Books About Scandinavians · 52 titles considered

The Best Scandinavians Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about scandinavians? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Number the Stars
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Our 10 Favorite Books About Scandinavians

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 1989

Number the Stars

By Lois Lowry

A young girl helps hide her friend from Nazi forces in occupied Denmark.

Newbery Medal (1990)
139 pages· 26,492 words· Est. 3 hour read
5.6/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 633,364 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Journey of the Pale Bear

A runaway boy must choose between his freedom and saving a captive polar bear.

291 pages· 49,102 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 528 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2016

Arthur and the Golden Rope

A mysterious vault holds the world's greatest treasures. Who guards it?

56 pages· 1,660 words· Est. 18 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,953 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1949

Happy Times in Noisy Village

Children's antics in a lively village spark endless adventures and mischief.

128 pages· 18,908 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,040 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 1967

D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths

Discover Norse legends of gods, giants, and epic destinies.

160 pages
4.4/5 Goodreads · 4,773 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

The Tomten and the Fox

A troll guards a farm from a hungry fox on a snowy night.

32 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,282 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2019

Top Secret Smackdown

By Mac Barnett, Mike Lowery (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the Mac B., Kid Spy series

A young boy is recruited by the Queen of England to solve a mystery involving stolen birds from the Tower of London

160 pages· 10,899 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 669 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017

Thea Stilton and the Frozen Fiasco

By Thea Stilton · Book #25 in the Thea Stilton series

Five mice race against time to find a missing author in icy Iceland.

176 pages· 12,375 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 731 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2017

Journey Through Ash and Smoke

By Kate Messner, Kelley McMorris (Illustrator) · Book #5 in the Ranger in Time series

A young girl named Helga travels through a treacherous landscape to find her father and bring him home to her ailing mother.

160 pages· 14,233 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 526 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2015

Vikings

The Vikings were skilled warriors and explorers who sailed from Scandinavia to raid and settle in various parts of Europe and beyond, leaving a lasting legacy in history and culture.

128 pages· 5,954 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 206 ratings
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Scandinavians Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about scandinavians for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Tomten

Ages 2–6 · 1960

An old friend ponders life's mysteries during a winter visit.

Annika's Secret Wish

Ages 4–8 · 1999

A Christmas wish holds a secret that could change everything.

Flicka, Ricka, Dicka Bake a Cake

Ages 4–8 · 1955

Three sisters bake a cake for Mother's birthday. Will they remember it before it burns?

Flicka, Ricka, Dicka and Their New Skates

Ages 4–8 · 1951

Three girls race to save a friend after a Christmas ice-skating mishap.

Astrid Lindgren

Ages 4–7 · 2020

Discover how a love for stories transformed a young girl into a beloved author.

The Ugly Duckling

Ages 4–8 · 1843

An awkward bird's journey through adversity to find true beauty.

You Wouldn't Want to Be a Viking Explorer!

Ages 8–11 · 2000

Can you brave the perilous journey from Scandinavia to Vinland?

The Princess and the White Bear King

Ages 5–8 · 2004

A girl ventures to a magical land to break a prince's spell.

The Little Mermaid

Ages 5–8 · 1836

A mermaid trades her voice for legs to win a prince's heart. Will her sacrifice be worth it?

The Little Mermaid

Ages 4–9 · 2013

A mermaid's quest for humanity leads to love and sacrifice.

The Sinking of the Vasa

Ages 5–9 · 2018

A mighty warship sinks on its maiden voyage. Who's to blame?

Helga Makes a Name for Herself

Ages 4–7 · 2020

A young Viking girl dreams of becoming a warrior. Can she prove her strength?

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Scandinavians Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about scandinavians for developing and independent readers.

Pippi Longstocking

Ages 7–11 · 1945

A young girl lives alone in a house with her monkey and horse and has many adventures with her friends.

Life on Surtsey

Ages 10–12 · 2017

A new island emerges; can life take hold in its harsh environment?

The Moomins and the Great Flood

2012

A family searches for their lost member through a mysterious forest and flood.

The Sea of Trolls

Ages 12–15 · 2004

Enslaved by Vikings, two siblings face mythical beasts on a daring quest.

Norwegian Folk Tales

Ages 9–12 · 1868

Discover timeless tales of magic, mystery, and heroism in a world of witches, trolls, and cunning creatures.

The Saga of Erik the Viking

Ages 9–12 · 1983

A daring crew sails to the land where the sun sets, facing ultimate tests of courage.

Snow Treasure

Ages 9–12 · 1942

Children risk all to smuggle gold past Nazi guards.

Odd and the Frost Giants

Ages 8–12 · 2008

A young Viking must outwit frost giants to free trapped Norse gods.

Winterfrost

Ages 9–12 · 2014

A forgotten tradition leads to a magical quest when Bettina's sister vanishes.

The Story of Rolf

Ages 8–12 · 1918

A young Viking seeks justice for his father's death amidst ancient Iceland's religious strife.

Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder

Ages 7–11 · 2007

A fart powder sends kids soaring, but can they keep it safe from evil hands?

Nordic Tales

2019

Embark on Nordic adventures with fearless heroes and mythical creatures.

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