Stories to share,
in many shapes and genres

Nordic Christmas adventures, ocean friends, coloring books and more on the way. Warm stories for readers of all ages.

Nordic Christmas

Snow, folklore and a little magic

Stories to count down the days and read aloud by the window while it snows.

Cover of The Path Through the Spirit World
Ages 9–12 · 24 chapters

The Path Through the Spirit World

One chapter for each day from December 1 to Christmas Eve. Vera and Robin follow a little man with a red cap over an old stone wall, into a world of Nordic folklore.

Coming soon on Amazon
Cover of The Little Reindeer Who Saved Christmas
Ages 3–7 · Picture book

The Little Reindeer Who Saved Christmas

A warm Christmas read-aloud: a little reindeer, a kind hare, a friendly fox and a missing star.

Coming soon on Amazon
Otto and the Rainbow Reef

Eight arms, two best friends, one big ocean

Colorful picture books about friendship and taking care of the sea.

Cover of Otto and the Plastic Monster
Ages 3–5 · Picture book

Otto and the Plastic Monster

When a strange white "monster" wraps itself around Otto's favorite coral, he and his friends must find out what it really is.

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Coloring books

Grab your crayons

Bold, simple pictures for young artists, one picture per sheet.

Cover of Cute Forest Animals Coloring Book
Ages 4–8 · 40 pictures

Cute Forest Animals Coloring Book

Cheerful foxes, curious rabbits and cozy owls, ready for your favorite colors.

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About Johan

Johan Hannerstam is a Swedish author who writes in many genres. Right now you'll find his children's books here: ocean friends, Nordic Christmas stories and coloring books. More genres are on the way.

The ideas behind every book are Johan's own. AI helps him with the editing, and the illustrations are created with AI assistance. Each book is carefully reviewed, so that every page matches the story he wants to tell.

Questions? hello@johanhannerstam.com