Children's books for a family trip to Norway

A family reading list for Norway, full of beloved local classics and gentle Nordic humour.

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A story set where you are headed can turn the journey into part of the trip. For Norway, that means children's books by authors and illustrators from Norway, starting with When the Robbers Came to Cardamom Town by Thorbjørn Egner. Below are three books worth packing, each available in English with links to find them at Bookshop.org or Amazon.

Best local classic
When the Robbers Came to Cardamom Town
Thorbjørn Egner · ages 5-9 · illustrated chapter book

A beloved Norwegian town story with humour and gentle moral lessons.

Best funny younger read
Mrs Pepperpot
Alf Prøysen · ages 5-9 · illustrated stories

An old woman keeps shrinking to tiny size and having comic adventures.

Best very young pick
Karius and Baktus
Thorbjørn Egner · ages 3-7 · picture book

A famous tooth-brushing story featuring two tiny trolls who live in a boy's teeth.

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