Books, Music & Stationery

Trolls haunt snowy forests, and terrifying monsters roam the open sea.
A young woman journeys to the end of the world, and a boy proves he knows no fear.
This collection of 16 traditional tales transports readers to the enchanting world of Nordic folklore. Translated and transcribed by folklorists in the 19th century and presented here unabridged, the stories are by turns magical, hilarious, cozy and chilling. They offer a fascinating view into Nordic culture and a comforting wintertime read. Ulla Thynell's glowing contemporary illustrations accompany each tale, conjuring dragons, princesses and the Northern Lights. This special gift edition features an embossed, textured case and a ribbon marker. Hardcover. 168 pages.

This book, chocked full of easy crafts, recipes and tidbits of holiday traditions, will help make your family or classroom Christmas a Swedish one. Patterns for a straw goat, heart basket and other ornaments; 27 recipes, and lots more. By Helen Ingeborg. 32 pages. Paperback. 

The authors of The Christmas Wish bring you The Reindeer Wish! When Anja discovers an abandoned baby reindeer in the woods, she cares for it and raises it as her own. They become dear friends and have many adventures together, but as the reindeer grows he wishes to rejoin his kind. So Anja leads him to join the greatest reindeer of all -- those on Santa's sled team. Hardcover. 46 pages. By Lori Evert and photographs by Per Breiehagen.

From the creators of the bestselling The Christmas Wish comes a new wintry tale, in which brave Anja rescues a baby polar bear! Another winter has come for Anja! She, her cousin Erik, and her new puppy, Birki, are excited to explore the snow on their dogsled and make their way to the Christmas party. But on their journey, a great blizzard leaves the travelers stranded, and a lost baby polar bear comes to their tent looking for help. Can Anja and her friends help the little bear find his mother? Hardcover. 48 pages.  By Lori Evert and photographs by Per Breiehagen.

The tomten who lives on the farm keeps the animals safe from the hungry fox. A delightful book by Astrid Lindgren, one of Sweden's best-loved authors. Paperback. 30 pages.

A beautiful alphabet book for everyone who loves Elsa Beskow's classic picture books. Journey through the world of Elsa Beskow, from Accordian to Zzz, with everything in between: Cow and Elephant, Flowers and Igloo, and even Jack Frost and Queen. This beautifully presented gift book gathers illustrations from Elsa Beskow’s lesser-known and most-loved work, including The Flowers’ Festival, The Sun Egg, Pelle’s New Suit, and Woody, Hazel, and Little Pip.

Size: 6.25" x 6.5" 176 pages. Hardcover.

A charming, humorous tale of six children living on three farms in the Swedish countryside. It’s a delightful look at simpler times, with lessons about Swedish traditions, too. Of interest to kids ages 4 and older, and for young readers ages 8 to 12.  Written by beloved Swedish author Astrid Lindgren.

Sit down at the piano, dust off the accordion! You'll have hours of fun with this collection of 96 songs familiar to Swedish-Americans. There are folk songs, children's songs, Christmas songs and hymns. All are arranged for piano, with guitar and accordion chords, and lyrics in Swedish. English translations, many singable, are included for all the songs. There are historical notes and delightful illustrations throughout. Softcover.

This book shows the fascinating diversity and beauty of Sweden. Sweden, a symbol of Scandinavian idyll, inspires with its falun-red wooden houses surrounded by dense forests, with its quiet bays, long sandy beaches, lighthouses and windmills, colorful boathouses, the glittering sea between archipelagos, the infinite number of lakes, the lonely and wide snow landscapes, dog sleds, reindeer and moose.

Udo Bernhart has been working as a freelance photographer and photo journalist for more than 35 years and has published countless reports in national and international magazines. Growing up in the Vinschgau and closely connected to the South Tyrolean landscape, his commissions have taken him all over the world. Traveling and discovering the world belong to Sabine von Kielin's passions alongside art and media. She financed her studies as a flight attendant and traveled almost the whole of America and the most diverse places on earth.

Paperback. 456 pages.

Sweden is an illuminating and practical guide to Swedish culture and society. It will help you turn your visit - whether it's for business or for pleasure - into a memorable and enriching experience.

Local customs and traditions
The impact of history, religion, and politics
The Swedes at home, work, and play
Eating and drinking, Swedish Style
Dos, don'ts, and taboos
Business Practices
Communication, spoken and unspoken

The Insight Guides are beautiful, visual guides to destinations worldwide. They are renowned for their striking color photographs which vividly convey a sense of everyday life. They each contain detailed maps and helpful travel tips, along with a wealth of information about the culture, commerce, government, arts and literature, sights and sounds of the country they describe. Insight Guide Scandinavia is your comprehensive guide to Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland. Full-color photos throughout combine with lively text to inspire you to discover this vast and fascinating region. Lively and engaging essays on history and culture cover a wide range of subjects, from the legacy of the Vikings to the food and drink, while the Places chapters will help you plan your trip to this natural landscape of sparkling fjords and rocky mountains, glassy lakes and rushing rivers, dense forests and frozen tundra. Major sites are cross-referenced with the detailed maps to help you get around, while the travel tips give you all the planning information you’ll need, including recommendations about where to eat and where to stay.

Trace your Swedish, Norwegian or Danish ancestors! This convenient guide will help you discover your Northern European family history while optimizing your research time.

Highlights include:

• Strategies for identifying immigrant Scandinavian ancestors, plus how to trace them to Europe from North America.
• Methods for locating Swedish genealogy records, Norwegian genealogy records, or Danish genealogy records within your family's town of origin.
• Detailed guides to finding and decoding common Scandinavian records, including: church records, civil registration records, census returns, property deeds, military records, and many more.
• Quick guides to Scandinavian history, geography, and language.
• Historical timelines, sample records, and resource lists that will bring your family history to life.

If your family tree includes Swedish roots, Danish roots or Norwegian roots, The Family Tree Scandinavian Genealogy Guide is a must-have for your genealogy research.

256 pages. Paperback.

A step-by-step handbook to help guide you in researching your Swedish ancestors. Learn what Swedish records are available, where to find them, and how to use them­. Also discusses Swedish naming practices, and other helpful background information. By Per Clemensson & Kjell Andersson, this book is published by Ancestry Publishing. 

Sweeping adventure, breathtaking twists of fate, and immersive worlds based in Norse mythology are woven into this first volume of the Runestone Saga, from the New York Times bestselling author Cinda Williams Chima.

Ever since Ragnarok—the great war between the gods and the forces of chaos--the human realm of the Midlands has become a dangerous place, bereft of magic, where most lead lives of desperation.

Sixteen-year-old Eiric Halvorsen is among the luckier ones. Between fishing, going vikingr, and working his modir’s farm, the family has remained prosperous. But Eiric stands to lose everything when he’s convicted by a rigged jury of murdering his modir and stepfadir. Also at risk is his half-systir, Liv, whose interest in seidr, or magic, has made her a figure of suspicion. Then a powerful jarl steps in: He will pay the blood price if Eiric will lead a mission to the fabled Temple at the Grove—the rich stronghold of the wyrdspinners, the last practitioners of sorcery.

Spellsinger, musician, and runecaster Reginn Eiklund has spent her life traveling from town to town, performing at alehouses all for the benefit of her master, Asger, the fire demon she is desperate to escape. Then after one performance that amazes even Reginn herself, two wyrdspinners in the audience make her an irresistible offer: return with them to the temple to be trained in seidr, forever free of Asger.

Eiric, Liv, and Reginn’s journeys converge in New Jotunheim, the site of the Temple at the Grove, a paradise fueled by magic. They soon realize that a great evil lurks beneath the dazzling surface, and that old betrayals and long-held grudges may fuel another cataclysmic war. It will require every gift and weapon at their command to prevent it.

560 pages. Hardcover.

Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy / Epic

From smörgåsbord and St. Lucia processions to Christmas Eve gatherings with family and friends, Swedish Americans are linked through the generations by a legacy of meatballs and lutfisk.

Traditional food and cooking in 25 authentic dishes. Discover the distinctive delights of Scandinavian cuisine with recipes featuring cured salmon and pickled herring, rich earthy mushrooms, lingonberry and cloudberry conserves, and wild game meats from venison to reindeer. By Anna Mosesson. Hardback. 64 pages. 

The Advent calendar originated as a means of counting down the days before Christmas.  Beginning December 1, open one window each day starting with the number one.  The last window, number 24, will be opened on Christmas Eve. 

Sending a gift? We will wrap your items so they are ready to give to the recipient! Charge is $10.00 per package. This includes a gift box wrapped in the appropriate wrapping paper. 

Growing up with Swedish and Norwegian grandparents with a dash of Danish thrown in for balance, Eric Dregni thought Scandinavians were perfectly normal. Who doesn’t enjoy a good, healthy salad (Jell-O packed with canned fruit, colored marshmallows, and pretzels) or perhaps some cod soaked in drain cleaner as the highlights of Christmas? Only later did it dawn on him that perhaps this was just a little strange, but by then it was far too late: he was hooked and a dyed-in-the-wool Scandinavian himself.

What does it actually mean to grow up Scandinavian-American or to live with these Norwegians, Swedes, Finns, Danes, and Icelanders among us? Dregni tracks down and explores the significant–and quite often bizarre–tales and traditions of Scandinavians in the Midwest with insight and humor.

For all the tales his grandparents told him, Dregni quickly discovers there are quite a few they neglected to mention, such as Swedish egg coffee, which includes the eggshell, and Lutheran latte, which is Swedish coffee with ice cream. Vikings in the Attic goes beyond the lefse, lutefisk, and lusekofter (lice jacket) sweaters to reveal the little-known tales that lie beneath the surface of Nordic America. Ultimately, Dregni ends up proving by example why generations of Scandinavian-Americans have come to love and cherish these tales and traditions so dearly. Well, almost all of them.  

Paperback. 288 pages.

These four festive winter scenes are sure to bring a sense of wonder and holiday cheer to each person on your Christmas card list this year! Artist Jan Bergerlind brings each scene to life.

The bundle includes 12 christmas cards with white envelopes; 3 cards each of 4 designs. The cards  are 5 inches by 7 inches and printed with Swedish text: God Jul och Gott Nytt År (Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year).

These cards feature an adorable scene filled with holiday cheer! 

Includes 12 christmas cards with white envelopes. The cards are 5" x 7" inches and printed with Swedish text: God Jul och Gott Nytt År (Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year).

Uff da! Of Norwegian origin, the phrase was brought by Scandinavian Americans to the Upper Midwest, New England, and Pacific Northwest regions of the United States during the 19th century, where its meaning was broadened to express also surprise, astonishment, exhaustion, or relief.

Celebrate Midsummer with our new Dala Horse Sticker! It measures approximately 2.8" x 3" and made for both indoor or outdoor use. Can be removed from most surfaces without causing damage.

Celebrate Midsummer or Nordic flags with our new Nordic Flags Garland Sticker. Makes a great gift for someone who loves stickers! Pretty enough to want one for your own. Measures approximately 4" x 1", indoor or outdoor use. Can be removed from most surfaces without causing damage.

Show your Swedish pride with this decal. Each decal is 3.5" x 4.75" oval printed on reflective vinyl stock. Perfect for your car!

Mark your luggage with this symbol of Sweden! This durable luggage tag is made of laminated birch and has a removable metal loop. Room to write your name, address, and phone number on the back. About 3.5" x 2.25". Made in Sweden.