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2009 sCandinavian Calendars, noTe pads, & books
Carl Larsson—Sweden’s Most Beloved Artist:
Carl Larsson 2009 Larsson
The twelve cheerful images in this calendar, by Renate Puvogel
including Breakfast in the Open, Flowers on the A retrospective collection of Larsson’s
Splendor of Norway & Sweden 2009 Wall Calendars Windowsill, Dressing Up, The Timber Chute, and work, with an introduction that gives a
A Pleasant Bathing Place, readily show Larsson’s fascinating overview of Carl Larsson’s
These stunning calendars each contain thirteen spectacular images of Norway or Sweden life. Full-color throughout. Paperback,
love for the simple joys of home and family.
taken by professional photographers Per Eide (Norway) and Chad Ehlers (Sweden). They 95 pages, $12.99 ABK 405
Size: 13" x 12" $13.99 CAL 906
also feature border designs of Scandinavian handicrafts, namedays for each day of the
year, and week numbers for planning European style! Large boxes provide plenty of
room to write. These are American-style calendars with weeks starting on Sundays.
All major American and Norwegian or Swedish holidays are indicated. 13-months.
Closed size: 13" x 9.3" (open: 13" x 18.6"). $12.95 each
CAL 900 Splendor of Norway 2009 CAL 901 Splendor of Sweden 2009
New
Living with Light— New
Decorating the Scandinavian Way
Living with Light takes its inspiration
from the northern hemisphere, where
every second of daylight is treasured.
This book shows how to maximize light
in your own home, creating an ambience
of light and calm. It is the perfect com-
panion for anyone wanting to give their
home a spacious feel, the Scandinavian
way. 160 pp. Size: 8.75" x 10.25" Carl Larsson’s a FamiLy
Hardcover, $29.95 ABK 347
• A Home • A FArm
Carl Larsson’s watercolors of his home, family, and
farm from the end of the 19th century are acclaimed as
Scandinavian Country one of the richest records of life at that time. The paint-
by Magnus Englund ings in these books all depict Larsson’s home and family in the village of Sundborn, Sweden, on the farm
and Chrystina Schmidt of Spadarvet, where he lived with his wife Karin and eight children for many years. The text provides a
This inspirational book showcases an fascinating insight into Larsson’s family life and painting techniques. 32 pages.
array of beautiful homes in Denmark, Carl Larsson’s A Family ABK 402
Finland, Norway, and Sweden, Carl Larsson’s A Home ABK 403 Hardcovers,
reflecting the special relationship Carl Larsson’s A Farm ABK 404 $24.95 each
that Scandinavians have with nature.
The featured houses will inspire you
to explore Scandinavian country
furniture, textiles, and other materials,
Carl Larsson Memo Pads with Magnets
and to adapt these ideas in your own These memo pads feature some of the most
home. 144 pages. Size: 8.5" x 10" popular images by Swedish artist Carl Larsson.
Hardcover, $27.50 ABK 345 They come with a magnet that can be attached to
the back if you wish to hang the pad on a refriger-
ator or other metal surface. Size: 3.5"
x 5" with 50 unlined sheets. Six styles NOV 311
to choose from! $5.00 each:
NOV 310 Apple Girl
NOV 311 Watering Plants
NOV 312 Brita with Kicksled
NOV 313 Kitchen
NOV 314 Karin with Azaleas
NOV 315 Kirsti’s Birthday
NOV 312
NEW
NOV 313
Scandinavian Country Address Book
This elegant address book is wire-o-bound to lie flat when in use and features a
NOV 310
smart cloth quarter-binding. It includes 20 vibrant color photos of Scandinavian NOV 314
country interiors. 120 pages. Size: 6.25" x 7.5" $16.95 ABK 344 NOV 315
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sCandinavian Cooking
Food & Cooking of
Norway • Sweden Kitchen of Light: New
Scandinavian Cooking with
• Denmark • Finland Andreas Viestad Norway’s
Discover the delights of Scandi- premier food columnist introduces
navian cooking in these beautiful us to his Norway, offering recipes
books. In addition to sumptuous that emphasize fresh and natural
recipes, you’ll learn about each ingredients whose flavors need
country’s holidays and traditions, little embellishment. As much a
and the food that goes along travel book as a cookbook, with
with them. From traditional stunning color photos throughout.
recipes to unexpected combinations Paperback, 303 pp, $24.95
and regional favorites, these EBK 508P
books unearth the mysteries of
Scandinavian cooking. Full-color
photos throughout. 128 pp.
Hardcover, $29.99 each
EBK 499 Food & Ckg. of Norway
Cooking Danish
by Stig Hansen—The Viking
EBK 517 Swedish Food & Ckg. Chef This beautiful book dishes
EBK 524 Food & Ckg. of Finland up delicious servings of authentic
EBK 527 Danish Food & Cooking Old World recipes including
Æbleskiver, Smørrebrød and more.
Colorful photos show how each
dish should look, and step-by-step
NEW NEW
photos show you how it’s done.
Hardcover (8.75" x 11"), 176 pp,
$34.95 EBK 526
A
work
of art!
New
Edition
Norwegian National Recipes A Culinary Tour of Sweden Swedish Homecooking Swedish Cakes
by Arne Brimi & Ardis Kaspersen by Chef Tina Nordström by Catarina L. Åström and Peter Åström and Cookies
A noted chef from each of the seven major This beautiful coffee-table book offers the very Swedish Homecooking is not just a Edited by Birgitta Rasmusson
geographic regions of Norway serves up repre- best of Swedish food, and is filled with recipes and cookbook—it’s a journey through Swedish Known in Sweden as Sju sort-
sentative recipes. Learn how past generations gorgeous pictures of Sweden’s landmarks and food. traditions and festivals, generously garnished ers kakor, this book is a classic.
prepared traditional dishes, and how you can Recipes are based on fresh products available at with delicious recipes from Swedish cuisine. It has featured cakes, cookies,
prepare authentic Norwegian cuisine in your your local market. The book includes all of Tina’s Starting with Lenten buns at Easter, and breads, tortes and other Swedish
own kitchen. This beautiful book combines recipes from the television series, accompanied by continuing through the spring and summer delights since 1945. This book has
Norwegian culture, history, and geography with world class photos of every dish. It also works as with Midsummer menus and the crayfish a combination of new recipes and
the culinary traditions of centuries. Hardcover, a travel guide to Sweden with travel tips for every parties of August. Before you know it, it’s classic favorites. All are pictured in
352 pages, $65.00 EBK 501 destination. Hardcover, 219 pp, $45.00 EBK 519 Christmas time again! Hardcover, 224 pp, full-color. Hardcover, 192 pages,
$40.00 EBK 518 $17.95 EBK 514
NEW
Cooking with Beatrice Ojakangas The Best Casserole Cookbook
Ever by Beatrice Ojakangas
Spiral Recipe Books The author of more than a dozen cookbooks, Beatrice Ojakangas brings to life the cuisines and
customs of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, & Finland in these best-selling cookbooks. Visit our Beatrice Ojakangas must have had
These handy books have recipes for soups
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Norwegian Recipes EBK 570 Scandinavian Feasts 304 pages, EBK 504 casserole-wary cook will be dishing about
Swedish Recipes EBK 571 Great Scandinavian Baking Book 318 pages, EBK 505 these delights. Paperback, 640 pages,
Danish Recipes EBK 572 Great Holiday Baking Book 368 pages, EBK 506 $24.95 EBK 503
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Includes glossaries in both
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My First English/Swedish Dictionary of Sentences LBK 601
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viking lore and legends
NEW
NEW The Vikings: Voyagers
The Far Traveler
of Discovery and
The Norse Myths Voyages of a Viking Woman
Plunder by Mark Harrison
retold by Kevin Crossley- by Nancy Marie Brown
500 years before Columbus, a Viking A detailed look at the Viking
Holland Drawing on a wide
woman named Gudrid sailed off the Hersir, the raiding warrior of
variety of sources, the author
edge of the known world. This book the Viking world, and the famed
has recreated 32 classic
traces her footsteps, and sheds light Viking longship that trans-
Norse Myths that bring the
on an extraordinary woman and the ported Vikings to their bloody
ancient Viking world to life.
society she lived in. Paperback, raids. Introduction by Magnus
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Who Were the Vikings? The Real Vikings The Vikings: Captured by Vikings Life in a Viking Town
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Packed full of fun and facts Raiders by Melvin and Gilda by Yves Cohat by Torill Thorstad Hauger Picture the Past Series by Jane Shuter
about everyday life in Viking Berger This beautifully illustrated Color photography and These novels tell the exciting story of Discover how people lived in towns in
times, this is an illustrated book reveals the full range of well-researched writing two Irish children who are kidnapped Viking times. Look at the different build-
introduction to the Vikings. A Viking life and culture, highlight- have made this compact by Vikings and brought to Norway as ings and what they were used for. Take a
bestseller! Ages 6+. Paperback, ing their accomplishments as volume a popular refer- slaves of a Norwegian earl. True to look at why sailing was so important to the
32 pages, $4.99 LIT 308 skilled craftsmen, hardworking ence book on the Vikings. historical fact, and very realistic! Vikings, and learn about their ships. Ages
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The Viking World Step Into the Viking Eye Wonder: Viking VIKING Viking Designs The Vikings
by Christine Hatt World by Philip Steele Full-color photography is —eyewitness Books CD Rom and Book People of the Ancient World
Follow in the footsteps Step back in time to the world paired with clearly written text A spectacular guide to the The bold, fanciful designs by Virginia Schomp
of the archaeologists who of the seafaring Vikings. in this exciting first reference daring adventurers of the featured here have been This book explores the
unearthed the secrets of the Discover fascinating facts book about the Viking Age. Viking Age. Superb color adapted from authentic Vikings through their social
Viking World. This book about their way of life—the This book will stimulate a photos of Viking artifacts Viking metalwork, stone structure. It details the duties
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The Viking Trilogy
by Tim Severin
Steeped in bloody battles and Norse mythology,
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This page-turning story
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His fortunes will take him
Historical Atlas of the Story of the Vikings Life of the Ancient into worlds of unimaginable
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King’s Man (Book 3) LIT 315
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Tales from warTime sCandinavia • sCandinavian liTeraTure
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We Die Alone • Sledge Patrol • The Shetland Bus
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We Die Alone: One of the most exciting escape narratives to emerge from the Atom by Knut Haukelid by Thomas Gallagher Jew Survived the Holocaust
challenges and miseries of World War II chronicles Jan Baalsrud’s escape from A first-hand account of The gripping account of a by Moritz Nachtstern
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during the Nazi occupation. Norway in 1942. Target: the to survive, Nachtstern participated in the
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Norway and the New Land This thrilling tale of survival When the Soviets invade Occupied Norway (1940-45) Sedlet’s memoir takes her This is the passionate journal
by Kathleen Stokker and perserverence during a Finland in 1939, Marko by Hanna Aasvik Helmersen from early 20th-century rural of author Sigrid Undset’s
A fascinating history of polar expedition will appeal to volunteers to help the war A fascinating and rare look Denmark to post-World War perilous flight from Norway
the practices and beliefs of the adventurer in every reader. effort. Even though weakened at life on the homefront in II London to the US. It spans to Sweden, across Russia
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Until We Out Stealing
Reach Home Horses
by Lynn Austin by Per Petterson
Life in Sweden In Norway,
feels like an 67-year-old
endless winter Trond has settled
to Elin Carlson into a rustic
after the deaths of her parents. When cabin to live the rest of his life with quiet
circumstances become unbearable, she deliberation. A meeting with his neighbor, Reckless Courage Snow Treasure The Klipfish Code
determines to find a safe haven for her however, forces him to reflect on a fateful by William Fuller The inspiring by Marie McSwigan by Mary Casanova
sisters. So begins their long journey to summer years ago. A highly-acclaimed story of the persistence of a This novel of adventure and A thrilling adventure story set
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The Sound In Cod
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Escaping the turmoil wegian Dream
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ship helping Gunnar, a beekeeper, harvest experiment. This is a vivid portrayal of X of Denmark by Carmen 10-year-old Annemarie’s best Set in Copenhagen during
his honey. Despite the disapproval of their modern Norway through the eyes of a Agra Deedy The bravery of the friend, Ellen Rosen, is in danger World War II, this is a story
friends and relatives, the two form an fourth-generation Norwegian American. Danes and their king is retold and Annemarie must find the of friendship, honor, and
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ChrisTmas books for all ages
NEW NEW
The Christmas Angels
Great Joy! by Kate DiCamillo The Littlest Angel written & illustrated by Else Wenz Viëtor
Illustrated by Bergram Ibatoulline by Charles Tazewell Illus. by Paul Micich It’s Christmas Eve and most people are safely tucked in their beds. But the Christmas angels
When the day of the Christmas pageant This story of a small angel who simply can’t know who needs their help on this holy night, and are ready to fly down to help the lost, lonely
arrives and it’s Frances’s turn to speak, get with the program no matter how hard he and weary. Small children will love the row of cut-out angel heads which reveal each angel in
everyone waits silently until she finds just tries has been a holiday favorite since 1946. turn. First published in Germany in 1933, this is a beautiful and inspiring picture book which
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I’ll Be Home for Christmas The Dinosaurs’ Night Before Tonight You Are My Baby The Christmas Rose
A Toot & Puddle Book by Holly Hobbie Christmas (with CD) by Anne Muecke Mary’s Christmas Gift by Sepp Bauer Illus. by Else Wenz Viëtor
It’s Christmas Eve and Puddle is waiting Illus. by Nathan Hale Story read by Al Roker by Jeannie Q. Norris Illus. by Tim Ladvig Fritz and Gretl’s father is very ill and can only
anxiously for his friend Toot to make it Every Christmas Eve, the dinosaur fossils in the An intimate and poignant retelling of the be cured by a magical Christmas rose from
home. Will these piglet pals be together for museum come to life to sing, dance, eat ginger- Nativity, deeply infused with a mother’s the Winter King. First published in Germany
Christmas or will severe winter weather bread, and be merry in this fun twist on the boundless love. With simple words and in the 1920s, this charming advent story is
derail that plan? Paperback, 10" x 10", classic poem. This year, a young boy gets to join luminous paintings, the warmth and spirit told in parts, one for each day from Saint
32 pages. Ages 3-6. $6.99 CHR 118 in. The CD includes dinosaur-themed Christmas of the first Christmas come alive in a book Nikolaus Day, December 6, to Christmas
music, and a reading of the story. Ages 4-8. to be treasured. Ages 3-6. Hardcover, 32 Eve, December 24. Ribbon bookmark.
Hardcover & CD, 32 pages, $18.99 CHR 212 pages, $16.99 CHR 122 Hardcover, 48 pages, $12.95 CHR 192
Includes Includes
audio CD! audio CD! • A Snowman
Named Just Bob
The Christmas Miracle of Christmas in the Trenches The Annual • A Snowgirl Named Just Sue
Jonathan Toomey by Susan by John McCutcheon Ill. by Henri Sørensen Snowman’s Ball by Mark Kimball Moulton Ill. by Karen Hillard Good
Wojciechowski Illustrated by P.J. Lynch Based on an actual event from World War I by Mark Kimball Moulton In A Snowman Named Just Bob, a young child’s snowman
Jonathan Toomey is the best woodcarver in known as the Christmas Truce, this story is Join your favorite snow folks comes to life just long enough to impart a few thoughts
the valley, but he bears a secret sorrow and adapted by award-winning songwriter John —Snowman Bob and Snowgirl about the importance of building and holding friendships.
never smiles. When the widow McDowell and McCutcheon from his song of the same Sue—as they gather with their In the magical sequel, A Snowgirl Named Just Sue, love
her son ask him to carve a crèche in time for name. A CD features a reading of the story friends for the annual snowman’s captures Snowman Bob’s heart with the arrival of a special
Christmas, their quiet request leads to a joyful and recordings of Silent Night (English & ball! Hardcover (8" x 11"), friend! Padded Hardcovers, 32 pages, $14.95 each:
miracle as it heals the woodcarver’s heart. German) and Christmas in the Trenches. 32 pages, $14.99 CHR 107 A Snowman Named Just Bob CHR 108
Hardcover, 48 pages, $14.99 CHR 300 Hardcover, 32 pages, $18.95 CHR 295 A Snowgirl Named Just Sue CHR 109
Bestseller! The Visit:
A Gnome’s The Origin of The
Christmas Night Before Christmas
Stopping By by Rien Poortvliet by Mark K. Moulton
the Woods on a Detailing their love of Illustrated by Susan Winget
Snowy Evening the Christmas season, In 1822 Clement Clarke
by Robert Frost this delightful book Moore created the classic
Illus. by Susan Jeffers features gnome songs, Christmas poem, The Night
A beautifully illustrated stories, games, and reci- Before Christmas. Here
version of this enduring pes for holiday treats, in verse is the story of the
classic poem by Robert as well as captivating writing of this classic, as
Frost. A book all ages artwork by celebrated Dutch artist Rien Poortvliet. passed down through generations of the Moore family.
will enjoy. Hardcover, 32 pages, $16.99 CHR 101 Hardcover, 32 pages, $14.95 CHR 131 Padded Hardcover, 56 pages, $14.95 CHR 106
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a swedish ChrisTmas
NEW
Lucia Morning
in Sweden
by Ewa Rydåker
Illustrated by
Carina Ståhlberg
Peek inside the busy
Svensson house in
Sweden, where the
children are getting
ready for Lucia
Day. Follow their
Annika’s Secret Wish adventures through
by Beverly Lewis Illus. by Pamela Querin
In Scandinavia, finding the almond hidden Swedish Christmas Crafts the day, and learn how to create your own Lucia
by Helene S. Lundberg celebration. Includes recipes, songs, and Lucia gown
in the rice pudding is the highlight of pattern. Ages 5-12. Hardcover, 32 pages,
Christmas Eve. Beautiful illustrations This book explains everything necessary
to make beautiful and authentic Swedish $19.95 CHR 135
capture the essence of Christmas in Sweden.
A heartwarming story! Ages 5-10 & up. Christmas crafts, including cards, stock-
Hardcover, 32 pages, $15.99 CHR 170 ings, ornaments, gift wrap, and more.
Hardcover, 96 pages, $14.95 CHR 126 Swedish
Christmas
How to by Catarina LuCIA Gnomie™ Doll
Make a Lucia: Lundgren Åström Designed by Kirsten Sevig,
Swedish Child & Peter Åström
of Light this adorable doll can be used
Christmas A journey through
by Helen by Florence the Swedish as a decoration or a child’s
Ekstrand Christmas season,
Ingeborg toy. This poseable 7" doll is
This how-to book The history from the begin-
and tradition of ning of Advent handmade, with felt clothing.
explains Swedish
traditions such as Sweden’s Lucia through Hilarymas $15.00 each DOLL 500L
Lucia, Jul Tomte, celebration. on January 13th. (not appropriate for kids under age 3)
Stjärngosse, and Includes recipes, This book will help you recreate a Swedish Christmas
more. Includes and up-to-date with recipes, traditions, decorations, and folk tales.
recipes and crafts. Paperback, 32 pages, resources. Hardcover, 155 pages. Full-color throughout.
$6.95 CHR 129 Paperback, 62 pages, $8.95 CHR 127 $40.00 CHR 128
favoriTe ChrisTmas sTories for Children NEW
Who is Coming Snowmen at Christmas • At Night
to Our House? by Caralyn Buehner Illus. by Mark Buehner
by Joseph Slate In Snowmen at Christmas, it’s Christmas Eve and
Illus. by Ashley Wolff the snowmen are preparing to celebrate under the
Young children glow of moonlight!
love to hear how the Snowmen at Night is an
animals welcome
exhuberant, rhyming tale
baby Jesus to their
that reveals a wonderful
home. Rhyming text.
Ages 1-4. 32 pages. secret—when we are
Board book, $6.99 CHR 112B sleeping, the snowmen
are out playing! Now
available in board book.
Snowmen at Christmas Snowmen at Night
Hardcover, $16.99 CHR 230 Board book, $6.99 CHR 235
God Gave Us Christmas
by Lisa Tawn Bergren & David Hohn Christmas Gnomie™ Dolls
The Story of Christmas A heartwarming Christmas tale for young
children, from the best-selling author of Dressed in Christmas red and green,
by Patricia Pingry Illus. by Lorraine Wells
God Gave Us You (p.17). Little Cub these handmade, poseable Gnomie
Soft watercolor illustrations add to the charm
of this simple retelling of the Christmas story.
learns that God loves her and everyone— dolls can be hung from a tree or used
polar bear, moose, or human—so much
Ages 1-5. Board book, 26 pages,
that he gave us Jesus, the very best gift as decorations throughout the house.
$6.95 CHR 228
of all. Hardcover, 40 pages, $24.95/set of 2 DOLL 501C
$9.99 CHR 201 (not appropriate for children under age 3)
More Board Books:
What is Christmas? Christmas in the One Baby Jesus The Crippled Lamb The Littlest Angel
by Michelle M. Adams Ill. by Amy Manger by Nolo Buck by Patricia A. Pingry by Max Lucado Illus. by Liz by Charles Tazewell llus. by
Wummer Is Christmas about a tree Illustrated by Felicia Bond The birth of Jesus is presented Bonham Because Joshua the Rebecca Thornburgh Sixty years
with lights? Gifts? This book helps A simple introduction to the in the pattern of the familiar Lamb was different, he often felt after its debut, The Littlest Angel
children understand that Christmas is Christmas story that even the “Twelve Days of Christmas.” left out. But God had a special still imparts the joy and love that
much more than that! Rhyming text. youngest child will understand. A counting book. Ages 2-5. plan for his life! Ages 1-6. comes from giving a gift from the
Ages 2-6. $6.95 CHR 244 Ages 2-5. $6.99 CHR 245 $6.95 CHR 246 32 pages, $6.99 CHR 247 heart. Ages 1-5. $6.95 CHR 248
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elsa beskow dish seTs and books from sweden
Dish Set
NOV 803
(see below
left)
Elsa Beskow
Peter in Blueberry Land
(1874 - 1953)
Elsa Beskow is the Beatrix Peter is looking for blueberries for his
Potter of Sweden. For mother’s birthday, and a magical adventure
over one hundred years, begins. Ages 4-6. Hardcover, 32 pages. The Flowers’ Festival
Scandinavian children have Full-size edition (11.75"x 9.4"), Lisa is invited to join the flowers for their Midsummer
grown up with her books. $17.95 CLA 703 festival. Children will enjoy the story within a story as part of the festival is a storytelling contest.
Many of her titles have been NEW Mini edition (6.75"x 5"), Elsa Beskow’s delightful illustrations put names and faces on all of your favorite flowers. Ages 4-6.
translated into English. $11.95 CLA 703M Hardcover, 32 pages, $17.95 CLA 706
Now children can enjoy
her popular illustrations at
mealtime with dish sets made
especially for children! Dish Set
NOV 802
Children of the Forest
Dish Set The children of the forest live
NOV 800 deep in the roots of an old pine tree.
They collect wild mushrooms and
Cutlery NOV 810 blueberries and shelter under toadstools when it rains. Ages 4-6.
Hardcover, 32 pages. Book available in two sizes:
Cutlery
Elsa Beskow Children’s Dishes & Cutlery Sets Full-size edition (11.75" x 9.4"), $17.95 CLA 702
NEW Mini edition (6.75" x 5"), $11.95 CLA 702M NOV 812
These delightful dish sets come in four styles. Each is
packaged in an attractive gift box like the one shown
at left. Sets include flat plate, bowl with suction cup, Ollie’s Ski Trip
and mug with lid. Cutlery is sold separately in gift Six-year-old Ollie is given his first pair of real skis, and he sets off
boxes that include one child-sized knife, fork, and for adventure. A delightful winter’s tale. Ages 4-6.
spoon with melamine handles. Dish Sets, $29.95 ea.: Hardcover, 30 pages. Now available in full-size
NOV 800 Blueberries Dish Set and mini editions:
NOV 801 Songs Dish Set Full-size edition (11.75" x 9.4"),
NOV 802 Forest Dish Set $17.95 CLA 705
NOV 803 Flowers’ Festival New Mini edition (6.75" x 5"),
Dish Set $11.95 CLA 705M
NOV 810 Cutlery Set - Blueberries
NOV 811 Cutlery Set - Songs
NOV 812 Cutlery Set - Forest Cutlery Sets,
NOV 813 Cutlery Set - Flowers $10.95 each
The Sun Egg
A large orange egg
Elsa Beskow Children’s Placemats has fallen into the
woods and the elf
These children’s placemats coordinate and her friends must
with the dish sets and cutlery! Made find out what it really is. This delightful
of laminated plastic, they are easy to wipe story is an Elsa Beskow favorite!
clean. Size: Oval, 18.25" x 12.25" Ages 3-5. Hardcover, 32 pages.
$4.45 each: Full-size edition (11.75" x 9.4"),
NOV 820 Blueberries Placemat $17.95 CLA 701
NOV 822 Children of Forest Placemat New Mini edition (6.75" x 5"),
NOV 820 NOV 822 $11.95 CLA 711M
Pelle’s
New Suit
Pelle shears his
lamb, and the
wool is carded,
spun, dyed and
woven into a
new suit. Ages Peter and Lotta’s Christmas
4-6. Hardcover, As Christmas approaches, Peter and
32 pages. Lotta discover all kinds of new surprises.
Best of all is finding where the presents
Full-size edition (11.75" x 9.4"), come from—they are brought by the
$17.95 CLA 701 Christmas goat! A delightful story
Cutlery Dish Set New Mini edition (6.75" x 5"), of Christmas traditions in Victorian
NOV 811 NOV 801 $11.95 CLA 701M Sweden. Ages 5-10. Hardcover,
32 pages, $17.95 CLA 707
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favoriTe Tales from sCandinavia
Now with audio CD!
Why Kings and Queens
Don’t Wear Crowns
Princess Märtha Louise of Norway
Illustrated by Svein Nyhus
Little Prince Olav wants to play in the
snow and ski just like the other
children, but every time he
leaves the palace some-
thing bad happens to the
crown on his head, and
the king and queen are
Per and the Dala Horse The Race of the Birkebeiners not amused. What’s the
by Rebecca Hickox by Lise Lunge-Larsen little prince to do? This
Illustrated by Yvonne Gilbert Illustrated by Mary Azarian
charming fairy tale comes
Young Per cherishes the seemingly worthless It is the year 1206, and deep in the snow-
wooden horse he inherits from his father, know- with an audio CD on which
covered mountains of Norway the fiercest
ing that the magnificent Dala horse will one day Princess Märtha Louise performs a lively
warriors in the land struggle to ski a baby to
be worth its weight in gold. This beautifully
safety. They race against time to save a child reading of the tale with musical accompaniment. Interpretive music, written
illustrated story introduces children to Swedish and conducted by Arlin D. Snesrud, is performed by a ten-piece orchestra with
prince and bring peace to their country. A
folklore. Ages 5-10+. Paperback, 32 pages,
mesmerizing true story of both bravery and guest musicians Steinar Ofsdal (Norwegian Folk Flutes and Hardanger Violin)
$8.95 CSC 274P
tenderness. Ages 6-12+. Paperback, 32 pages, and L.“Skeets” Langley (Piano Accordion). Hardcover book & audio CD,
$6.95 CSC 200P 32 pages, $19.95 CSC 100C
Classic Fairy Tales
The Three Billy Goats Gruff: A Classic Norwegian Folk Tale:
Everyone knows the story of the three billy goats who left their farm to look for food and came
face to face with a terrible troll. We have several versions of this classic tale:
Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales
for Beginning Readers
Ages 7-10. Hardcover, 48 pages:
The Emperor’s New The Billy Goats Gruff (book & CD) The Three
Clothes, $8.99 CLA 554 (A Beginning Reader Edition) Billy Goats Gruff
The Little Mermaid Hardcover book & audio CD, by Mary Finch
The Snow Queen, $8.99 CLA 550 $8.95 CLA 555 $9.99 CLA 552 Illustrated by Roberta Arenson
The Princess and the Pea The Swan Princess The Three Billy Goats Gruff Brought playfully to life with rich collage illustra-
Book & CD $9.99 CLA 551 $8.99 CLA 556 Retold & illustrated by Janet Stevens tions, this lively retelling of a much loved fable will
Paperback, 32 pages, $7.00 CLA 570 delight children as they cheer on three sprightly billy
Also in this series, by the Brothers Grimm: Three Billy Goats Gruff Ill. by Thea goats who refuse to let anything stand in their way.
The Twelve Dancing Princesses Ages 4-8. Paperback with audio CD, 32 pages,
Kliros Ages 2-6. Board Book, 20 pages,
$8.99 CLA 553 $9.99 CLA 572
$5.99 PRE 431
Tales of Trolls, Giants, and More:
The Terrible Troll Bird D’Aulaires’ Book of D’Aulaires’ Book of The Troll with No Heart Swedish Folk Tales
by Ingri & Edwin Parin d’Aulaire Norse Myths Trolls by Ingri & Edwin in His Body and Other Tales Illustrated by John Bauer
One summer’s eve Ola, Lina, by Ingri & Edwin Parin d’Aulaire Parin d’Aulaire of Trolls from Norway John Bauer’s original illustrations bring
Sina, and Trina are surprised by The Caldecott Medal-winning A delightfully entertaining by Lise Lunge-Larson these classic tales to life. This timeless
the hideous call of the terrible d’Aulaires captivate readers with look at the weird and wonderful Woodcut illus. by Betsy Bowen collection comprises over 20 stories,
troll-bird, a giant rooster who pops this beautifully illustrated intro- world of trolls—these strange A collection of nine favorite including Elsa Beskow’s When Mother
up out of the treetops. Little does duction to Norse legends, and long-ago inhabitants of the Norwegian folk tales retold by Lise Troll Took in the King’s Washing; The
he know that he has finally met his the world of Odin, Thor, Loki, wild Norwegian mountains, by Lunge-Larson. Trolls are some Seven Wishes by Alfred Smedberg; The
match and his days of terrorizing Ragnarokk, Bragi, and other the famous Caldecott Medal- of lore’s most fascinating creatures. Ring by Helena Nyblom; The Magician’s
will soon come to an end. 134 gods and heroes. Ages 9-12+. winning team. Ages 9-12+. This book will be enjoyed by the Cape by Anna Wahlenberg; and many
pages. Ages 4 & up. Hardcover, Hardcover, 160 pages, Hardcover, 64 pages, entire family. All ages. Paperback, others. 240 pages. Ages 7-10 (& up).
134 pages, $15.95 LIT 186 $24.95 LIT 128 $19.95 LIT 185 96 pages, $7.95 CSC 202 Hardcover, $30.00 LIT 120
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Children’s books by asTrid lindgren & oTher sCandinavian auThors
The Tomten
• The Tomten and the Fox
These two charming tales of the Tomten have cap-
tured the imaginations of children for over forty
years. Harald Wiberg’s soft illustrations evoke the
hushed atmosphere of a Swedish country night. The
Tomten is a classic story of the Tomten’s nocturnal
visits to all of the residents of a wintry farm. In
The Tomten and the Fox, the gentle Tomten
shares his porridge with a prowling fox on a cold
Astrid Lindgren and quiet winter night, thereby saving the hens
(1907 - 2002) from danger. Ages 3-8.
Paperback, 32 pp, $6.99 each: The Children of Noisy Village
Best-known as the author
The Tomten CBK 191P Illustrated by Ilon Wikland
of Pippi Longstocking, The Tomten and the Fox CBK 192P
Sweden’s Astrid Lindgren These humorous tales of seven Swedish children living on
has written numerous other three farms in the countryside provide a delightful look
at simpler times—before DVDs, computers, and video
stories for children, includ-
games. These chapter books will make readers wish they
ing stories about Ronia, the could jump right into the pages and join in the fun!
children of Noisy Village, and RONIA, The Robber’s Daughter Ages 8-12. Paperbacks, 124-128 pp.
more. Her books have been This highly original story by Astrid Lindgren tells Children of Noisy Village $5.99 CBK 209
translated into more than 85 the tale of Ronia, a young girl who lives with Happy Times in Noisy Village $10.95 CBK 207
languages and are enjoyed by her father and his band of robbers in the woods!
children around the world! This story of friendship and love was made into a Christmas in Noisy Village
popular movie in Sweden. Ages 8-12. Paperback,
Illustrated by
176 pages, $5.99 CBK 206
Ilon Wikland
Share the joys of the
The Adventures children on North
of Pippi Farm, Middle Farm,
Longstocking and South Farm as
they prepare for a
Illustrated by
Michael Chesworth traditional Swedish
This deluxe edition Christmas. Ages
includes all three Pippi 3 to 8. Paperback,
Longstocking books 32 pages, $6.99
in one bumper volume CBK 208
with many full-color
Pippi Longstocking illustrations. A wonderful Pippi Longstocking
The classic story of a spunky young girl and her hilarious gift edition—perfect for Illus. by Lauren Child
escapades in three volumes. Illustrated by Louis Glanzman reading aloud to younger With this volume, Astrid
Ages 8-12. Paperbacks, 125-160 pages each: children. Ages 7-12. Hardcover, 290 pages, Lindgren’s best-selling
Pippi Longstocking $5.99 CBK 210 $30.00 CBK 213 book has been given a
Pippi Goes on Board $4.99 CBK 211 sparkling new translation
by the award-winning
Pippi in the South Seas $4.99 CBK 212
FlickA Tiina Nunnally. This
Pippi Longstocking Gnomie™ Doll large-format (9.75" x
Flicka is one of our 7.5") gift book is sure
Picture Books to become a favorite.
most popular Gnomie™
Illustrated by Michael Chesworth dolls (see others on Ages 6 to 10.
Excerpted from the full-length novels, these page 9). This 7" doll Hardcover, 208 pages, $25.00 CBK 218
storybooks are perfect for young readers. is completely hand-
Ages 4 to 8. Paperbacks, 32 pages each: NEW
made, with a wooden Pippi
Pippi Goes to School $5.99 CBK 214P head and hands, felt
clothing, and detailed
Longstocking Audio CD
Pippi Goes to the Circus
stitching and beadwork. Read by Esther Benson, this
$6.99 CBK 215P
Not intended for children animated telling brings the
Pippi’s Extraordinary Ordinary Day
under age 3. hilarious story of Pippi to life.
$6.99 CBK 216P
$15.00 each Unabridged. 2.6 hours on 3
(not all shown) CDs. $14.99 CBK 220
DOLL 500F
Tove Jansson’s Moomintroll Series Selma Lagerlöf’s Adventures of Nils
Written by the first woman to receive the Nobel Prize in literature,
From 1945 to 1980, Finnish author
this classic Swedish children’s tale follows the
Tove Jansson wrote and illustrated
mischievous lad Nils Holgersson as he journeys through
13 books about the Moomintrolls,
Sweden with a flock of geese. First published in 1909,
eight novels, one collection of short
it is still popular today. Illustrated in b&w. Ages 12+.
stories and four picture books. The
Two volumes, unabridged. Paperbacks, 246-261 pp,
Moomintroll books were written in
$12.95 each:
Swedish, Tove Jansson’s mother
tongue and Finland’s second offi- CLA 500 The Wonder-
cial language. These delightfully ful Adventures of Nils
funny stories about the citizens of CLA 501 The Further
Moominvalley have been translated Adventures of Nils
into 34 different languages and are
enjoyed throughout the world.
Grades 4+. Not all pictured.
CBK 400 Comet in Moominland CBK 405 Tales from Moominvalley The Wonderful Adventures of Nils
CBK 401 Finn Family Moomintroll CBK 406 Moominpappa’s Memoirs This abridged illustrated edition of the Swedish classic is perfect
CBK 402 Moominland Midwinter CBK 407 Moominvalley in November for younger readers, or for parents to read aloud. It features full-
CBK 403 Moominpappa at Sea Paperbacks, $6.95 each color illustrations by Lars Klinting on every page. Imported.
CBK 404 Moominsummer Madness Ages 7+. Hardcover, 95 pages, $24.95 CLA 502
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fairy Tales and oTher sCandinavian sTories
NEW NEW
The ugly Duckling by Hans Christian The Wild Swans The Snow Queen Hans Christian Andersen’s Fairy
Andersen Retold by Stephen Mitchell by Hans Christian Andersen by Hans Christian Andersen Tales Illustrated by Lisbeth Zwerger
Illus. by Steve Johnson & Lou Fancher Illustrated by Susan Jeffers Illustrated by Susan Jeffers Internationally acclaimed artist Lisbeth
Never has such a fairy tale transformation When her eleven brothers are turned into mute When the cold-hearted Snow Queen abducts Zwerger has selected eleven of her favorite
touched more hearts than the one in “The swans by their evil stepmother, brave Eliza a young boy, Gerda begins a magical and tales to feature in this beautiful volume. They
Ugly Duckling,” one of Hans Christian endures great suffering to break the spell and perilous journey to find him and release him include familiar tales such as The Emperor’s
Andersen’s most familiar and cherished rescue them. This classic story of the healing from the Snow Queen’s treacherous spell. New Clothes and The Princess and the Pea, as
stories. This vivid retelling brings an power of love is exquisitely illustrated by Beautiful paintings by Susan Jeffers capture well as less well-known stories, all featuring
oft-told tale to soaring new life. Ages 4-8. Susan Jeffers. Ages 3-7. Hardcover, 32 pages, the richness of this extraordinary tale. Ages her distinctively elegant, witty illustrations.
Hardcover, 40 pages, $16.99 CLA 515 $17.99 CLA 517 5-10. Hardcover, 40 pages, $16.99 CLA 521 Hardcover, 112 pages, $19.99 CLA 512
New
edition
with CD!
The Little Match Girl by Hans Listen & Color Hans Christian The Princess & the White Bear East O’ the Sun and West O’
Christian Andersen Illus. by Rachel Isadora Andersen Fairy Tales has 8 stories King by Tanya Robyn Batt & Nicolla the Moon Illustrated by P.J. Lynch
On the last night of December, a little girl (40 images) to read and color, and a 60-minute Ceccoli - CD read by Miranda Richardson A beloved Norwegian folk tale, this is the
huddles in the bitter cold, unable to go home CD with three stories to listen to! Ages 4-8. romantic story of a bewitched prince and the
Following a vision in her dreams, a young
until she has sold her bundle of matches. One Paperback, $6.95 CRC 445 determined girl who loves him. It has just
princess has a strange encounter with a great
by one, she lights the matches to keep warm, The Little Mermaid Coloring white bear who takes her away to live in about everything a classic epic tale should
and, as each match lights, the girl’s cold, Book includes the complete story of the little his castle. This exquisite adaptation of three have: rags and ritches, magic and mystery,
grey world dissolves into visions of light mermaid who falls in love with a prince, in classic Scandinavian fairy tales will captivate wicked trolls, a shape-shifting bear, and a
and warmth. Ages 4-8. Paperback, 32 pages, coloring book format. 48 pages. Ages 4-8. readers of all ages. CD features a reading of happy ending! Ages 8-14. Paperback,
$6.99 CLA 516 Paperback, $3.95 CRC 446 the story. Hardcover, $17.99 CLA 525 32 pages, $6.99 CLA 575
NEW NEW
Linnea in
Monet’s
Garden
by Christina
Björk & Lena
Anderson
When Linnea
visits Monet’s
garden she gets to
stand on the bridge overlooking the lily pond. Pentti & the Hungry Polar Bears Mother Earth and Her Children The Ice Horse by Renne
In Paris, she views many of Monet’s paint- by Connie Ahola Loisel & Allyson Loisel A Quilted Fairy Tale by Sibylle von Olfers The little Icelandic horse is chased from the
ings. This innovative art book for children Illustrated by Laura Ahola Young In rhyming verse and vibrant illustrations that herd by the black stallion. Winter comes and
explains what it means for a painter to be This story of how a polar bear unites a country are actually details of an award-winning quilt, the snow starts to fall. Can the little horse
called an Impressionist. Ages 8+. Hardcover, because of his insatiable craving for blue- this entrancing story encourages children to save the herd from danger? This charming
53 pages, $16.00 CSC 220 berries, is full of Finnish culture! Ages 5-10. discover the wondrous world of nature just tale introduces children to Icelandic ponies,
Hardcover, 32 pages. $19.95 CSC 212 outside their doors. Based on a classic German and includes sidebars with additional
fairy tale. Ages 4-8. Hardcover, 32 pages. information for older children. Ages 6-10.
Scandinavian Coloring & Activity Books: $17.95 FAV 511 Hardcover, 32 pages, $15.95 CSC 210
NEW
Norway • Sweden • Denmark • Finland
Coloring and Activity Books by Kirsten Sevig
Far more than just coloring books, these activity books bring
Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland to life with crafts,
recipes, songs, and more. Each book includes coloring pages
that feature famous people, places, and things, as well as
information about holidays and traditions. Ages 5 to adult.
Paperbacks, 48 pages, $7.95 each:
Norway Coloring & Activity Book CRC 440 *New edition
Sweden Coloring & Activity Book CRC 441
Denmark Coloring & Activity Book CRC 442
Finland Coloring & Activity Book CRC 443 *New
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board books and CloTh books galore!
Touchy-Feely Board Books! by Fiona Watt
NEW
The Cheerios® Play Board Books
Written & Illustrated by Lee Wade Let’s Play Peek-a-Boo!
On every page, there are pictures that need to be Illustrated by Jane Massey
completed by adding Cheerios® to just the right This book is sure to delight little ones with
places. Ages 1-5. Board Books (7" x 7.5") $7.99 ea.: its charming illustrations of animals that are
hidden behind half-page flaps. Babies can
The Cheerios® Play Book PRE 520
see themselves in a mirror on the final page.
The Cheerios® Animal Play Book PRE 521
Ages 1-3. Board book, $6.99 PRE 150
These bright and colorful books provide hands-on fun! Repetitive verse and Hilarious Stinky Face Board Books
different textures on every page hold the interest of even the youngest children. Written & Illustrated by Lisa McCourt
Ages 9 mos. to 3 years. 10 pages. Board Books (6.5" x 6.5"), $7.99 each: Parents and children alike respond to the message
That’s Not My Train PRE 110 That’s Not My Puppy PRE 112 of unconditional love in I Love You, Stinky Face.
That’s Not My Teddy PRE 111 That’s Not My Truck PRE 114 Now they can also enjoy a tender Christmas tale,
Merry Christmas, Stinky Face. Ages 1-5.
New Touchy-Feely Board Books $9.99 each: Board Books, $6.99 each:
That’s Not My Reindeer CHR 250 That’s Not My Snowman CHR 251
I Love You, Stinky Face PRE 545
NEW Merry Christmas, Stinky Face CHR 260
Cloth Books for Little Ones:
NEW NEW
Are You My Mother? Sleepy Bunny Good Night, Teddy At the Beach / Going Shopping
by P.D. Eastman A Pat the Bunny Cloth Book by Francesca Ferri Toddlers will love to unzip the case and open these charming cloth
Children can move the baby bird Perfect for bedtime, children can This adorable padded cloth book books. Every scene in these three-dimensional cloth books includes
from page to page in this soft and move the plush Bunny from page to for baby comes with a miniature padded cloth items attached to pages with velcro tabs. These items can be
snuggly cloth book edition of an page and read all about how Bunny soft, pajama-clad Teddy bear that moved from one page to the next for loads of fun! These cloth books are
all-time favorite story. Ages 1-3. puts the toys away, has a yummy can be inserted in a little pocket on perfect for quiet entertainment at home, in church, or in the car!
Cloth book, 8 pages, $12.95 snack, and pulls up the covers to every page. Ages 1-3. Cloth book, PRE 653 At the Beach $15.99 cloth book
PRE 640 go to sleep. Ages 1-3. Cloth book, $14.95 PRE 652 PRE 654 Going Shopping $16.95 cloth book
$12.95 PRE 641
Board Books for babies and toddlers. . . Baby Signing Books! by Anthony Lewis
Babies and toddlers love these large board books with brightly colored illustrations of babies, and the words to familiar nursery
rhymes and songs. Ages 1-3. Illustrated by Annie Kubler Board Books (8.25"x 8.25"), 12 pages, $4.99 each:
Ring Around a Rosie Row, Row, Row Your Head, Shoulders, Knees If You’re Happy and Ten Little Fingers All children
PRE 100 Boat PRE 101 and Toes PRE 102 You Know It PRE 103 PRE 104
naturally communi-
cate with gestures,
even before they
learn to speak. By teaching simple sign language
to children as young as 8 months, we can help
them convey their emotions and their needs. Each
of these books has signs for over forty key words
based on American Sign Language.
Ages 8-36 months.
Board Books (10.5" x 10.5"), $6.99 each:
My First Signs PRE 140
Wee Willie Winkie . . . This Little Piggy Hey Diddle Diddle! I’m a Little Teapot!
My First Animal Signs PRE 141
PRE 106 PRE 107 PRE 108 PRE 109
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novelTy books, board books, and farm favoriTes
#1 A Skandisk
New Board Books with Wheels!
Bestseller! Bestseller! Perfect for learning and playing, these
books roll, just like toy machines!
They have eye-popping photos and
simple text. Ages 1-6. $6.99 each:
New
My First Photo AlbumBoard Books John Deere Tractor PRE 600
Scanimation Picture Books By Rufus Butler Seder
There’s never before been a book like Gallop! Employing a patented new These fun board books in the shape of a camera let children “play”
technology called Scanimation, each page is a marvel that brings animals to photographer with a built-in flash. Inside the books are pouches for
life with art that literally moves. Now Swing! joins the fun with more action- inserting real pictures! Ages 2-5. Board books, $8.99 each:
filled pages with moving images of kids in motion. It’s impossible not to flip My First Family Photo Album PRE 543
the pages over and over again. Ages 4-8. Padded hardcovers, $12.95 each: My Christmas Photo Album CHR 255
GALLOP! FAV 306 SWING! FAV307
Wheelie Fire Engine PRE 601
NEW
New
NEW
The Zoo’s Shoes
By Lynn Brunelle
Ten
& Emilie Chollat Chuckling
Ducklings
by Sally
Die-cut in the Crabtree
shape of a Here’s a
child’s sneaker funny “learn-
and featuring Big Board Books from Bright Baby! to-count” book
four sets of These are large colorful books with a simple design. Each book features for toddlers,
colorful laces that are threaded through the sturdy board 100 photographs and words to help children build their vocabulary. complete with a big yellow button on the front cover that
pages, The Zoo’s Shoes is a hands-on guide that’s fun! Ages 2-4. Size: 10.7" x 10.7" $8.95 each: quacks like a chuckling duck when pressed. As Mom
14 pages. Size: 2.5" x 5" x 7.25" Ages 2-5. First 100 Animals PRE 297 First 100 Words or Dad reads the story aloud, kids can count ten little
$10.95 Board book in a box, PRE 634 First 100 Machines PRE 298 will be available in 2009! ducklings. Ages 1-3. Board book, $10.99 PRE 632
Down on the Farm:
New
New
Bright
Toddler
FARM
Gift Bag
With a
colorful board book,
picture blocks to play Rock-a-Bye Farm Big Red Barn Open the Barn Door
with and a giant floor puzzle to by Diane Johnston Hamm by Margaret Wise Brown by Christopher Santoro
complete, this fabulous set will give From a baby to a horse, the farmer Another classic story by the author Open the barn door and lift the
your child hours of farmyard fun. Contains: rocks everybody to sleep on this of Goodnight Moon. Children are flaps to find out just who’s making
Bright Toddler Farm board book. Giant jigsaw farm! A colorful board book to read introduced to all the farm animals. all those wonderful animal sounds.
puzzle. Nine learning blocks. Ages 1-4. again and again. Ages 2-5. Ages 2-5. Board book, Ages 2-5. Board book, 22 pages,
Gift Bag: 14.5" x 11.5" x 1.6" $19.95 PRE 296 Board book, $7.99 PRE 275 $7.99 PRE 280 $3.99 PRE 565
Board Books by Sandra Boynton! Muddle Farm A Magnet Book
This cheerful farmyard picture book
These hilarious board books by Sandra Boynton feature comes with 15 magnetic animals to
humorous illustrations and rhyming text. Ages 3-6. play with. Simply slide back the barn
Board books, 24 pages each. Prices vary. door and move the animals around
the magnetic pages. Children can
create their own pictures and bring a
New world of farmyard fun to life! A red
plastic carrying handle is attached.
Ages 3-6. Size: 10" x 8".
Board book with magnets,
$9.99 PRE 630
Barnyard Boogie Touch & Feel: FARM
by Jim Post
Children love to feel the soft-
Illustrated by Dan Vasconcellos
ness of the fluffy chick, and
Infectious lyrics, along with a clever the smoothness of a pig’s ear
design that integrates a hand pup- Pajama Time! $6.95 PRE 300 in this hands-on board book.
pet right into every page, make Barnyard Dance! $6.95 PRE 302 Ages 1- 5. $6.99
Barnyard Boogie irresistible! Ages 3+.
Let’s Dance, Little Pookie $5.99 PRE 306 PRE 342
Hardcover, 32 pp, $15.99 FAV 917
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favoriTe books for Children
NEW NEW
Includes
NEW audio CD!
NEW
Mary Engelbreit’s Nursery Tales and Mother Goose Cookies— Christmas Cookies— Kindness to Share from
These two beautiful books spring from the vast and colorful imagination of Bite-size Life Lessons Bite-size Holiday Lessons A to Z by Todd & Peggy Snow
Mary Engelbreit. Nursery Tales includes Jack and the Beanstalk, The Little by Amy Krouse Rosenthal by Amy Krouse Rosenthal Illustrated by Kirsten Sevig
Red Hen, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, and nine other classics. Mother Illus. by Jane Dyer Everyone Illus. by Jane Dyer From making This book is an alphabet of fun
Goose has 100 verses, including Little Bo-Peep, Humpty Dumpty, and Old knows cookies taste good, but the same kind of cookies each year and simple ways to share kindness,
King Cole. Includes a CD with rhymes read by Lynn Redgrave. Hardcover. these cookies also have something (tradition) to decorating them with from “Ask someone to play with
good to say. Open this delectable lots of sprinkles (celebrate), young- you,” to “Zip up a younger child’s
Mary Engelbreit’s Nursery Tales $19.99 FAV 299
book to any page and you will find sters will gobble up new words coat or jacket.” 32 pp. Ages 4+.
Mary Engelbreit’s Mother Goose (book & CD) $24.99 FAV 300
out something about life. Ages 4-8. and holiday lessons. Ages 4-8. Paperback, $9.99 FAV 410
Hardcover, $12.99 FAV 405 Hardcover, $12.99 CHR 208
NEW
Irresistible Llama Llama Tales by Anna Dewdney Oliver’s Red Toboggan The Snow Bear Rosie and Buttercup
These two hilarious books make perfect bedtime reading for little ones. In by Paul Kortepeter Ill. by Susan by Miriam Moss Ill. by Maggie by Chieri Uegaki
the first book, when Mama Llama turns off the light, it’s an all-out llama
Wheeler Oliver and Emily, two Kneen In the snow-covered forest, Illustrated by Stéphane Jorisch
endearing little bunnies, wake to a a polar bear cub searches for his Rosie regrets giving her little sister
drama until Mama returns to set things right. Parents and children are sure
world blanketed in snow. Ready to mother. His forest friends arrive, one away to the neighbor for free, and
to recognize themselves in the fun-to-read follow-up shopping drama. enjoy some wintry fun, they bundle by one, to help him. This gentle tale trades her favorite things to get
These rhyming tales are very popular. Ages 4-8. Hardcover. up and tumble out to play. But Oliver will appeal to nature lovers of all her back. A very funny story with
Llama Llama Red Pajama $16.99 FAV 369 won’t share his toboggan. Humph! ages. Hardcover, 32 pages, delightful illustrations. Ages 3-7.
Llama Llama Mad at Mama $15.99 FAV 371 Hardcover, $15.99 FAV 500 $15.99 FAV 501 Hardcover, $15.95 FAV 512
New Flip-Up Fairy Tales for Children:
Traditional tales are a well-established part of all cultures. Retold from the originals, these lively stories will captivate readers
with their delightful illustrations and fun lift-up flaps which really add to the action. Each book comes with an audio CD.
Paperback books with audio CDs, $6.99 each:
The Elves & the Shoemaker The Emperor’s New Clothes Jack and the Beanstalk Stone Soup Goldilocks and the Three
CLA 600 CLA 601 CLA 602 CLA 603 Bears CLA 604
Five Little Monkeys . . .
by Eileen Christelow Always busy, these
five little monkeys manage to have fun no
matter what they are doing. Rhyming text
and hilarious antics add to their appeal.
Ages 2-5. Board Books, $5.95 each:
Five Little Monkeys
Bake a ...Cake PRE 247
Five Little Monkeys with
Nothing to Do PRE 248
Sheep in a Jeep • Shop • Out to Eat!
by Nancy Shaw Illustrated by Margot Apple Five Little Monkeys
Duck in the Truck • Fix-It Duck This lovable flock of sheep is always ready for an Sitting in a Tree
by Jez Alborough Now the very same duck who gets adventure. Whether out for a ride, shopping, or going PRE 249
stuck in the muck is back and still up to his old tricks! out to eat, they are bound to cause trouble! Ages 2-5.
Five Little Monkeys
Now who will end up in a fix? Rhythmic text. Ages 3-6. Board Books, 26 pp, $4.95 each:
Jumping on the Bed
Oversize Board Books (8.5" x 7.6"), 16 pp, $8.99 each: Sheep in a Jeep PRE 240 PRE 250
Duck in the Truck PRE 230 Sheep in a Shop PRE 241
Fix-It Duck PRE 231 Sheep Out to Eat PRE 242
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books and bear hugs To show your love
New
New
You Are My I Love You You Are My Miracle
On the Night You Were Born Illustrated by Nancy Tillman It’s Time to Sleep, by Maryann K. Cusimano by Maryann K. Cusimano
“On the night you were born, the moon shone with such wonder that the My Love by Eric Metaxas Illustrations by Satomi Ichikawa Illustrations by Satomi Ichikawa
stars peeked in to see you and the night wind whispered, ‘Life will never Illustrated by Nancy Tillman A day in the life of parent and Perhaps no time is more magical
be the same.’ Because there had never been anyone like you... ever in As comforting as a soft blanket child, full of smiles and giggles, than Christmas. The story is told
the world.” So begins this enchanting tale that lets children know how and warm as a goodnight hug, Eric messes and meals, boundless in gentle rhymes and illustrations
special and loved they are. Hardcover, 32 pages, $16.95 FAM 205 Metaxas’s lullaby is lovingly brought energy and well-earned rest. Not to as warm and glowing as a winter’s
The Wonder of You—A Book for Celebrating Baby’s First to life by bestselling artist Nancy mention lots of love. Here in simple fire. This book is by the creators of
Year This exquisite new baby book builds on each and every sentiment Tillman, whose illustrations celebrate rhyming verse is one such day. the best seller You Are My I Love
from Nancy Tillman’s bestselling picture book, especially “You are the the wonders of the natural world and Ages 2-6. Hardcover, 32 pages, You. Ages 2-6. Hardcover,
one and only ever you.” Includes a growth chart and ample room for the bonds of family. Hardcover, $16.99 FAM 861 32 pages, $15.99 CHR 200
photos and other mementos. Hardcover, ribbon tie. $19.95 FAM 206 32 pages, $16.95 FAM 207
New I Love You Through and Through
by Bernadette Shustak
I love your hair and eyes, your giggles and
Little Teddy cries.... A toddler and his teddy bear illustrate
Left Behind a young child’s happy side, sad side, silly
by Anne Mangan side, mad side, and more! Toddlers will feel
Ill. by Joanne Moss loved all over when they hear this book!
Little Teddy wakes Ages 2-6. Padded board book,
up one morning to $8.95 FAM 125
discover that Jack
Flocking and Nicola, his
on every
owners, moved and Books by Lisa Tawn Bergren:
page!
left him behind. The Animal Boogie by Debbie Harter
All alone, he sets out to find them. He worries that he will Shake, shimmy and boggie-woogie with the How Big is God? •
never see his friends again, but they have not forgotten creatures of the Indian jungle! Enjoy a tale that is God Gave Us Heaven
him. Children love to feel Teddy’s flocked sweater on every bright and fun and comes with a music CD! Illustrated by Laura J. Bryant
page. Ages 4-7. Hardcover, 26 pages, $16.00 FAV 370 Ages 3-7. Paperback book and CD, $9.99 FAV 357 With adorable characters
and captivating illustrations,
Bergren explains compli-
cated subjects in a way that New
very young children will
understand. How Big is God?
captures the immensity and
wonder of looking at God—
and the world—through a
young child’s eyes. God
Gave Us Heaven explains the basics
of heaven in a gentle, uplifting manner.
Ages 4-8. Hardcovers, $10.99 each:
How Big is God? INS 225
God Gave Us Heaven INS 226
Guess How Much I You’re All My Favorites Time for Bed
Love You by Sam McBratney by Sam McBratney Ill. by Anita Jeram by Mem Fox
Illustrated by Anita Jeram From the creators of Guess How Much Illustrated by Jane Dyer God Gave Us You
This beloved story of affection that Even the animals are being
I Love You comes a delightful story
tucked into bed in this classic
• God Gave us Two
stretches to the moon and back has of family affection providing gentle
bedtime story. Ages 1-3. Illustrated by Laura Bryant
touched the lives of readers around reassurance that all children in the
the world. Ages 1-4. Board book, family are equally loved. Ages 2-6. Board book, $6.95 PRE 552 When a charming polar bear cub climbs
$6.99 PRE 555 Hardcover, $15.99 FAM 862 into bed one night, she asks her mama
a very important
question: “Where
did I come from?”
New God Gave Us You is
a reassuring book for
all children. Ages 2-7.
Hardcover, 40 pages,
$10.99 FAM 865
God Gave Us Two
reaffirms a child’s
place in his or her
New My Little Bible
parents’ hearts and
prepares the child for the birth of a sibling.
My Little Book About God Jesus Loves Me
by Tim Warnes by Christina Goodings The addition of a baby can be alarming and
This classic book shows how even
This colorful book retells 20 confusing for children. This book will make
the tiniest things that we might take An illustrated rendition of
beloved Bible stories in simple it easier. Ages 3-8. Hardcover, 40 pages,
for granted are part of God’s great this favorite children’s song.
language that young children $9.99 FAM 866
plan. A beautifully illustrated intro- Ages 2-5. Board book,
duction to the concept of God. Ages $7.99 INS 266 can understand. Ages 1-4. Also available: God Gave Us Christmas
2-5. Board book, $4.99 INS 265 Board book, $9.99 INS 232 Hardcover, $9.99 CHR 201 (see page 9)
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The enChanTing world of jan breTT
NEW
Gingerbread
Friends
Jan Brett’s popular
little gingerbread Gingerbread Baby Annie and the Wild Animals
boy character is A delicious twist to a favorite old tale.
One of Jan Brett’s best-loved tales is available in paperback and
back, and he’s looking for friends in an adventure he’ll never A merry chase through a charming Swiss
board book editions. When Annie’s cat disappears, she attempts
forget. Irresistible images inside a candy store and outside in the village leads to a surprise lift-the-flap
friendship with a variety of unsuitable woodland animals, but with
snowy Swiss countryside will delight Jan Brett fans of all ages! gingerbread house* at the end.
the emergence of spring, everything comes right. Ages 3-7.
Ages 4-8. Hardcover, 32 pages, $17.99 FAV 743 Hardcover, Ages 4-8, $16.99 FAV 744
Paperback, $6.95 FAV 755P
Board Book, Ages 1-5, $7.99 FAV 744B
Board Book, $7.95 FAV 755B
*fold out gingerbread house only in hardcover
Christmas Trolls Trouble With Trolls The Mitten The Hat
This book is a glorious celebration of the Treva must use quick thinking to outwit Jan Brett brings this Ukrainian folk tale Hedgie the hedgehog gets his head stuck
season as Treva confronts two irresistible the Norwegian trolls who are trying to steal to life with warmth and humor, in her in Lisa’s woolen stocking in this delightful
Norwegian trolls who don’t understand her beloved dog Tuffi. A best-seller by the distinctive style. This is one of her best-loved companion to The Mitten. Brett’s delight-
Christmas. Treva teaches them the joy of beloved author illustrator Jan Brett, set in the books. Available in hardcover ful illustrations are inspired by a visit to a
giving. 32 pages. mountains of Norway! 32 pages. Ages 4-8. and board book format. Danish farm.
Hardcover, $16.99 FAV 748 Hardcover, $16.99 FAV 747 Hardcover, 32 pages, Ages 4-8, Hardcover, Ages 4-8, 32 pages,
Paperback, $6.99 FAV 748P Paperback, $6.99 FAV 747P $16.99 FAV 741 $16.99 FAV 742
Board Book, Ages 1-5, Board Book, Ages 1-5,
$7.99 FAV 741B $7.99 FAV 742B
Who’s That Knocking Jan Brett’s Christmas Treasury The Wild Christmas Reindeer The Night Before Christmas
on Christmas Eve? Celebrate the magic and wonder of Christmas Teeka thought she had to be firm with A spectacular new edition of Clement
It’s Christmas Eve in the Arctic, and Kyri is with seven of Jan Brett’s most famous books. the reindeer to get them ready for Santa’s Moore’s Christmas classic, featuring Jan
preparing a grand supper. Soon a boy from Includes: The Mitten, The Wild Christmas important flight, but when her bossy yelling Brett’s signature borders and exquisite
Finnmark and his ice bear arrive. Trolls are Reindeer, Trouble with Trolls, The Twelve only got their antlers tangled up, she had to illustrations. Hardcover, 32 pages,
not far behind. This year the trolls are in for Days of Christmas, Christmas Trolls, The try something else. Ages 4-8. Paperback, $16.99 FAV 736
a surprise! Based on an old Norwegian folk Hat, and The Night Before Christmas. $6.99 FAV 740P
tale. Ages 4-8. Hardcover, 32 pages, Ages 4-8. Hardcover, 254 pages,
$16.99 FAV 749 $39.95 FAV 732
The Three Snow Bears On Noah’s Ark Fritz and the Beautiful Horses The First Dog
The Goldilocks story set in Alaska, where an Jan Brett imagines Noah’s granddaughter Fritz, a pony excluded from the group of Kip the Cave Boy offers to share all his
endearing snow bear family and a curious Inuit boarding the ark with the animals and beautiful horses within the walled city, woolly rhino ribs if Paleowolf will use his
girl meet. When Aloo-ki loses her sled dogs, her helping them to settle down. That’s not so becomes a hero when he rescues the keen nose, fine ears, and sharp eyes to keep
search for them leads her to an igloo. She can’t easy because they thump and bump and press children of the city. Fritz finally gets the Kip from being eaten up. An exciting tale
resist peeking inside... and then she can’t resist against one another. But this resourceful little chance to shine in his own best way. of adventure and friendship in prehistoric
the smell of something delicious. Ages 3-8. girl keeps the peace. Ages 4-8. Hardcover, Ages 4-8. Paperback, 32 pages, times. Ages 4-8. Paperback, 32 pages,
Hardcover, 32 pages, $16.99 FAV 733 32 pages, $16.99 FAV 745 $6.99 FAV 756P $7.00 FAV 750P
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board books for Toddlers and presChoolers
It’s Time to Call 911 I Love to Laugh! It’s Potty Time It’s Bed Time Good-night My Angel and Me
What to do in an Emergency by Karen Farmer Now it’s fun to use the potty! A children’s Lullaby Sound Book A nigHt ligHt Book
Dial 911 on the keypad and This fun-filled book of simple book about toilet training. Features toilet This story takes your child step- This book offers a comforting and
hear the reassuring sound of parent-child activities will flushing sound chip and Potty Time chart. by-step through ready-for-bed reassuring transition from daytime
the siren! A great way to teach encourage the wonderful gift of Two versions—one for boys and one for activities. The music box melody play to bedtime sleep. Children
children this skill. Ages 2-6. laughter. Press the giggle button girls! Board Books, $7.95 each: of Brahm’s familiar bedtime are soothed with the friendly face
Board Book (with sounds), and enjoy contagious giggling! It’s Potty Time for Boys PRE 535B lullaby encourages a positive of a gently dimming angel as they
$7.95 PRE 530 Ages 6 mos. to 3 yrs. It’s Potty Time for Girls PRE 535G bedtime experience. Ages 2-4. fall asleep. Ages 2-6. Board
Board Book, $9.95 PRE 540 Board Book, $7.95 PRE 536 Book with night light (batteries are
replaceable), $9.95 PRE 533
Rumble and Bolt Harry the Dirty Dog Inside Freight Train The Little Engine That Little Toot
by Gary Current by Gene Zion by Donald Crews In this sturdy Could by Watty Piper by Linda Gramatky-Smith
A wonderful way to help a child Illustrated by Margaret Graham sliding board book, Caldecott Illustrated by Christina Ong This classic story of the energetic
feel more calm during a thunder- What will it take to make Award winner Donald Crew Watty Piper’s original story in a tugboat, originally published in
storm! Press the sound button to Harry want to take a bath? takes children right on board shapely edition. A classic tale of 1939, still enchants children today.
hear the crash of thunder and see This classic story has delighted as they slide open the doors a train that wouldn’t give up! Board Book, 10 pages,
the lightning flash! A comforting children for over 50 years! to see what’s inside each train Board Book, 10 pages, $5.99 PRE 261
storybook. Ages 1-4 years. Ages 2-5. Board Book, car. Ages 4-8. 12 pages, $6.99 PRE 260
Board Book, $10.95 PRE 542 $7.99 PRE 290 Board Book, $9.99 PRE 255
NEW
Bright Baby Board Books!
Animals • Colors • First Words • Trucks To Market, To Market I Took the Moon for a Walk
by D Priddy by Anne Miranda Illus. by Jane by Carolyn Curtis
Perfect for babies and toddlers, these small and sturdy books will withstand hours of fun learning! Stevens What’s a poor shopper to do Lyrically written and beautifully
The combination of colorful pictures and simple words help build a child’s vocabulary. when her groceries have a mind of their illustrated, this memorable moonlight
Ages 1-3. Board Books (5.25" x 5.25"), 26 pages, $4.95 each: own? Lively rhymes and innovative art- journey will leave all who read it mar-
Bright Baby: Animals PRE 292 Bright Baby: First Words PRE 294 work make for a perfect lap-sized board veling at the serene beauty of the world
Bright Baby: Colors PRE 293 Bright Baby: Trucks PRE 295 book (10.3" x 9.25"). Ages 3-7. at night. Ages 1-6. Oversize board book
Board book, $10.95 PRE 228 (8.5" x 8.5"), $14.99 PRE 227
Eyeball Animation® Board Books: Noisy Animal Babies!
by Jim Post* Illustrated by Dan Vasconcellos*
(*unless otherwise indicated)
There are now five award-winning Eyeball Animation® books Firsts:
available in board book format for younger children to enjoy. Reflections
These books are extremely popular because of the two wiggling of a 7-Year-Old
eyeballs that show through die-cut holes on each page. by Arlen Cohn
Ages 2+. Board books (6.25" x 5"), 28 pages, $9.99 each FAV 907B
Friends of
a Feather
by Arlen Cohn by Rebecca Harry These amusing board books for babies tell a story about
Illus. by Don Sullivan a jungle animal or a farm animal. When baby presses the button, the animal
FAV 906B makes a noise! Size: 7" x 5.5" Ages 1-3. Board Books with Sound:
Ten Little Max the Frog in the Little Chimp PRE 210 Little Chick PRE 215
Dinosaurs Minnow Kitchen Sink Little Elephant PRE 211 Little Lamb PRE 217
FAV 900B FAV 904B FAV 905B Little Lion PRE 212 $5.99 each
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sCandinavian folk arTs and TradiTions
Painted Rooms: Scandinavian
Interiors by Sigmund Aarseth
by Gudmund Aarseth This book presents
an impressive variety of beautifully painted
interiors by artist Sigmund Aarseth, from
colorful traditional Norwegian farmhouses to
exciting commercial interiors. It showcases
the highlights of a career spanning almost
forty years and gives insight into his unique
artistic vision. Paperback, 120 pages,
$34.95 FTR 117
Norwegian Rosemaling Rosemaling Styles, Study Design Basics for Swedish Folk Art: Floral and
for Young People and Design by Gayle Orem Telemark Rosemaling Kurbits Designs by Diane Edwards
by Diane Edwards Orem starts with an excellent introduc- Vol. 2 by Diane Edwards This book provides a comprehensive study
This beginner’s book on rose- tion to design elements and principles, This book explains how to paint of Swedish folk art, with Edwards’ own
maling includes step-by-step texture, color, and stroke. Projects on a variety of surfaces, including interpretation of various styles, design
instructions on how to paint from various regions of Norway are wood, glass, stoneware, ceramic, characteristics, influences and wood styles.
scrolls, flowers, teardrops, and featured, along with pull-out patterns. tin, and more. Helpful tips for Includes patterns and instructions for 29
how to create your own designs. Includes a brief look at the history of choosing an item to paint projects, with background information and
Ages 8 and up. Paperback, Norwegian rosemaling. Appropriate are provided. 40 pages, plenty of tips for finishing your own project.
48 pages, $10.95 FTR 109 for all skill levels. Paperback, $10.95 FTR 114 Paperback, 88 pages, $19.95 FTR 116
48 pages. $24.00 FTR 110
NEW
Celebrating Birch The Lore, Traditional Scandinavian Viking Patterns for Art & Technique of Caricature Wood Carving
Art and Craft of an Ancient Tree Knitting by Sheila McGregor Knitting by Elsebeth Lavold Scandinavian Style with Goldmedalist Gerald Ekern
by the North House Folk School An expert explains the origins, The 14 patterns in this book are Woodcarving Ekern was awarded Gold Medal
A salute to the Birch by the well- types, and techniques of this the result of years of research by by Harley Refsal status for his figure carvings in the
known woodworking and craft distinctive craft. She offers an array Swedish knitting designer Elsebeth With Refsal’s step-by-step Scandinavian Tradition in 1995,
school in northern Minnesota. In of vibrant patterns for sweaters, Lavold, who has translated ancient instructions you will learn making him the tenth carver in the
addition to 20 beautiful and practi- gloves and mittens, stockings, and Nordic ornamentation into an to bring to life more than 40 nation to receive this award. This book
cal projects you can create—such hats, and provides information on exquisite array of designs for figures. Clear directions are features a collection of his patterns,
as a turned wooden bowl, a carved how to design your own patterns. knitters. Includes sweaters, a tunic, included, with front and side- including photographic views, line
box, and a woven basket, to name This book is for the experienced father and son pullovers, and more. view patterns and detailed drawings, and descriptive dialogue to
a few—you will discover the rich knitter. Paperback, 184 pages, Hardcover, 127 pages, photographs. Paperback, help you through the carving process.
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