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 Childrens Books
 

Why Kings and Queens Don't Wear Crowns
by Princess Märtha Louise
Illustrated by Svein Nyhus
Hardcover, 32 pages

Price: $ 17.95

This is Princess Märtha Louise's own story about King Haakon, Queen Maud, and little Prince Olav who came to Norway from Denmark 100 years ago -- and why royalty do not wear crowns on their heads. The little prince wants to do the same things as other Norwegian children, but that's difficult to do while wearing a crown on his head. This amusing tale is made even more enjoyable by the delightful watercolor illustrations of Svein Nyhus.

 

 
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Captured by Vikings
by Torill Thorstad Hauger
Ages 12+, 173 pages

Price: $9.95

The exciting story of two Irish children who are kidnapped by Vikings and brought back to Norway as slaves. True to historical fact, and so realistic that you will see life in the tenth century.

 

 
#BKC250

Christmas Trolls
by Jan Brett
Paperback, 32 pages

Price: $6.99

This book is a glorious celebration of the season as Trva confronts two trolls who don't understand Christmas. Treva teaches them the joy of giving.

 

 
#BKC748

Escape from the Vikings
by Torill Thorstad Hauger
Ages 12+, 173 pages

Price: $9.95

Read of the excited escape made by Tor and Reim as they make their way to Iceland and then back to their native Ireland.

 

 
#BKC251

Norse Myths and Legends
by Cheryl Evans & Anne Millard
Ages 10+ ,48 pages

Price: $8.95

Brief versions of the most famous stories, and who's who of Norse mythology.

 

 
#BKC303

Norway Coloring Book
by Kirsten Sevig
Ages 5+, 48 pages

Price: $7.95

From Syttendi Mai to Christmas, Viking designs to paintings of Kittleson and Munch, young and old will enjoy this collage of Norway. Also includes crafts, receipes, songs and traditions.

 

 
#BKC440

Scandinavian Girl and Boy Paper Dolls
Ages 3-10

Price: $3.95

Paper dolls with 32 colorful native costumes from the Nordic Countries.

 

 
#BKC435

The Race of the Birkebeiners
by Lisa Lunge-Larsen
Ages 6-12. Hardcover, 32 pages

Price: $16.00

It is the year 1206 and deep in the snow covered mountains of Norway the fiercest warriors struggle to ski a baby to safety. The race is the only way to save a child prince and bring peace to their country. A true story of both bravery and tenderness.

 

 
#BKC200

The Story of the Vikings: A coloring book
by A.G. Smith
Ages 7+, 48 pages

Price: $3.95

38 realistically drawn coloring book traces the history of Vikings with informative captions.

 

 
#BKC305

The Tomten
by Astrid Lingren
Ages 3-8, 32 pages

Price: $6.99

Though no one has ever seen him, everyone knows the Tomten lives on the farm and talks to the animals.

 

 
#BKC191

The Tomten and the Fox
by Astrid Lingren
Ages 3-8, 32 pages

Price: $6.99

The tomten who lives on the farm keeps the animals safe from the hungry fox.

 

 
#BKC192

The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Retold by Janet Stevens
Ages 4-8, 32 pages

Price: $6.00

Stevens gives a new look at the famous Scandinavian tale.

 

 
#BKC510

Theft of the Sun: And Other New Norse Myths
by Dag Rossman
143 pages

Price: $9.95

The intensity and drama of the stories in this enchanting collection will stay with the reader long after the have closed the book.

 

 
#BKC321

Trouble with Trolls
by Jan Brett
Ages 4-8, 32 pages

Price: $5.99

Treva must use quick thinking to outwit the trolls who are trying to steal her beloved dog.

 

 
#BKC747

Who were the Vikings?
by Jane Chisholm & Struan Reid
Ages 6+, 32 pages

Price: $4.95

Packed full of fun and facts about everyday life in Viking times.

 

 
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