Thorbjørn Egner
Writing
Biography
Thorbjørn Egner (December 12, 1912 – December 24, 1990) was a Norwegian playwright, songwriter and illustrator known principally for his books, plays and musicals for children. He is principally associated with his narratives for children including Karius og Baktus (1949) and Folk og røvere i Kardemomme by (1955).
Known For
The three thieves Kasper, Jesper and Jonathan lives together with their always hungry lion in the little town of Kardemomme town, the home to a fair but kind police officer, and the strict Aunt Sofie.
Three Robbers and a Lion
The little tooth trolls Karius and Baktus tries to persuade Jens not to brush his teeth, and their picking holes in his teeth can go on as planned. If the mother's plea to Jens is winning, the happy days of white bread and syrup is over.
Karius and Baktus
In the woods there lives a mouse and his friends, and they are always scared of getting eaten by the fox or other predators who can't get food in a fair way. They have to make some laws so they all can live togheter in peace.
In the Forest of Huckybucky
The three robbers Kasper, Jesper and Jonathan lives together with their always hungry lion in the little town of Kardemomme by, the home to a fair but kind police officer, and the strict Aunt Sofie.
Folk og røvere i Kardemomme by
A documentary about Dyreparken in Kristiansand, Norway. About the humble beginnings with just a few animals to Dyreparken circa 2006 as a leisure park, water park, and home to everything from Julius to the one and only Captain Sabertooth. From the DVD "Den Levende Parken"
Historisk film om Dyreparken | Den levende Parken
The story of the town of Cardamom and the people there, as well as the only characters who stir up serious trouble.
When the Robbers Came to the Town of Cardamom
Nine-year-old Mari is really looking forward to Christmas. Her journalist dad, Svein, on the other hand, loves his job so much, he barely notices the festive season. One night, Mari’s Christmas list vanishes – and in its place lies a mysterious mitten. The mitten sends Mari, Svein and her adventurous grandma on an exciting quest to find Santa Claus. Meanwhile, Stubby the Wishlist Elf is in a panic — he’s lost his mitten, which might just lead this curious family straight to the secret location of Santa’s workshop! He must stop them before it’s too late!
Santa's Workshop
The story of a group of mice who learn the benefits of putting aside their nuts instead of frittering them away.
Scampermouse in a Jam
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