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A new centenary gift edition of the much-loved collection of folk and fairy tales from Sweden, illustrated by acclaimed artist John Bauer.

From good natured Scandinavian trolls through giants, tomtes, shepherd boys and princesses, the twenty-three classic stories by well-known authors such as Elsa Beskow and Anna Wahlenberg are delightfully told, full of adventure and magic with clever, resourceful children outwitting fairytale villains.

John Bauer's art – renowned for its detail, character and subtle humor – has never looked more luminous and evocative than in this gorgeously produced edition. Twenty extra pictures have been added along with a wonderful illustrated biography of Bauer, celebrating his work and life one hundred years after his premature death. The book has a foiled cover and ribbon marker, perfect for gifting.

This treasury will be cherished for generations to come.

256 pages. Hardcover.

Per, the youngest son, didn't inherit as much as his older brothers — only a handsomely carved and painted wooden horse. But he knew that one day the horse would prove useful. Stunning colored-pencil illustrations by Yvonne Gilbert and spirited text by Rebecca Hickox. Paperback. 30 pages.

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.

Made in the USA, this unique deck of playing cards features a lot of Dala Horses. Sure to provide hours of entertainment and thoughts of Sweden. The Hemslöjd logo is on the lower left as this is a Hemslöjd exclusive. Standard size playing cards.

Show your inner Viking some love with this handsome Mjolnir decal. Based on Thor's Hammer in Norse mythology, this decal is perfect for your car, waterbottle, laptop or any flat surface.

Our Norwegian folk art rosemaling stocker is one of our best sellers. Measures approximately 4" x 3" and is designed to be used outdoors or indoors. Can be removed from most surfaces without causing damage. Put it on your laptop, musical instrument case, your vehicle or anything you want.  

Keep this cute notepad with Dala horses in your purse or by the phone for notes.   3.75"x4.25"x.5" with lines to write on.

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. 

This bright and colorful tray is perfect for holiday celebrations or everyday use. Design is by artist Lise Lorentzen. 

This tray is just the right size for the popular Scandinavian almond cake. With its Dala horse design, it's perfectly Swedish, too! Great for snacks, cookies or sandwiches, as well, this durable melamine tray is 15" X 6.5".

A festive but simple design by artist Megan Kampa, this laminated birch tray is 12" in diameter.

Add a touch of classic Sweden to your kitchen with this 6" square ceramic tile. It has a cork back and hanger and is printed in USA.

Enjoy your coffee or tea in this whimsically decorated mug! 11 oz, 3" diameter x 3.75" H

Enjoy a nice cup of tea or coffee with this decorative Dala horse coffee mug. With a black background, the different style of Dala horses pop on this mug. White on the inside of the mug it reads Sweden and Dala horse around the rim.

Perfect for the holiday season. Made of 70% cellulose and 30% cotton, these dishcloths are a wonderful alternative to paper towels and are compostable. They last for months, even with daily use. 

Our Julbock Swedish dishcloth is perfect for the Christmas season, but useful all year. Made of 70% cellulose and 30% cotton, these dishcloths are a wonderful alternative to papertowels and are compostable. They last for months, even with daily use.

Festive and functional, the Julia Runner from Ekelund is perfect for holiday decorating.

Solid, blocky wood ornament, painted shiny red. Good on a small tree, as a package tie-on or for craft projects, and inexpensive enough to give as party favors. This ornament is made in Sweden and about 1" tall.

Solid, blocky wood ornament, painted shiny red. Good on a small tree, as a package tie-on or for craft projects, and inexpensive enough to give as party favors. This ornament is made in Sweden and about 2" tall.

Solid, blocky wood ornament, painted shiny red. Good on a small tree, as a package tie-on or for craft projects, and inexpensive enough to give as party favors. This ornament is made in Sweden and about 2" tall.

Perfect for that Swedish Herre (man) who hates cold feet! WOOLWEAR of Scandinavia makes beautiful, soft, high quality socks out of their natural wool thermal blend keeping feet warm and dry. Comes in a clever box with 2 pairs of socks: two shades of heather gray. The socks feature a small woven charm flag at the top of one of the socks in each pair.

This Ruth Robin original hat with pompom will keep you warm and in style.  "SWEDEN" is knitted into the hat.

A proper Scandinavian Christmas tree is decked out in strings of paper flags running from treetop to bottom. Each pack of flags includes 2 strings, about 58" each, of 1.75" flags.

Sven, our Swedish boy, on red his Dala horse is a wooden ornament decorated front and back. From Sweden, this ornament is about 3" tall. Its hanging ribbon may be red or yellow.

Svea sold separately, #2850.

This durable spreader is perfect for any special occasion, or everyday use. Made of Juniper wood, the handle features an attractive laser cut dala horse.

This wooden spatula from Sweden has a wonderful, thin edge. It's great for sauteing vegetables or browning hamburger in nonstick pans. 12" long.

Stainless steel cookie cutter in the shape of a Viking head. 4.5" tall.

This tomte girl is ready for the Juletide season! Approximately 3.25" tall with string for hanging. Clothing may vary.

This cozy Nordic tale filled with extraordinary photographs will have readers of all ages believing in the magic of Christmas. This is one to pull out every year and savor. Anja wanted to be one of Santa's elves, so she leaves a note for her family and helps her elderly neighbor prepare for the holiday, then she straps on her skis and heads out into the snowy landscape. A generous trim-size, matte cover, and foiled title make this a special book for the holiday season. Hardcover. 46 pages. By Lori Evert and photographs by Per Breiehagen.

Do you have an addiction to Swedish meatballs? Or do you need to send some hints for the Smorgasbord? This fun shirt says it all! 50% cotton, 50% polyester, preshrunk. A Hemslöjd Original.

These bright, reindeer socks are sure to keep your feet cozy and jolly.