by Lori Evert; Photography by Per Breiehagen
Hardcover
Be Brave. Be Kind. Believe. These are Anja’s wishes to everyone.
This New York Times Bestseller features Anja who sets out to help Santa. Along the way she meets gentle animals wanting to help her. The beautiful photography emphasizes the gorgeous scenery of the Nordic Countries as well as the dreams of Anja and the gentleness of animals.
This lovely book is a keeper for years to come, and children on your gift list will love this treasure. Adults will love reading this too.
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by Lori Evert; Photography by Per Breiehagen
Hardcover
Be Brave. Be Kind. Believe. These are Anja’s wishes to everyone. This New York Times Bestseller features Anja who sets out to help Santa. Along the way she meets gentle animals wanting to help her. The beautiful photography emphasizes the gorgeous scenery of the Nordic Countries as well ... ... more -
by Douglas "Dag" Rossman
Paperback
What happens when you are inexperienced but determined to meet a dragon at any cost? Find out in this collection of original short stories. Join apprentice-storyteller Dag Ormseeker, with semi-divine parentage, as he journeys through the Nine Worlds of Norse mythology telling the tales he knows and learning new ones from an ... ... moreby Douglas "Dag" Rossman
Paperback
What happens when you are inexperienced but determined to meet a dragon at any cost? Find out in this collection of original short stories. Join apprentice-storyteller Dag Ormseeker, with semi-divine parentage, as he journeys through the Nine Worlds of Norse mythology telling the tales he knows and learning new ones from an assortment of gods, giants, elves, and dwarves. Along the way there are dragons. (See also the book below.) Ages 12 & up. -
by Vilhelm Moberg
Considered one of Sweden's greatest 20th-century writers, Vilhelm Moberg chronicled the joys and tragedies of Karl Oskar and Kristina Nilsson's lives as early Swedish pioneers in America. First published between 1949 and 1959 in Swedish, the four books were considered a single work by Moberg, who intended that they be ... ... moreby Vilhelm Moberg
Considered one of Sweden's greatest 20th-century writers, Vilhelm Moberg chronicled the joys and tragedies of Karl Oskar and Kristina Nilsson's lives as early Swedish pioneers in America. First published between 1949 and 1959 in Swedish, the four books were considered a single work by Moberg, who intended that they be read as documentary novels. Book 1 introduces Karl Oskar and Kristina Nilsson, their three young children, and eleven others who make up a resolute party of Swedes fleeing the poverty, religious persecution, and social oppression of Småland in 1850. -
by Lela Nargi
Spiral Bound
One of the magazines most popular offerings was advice on baking,. The recipes in the magazine gave farm family new recipes for making everything from basic bread to much-loved holiday desserts. This cookbook contains recipes for elaborate cakes, muffins for church functions, rich breads for a warming breakfast or a lunch-pail sandwich, and ... ... moreby Lela Nargi
Spiral Bound
One of the magazines most popular offerings was advice on baking,. The recipes in the magazine gave farm family new recipes for making everything from basic bread to much-loved holiday desserts. This cookbook contains recipes for elaborate cakes, muffins for church functions, rich breads for a warming breakfast or a lunch-pail sandwich, and pies for threshing parties. Recreate the fragrant kitchens and delectable tastes of farm days gone by. Serve up a piece of the past as you savor the flavor of farm kitchen cooking! Long before the Internet and high-speed travel connected us all, The Farmers Wife magazine gave hard-working rural women a place to find and share advice about everything from raising chickens to running a farm kitchen. All of the recipes in the following four cookbooks first appeared on the pages of The Farmer’s Wife magazine. The classic recipes in these cookbooks have been adapted for the needs of the modern kitchen, but they still preserve the flavor of a life dedicated to feeding not just the family, but also the nation. -
by Lela Nargi
Spiral Bound
Nothing evokes the charms of the country kitchen like the smell of freshly baked cookies. Well, maybe the taste of them is better! With the 250-plus recipes in this cookbook, you’ll be able to recreate the best-loved cookies and bars ever to come from those old kitchens and make an old-fashioned special ... ... moreby Lela Nargi
Spiral Bound
Nothing evokes the charms of the country kitchen like the smell of freshly baked cookies. Well, maybe the taste of them is better! With the 250-plus recipes in this cookbook, you’ll be able to recreate the best-loved cookies and bars ever to come from those old kitchens and make an old-fashioned special occasion out of every coffee break or church social, picnic, after-school treat, or bedtime snack. Hey, Lutherans … You might find some different recipes for our favorite standby: Lutheran Church Basement Bars! Serve up a piece of the past as you savor the flavor of farm kitchen cooking! Long before the Internet and high-speed travel connected us all, The Farmers Wife magazine gave hard-working rural women a place to find and share advice about everything from raising chickens to running a farm kitchen. All of the recipes in the following four cookbooks first appeared on the pages of The Farmer’s Wife magazine. The classic recipes in these cookbooks have been adapted for the needs of the modern kitchen, but they still preserve the flavor of a life dedicated to feeding not just the family, but also the nation. -
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by Lela Nargi
Spiral Bound
This delightful and nostalgic cookbook includes over 300 Blue Ribbon recipes for feeding folks—and in some cases, a lot of folks—during the harvest months. Some of the recipes will help you put together a simple, informal hot meal for friends and family; others will help you figure out what to do ... ... moreby Lela Nargi
Spiral Bound
This delightful and nostalgic cookbook includes over 300 Blue Ribbon recipes for feeding folks—and in some cases, a lot of folks—during the harvest months. Some of the recipes will help you put together a simple, informal hot meal for friends and family; others will help you figure out what to do with your own garden and farmer’s market bounty; and still others will help you solve the riddle of what to bring along to, or even cook over an open flame.
Serve up a piece of the past as you savor the flavor of farm kitchen cooking! Long before the Internet and high-speed travel connected us all, The Farmers Wife magazine gave hard-working rural women a place to find and share advice about everything from raising chickens to running a farm kitchen. All of the recipes in the following four cookbooks first appeared on the pages of The Farmer’s Wife magazine. The classic recipes in these cookbooks have been adapted for the needs of the modern kitchen, but they still preserve the flavor of a life dedicated to feeding not just the family, but also the nation. -
by Jan Brett
Hardcover
This book, embellished with Nordic scenery and animals so typical of Brett’s style, is about a lovely dilemma for both Lisa and Hedgie the Hedgehog. As winter approaches, Lisa airs out her woolen gear but one of her long red and white stocking blows away. The stocking is found by the animals, and ... ... moreby Jan Brett
Hardcover
This book, embellished with Nordic scenery and animals so typical of Brett’s style, is about a lovely dilemma for both Lisa and Hedgie the Hedgehog. As winter approaches, Lisa airs out her woolen gear but one of her long red and white stocking blows away. The stocking is found by the animals, and a delightful story ensues. Does she get the stocking back? Why is the book called “the hat?” What about the other woolens on the clothesline? Have you ever been in a winter parade in the woods? -
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by Mary Casanova
Hardcover
This historical fiction novel, set in 1942 when many Norwegians were secretly fighting for their country while it was under Nazi occupation, centers around 12-year-old Marit whose village has been bombed. In this suspense-filled story, Marit is faced with a new harsh world where she watches the Nazis take her blankets, teacher, security, ... ... moreby Mary Casanova
Hardcover
This historical fiction novel, set in 1942 when many Norwegians were secretly fighting for their country while it was under Nazi occupation, centers around 12-year-old Marit whose village has been bombed. In this suspense-filled story, Marit is faced with a new harsh world where she watches the Nazis take her blankets, teacher, security, and friends. Their parents send Marit and her brother to live on an island with their grandfather and aunt. Eventually, Aunt Ingeborg is one of the schoolteachers sent away for refusing to use Nazi propaganda in her classes. Little is spoken about the war, and it is hard to know whom to trust: some Norwegians (like Marit's parents) work for the Resistance, others work with the Nazis. To further complicate Marit's life, she is asked to help an injured Norwegian Resistance fighter. How she handles this challenge, whether or not she can keep a code secret, and if her family is reunited, and her aunt safely released is up to the reader to discover. This is a thrilling adventure story by an accomplished Minnesotan, Mary Casanova, an award-winning author of children’s novels and picture books. She lives on the Minnesota-Canadian border, but writes about places she visits and understands. The Klipfish Code reveals what Norwegian people did to preserve their dignity and freedoms, and teaches about difficult choices, loyalty, discerning the truth, and keeping secrets. It was written during and after Casanova's onsite research in Norway. The heart of the Norwegians, the brave stance of Norway’s educators, and the spirit of a patriotic young girl blend to make this a truly enjoyable and informative novel. Ages 9 to 13; grades 4 through 7. -
CD
Here is the soundtrack from the fifth musical in the Church Basement Ladies series. It is 1979, the day of the church’s Centennial Celebration, and past parishioners have gathered to share hotdish, bars, and stories from the last 100 years. As the women work in the kitchen, these shared memories burst into life through a ... ... moreCD
Here is the soundtrack from the fifth musical in the Church Basement Ladies series. It is 1979, the day of the church’s Centennial Celebration, and past parishioners have gathered to share hotdish, bars, and stories from the last 100 years. As the women work in the kitchen, these shared memories burst into life through a series of flashbacks. Travel back to 1897, and meet Vivian’s grandmother, one of the founding members of the church; see Karin as a newlywed, cautiously navigating her way through the politics of the kitchen; and be there on that day, in 1944, when Mavis first barreled her way through the swinging door. The Centennial Celebration is bittersweet. Times are tough in this small farm community, and hard decisions will have to be made. Songs on this CD include On the Eighth Day God Created the Church Basement Lady, You Can Learn a Lot about a Lady, The 24-Hour Mom-ba!, Yep, I Think I Do, This Gal, Auctioneer (I, II, III), A Eulogy, An Old Wooden Spoon, and We Move On. Based on Norwegian-Lutheran humor books written by Janet Letnes Martin and Suzann Nelson Script by Greta Grosch Music and Lyrics by Drew Jansen Directed by Curt Wollan -
by Richard Moe
Paperback
Minnesota, the newest state in the Union, became the first to send volunteers to fight in the Civil War. That "first" perhaps marked the beginning of Minnesota's ongoing reputation as a very citizen-participatory state. In 1861, President Abraham Lincoln put out a call for troops. Shortly after that, MN Governor Ramsey volunteered 1,000 men ... ... moreby Richard Moe
Paperback
Minnesota, the newest state in the Union, became the first to send volunteers to fight in the Civil War. That "first" perhaps marked the beginning of Minnesota's ongoing reputation as a very citizen-participatory state. In 1861, President Abraham Lincoln put out a call for troops. Shortly after that, MN Governor Ramsey volunteered 1,000 men to defend the nation. Ramsey's plea was answered by 262 men, many new to MN or new to the US, and the First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment — comprised of farmers, loggers, clerks, teachers, students, and lawyers — was formed. The volunteers were young, mainly in their late teens to mid-twenties, and some had not had time to even become U.S. citizens yet. Of the 262, only 47 volunteers came home. In describing this book, Pulitzer Prize-winning Civil War author James McPherson wrote: "This is Civil War combat history as it should be written….the best thing of its kind that I have ever read." -
by Will Weaver
Hardcover
Following in the footsteps of his father, Will Weaver — Minnesota author, novelist and outdoorsman — has been a hunter since he was a young boy. As he writes, “in the fall, when Canada geese came through and when partridge season opened, [we] heard the far-off thudding report of shotguns—and in November the ... ... moreby Will Weaver
Hardcover
Following in the footsteps of his father, Will Weaver — Minnesota author, novelist and outdoorsman — has been a hunter since he was a young boy. As he writes, “in the fall, when Canada geese came through and when partridge season opened, [we] heard the far-off thudding report of shotguns—and in November the heavier poom-poom! of deer rifles.” The Last Hunter is an examination of family, life on the land, and those things we hold dear enough to want to carry along, one generation to another. Hunting frames Weaver’s childhood memories, his relationship with his father, and his own definition of self. And although one side of his family lineage includes men who would not hunt, go to war, or carry a rifle, Weaver is caught off guard when his son and daughter show no interest in upholding the tradition of the hunt. The Last Hunter has been called "a 21st century collection of deeply personal tales—a truly American story." Weaver’s heartfelt rendering sweeps the reader along on a family journey from an isolated North Dakota farm “built around a fork and shovel” to postmodern America.