4 years, 36 pages
A daddy is sitting on a bench, crying. Why is he Someone’s brother is sitting on a rock and he's crying? Alvdis and Hamsa wonder. Has someone scared.Why is he scared? Alvdis and Hamsa been mean to him? Or is he just tired? Did he lose wonder.Is he maybe scared of dogs? Or has he something? Maybe he’s just had too much candy! maybe lost his mummies? Maybe he is scared because he teased his friend? Or because someone is gravely ill? About a young guy who shows fear S: SOLD REVIEW MORE Mentions consent and talks about being hugged than 10 000 even though one doesn't want to Shows emotions cop and the many different ways they can manifest ies in Swed ying? quickly en! Why Is the Daddy Cr avorite. RIGHTS SOLD TO ”became a family f in. Eva Emmelin, Skånska Dagbladet Germany and Spa t the t makes you happy, a A book tha ou think. same time as it makes y Why this series? Barnboksbloggen for small children An emotional detective story er A woman who shows ang eelings into words Why is the Mommy angry? Helps kids to put their f by Kristina Murray Brodin & Bettina Johansson ect of violence 2 – 4 years, 36 pages Deals with the taboo subj against children t crying, playing with An angry mom comes walking down the road. Why is Portrays a man in a sui ed gender roles she angry? Alvdis and Hamsa wonder. Did her child traditional and outdat ask her for candy one too many times? Or did ed with humour and Twists and turns potray something break? Maybe someone has been mean to warmth her? Or maybe her TV broke just as her team scored?
SELECTED port al Literature Sup ! for the Nation il W Why is the Sister Fighting? ish Arts Counc NE by Kristina Murray Brodin & Bettina Johansson by the Swed 2 – 4 years, 36 pages
Out in the hallway, someone's sister is fighting. Metoo and children? REVIEW: Why? Alvdis and Hamsa wonder. hange we In order to c Maybe she's fighting because someone fell on her? art talking Or because someone has taken her sandwich? need to st xplains feel- t describes and e Maybe she's fighting because someone was pretend- about feelings and It is also a book tha equest for them to listen fighting with her, even though she didn't want to? y. ings to children with a r to respect ” ct on the book and boundaries earl inward, to refle can be themselves. “Why is the mom angry? warmly recommended. Hanna Troëng, BTJ 1–4 YEARS 1–4 YEARS
We Wash the Car! We Make Cinnamon Rolls by Sarah Vegna & Astrid Tolke by Sarah Vegna & Astrid Tolke 1 – 4 years, 32 pages 1 – 4 years, 32 pages
Spray water! Spray the car. Crumble the yeast. Mix the flour. Spray the tree. Spread it on the dough. Spray Mom? On Daddy?
Why these books? ife ories from everyday l Simple and amusing st ing ld is not defined, enabl The gender of the chi with them LECTED all children to identify SE aying Literature Support amily form norms by portr for the National Challenges f We Grow Wild Strawberries rts Council ly forms by the Swedish A many different fami by Sarah Vegna & Astrid Tolke thnicities 1 – 4 years, 32 pages Different skin colors and e Get the seeds. Down in the soil. Dirt on my hand! Wipe it off on Daddy?
SELECTED ish Arts Council Selected by the Swed ing and literacy for the national read n's pre-schools! project in Swede RIGHTS SOLD TO It aly.
REVIEWS:
ge. Colorful illustrations and beautiful langua eading and for making It is a book both for r ulous things.It is fab We Wash the Car! 365 böcker du borde läsa, about
- You would certainly like this amaz yday life. ingly described ever We Wash the Car! BTJ, about
1–4 YEARS 1–4 YEARS
Not Fair! by Åsa Mendel-Hartvig Why Am I? & Caroline Röstlund by Karin Salmson & Lina Sandqvist 1 – 4 years, 28 pages 1 – 4 years, 28 pages
Little Bit gets to sit in the stroller. Can you buy children from the grocery store? Or do you Big Bit has to walk. make them out of clay? Do you get them from Santa? NOT FAIR! Why Am I? tells the story of a child who, just like many Big Bit gets to stay up late. other children, wonders how babies are made. Little Bit has to go to bed. NOT FAIR!
Why this book? WS: VIEW: REVIE hildren portrayed RE A family with adopted c thout comment wi his book? what it’s s not defined Why t t shows ender of the siblings i A wonderful book tha e final- The g story full of humor it aloud siblings. Also, w e A heart-warming t finished reading like to live with ldren experience ar Jus w and hildren included The big emotions chi ” ve ficial insemination for the sixth time in a ro ear- et to see adopted c n perspecti ing arti ” ly g so put i Portray ture in a completely acknowledged, but al several passages make my 6-y in children’s litera ithout comment s ve it! w d she cries. She’ natural way. Lo oy old laugh so har row All children can relate to and enj bringing it to preschool tomor blogger Nina Ruthström ngs . the main character’s musi so her friends can read it too ’s book right Carina, reader Favorite children now: Not Fair! O RIGHTS SOLD T a. Eva Emmelin, Skånskan d South Kore Denmark an 1–4 YEARS 1–4 YEARS SOLD MORE than 10 000 copies in Sweden!
Tessla’s Mom Says: I Don’t Want To! Tessla’s Dad Says: I Don’t Want To! by Åsa Mendel-Hartvig & Caroline Röstlund by Åsa Mendel-Hartvig & Caroline Röstlund 1 – 4 years, 28 pages 1 – 4 years, 28 pages
NO! Tessla’s mom doesn’t want to go home. NO! Tessla’s dad doesn’t want She doesn’t want to eat. Or brush her hair. to get up. He doesn’t want to drink his coffee. And she definitely doesn’t want to brush her teeth Or read the newspaper. And he definitely doesn’t or go to sleep! want to go to work. Unless Tessla pulls him in a sled! OLD TO RIGHTS S . OLD TO Spain RIGHTS S Spain. SOLD VIEWS: MORE W: RE than 1 REVIE 0 000 copies Why these books? in Sweden! the child is not defined The gender of ven know es: Mom doesn’t The book I didn’t e A wonderful book! eotypical parental rol e! I laughed Playing with ster o to work ”I longed for is her ’t want to g A new classic? ”Lisa Hamfors, Bokunge.se ad doesn hile reading the book, want to go home and D out loud w icts Reader review, Bokunge iction that confl I think it’s brilliant. The Tessla books are based on the conv de-down ems. With humour and an upsi Hanna Lager, Feministbiblioteket seldom solve probl utions s us there are other sol logic, the author show 1–4 YEARS 1–4 YEARS
Allan and Mike: Pingis & Raffe Find a Friend by Åsa Nordström & Mikael Sjömilla Let's play that I'm your dad! 2 – 4 years, 28 pages by Tora von Platen & Emili Svensson 1 – 4 years, 32 pages Pingis and Raffe are friends. They Dad leaves Allan at pre-school. do stuff together. Like going to the – Don’t be sad. I can be your dad instead, Mike says and beach. But on their way, they find a tucks him in in his trolley. They go for a walk. Because big egg. What’s in it? babies need fresh air. And pet dogs. And eat ice cream. Oh, no, Allan hit himself! An ambulance is needed!
An everyday adventure at pre-school! REVIEWS:
es y simple but still manag s? The plot is ver having friends Why these book importance of c character to reflect the ills and an empathi Why this book? ” s experiences and help one iving sk A boy showing careg who share one’ al way, iendship between a he and a she and a e problems. s playing together in a natur Depicts the fr solv Includes girls and boy ely or fighting new friend who is neither a he nor a she Barnboksprat instead of playing separat h other ng: both ages children to help eac eotypes on parenti A story that encour ay with ns. Help each lenging gender-based ster hool ential friends to pl Together. Take tur Chal ck him up at presc faces as pot depiction of ad drop Allan off or pi and to see new rom their games other. A beautiful Mom and D han strangers to exclude f eader. Upcoming rather t friendship for the young r llustrations title Simple yet expressive i Preschool teacher
REVIEW: LECTED SE l Literature Support alk is a down-to-earth for the Nationa or a W e rts Council Allan and Mike Go f . ( … ) In real lif by the Swedish A story about friendship and care ” soft and caring boys and men, . there are lots of lm and literature ly portrayed in fi but they’re rare Föräldrar&Barn 1–4 YEARS 1–4 YEARS
On the Run - Hunted by Mummy Police! ! My Green Sister by Jonna Kilstam & Johanna Arpianen NEW by Jessika Berglund 1 – 4 years, 32 pages 1 – 4 years, 44 pages
Stop! Mummy Police shows up out of nowhere. My sister has said that the ocean is green. Help us, she's chasing us! We don't have a chance! Green is my favourite colour. She's trying to catch me, this is getting serious! We go to the beach. But, what is she up to? What kind of a police is she? But - the ocean is blue! I don't like blue. A richly inventive hunt throughout a regular everyday I want to go home! morning!
REVIEW:
t invites the It all becomes a fun game tha ”imagination. The text is in the rhyme and the veals in the end that author Jonna Kilstam re his book? as to show how Why this book? Why t her ambition with the book w n into een siblings ve and caring, yday events can tur ful relationship betw e brother who is inventi simple and ever tor Illustrates a beauti Portrays a teenag school on time rocker! s younger sibling gets to pre- exciting games. She does this well. Illustra ster who is tender and a punk making sure hi piainen shows the story in the best Portrays an older si hich creates Johanna Ar ve images in l in tones w e, with descripti a child's forceful wil The main characters have darker sk way in pictur or the that is driven by e e book f A story on in children's literatur full color. This is a nice pictur ours inclusi r with different skin col hallenges traditional younger children, both as a reading and as A sibling-pai ice officer which c and play. The mother is a pol tion for mischief ous hat inspira Environmentally conci pectations of who can do and be w ex Anna Hjerpe, BTJ 3–6 YEARS 3–6 YEARS
W! When I Grow Up… NE Shooting Stars in Dinosaurland by Pamela von Sabljar & Janette Bornmarker by Sara Berg, Karin Frimodig & Sanna Borell 3 – 6 years, 64 pages 3 – 6 years, 36 pages
What do you want to do when The friends in Dinosaurland try to catch stars strewn across you grow up? Maybe you want the sky. But what happens when the sky goes empty? to be an astronaut like Alice? Or a gymnast like Isac? Or something totally different? Star-catching dinosaurs who both end up in, and solve, conflicts in unexpected ways! This is a book about possibilities, about what you can do and become!
When I Grow Up… also includes What Do You Like to Do? and What’s Your Favorite Thing? Why this book? REVIEWS: Philosophi cal thinki A m ng for ki agical ds! of it. But Why this book? collect stars world whe ’t see the point ole models re At first, I couldn ring possibilities and r dinosau hildren, I got goose A book full of inspi rs hunt and when I read it to the c Portrays herbiv ” ards! eel limited by traditional bumps! The discussions afterw Encourages children not to f ith some of t orous dinosaurs t hen dreaming of what to do w he bigge Mona, preschool teacher gender boundaries w to have w st and m hat were alked the ear ost pow their lives erfu is Shows confl th l ones thnicities, diversity ict and e With a variety of names and e ncou way rages di reflected in a natural plomacy 3–6 YEARS 3–6 YEARS
The Mystery Amidst the Tower Block The Family hunt by Helen Forss & Tina Landgren by Jesper Lundqvist & Daniel Sjö 3 – 6 years, 32 pages 3 – 6 years, 36 pages
Whose is the teddy bear in the puddle? "Does one of you know what a family is?" That's up to Vilhelm to find out! "No", says one, "but I would love to know! But before he gets round to it, other I'm heading off immediately to look!" children want to play with the teddy bear. They want to play pretend funeral. A riveting adventure that takes us to space What is Vilhelm supposed to do now? and back again!
A story that portrays peer pressure and the courage to act!
Why this book? Why this book? ks er bloc ays a wide variety of The story is set in an area of tow A family book that portr ng and kind, lies, three-generational acter is a boy who is cari families: rainbow fami The main char vist Awar families ned dq d-w lies, every-other-week- l as determi un in fami as wel L n ing a family r i e not gendered ly by portray e n he nuclear-fami g The aliens in the books ar Challenges t p s a e ty of our thers u he diversi with two mo J ations mirror t t The illustr h
o societies
r ! 3–6 YEARS 3–6 YEARS CLASSICS in a new way Cinderella Little Red Riding Hood by Alexander Jansson, Sofia Jensfeldt & Silvy Strand by Alexander Jansson, Sofia Jensfeldt & Silvy Strand 3 – 6 år years, 40 pages 3 – 6 år years, 40 pages
Cinderella dreams of adventures and happiness. Far away Little Red Riding Hood lives in a little cottage, deep in from her aunt and cousins who make her life miserable. the woods. One day, Little Red wants to visit their sick One day the Princess of the kingdom sends out grandfather. "As long as you head straight there and do an invitation for a ball, but Cinderella has to stay at home not stray from the path", says Dad. Little Red promises. and do her chores. The next day, the whole kingdom is But it is easier said than done. Because there are many talking about the dancing stranger at the ball. The Princess who live in the woods. And Little Red meets someone is so curious to find out more, she sends her special team to who hasn't eaten for days... look for the stranger. Feelings, laughter and reflection - a classic fairy tale contains it all! Now, the treasure of classic tales takes a leap UPCOMIN into the contemporary. Modern tales, to put it simply. G TITLE!
REVIEW: Beauty and the Beast Why this series? by Alexander Jansson, Sofia Jensfeldt & Silvy Strand 3 – 6 år years, 44 pages New versions of traditional fairy tales Beauty lives with his mother and siblings. One Riveting twists g girl in modern fairy tales or “classics in er roles: stron In this collection of itional gend erful ned upside down and the day, Beauty's mother is off on a long journey. She allenges trad s, a pow a new way” everything is tur Ch g father who sew ferent and promises to bring gifts and Beauty wishes for a rose. ing role, carin ous mother norm is challenged. The result of it is very dif a lead en, adventur usly forest-ward who exciting! The book has definitely benefited enormo But the rose that Beauty's mother picks belongs to the woman as a g young man e world, carin from the illustrations made by Silvy Strand. Colorful and Beast, who is furious at this thievery and suddenly, who travels th eader ther full of action they highlight the story and help the r Beauty and his siblings are all alone, without their helps his mo two girls, w approach to the classics that love, between to deal with an entirely ne parent. Beauty comes up with a solution to save their t types of reotypes. Cinderella is definitely a Portrays differen friends is used to be full of ste mother, but is the solution too dangerous? , and between between family fun and stimulating reading experience! Mia Mårtensson, BTJ 3–6 YEARS 3–6 YEARS
The Dance of the Northern Lights The Body's ABC by Lina Boozon Ekberg, Eva Emmelin, Linda Madsen & Alaya Vindelman. by Jenny Sjödin 3 – 6 years, 56 pages 3–6 years, 42 pages
Recently Elsie hasn't had anyone to talk with. One day she meets The Body's ABC is an ABC book with the human body something big, white and hairy. The polar bear Aurora takes her as its theme, offering descriptions or explanations of traveling to the place where the Northern lights dance. a number of bodily functions, emotions and parts of the body. Fun and educational, while the book also A beautiful book about sorrow, friendship and finding consolation. challenges your thoughts and gives unexpected facts!
From A as in Armpit sweating, b as in breast, q as in SELECTED queer and all the way to Ö as in öron (ears)! f Swedish e National Collection o for th s- ooks "Barn- & ungdom Childrens b il e Swedish Arts Counc bokskatalogen" by th
REVIEW:
Why this book? Why this book? Jenny Sjödin tells the story skillfully Magical illustrations ed k about body and life through evocative light-color A simple way to tal ve us explanations Poetic text illustrations. They gi gloomy n an obvious manner without being Takes up tricky subjects i when the short text is not long enough to A book that tells about sorrow e the Northern lights dance” enture and explain. “Wher l who goes on an adv acts, easy for kids to underst but book… Sheer f is a really good de A book about a brave gir tailed pictures BTJ Funny and de
REVIEW:
tions ations, simple explana There are beautiful illustr uth, on the without lying, disrupting and hiding the tr average level both for small childrenvoke questions and the elderand ones. This book is able to proeply to the small children's ood way to r ell as reading it is a g e and death as w existential questions about lif ve a lot of questions . At the moment we ha . about body th, leg hair, sweat and feelings here, at home about dea ning post. This book came out just in time like mor Amazingly good! 365 böcker du borde läsa A B 3–6 YEARS EST SELLER SERIAL 3–6 YEARS More th an 15 000 copies in Sweden!
Kivi & Monster Dog Kivi and the Rumble Dragon by Jesper Lundqvist & Bettina Johansson by Jesper Lundqvist & 3 – 6 years, 34 pages Bettina Johansson 3 – 6 years, 34 pages vist Awar dq d-w “A dog!” Kivi cries. un in L n “Not a cow, frog or mink! The sky is red, filled with fire and r in e g p ash. “Strange,” Kivi thinks as ze s a Give me a dog or I won’t e u J hears a loud CRASH. The walls are t sleep a wink!” h
o
shaking and the house wrapped in r All Kivi wants for the upcoming birthday is a dog! smog. Could it be the return of the ! And one day, there is a dog waiting outside Monster Dog? zees bedroom door. But it’s not the kind of dog Kivi imagined…
S: REVIEW HTS SOLD TO RIG ny. Germa . The first Swedish (…) a modern Hellsing Absolutely wonderful! es too. children´s book using ”And absolutely amazing pictur the new non-gendered Karin Milles, associate professor at Södertörns högskola Draw & Fix with Kivi and friends pronoun "hen". Learn e reminds me of Everyone who likes Kivi will enjoy this At times, the languag more by listening to drawing book based on Kivi and friends.
Tove Jansson. the BBC podcast: Fria Tidningen) Sara Kappelin, "The three letter word that rocked a nation". Kivi & the Goraffe by Jesper Lundqvist & Bettina Johansson 3 – 6 years, 34 pages
“I want a GORILLA as big as the sun, a feisty and furry and fabulous one!”
Kivi from Kivi & Monster Dog is back! And this time, Kivi wants a gorilla.
Why these books? in Swedish to use a REVIEW: The first children’s book
gender neutral pronoun ned ps n character is not defi y that kee The gender of the mai An imaginative and crazy stor entertained. ve language, with both children and adults Hilarious and imaginati ” h Christin Billing, Swedish Library Service (BTJ) illustrations to matc 3–6 YEARS 3–6 YEARS
Full Speed Ahead, Johanna the Inventor! Here Comes Johanna the Inventor! by Ann-Christine Magnusson & Lovisa Lesse by Ann-Christine Magnusson & Lovisa Lesse 3 – 6 years, 32 pages 3 – 6 years, 32 pages All day long Johanna the Inventor and her brothers Abracadalf, try not to laugh! VIEWS: want nothing but to run around, but when it’s time to Johanna the Inventor is going to be RE go home their legs are so tired… “Will it be like this the greatest inventor in the world. forever?” Johanna’s brothers wonder. “Of course Today, she’s trying out her latest e of bright not!” Johanna says and starts inventing. invention on the crankiest I’m sure we’ll see mor man in town: Cranky Olle. ”Johanna the Inventor! LD TO Ansi Andersson, Swedish Library Service (BTJ) HTS SO RIG a. ear-old Tanzani Since we read this book, my 3-y won’t stop playing inventor. Sanna, parent Brilliant, Johanna the Inventor! by Ann-Christine Magnusson & Lovisa Lesse 3 – 6 years, 32 pages Johanna and the Fright Machine by Ann-Christine Magnusson & Lovisa Lesse “Simsala bim and components, I have my blazing moments!” 3 – 6 years, 32 pages Johanna the inventor knows exactly what she’s dressing up as. She needs a dryer, flour and paint. And the mini-light strand So she’s “too small to play with the others”, from the balcony. Now it’s time to start inventing! huh?! Johanna decides to invent a Fright It has to be the best show ever. Machine. That will teach them a lesson!
Why these books? ticular, l children, and girls in par Books that encourage al nventors to think of themselves as i A B heir ideas EST SELLER SERI ieve in themselves and t AL They inspire children to bel More than 1 e 0 000 including a strong femal copies Challenge stereotypes by in Swede cally mixed family n! character and an ethni
REVIEWS:
age of ptures the boiling r Lovisa Lesse ca te way. ”a child in an astonishingly accura Jonna Fries, Tidningen Kulturen
ventors t many young in This is a book tha s also can recognize themselves in. But it’ t it feels like to be left out. Draw & Fix with Johanna the Inventor a bok about wha Everyone who likes Johanna will enjoy this Bokhunger drawing book based on her. A BES 3–6 YEARS T SELLER SERIAL 3–6 YEARS More th an 8 000 copies in Sweden!
The Pirates and the Rainbow Treasure The Pirates and the Ghostly Shipwreck by Karin Frimodig, Sara Berg & Maria Poll by Karin Frimodig, Sara Berg & Maria Poll 3 – 6 years, 38 pages 3 – 6 years, 38 pages
All hands on deck! This time, we follow the pirates on an adventure under the sea. The pirates decide to one day go swimming These jolly pirates are off to find the treasure into the vast depths of the ocean. And what should at the end of the rainbow. Written in playfully they stumble upon there, if not for an old shipwreck! exhilarating verse, with illustrations to match. One that houses a very eerie secret ...
REVIEWS: RIGHTS SOLD T O Spain. ve had the opportunity to “In this book, I’ the acters different from ”create female char es. ones we are used to seeing in pictur ! NEW Maria Poll, illustrator The Pirates and the Enchantment by Karin Frimodig, Sara Berg & Maria Poll acts so shrewdly with the illus- 3 – 6 years, 38 pages When the rhyming inter e anything diverse pirates one cannot pictur - trations of Pirates and the Rain Our beloved pirates are back! In this installment, the else than a future classic in the pirates stumble across alluring sirens. They are known reasure. bow T Pirates and the Rainbow Treasure. to trick a pirate or two to their demise ... How will they Barnboksbildens vänner, about get out of this mess when they've all lost their heads? t produce a mulations tha - Funny and unexpected for ything can hap lighthearted feeling and a belief that an e. pen on the next pag Pirates and the Rainbow Treasure. , about Feministiskt perspektiv
The Pirates and the Winter Treasure by Karin Frimodig, Sara Berg & Maria Poll 3 – 6 years, 38 pages
The pirates leave the harbour to go on a winter cruise. It’s snowing and they sail among ice floes. But the weather begins to turn hotter and hotter. The sun is shining brightly and they have to take off all their winter clothes, even though it’s December. Winter seems to have gone missing! The pirates decide to find out what has happened to it.
Why these books? zes ers in all shapes and si Includes female charact ent skin colors The pirates have differ un as a group, e characters having f By depicting femal omen always he idea that girls or w this book challenges t han groups socialize in pairs rather t mative love Challenges heteronor ELECTED S l ouncil for the nationa 3–6 YEARS by the Swedish Arts C 3–6 YEARS roject in Sweden's reading and literacy p nguage varieties of pre-schools in the roma la , arli and kalé! lovari, Scandoromani
Come Dive with Me Good Decision, Mirjam! by Marin Salto & Marcus Gunnar Pettersson by Anders Alzén & Maria Borgelöv 3 – 6 years, 36 pages 3 – 6 years, 36 pages Why these books? amily form without Today, Mertsi and his classmates are Mirjam likes to be in charge. Depict a modern f ssue going swimming. His friends want to jump But what exactly can she presenting it as an i decide? Can she decide ong-willed, off the diving-board. It’s very high up. The main character is a str who is allowed to like whom? And the pool is so deep. resourceful girl Mertsi wants to jump too. Can she decide there’ll be Describe everyday situations that But not right now, the pancakes for dinner?! e to both children and adults can relat water is a little cold…
Let’s Dance! by Marin Salto & Marcus Gunnar Pettersson 3 – 6 years, 36 pages I Don’t Want to Play on My Own! by Anders Alzén & Maria Borgelöv Selma can’t sleep. Her stomach feels funny. 3 – 6 years, 36 pages Her head is spinning. Tomorrow, Selma is going This is a picture book to dance. Usually dancing isn’t scary. But this for the youngest ones, REVIEWS: time, everyone at school is going to watch! showing a variety of fun activities taking place y child several outdoors. I’ve read this book to m t, ILLUSTRATOR ppy about tha THE times and he likes it. I’m ha er to it when son is ” ant to be able to ref rs Marcus Gunnar Pette because I w ant to play on his own.” selected to create the he doesn’t w 18. Hanna Lager, Feministbiblioteket Let’s Play Hide and Seek ALMA PRIZE DIPLOMA 20 y! by Marin Salto & Marcus Gunnar Pettersson p of poo was really funn 3 – 6 years, 36 pages I think the hea Emil, 4 years old Finally, summer vacation. Rosita can’t wait for Emma to come visit her at the campground. When Emma finally arrives, they decide to play hide and seek. But some people are almost too good at hiding…
REVIEWS:
stereotypical children’s spectives, If you want to steer clearonor of mative per ”books, racism and heter Why these books? OLIKA Publishing Ltd is usually a safe bet. ayed children, portr Sara Karnehed, Skånes Fria The main characters are Romani ul and positive way sson’s pictures are in a respectf Marcus Gunnar Petter te, offer ls and cautious tions, they elabora more than illustra These books include resourceful gir aging each e adventures in ing together and encour new perspectives, they ar boys, all play our-year-old likes them a themselves. My f other to be brave s because they lie close to s lot. (…) I think it’ , playfulness) ticultural setting, these book s Taking place in a mul ety her own reality (thoughts, fear versity of modern soci . reflect the wonderful di in an unassuming way , ETC Anna Jörgensdotter 3–6 YEARS 3–6 YEARS
Saffa & Parmesan: The Secret Submarine Monster Mira and the Marvot by Ola Norén & Karin Olu Lindgård by Ulrika Hjorth & Maja-Stina Andersson 3 – 6 years, 36 pages 3 – 6 years, 48 pages One day, Grandpa opens a secret trapdoor in the floor. Down There’s a reason Mira goes with Grandpa to Storm Island below, in a cave, is where he keeps his submarine. A submarine? to visit his grumpy friend Margot. Margot’s marvot! But Great! Now Saffa and Parmesan can go look for Grandpa’s Margot doesn’t seem too eager to show off her new pet. missing ring. Saffa pulls a lever and the submarine is off. But Mira will have to take matters into her own hands! finding a tiny ring in a big ocean isn’t easy. The octopus who loves shiny things isn’t helping either.
REVIEWS:
Why these books? enious book of the year is The best and most ing ård. Saffa ectly natural for the arin Olu Lindg tic A book where it’s perf created by Ola Norén and K is an an aqua ate a submarine ” he Secret Submarine n character to oper and Parmesan – T female mai n ve Zissou. xplore the ocean on her ow adventure à la Ste VIEWS: and go e RE een a loving Bokunge.se ose relationship betw , the sto- Involves a cl hen it comes to OLIKA … as always w ’s books grandfather and his grandchild the usual children ry steers clear of wn writer and actor andpa is a hippie who makes taining chapter Written by a well-kno stereotypes. Gr l An enter erences and Saffa is a cool gir book with a few twist Janis Joplin ref ” ything she sets her mind to. and turns, written in a who can do an warm tone. Barnboksbloggen , the blog Malin Alvasdotter Barnboksprat (Talking about Children’s Books) Saffa & Parmesan: The Wild Balloon Flight by Ola Norén & Karin Olu Lindgård 3 – 6 years, 36 pages
Saffa and her guinea pig Parmesan love adventures! But now they’re on vacation with Grandpa and time has never moved slower. Then one day, they find an egg. Where did it come from? That’s for Saffa and Parmesan to find out.
REVIEWS:
. Children need books like these ginative stories Wonderfully ima ho ” ve role models w featuring bra enrich life. Why this book? Anna Liv Lidström, the blog Dagens bok o h as a story to read aloud t (Book of the day) Works bot o-read book younger children and as an easy-t for children learning to read ayed without comment Same-sex family portr n day situation placed i A recognizable every an colorful fantasy setting 3–6 YEARS 3–6 YEARS
We All Die ist Award- Princess Victoria qv wi by Jesper Lundqvist & Gabi Frödén nd nn by Kristina Murray Brodin & Kajsa Lind Lu in 3 – 6 years, 38 pages g 3 – 6 years, 24 pages r e a p u s t What happens when die? e h J o Every day Victoria sits on a bench outside our house,
What does grief feel like? r ! even when it’s snowing. Why won’t Victoria tell me What would happen if no one ever died? where she lives? A beautiful and heart-warming story about the friendship between a child and a mysterious woman named Victoria.
REVIEWS:
REVIEW: The idea for this book came from seeing a hild give her lollipop to a homeless Why this book? ”small c h person in Stockholm.” en story that encourages bot e All Die distinguishes A beautifully writt nds rative style of W his book? heir hearts and mi the author Kristina Murray Brodin The unique nar th. It Why t children and adults to open t hildren’s books dealing with deadeath ghtly amusing – wn and it from other c yful verse, and comforting – even sli ld is not defined eels good to sit do ” ve and jo A The gender of the chi Sometimes it f our world is written in imaginati book about death w children that this side of , making it a hild on his own sho is approached from a timeless flowing and rhy globalthm perspective A father taking care of a c e exists too, to leave some room for text has a lovely dently y different cultures and and ag (…) The Gabi Frödén confi Mirrors man read aloud, and ctures seriousness between the laughs. pleasure to ties in both text and pi (Dagens bok) ethnici Book of the Day mixes seriousness and humor inming, her colorful inventive ith wonderful, Rebecka Horn, illustrations. This book is disar Written in verse and w ood starting point for ations and slightly challenging – a g th. detailed illustr undramatic discussions about dea Lisa Hamfors, Bokunge.se THE ILLUSTRATOR ersson 3–6 YEARS SOLD MORE Marcus Gunnar Pett 3–6 YEARS he than 8000 created t en! IPLOMA 2018 copies in Swed ALMA PRIZE D
My Family The Lady and the Treasure by By Anna-Clara Tidholm by Jesper Lundqvist & Marcus Gunnar Petterson 3 – 6 years, 40 pages 3 – 6 years, 36 pages In this heart-warming story, Award-winning Anna-Clara a child becomes friends with Tidholm is one of the greatest a woman sitting outside creators of children’s books of a grocery store. our time. For OLIKA, she has Why is she sitting there? created a book she felt was Where does she live? missing: “a modern book about families.”
nominated Anna-Clara Tidholm,
FOR THE ALMA PRIZE Why this book? REVIEW: hat Clara Tidholm shows t and Award-winning Anna- erent shapes Why this book? RD. ies come in many diff t as NDERSSON AWA famil m without presenting i HC A a family by letting ct a modern family for he traditional idea of Depi This year's most beautiful book, in both Challenging t r families. ho ldren tell the reader about thei an issue form and content. About a child w different chi de! illed, resourceful girl ” gar who is romani. About -w esented with joy and pri n character is a strong befriends a beg why some All families are pr The mai stions concerning W: ed and h children and difficult que REVIE one of Sweden’s most respect ibe everyday situations that bot Created by Descr have and others don't. Abouts in thethe richend... tists elate to ector that appear well-known ar adults can r hotel dir very pre-school, Needs to be bought by eW. A brilliant book in its simplicity. school and parents NO erner, Hallands Nyheter ”Johan Salén, Norra Skåne Cecilia W 3–6 YEARS 3–6 YEARS
Lolly and the Arty Farty Party The Homesick Bear by Åsa Karsin & Frida Arvidsson By Karin Blixt & Mikael Sjömilla 3 – 6 years, 36 pages 3 – 6 years, 40 pages
Lolly has discovered the joy of farting with your The Chaffinch and the Bear are an odd couple, but the armpit. Daddy Peter and daddy Anders thinks best of friends! As it gets chillier, the Chaffinch pre- she’s a farting. But when she one day get's to pares to fly south for the winter and the Bear needs to go to a fancy party with her mom she has to find somewhere to spend the long, cold winter months. promise not to fart ... But will she ever find a home for the winter?
Why this book? Why this book? s ing of big and A family with two dads and one mom that show Challenges the usual gender acters as male, and e family structures S: dangerous animal char mor REVIEW emale how she wants! the small and cute ones as f A girl who uses her body nt of not taking one’s unny sounds and take up The book makes a poi A girl who dares make f ranted own perspective for g more space! I like it all: the story, the characters s told! and the facts section. A big kiss to the oods and the ho doesn't always do as she i ” . Beautiful illustrations of the w A girl w whole thing wild animals the blogger Tinni Ernsjöö Rappe
is a cute story, an The Homesick Bear poor bear who asks ingenious tale of a te Agency to help the Animal Real Esta for the winter her find a home Helena Ferry, Barnboksprat.se REVIEWS:
esent situ- arsin deals with the pr Åsa K ect manner. harming and dir ation in a c es by Frida The colorful and detailed picturengthen effect Arvidsson surprise and str of the text. BTJ
tant ed to mention two impor art Brilliant. The author has manag ent. Some people can f t people are differ things: a fart and tha mhole. Some people can't do their hand in an ar with the help of ve together as a couple consisting of a boy and it. Some people li emarkable s don't. It is not a big deal. Nothing r a girl and other cuse or make a fuss of it. about it. No need to explain, ex Ketchupmamman 3–6 YEARS 3–6 YEARS
Who’s The Thief, Mirjana? When Grandpa Fell In Love by Gabrielle Frödén by Ana Udovic, Jessica Kurki & Tomas Nilsson 3 – 6 years, 36 pages 3 – 6 years, 36 pages Filip and Grandpa always hang out in Grandpa’s candy Mirjana’s parents own a pizza parlor. Mirjana stand. But one day, the candy stand is closed. Grandpa is plays there almost every day. One day Uncle Mirko ill and Inga, the lady with the stethoscope, comes to visit. comes by with a gift, a beautiful clock. When the But getting better doesn’t make Grandpa any happier. He clock goes missing, they all try to figure out who the thief is. All but one. says he’s suffering from something worse than a disease. But what could be worse than a disease?
Why this book? S: ng a pizza parlor REVIEW Includes a family runni e main character Includes a defiant femal Why this book? it p between a acter learns both how ose relationshi EWS: The main char Involves a cl My favorite OLIKA book so far! REVI h and how appear- andfather feels not to tell the trut young boy and his gr sleading or love ”Flaskposten udice can be mi ver too old f ance and prej Shows that you’re ne zy story for children of colors hat mean should not A warm, happy, co xplosion of Challenges the idea t This book is a virtual e onderfully ons all ages. Great book to read aloud! tterns. The characters are w or express emoti and pa hey reflect ethnic show ” and I like how t Barnboksbloggen illustrated ay. sity in a neutral w and cultural diver Sara Hilmersson, Barnboksprat.se
very- hief, Mirjana? has e Who’s the T ould -year-old and I c thing my five - , suspense, discus wish for: pizzas Grandma & Grandpa: sions about lies and truth – and an How to Catch an Elk and Other Adventures ending that put things right. Go, Ana. e! by Cecilia Rihs & Pia Niemi We want mor 3 – 6 years, 38 pages the blogger Grannfrun Grandma and Grandpa are playful and mischievous and they’re always getting up to something crazy. ”I wanted to make the reader look forward to tomorrow and fall asleep happy”, says the author. This volume contains three books that can be done as three separate books as well.
REVIEWS:
ations are very detailed, colorful The illustr s finding new y daughter keep Why this book? and hilarious. M ” es that make her giggle. ly is just a number and In these books, age real things in the pictur o a fun adventure yrans Noblesser any activity can be turned int the blogger L eotypes and reflect challenge gender ster zest for life! They tural preschool A book full of by including a multicul diversity Gunilla Essén, Swedish Library Service (BTJ) lled with fun details! Funny stories and pictures fi 6–9 YEARS 6–9 YEARS
THE HAPPY SCHOOL Klara Ek and the Dog that Meet Abel, Klara, Pardis, Nora, Wasn’t a Hamster by Ebba Berg & Carl Flint REVIEW: Karam, Timmy, Svea and the rest of 6 – 9 years, 36 pages their classmates! The books about Klara really wants a hamster. But Dad’s the students at Happy School are ou happy. new girlfriend Malin has a dog. A big A book that makes y an Easy-to-Read series which chal- Thumbs up! dog. Suddenly the dog is always at ”(…) lenges limiting stereotypes and Barnboksbloggen includes a wide range of ways of their place… living and being. All illustrated with colorful pictures. Pardis Moradi is Here! by Ebba Berg & Carl Flint 6 – 9 years, 36 pages ERIAL A BEST SELLER S Pardis is sick of being Pardis! 0 More than 20 00 Suddenly, Pardis has an idea. eden! Why not pretend to be some- copies in Sw S one else for a day? ELECTED for the N ational Literature Support by the Swedish Arts Council A Job for Nora Henriksson NEW! Are you kidding, Märta Grön? by Ebba Berg & Carl Flint by Ebba Berg & Carl Flint 6 – 9 years, 44 pages 6 – 9 years, 36 pages
Märta and Noa are building a cubbyhole. Nora and her classmates are all going to And together, they come up with new words. go with a grown-up to work. They're having so much fun that Märta For a whole day. Nora knows RE what she wants to do! No doesn't notice crossing a line and hurting VIEW: Noa. What should she do now? one else seems to think it’s a very good idea. But Nora has The illustr made up her mind! ”the book. ations play a central role in (…) Who’s in Love With Abel? years and up will I’m enjo sure children from 8 by Ebba Berg & Carl Flint Klara and her longing for a pet. 6 – 9 years, 36 pages y the stor Barnboksbloggen y about
Abel Svensson has a problem. Why these books? ly form without He knows he’s in love with Depicts a modern fami Mina, Lilly and Sixten. presenting it as an issue But is anyone in love with him? Includes a character with a disability in ul way And how can he find out? a natural and respectf he diversity of The illustrations mirror t modern society 6–9 YEARS 6–9 YEARS
Karam’s Magic Show by Ebba Berg & Carl Flint 6 – 9 years, 36 pages
It’s Karam’s first day at his new school. He doesn’t know which day will be his last here, but it will probably be soon. Because Karam and Mom are leaving soon. Will he have time to show his new classmates his magic tricks before they leave?
Timmy and the Mysterious Carrots by Ebba Berg & Carl Flint 6 – 9 years, 36 pages
Timmy loves fruit and vegetables. They should grow everywhere! But can you plant seeds wherever you feel like it or is it illegal? And can you end up in jail if you do it by accident?
You’re a Star, Amy Jönsson! by Ebba Berg & Carl Flint Happy Birthday, Svea Fors! 6 – 9 years, 36 pages by Ebba Berg & Carl Flint 6 – 9 years, 36 pages Amy Jönsson’s bonus-sister Jossan is in a band. Amy wants to be in one as well! And she wants to Svea Fors loves celebrating her birthday. finish the song she and her mom have started work- And she loves planning parties! She wants ing on. But it’s currently a dad-week and he doesn’t all of her classmates to be there. But Dad know a thing about music. What can Amy do? thinks they should only invite a few of them.
Are You Afraid, Simon Nordin? by Ebba Berg & Carl Flint 6 – 9 years, 36 pages
It’s time for a ghost hunt in the school’s basement! Simon looks forward to it, because he loves scary things. But when the lights are turned off, he feels a chilly breeze sweep against his neck. And when he turns, it’s just Amy left in the room. Help, where are the others? 6–9 YEARS 6–9 YEARS
Abra cadabra: The Magic Homework Abra Cadabra: Fare and fly! av Karin Frimodig, Sara Berg & Hanna Böhm av Karin Frimodig, Sara Berg & Hanna Böhm 6 – 9 years, 40 pages 6 – 9 years, 40 pages
Noomi has homework to do. A presentation about Noomi likes to play basketball. But she won’t be her dream job. Noomi knows exactly what to say. able to if the ball is on the school’s roof. How can she She wants to be a witch! But how do you become one? retrieve it? Imagine if she could fly! But who is going That’s for Noomi to find out! to teach her? A book for anyone who finds magic exciting! A magical book about speaking up and taking up space! REVIEW:
Why these books? ar, max fem rader per sida ong-willed , korta mening lir texten irl who is brave and str Genom riklig dialog xten på varje sida b The main character is a g yter upp te å sin egen väg och illustrationer som br ar g sting of a caring ” ar en stark tjej som våg ays a family form consi Portr lätt att läsa. Den skildr hter gin. Hanna Böhms färglagdaell teckningar miljö där oc ärkså av solo-parent with his daug och som hyllar ma in tones seriekaraktär och visar barn i en mångkultur Häxa i läxa ather have darker sk yter mot invanda mönster. […] The protagonist and her f Noomis hemmiljö br n children's literature! which creates inclusion i är kul läsning för nybörjarna. BTJ, Christina Wedenmark
Abra Cadabra: Poof, Gone! av Karin Frimodig, Sara Berg & Hanna Böhm 6 – 9 years, 40 pages
Someone has stolen Grandpa's silver spoons. Who can it be? Imagine if Noomi could turn invisible. Then she’d be able to reveal the thief ...
Determined Noomi is back and this time she solves a mystery!
LECTED SE Literature Support for the National rts Council by the Swedish A 6–9 YEARS 6–9 YEARS
Malva and the Horses Over the Fence, Goliat! by Malin Eriksson & Lisa Chantem Säfve by Jenny Granberg Ahlmark & Clara Lindegren 6 – 9 years, 40 pages 6 – 9 years, 80 pages
Malva loves horses. Dad is afraid of Ghassan is not at all happy to ride Goliat at the show jumping. It's them. Luckily, there’s Grandma. She the stable's most unruly pony. And the only thing that Ghassan wants tells Malva stories about her great- is to become part of the stable's jumping team. But how can he do grandfather Valentin. He was re- that when Goliat refuses to yield? And is there anyone at all that can ally good with horses. And one day, help him? Malva will be too!
Malva’s First Riding Lesson by Malin Eriksson & Lisa Chantem Säfve 6 – 9 years, 40 pages
In the second book about Malva, it’s finally Why this book? them nd deals with time for her first riding lesson. Dad goes with ky feelings a Portrays tric ave her to the stables, but maybe it would have es a boy who is sensitive and br been better to leave him at home. He’s so Illustrat zigh, an ethnic mily are Ama nervous, it’s starting to rub off on Malva. Will n and his fa as well as Ghassa North Africa igenous to she ever get up on her horse? group ind West Africa CTED of northern SELE some parts l Collection of for the Nationa ns books "Barn- & Swedish Childre logen" by the ngdomsbokskata u uncil Malva at the Stables Swedish Arts Co by Malin Eriksson & Lisa Chantem Säfve 6 – 9 years, 40 pages Go, Fatima! In the third book in the Malva series, a very boring day by Marin Salto & Matilda Salmén 6 – 9 years, 90 pages suddenly turns great when Malva stops by the stables and gets to help preparing her favorite horse for a Fatima loves playing soccer. She and Ayaan play all the time, at horse show. It’s so much fun, Malva stays there all day. school and at home in the yard. But one day, they’re invited to a But does Dad know where she is? practice session – a real practice session!
Go, Fatima! is inspired by the organization Futebol dá força’s hildren can recognize Aberto team. t many c their S: This is a book tha egardless of REVIEW themselves in and identify with, r s great. kground, and I think that’ ethnicity and bac Why this book? Barnboksbloggen se Insp les is a wonderful hor iring sto Malva at the Stab o ries a eotypes, and a great f sports bout the book, free from ster in gener joy and ” s too. al and excitem These so read for non-horse lover LECTED b ccer i ent SE ooks show n particu ure Support reserv that lar Swedish Library Service (BTJ), Carola Forslund Why these books? National Literat ed for soccer - for the ncil boys and is not a background in a respect ish Arts Cou They men sport ays a child with Romani by the Swed mirror y about Dad’s fear Portr incl the div An exciting stor ve way uding ersity o ful and positi charact f moder and Malva’s strong will. ong-willed and cultural bac ers wit n socie acter is brave and str h many ty by , Swedish Library Service (BTJ) The female main char kgrounds different Berit Aler ethnic ith her caring father The main character lives w 6–9 YEARS 6–9 YEARS
Over Here! Kosse Cries Straight into the Cross, Kosse! K ni by Anja Gatu & Maria Källström oso slla by Anja Gatu & Maria Källström 6 – 9 years, 84 pages vare A 6 – 9 years, 84 pages
An inspiring story based on the childhood of the Ding dong, ding dong! It’s recess and internationally acclaimed Swedish soccer player Kosovare Asllani. Kosse runs towards the soccer field. The Kosse loves playing soccer. But how can you improve your one who turns up first gets to choose technique if no one wants to practise with you? Her brothers think she’s which field. Farin in the neighbouring too small. Her best friend Emma thinks soccer is boring. It all changes class has the same mission. But Kosse is when Kosse and her classmates are picked to represent their school in fast. “Ha, we beat you to it!” she calls. a local soccer tournament. This is Kosse’s chance to practise! And her “But we have a ball”, Farin says and chance to beat those mean Gullringen girls once and for all… starts playing. Kosse turns blazing mad. That’s not how it should be! O RIGHTS SOLD T k. A book about zippy football and about Kosovo and Denmar MORE taking a stand for yourself and others! SOLD than 11 000 en! O What a Goal, Kosse! copies in Swed RIGHTS SOLD T by Anja Gatu & Maria Källström k. 6 – 9 years, 84 pages Denmar
Finally! Kosse and her friend Emma have joined a team. A real team with jerseys and everything! And before long, they go away for a soccer cup. But the competition
Why these books? tement O ies about the joy and exci HTS SOLD T Inspiring stor cular RIG eneral and soccer in parti nmark. of sports in g De s not a sport These books show that soccer i reserved for boys and men ety by versity of modern soci IEW: They mirror the di c REV ith many different ethni including characters w and cultural backgrounds
is a nice story about the Over Here! Kosse Cries tu’s vorite sport. Anja Ga longing to practise your fa ng. (…) ” with warmth and feeli firstn ovel is written ges Emma on even though I love the way Kosse ur ’t exactly share Kosse’s enthusiasm for Emma doesn ations – they soccer. I like Maria Källström’s illustrvironments and ED e attitude, everyday en SELECT convey a positiv t goes well with ature Support s in a way tha for the National Liter emotional roller-coaster hief editor of the h Arts Council the easy-to-read text. Anja Gatu, c ws by the Swedis s sport pages, clearly kno newspaper Sydsvenskan’ as much about writing as she knows about soccer! Staffan Engstrand, Swedish Library Service (BTJ) 6–9 YEARS 6–9 YEARS
What a Shot, Olivia! Red Card, Therese! by Jennifer Wegerup & Maria Källström by Anja Gatu & Maria Borgelöv 6 – 9 years, 88 pages 6 – 9 years, 90 pages
Olivia loves eating ice cream in the sun. But Red Card, Therese! is inspired by the if there’s one thing she loves more than that, Swedish national team player Therese it’s soccer! And scoring. Which she plans to Sjögran’s childhood. Therese is a true Oli do when her team meets team Getinge. But via Schough soccer pro. But during the first game of there’s something about Mom that makes it the series, everything goes wrong. It’s hard for Olivia to keep focused… almost like her body won’t listen to her! What’s going on? T he The first book about the Swedish national O rese Sjögran team player Olivia Schough! RIGHTS SOLD T Denmark.
Bet it all, Olivia! Show Them, Therese! by Jennifer Wegerup & Maria Källström by Anja Gatu & Maria Borgelöv 6 – 9 years, 88 pages 6 – 9 years, 90 pages
Even though Olivia’s mother is sick there are still plenty of Therese is moving. To a new town and a new school, but above things to look forward to. Playing the lead role in this year’s all to a new team! With the new team, Therese gets a chance to show at Folkets Hus (“People’s House”). And playing the super get back at her old rivals Östra Torn. But she also gets a chance important game against the super team Falkenberg. The very to challenge herself and score. Scary! team Olivia wants to join. Olivia has to practise harder than ever before to, learning her lines and perfecting her shots. But suddenly somethinghappens that could ruin it all! Why these books? oy and excitement ring stories about the j Inspi n particular of sports in general and soccer i s not a sport Amazing Goal, Olivia! These books show that soccer i by Jennifer Wegerup & Maria Källström REVIEW: reserved for boys and men 6 – 9 years, 88 pages ety by versity of modern soci They mirror the di c ith many different ethni It’s time for the Christmas tournament and Olivia is excited. including characters w es the Her family sits in the crowd, as does Ambra, The writer Anja Gatu captur and cultural backgrounds who she usually plays FIFA with. Her mom is ”atmosphere of the soccer game there too, even though the cancer has beautifully. In addition, Maria v’s illustrations skilfully comeback. Olivia struggles to keep Borgelö f portray events happening on and of her thoughts on soccer. But when the pitch, often with a bit of humor. she sees Gothenburg FC’s trainer Staffan Engstrand, on the stands, she realizes she has Swedish Library Service (BTJ) to show him what she’s got.
Why these books? ng Sweden’s most interesti Tells the story of one of national team players ighting soccer, thereby highl Portrays a girl playing that girls’ soccer matters ing with grave illness Depicts a family deal 6–9 YEARS 6–9 YEARS
H l Keeping Track on Football! edvi indah g L by Jennifer Wegerup & Jenny Karlsson Nice Save, Hedvig! from 6 years, 124 pages by Jennifer Wegerup & Valentin Schönbeck 6 – 9 years, 84 pages How are football cleats meant to fit and what does it Hedvig has made up her mind. She is going to be a mean to do a sliding tackle? When does someone get goalie. And not just any goalie - she is going to be a red card and how do you know when it’s offside? the best. In her team, in Sweden, in the world! First, Keeping Track on Football is a book for you who already she needs to prove to them all that she can do it and plays, or wants to start playing, football. It’s also an she is ready in her new gloves. But that is when the excellent book for adults who encourage their kids and catastrophe happens – the ball glides out of her hands! want to keep track of the game and the talk around football. Plainly explained by journalist and football- expert Jennifer Wegerup. So, let’s go! The ball is round and it’s rolling!
Why these books? n the world! the best goalkeepers i Why this book? The story about one of ids who on about soccer, for k Accessible informati he Filled with exciting soccer scenes! ids who are curious about t that already play or for k ant , thereby highlighting ther import ays a girl playing soccer l as for their parents and o Portr sport, as wel he magic of the sport! girls’ soccer matters! grown-ups that want to share t ess of cultur- ariety of people, regardl Depicts a wide v soccer! ty and bodies, playing al background, ethnici from off- , covering everything A kind of how-to-book et a red card! side to what it means to g Grab it, Hedvig! by Jennifer Wegerup & Valentin Schönbeck 6 – 9 years, 84 pages Hedvig has received the world’s best news: her team is playing a tournament! Hedvig prepares by working extra hard. She especially works hard to box out the ball toward the side-lines, and to be onther alert W! NE Nice break, Behrang! at all times. But one day, the one thing that can’t by Anja Gatu & Valentin Schönbeck happen, happens. What will Hedvig do now? 6 – 9 years, 105 pages
Football is the best thing Behrang knows. One day when Behrang and his friends are B i ehran Safar shooting out on the yard, Amir shows up. g Signe, who's amazing at taking shots, allows Amir to join them on one condition: if Amir is the target. Amir agrees, but tears well in his eyes. This doesn't feel right, what should Behrang do now?
Why this book?
veryday and curious Portrays autism in an e but respectful way ve between siblings Illustrates the care and lo and the love for football moral courage Highlights the importance of LECTED 6–9 YEARS SE 6–9 YEARS Literature Support for the National rts Council by the Swedish A
Kick It, Charlotte! Score! by Jennifer Wegerup & Bettina Johansson by Jennifer Wegerup & Bettina Johansson 6 – 9 years, 68 pages 6 – 9 years, 78 pages
Finally! Charlotte is about to play in her first Charlotte has been given the ever tournament. The competition is fierce. opportunity of a lifetime! She has But so is Charlotte and her teammates. been selected for the region’s elite team. But then something C h terrible happens! Charlotte’s O arl lin RIGHTS SOLD T otte Roh worst nightmare… Denmark. O RIGHTS SOLD T Denmark.
Beware of the Dog! Go for It, Charlotte! by Jennifer Wegerup & Bettina Johansson by Jennifer Wegerup & Bettina Johansson 6 – 9 years, 78 pages 6 – 9 years, 78 pages
In the second book about Charlotte and Charlotte always dreamed of playing a match wearing the Ekby’s all-girls soccer team, a dog shows up national team jersey. The first step is to secure a spot on the out of nowhere in the middle of an important girls’ national team. But as try-outs draw nearer, Charlotte game. Will the mysterious dog ruin the Ekby begins to feel nervous. Does she really want to do this? team’s chance to win the league? The fifth and final book in the Charlotte series! O RIGHTS SOLD T O Denmark. RIGHTS SOLD T Denmark.
REVIEWS:
Go, Ekby! by Jennifer Wegerup & Bettina Johansson I think this is great. It’s about time 6 – 9 years, 78 pages there are books written about our ” ay. It’s about girls in an inspiring w what a In Go, Ekby! Charlotte and her teammates go widening our expectations of ’t do. to Denmark to play against a Danish team. girl can and can A really good team… But as usual, Charlotte Pia Sundhage, head coach of Sweden is determined to win! women’s national football team - ootball and femi A nice mixture of f (…) My expec- s? nism from OLIKA. Why these book tations were extremely high and I oy and excitement ppointed. ring stories about the j wasn’t disa Inspi n particular eneral and soccer i Hanna Lager, Feministbiblioteket HTS SOLD TO of sports in g RIG s not a sport Denmark. These books show that soccer i reserved for boys and men ty of modern society They mirror the diversi ith many different by including characters w ethnic and cultural backgrounds 6–9 YEARS 6–9 YEARS
NEW! Flip the Ball, Linnéa! Nice corner, Linnéa! by Anja Gatu & Johanna Arpianen by Anja Gatu & Johanna Arpianen 6 – 9 years, 84 pages 6 – 9 years, 80 pages
Li Finally! Linnéa has waited all summer for nnéa Larsson Finally! Ljusdal is meeting Edsbyn and Linnéa will have the bandy-season to start. She loves the winter opportunity to lodge the corner shot she's been working on and the sound of the skates cut across the ice. for so long. She can barely contain her excitement. But she She also loves to play two-goals and to shoot. suddenly notices her dad on the stands. What is the doing One night she manages an unyielding shot across there? It's a mom-week. She is tired of her parents. All they the pitch. But instead of landing in the goalpost do is fight and intrude. How will she be able to play to win? there’s a loud CRASH...Oops! Was that too hard?
Why these book? P ortrays a spo rty and co mpetitive g The firstbo irl in the lead ok about bandy for the Takes plac ages 6-9 in e in the co Sweden commo untryside, whi n in children’s ch is not literatur always very Por e trays a spli t between par ents in a refr eshing manner 6–9 YEARS 6–9 YEARS
Love with Wilma & Happy Courage with Wilma & Happy by Anneli Khayati & Mikael Sjömilla by Anneli Khayati & Mikael Sjömilla 6 – 9 years, 40 pages 6 – 9 years, 40 pages Wilma and Happy has a new classmate! His name is Sigge. It’s Saturday and Wilma and Happy are playing soccer. When Wilma thinks of Sigge she feels happy and a bit funny. Oh no! The ball ends up in Mrs Crankersen’s garden. But when Happy tells the whole class that Wilma is in love with Now they have to sneak into her garden and take their Sigge, Wilma gets upset. If she’s in love she wants to tell him ball back. And that takes courage! herself. And how is she even supposed to know if she is in love? y Courage with Wilma and Happ has been selected as STANDING BOOK BY IBBY OUT or (International Board on Books f Young People)! Together with Wilma & Happy by Anneli Khayati & Mikael Sjömilla 6 – 9 years, 40 pages
Wilma has been home from school for almost an entire week. She can’t wait to play with Happy again. But back in school, nothing is the same. At recess, Happy plays with Malla and VIEW: doesn’t even wait for Wilma. When they play rounders, RE Wilma and Happy don’t play together like they usually do. But when their team is about to lose, they need to make up hair is not ilma is in a wheelc their minds. Will they play together or not? The fact that W y, Anneli ”presented as an issue. Onheelc the contrarhair (permobile) Khayati simply lets the w o t of the stories about these tw be a natural par se – experi- 9-10-year-old girls as they – of courhildren their hallenges most c ence the social c age deal with: friendship vsve feeling and blushing left out, with ter- rifying adults, falling in lo - shame when your friend tells the whole class s in love’. room that ‘Wilma’ Ingrid P Bosseldal, Göteborgs-Posten
Why these books? et around. But heels, not her legs, to g Wilma uses her w s is not Wilma’s n these exciting book what is of importance i p, love and courage wheelchair, but friendshi lities and love types in terms of both abi They challenge stereo llustrations ety is reflected in the i The diversity of modern soci RECOMMENDED 6–9 YEARS lture 6–9 YEARS by the Ministry of Cu in Sweden.
THE SECRET GUIDE FOR ADVENTURERS Short sentences and chapters – perfect for the beginning reader. The first book of the series is now available to read in English. E-mail us if you would like to read the PDF! Mission: The Frighteners by Cecilia Rihs & Silvy Strand 6 – 9 years, 68 pages ERIAL A BEST SELLER S 0 Mission: The Water Witch Lina and Pepper’s latest adventure More than 20 00 n! by Cecilia Rihs & Jenny Lindqvist involves Frighteners lurking in an copies in Swede 6 – 9 years, 68 pages abandoned house. But what is a Frightener? Are they really as Lina and her friend Pepper have promised to help frightening as the name suggests…? Grandma Hilda complete her Secret Guide for Adventurers. And to finish it, they need to try all of the adventures listed in the Guide. It’s so much fun! And a little bit scary… Their first mission is to find out more about Water Witches. How do you protect yourself against them? And how can you read a top-secret message if it’s written in invisible ink? Mission: Save Christmas! by Cecilia Rihs & Silvy Strand 6 – 9 years, 118 pages
Christmas is in danger! Someone is destroying Christmas trees Mission: The Genie in the Bottle and the raisins in the mulled wine turn to hare droppings. by Cecilia Rihs & Jenny Lindqvist Gingerbread doughs and gifts go missing. Lina and Pepper have 6 – 9 years, 92 pages to figure out what’s going on. And they have to save Christmas! If you find a genie in a bottle, you’d better be careful. Wanna know why? Join Lina and Pepper on their latest top-secret mission and you will find out!
W! Mission: Seamonster NE by Cecilia Rihs & Silvy Strand 6 – 9 years, 118 pages
Mission: The Swamp Trolls Grandma Hilda has finished her by Cecilia Rihs & Carl-Marcus Ramstedt book and bought her house. Which 6 – 9 years, 68 pages is why Lina is surprised when Lina and Pepper have been sent on a new mission. This time, Grandma adds a new rule that can Christmas is at stake! Someone or something is trying to ruin only mean one thing: new missions! Christmas. Gifts disappear, the gingerbread dough tastes like salt…
REVIEWS: Why these books? he main character, these With a brave girl as t Loved it! Not too scary, action-packed he notion that adventure and orous elements books challenge t filled with hum ”and ppreciated. er are “male topics” y son and I a dang that both m t, is it over already? hild with dark skin Reader review Wha t! They portray a c I want to read the next par m without presenting ude a modern family for Reader, 9 years old Incl it as an issue 9–12 YEARS 9–12 YEARS
Marta Rules the Field! All This Courage by Lisa Broberg by Anja Gatu Marta 9 – 12 years 9 – 12 years, 200 pages I see how Amira is typing something. Then she stops. She writes Nothing can stop Marta once she gets hold of the ball! again. And removes it. And then it comes. I feel like I am Not her brother who doesn’t want her to play in the about to explode. And my eyes are burning. Why did she write streets. Not having to work to help her mom pay the bills. this? WHY DID SHE WRITE THIS? My heart is about to jump out Not even starting school can stop her from dreaming of a of my chest and the palms of my hands are cold as ice. I log life of soccer. But when the chance to go play in Rio arises, out. Just like that. willpower and soccer skills just aren’t enough. Because it costs money, the one thing Marta’s family doesn’t have. Rakel’s friends are the best at keeping secrets. Yet, she can’t tell them everything. Some things are private, as mummy Tove says. But she seems to think a lot is private. Nour lives in Västervik with her new family and Rakel and Tove remained in Stock- holm. All the best places are there – the graveyard and the Why these books? place for guitar lessons. And home is good too, of course, even ers ncredible soccer play if they don’t even have a hamster. Just tired fishes in a tank, Inspiring stories about i il with too much algae on its windowpanes. And a secret, that t of contemporary Braz Portrays life in a poor par weighs several tons. ED and their ground in SELECT cts young girls who st author port Depi RG l Literature Sup BE e Nationa e-dominated spheres O for th mal R ouncil ed B e Swedish Arts C cally interest by th girl being romanti A s a young S Portray I L in another young girl SELECTED ature Support for the National Liter ouncil by the Swedish Arts C Run home, Nilla! by Anja Gatu 9 – 12 years, 200 pages
Nilla thinks about what Evin just said but doesn’t feel at all wiser. Everything just happened so quickly, she doesn’t know what she could’ve done differently. But she has to shake it off. The game is still on! Why this book? age to make a irl who takes the cour Portrays a young g s right for her or what she needs and i The new football-season is off to a good start. Nilla is change and stand up f irl and her starting a nine-against-nine game instead of a seven- p between a young g Depicts the relationshi against-seven. The team is also getting a new coach, coholism mother who suffers from al and it is none other than Zawadi Oduya, a local Verum a big deal in onships without it being legend! But it doesn’t exactly go according to Nilla’s Shows same-sex relati ative thor plan. Zawadi has something completely different in store the narr au TU A for her than she had previously imagined, and her love G A J for football is tested. And the new player, Evin, who Nilla N A is intrigued by, just confuses her. How will she tackle these unexpected setbacks? 9–12 YEARS 9–12 YEARS FANTASY SERIES!
The Spy at Specter School The Angel at Specter School by Jesper Lundqvist by Jesper Lundqvist 9 – 12 years 9 – 12 years
If it hadn’t been for the wasp, Silas would never have noticed his Nadina had made up her mind. She was going back to the volcano hand turning invisible. And he would never have discovered that the where she'd grown up. Because it was impossible to be good when school janitor is no ordinary janitor. Or that there are ancient tunnels one's parent was evil. But fate has other plans and when an angel underneath the school yard. If it were up to Silas, everything would comes crashing through a school-window and powerful forces start just go back to normal. Instead he’s dragged into a whole new pulling friends and foes to the school, Nadina ends up in a strug- world, where danger lurks behind every corner. gle against the clock. She's the only one who can solve the mystery of the angel, and she has to do it before everything and everyone perishes.
vist Awar dq d-w SELECTED un in L n upport r in Wh l Literature S e g y these books? for the Nationa p il s a h Arts Counc e u J y the Swedis t By the b h acclaimed write o r Jesper Lund r reforme qvist, who ! d the se Kiv Swedish language i books pronoun by making the “hen” a part of gender-neutral everyday Swedish Portra ys different family forms, such as The story of a sh one with two mo y boy who grows bra ms ve in the face of danger The Mummy at Specter School by Jesper Lundqvist 9 – 12 years
Em is the only one who can hear the scratching noise coming from the coffin. Something is moving inside. Something that wants to get out. Something that has to stay hidden, especially from principal Vek- tor. If it were discovered, that would mean the end for Em and her friends. And as if that wasn’t enough, Em struggles to keep a secret of her own. A threat so terrifying she can hardly think about it.. 9–12 YEARS 9–12 YEARS
The Ice Gate: Dark Water The Ice Gate: Captured by Jonna Berggren by Jonna Berggren 9 – 12 years, 136 pages 176 pages 9 – 12 years, 246 pages
Jamina has always been different. Like The mission is threatened when Jamina disappears with a mammoth herd and Milo how she can hold her breath for longer and Maya are captured by the Queen’s fighters, the enhärjare. Suddenly the group is than humanly possible, and cope with divided and unable to get to the volcano where the magic fire stones are. The ones they cold better than anyone else. Well, almost anyone. Jamina’s new classmate Milo is need to keep the Ice Gate between the worlds open. Now Jamina has to rely on Miika, a lot like her and before long, Ismail the Guardian discovers their abilities. Ismail the new friend who appeared out of nowhere. And it seems impossible for Milo and guards the last Ice Gate, the gateway to a world where magic and mystery is part of Maya to find a way to escape Glitterheim where they are held prisoners. Meanwhile, everyday life. A world about to perish, a world that only Jamina and Milo can save. the Evil is getting closer.
REVIEWS:
Best-seller material ”the writer Kim M. Kimselius The Ice Gate: The Other Side The Ice Gate: Fire Is Coming by Jonna Berggren by Jonna Berggren 9 – 12 years, 200 pages 9 – 12 years, 236 pages
Suddenly they’re on the other side. In a cold and strange world of ice, filled with The future of the entire Ice Country is at stake. Jamina and Milo dangers and peculiar creatures Jamina and Milo need to reach the volcano Äskkundir need to get to the volcano Äskkundir and bring home the magic fire stones. They need where the magic firestones are. Without them the Ice Gate, the one remaining passage them to keep the last remaining Ice Gate open between the Ice Country and our world. between the worlds, will close. The other gates where closed long ago to protect the Meanwhile, tensions between different groups are growing stronger, a power struggle last specimen of an ancient and magical animal threatened by the Evil. And they need seems inevitable. The Evil and the Ice Queen are gathering their troops, preparing for a to hurry, because if the Ice Gate closes they’ll be stuck in the Ice Country forever. battle against the rest of the peoples and creatures of the Ice Country.
Why these books? A story in spired by s nature p cience, w lays a ce here ntral role All cha racters are nuan portrayed ced, gend in a er-conscio B us way oth male a nd female display evi characters l, courage and love SELECTED YOUTH llection of YOUTH for the National Co ns books "Barn- Swedish Childre logen" by ungdomsbokskata & ouncil the Swedish Arts C CONTENT Take Charge! #LIKE YOURSELF by Leone Milton, Marie Tomicic & Emili Svensson Young adult/Method book #PRACTICING SELF-ESTEEM What happens when you start to think about all #PERKS OF SELF-ESTEEM AND SELF-SYMPATHY SOLD the things that are good about yourself instead of #UNDERSTANDING THE BRAIN MORE the other way around? What is self-sympathy and than 8 000 how do you deal with toxic thoughts and fears? #WHAT IS TRULY IMPORTANT? copies in Sweden! These and many more questions are answered in #KIND OR JUDGING MIRRORS this book. Because the more you understand about how you work, the easier it becomes for you to #THE COMPARISON TRAP choose what’s important to you and what makes #THE THING ABOUT SELF-CONFIDENCE you feel good. And the best part is – it works! #THOUGHTS ARE JUST THOUGHTS Inspired by psychological perspectives like ACT #ACCEPTANCE – MORE FUN THAN IT SOUNDS (Acceptance and Comittment Therapy) and Self- Compassion. #BUT HOW WILL I GET THROUGH IT? #CHANGING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THOUGHT AND EMOTION #FUN THINGS THAT DECEIVE THE BRAIN chological illness among EWS: In a time when psy ess is an an every #BE IN THE NOW REVI gers are increasing and str teena Y adult in school should day phenomena, EVER #FIGHT, FLIGHT OR FREEZING t they can teach the pupils on read this so tha ain #THE ANXIETY SPIRAL ed self-esteem. It is a vital book that made med g wn negative thinking and how it This book makes me happy, inspirned inishgt into my o and it makes me think. I’ve lear ” lems. affected me. new ways to deal with prob The Literature Magazine Angelica, 17 years old
t I I give this book 5 out of 5! I wish tha e could have read the book Take Charg y ger! I also wish ever when I was a teena w will son today and tomorro young per ly important! read this book. It is amazing
Boktokig, Swedish teacher
s reading but I hav difficultie I love it. ge turner. this was really made like a pa One wants to read! I want to read! Felicia Jackson
Why this book? he tools needed to Gives young people t es and feel well take charge of their liv es and Includes clear exampl es, well- interesting interviews exampl designed excercises www.olika.nu