
The Pirates and the Rainbow Treasure

written by Karin Salmson & Marie Tomicic & illustrated by Anna Tim
A joyful series that teaches children about animals, sounds, colors, forms and numbers. With well thought-out accessories and names from mixed backgrounds, these books reflect the diversity of modern society. Fun books about amazing animals! Check out WHO MAKES THAT SOUND? and WHO WAS HERE?
Hardback / 160 x 160 / 28pages / Olika Förlag
written Kristina Henkel & Marie Tomičić
An amazing book that helps parents, educators, childcare providers and everyone else who wants to show children the many options and opportunities available beyond gender stereotypes. The authors use everyday examples and humor to show that gender traps lie in wait for us all over the place, among toys and clothes, feelings and friendships.
RIGHTS SOLD: Korean, Spanish, Serbian & Norwegian
written & illustrated by Anna-Clara Tidholm
What is a family? Mum, dad and a child? Granny and a cat? Or a dad and three children? Is a family supposed to stay in one place or is it better to move around? Gabriella wonders and decides to ask a variety of children about their families. This is a book about families and how different they can look. Every child tells their story from their own perspective. Traditional families, new families – they are all included. And no matter how the families look, to the small child their own family is the family.
written by Jennifer Wegerup & illustrated by Bettina Johansson
Charlotte plays soccer in a local all-girls soccer team called Ekby. They participate in a tournament called the Super Cup in another town and ends up in second place. Charlotte is very disappointed, and vows to win the Super Cup next year.
RIGHTS SOLD: Danish
Soccer is growing more popular among girls all over the world. But almost all soccer books are about boys! These books are based on the childhood memories of famous female soccer players and they are written by well-known Swedish sports journalists. Continue reading
written by Åsa Mendel-Hartvig & illustrated by Caroline Röstlund
One gets to ride in the stroller. The other has to walk. UNFAIR! One can stay up and cuddle in the sofa even if it’s late while the other has to go to bed. UNFAIR! A clever story about siblings’ rivalry – with a fair ending.
RIGHTS SOLD: Danish & Korean
Hardback / 155 x 155 / 28 pages / OLIKA Förlag
written by Anneli Khayati & illustrated by Mikael Sjömilla
COURAGE WITH WILMA AND HAPPY W- Wilma is in a wheel chair and she is using her wheels, instead of her legs, to go around. It is Saturday and Wilma and Happy are playing soccer. Happy kicks the ball really hard and by accident into the garden of an angry woman. Now they have to use their courage and act fast. IBBY’s outstanding book!
TOGETHER WITH WILMA AND HAPPY – When Wilma comes back to school after being ill, nothing is like it used to be. Happy does not wait for her when the bell rings but runs off with Sandra. Continue reading
written by Åsa Mendel-Hartvig & illustrated by Caroline Röstlund
When Konrad sees Hedvig’s new sparkling dress, he is dying to try on the dress and asks Hedvig. He is so excited that he doesn’t want to get it back until grandma comes in and find a sparkling solution. Also in the series: KONRAD AND THE CANDY / KONRAD AND THE LUCIA PROCESSION / KONRAD AND THE BIRTHDAY PARTY / KONRAD’S CABIN.
RIGHTS SOLD: KONRAD AND THE CANDY – Danish & Korean / KONRAD AND THE BIRTHDAY PARTY – Danish
Hardback / 185 x 185 / 24 pages / OLIKA Förlag
written by Äsa Mendel-Hartvig & illustrated by Caroline Röstlund
Mom doesn’t want to go home. She doesn’t want to climb the stairs and she doesn’t want to eat or brush her teeth. But Tessla is really smart and she knows how to get her mom to do it anyway. RIGHTS SOLD: Spanish
Also TESSLA’S DAD SAYS: I DON’T WANT TO! Dad doesn’t want to get up. He doesn’t want to drink his coffee, get dressed or even go to work. But Tessla once again knows how to get her dad to it anyway. Continue reading
written by Jesper Lundqvist & illustrated by Bettina Johansson
Kivi is a small child with a strong will. All Kivi wants for the upcoming birthday is a dog. And one morning there is a dog waiting outside the bedroom door. But it is not the kind of dog that was expected … A hilarious story that changed the Swedish language and the way we look at gender. Do not miss the sequel KIVI AND THE CRYING GORAFFE.
The first children’s book in which the Swedish gender neutral pronoun hen is used instead of he/she. Continue reading