Thorbjørn Egner
Writer · 1912 – 1990 · Kristiania, Norway [now Oslo, Norway]
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).
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Movie6.5AnimationFamilyThe 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.
Movie7.0AnimationFamilyThe 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.
Movie5.8FamilyAnimationThe story of a group of mice who learn the benefits of putting aside their nuts instead of frittering them away.