An exhibition by the publishing house Gyldendal of the author and illustrator Jakob Martin Strid’s world, together with other well-loved children’s books. There will be readings and activities throughout the festival.

In Danish

Create your own bookmark monster out of paper. Come alone or bring an adult.

In all languages

5+ (Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult)

We need your help to give new life to old books. In this workshop you can create book art by making figures from the pages, or compose poetry through rearranging words and phrases. We provide books and suggestions to get you started.

Arne Svingen on the horrid, dangerous and spooky sides of his work.

In Norwegian and Danish

Drop in to the Illustration Hub where you can watch professional artists at work, from first stroke to finished book. Join in a workshop or simply watch and be inspired.

Hear the author read and tell stories from his extensive work. He will take you on a journey through wonderful and eccentric language and on curious adventures.

In Danish

An exhibition by the publishing house Gyldendal of the author and illustrator Jakob Martin Strid’s world, together with other well-loved children’s books. There will be readings and activities throughout the festival.

In Danish

Create your own bookmark monster out of paper. Come alone or bring an adult.

In all languages

We need your help to give new life to old books. In this workshop you can create book art by making figures from the pages, or compose poetry through rearranging words and phrases. We provide books and suggestions to get you started.

Join the expansion of the Harry Potter-universe in Minecraft. Just bring yourself and a great idea.

For all Minecraft-loving children

In all languages

Monsters are hiding behind the curtain and corpses are stored in the freezer! You are not convinced? See for yourself when Frederik Hansen and Andreas Nederland performs “Thank you for the decapitation LIVE”. The show is based on their eponymous children’s book. The performance is enhanced by shaking sheet metal, rubbing balloons and munching onions, making the sound effects just right for Frederik and Andreas’ performance. Children in the audience are part of the sound effects – and they also have a hand in deciding how high on the horrible “Scar-o-meter” the performance goes.

In Danish

You enter a spaceship, but where do you land?

The publishing house Gyldendal creates an exhibit of the author and illustrator Jakob Martin Strid universe and other famous and loved children's books. There will be readings and other activities throughout the festival.

In Danish

Create your own bookmark monster out of paper. Come on your own or bring a grown-up.

In all languages

5+ (under 8 only in company with an adult)

We need your help to give new life to old books. In this workshop you can create book art by making figures from the pages, or compose poetry through rearranging words and phrases. We provide books and suggestions to get you started.

Join the expansion of the Harry Potter-universe in Minecraft. Just bring yourself and a great idea.

For all Minecraft-loving children

In all languages